Henson, Bunim/Murray develop 'History'

Regan Bunim/Murray Prods. and Henson Alternative have partnered with former "Daily Show with Jon Stewart" author Chris Regan to build up "Good Reputation For,Inch a scripted project featuring the Henson puppets. Regan assists as professional producer and showrunner from the project, that will irreverently reenact popular culture occasions as well as feature celebrity cameos."We have set our sights on growing our scripted productions, particularly individuals that achieve exactly the same core 18-49 demo our reality series do," Bunim/Murray chairman Jonathan Murray stated. "Dealing with Henson Alternative on 'History Of' will let us bring legendary popular culture moments to existence within an completely and refreshingly humorous way -- with puppets."Stated Lisa Henson, Boss from the Jim Henson Co.: "This project includes a unique perspective and popular culture sensibility that's ideal for Henson Alternative. Joining up with Bunim/Murray, we'll bring tv stations a thrilling and hysterical undertake popular culture unlike every other series on television.InchRegan was Stewart's first author hire about the "Daily Show" and labored there from 1999-2006, with five Emmys and 2 Peabody Honours to his title. His other credits include "Talkshow with Spike Feresten," "Saturday Evening Live" and "Lopez Tonight."Henson, Murray and Gil Goldschein will even professional produce. Contact Jon Weisman at jon.weisman@variety.com