Episode 214: Elton John

Sam the Eagle is appalled by Elton John, who he says "dresses like a stolen car." Meanwhile, the Swedish Chef tries to cook an omelet, but his chicken only lays ping-pong balls. He ends up chasing the chicken with a cleaver through the theater.

Highlights

 * Elton sings "Crocodile Rock" in a swamp full of crocodiles.


 * On Pigs in Space, the Swinetrek goes on red alert when they're invaded by alien beings: the Swedish Chef and the chicken.

Cast
Guest Star:
 * Elton John

Muppets:
 * Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Scooter, Rowlf the Dog, Statler, Waldorf, The Swedish Chef, Janice, Link Hogthrob, Dr. Julius Strangepork, Sam the Eagle, The Singing Food, Chicken, Crocodiles

Background Muppets:
 * Dr. Teeth, Zoot, Floyd Pepper, Animal, Annie Sue Pig, Gloat, Baskerville the Hound, Afghan Hound, Pig, Whatnots

Performers

 * Jim Henson as Kermit the Frog, The Swedish Chef, Rowlf, Link Hogthrob, and Waldorf


 * Frank Oz as Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, a Crocodile, and Sam the Eagle


 * Jerry Nelson as Floyd Pepper, Food, Dr. Julius Strangepork, a Crocodile, a Chicken, and the Announcer


 * Richard Hunt as Scooter, Janice, and Statler


 * Dave Goelz as a Crocodile


 * Louise Gold as Background Singer (uncredited)

Nickelodeon Edits

 * Veterinarian's Hospital was cut.

Next Episode

 * Episode 215: Lou Rawls