Walter and his loving and protective brother Gary, residents of Smalltown, are fans of the Muppets, having watched The Muppet Show throughout their youth. Now adults, Gary plans a vacation to Los Angeles with his girlfriend, Mary, to celebrate their tenth anniversary, inviting Walter so he can tour the Muppet Studios. Mary is okay with Walter coming, as she is a Muppet fan as well, but feels Gary's devotion to Walter is distracting from their relationship. In L.A., the three visit the neglected and rundown Muppet Studios. During the tour, Walter sneaks into Kermit's office; he overhears oil magnate Tex Richman and his henchmen Bobo the Bear and Uncle Deadly buying the Muppet Theatre from his bodyguards Statler and Waldorf.
