Episode 406: Linda Lavin

Miss Piggy announces that this show is Kermit's birthday, and before he can react, she launches into the tribute she's organized. They've planned a This Is Your Life-style show with birthday greetings, including one from Mr. Dawson, Kermit's old acting coach from Leland, Mississippi. Wayne and Wanda, the singing duo from the first season, show up and give Kermit such a guilt trip that he rehires them. When they sing, Kermit remembers why he fired them in the first place, and he does it again. At the end of the show, Kermit admits that it's not his birthday, which is about four months from now.

Songs/Sketches

 * Linda and the Muppets sing "Happy Birthday to You" to Kermit
 * Robin and The Frogs sing "Be a Frog"
 * Kermit talks to his old acting coach, Mr. Dawson
 * Linda and The Electric Mayhem sing "The More I See You"
 * The Swedish Chef shows Linda his birthday surprise -- a replica of Kermit's head made of chopped liver. Linda points out that it's not green, so the Chef spray-paints it.
 * UK Spot: Robin and The Frogs sing "Frog Kissin'"
 * Veterinarian's Hospital: Robin the Frog
 * Statler and Waldorf reminisce about their past birthdays, singing "It Was a Very Good Year."
 * Kermit talks to Wayne and Wanda
 * Linda and the Muppets sing "Beyond the Blue Horizon"
 * Linda and the Muppets sing "For He's a Jolly Good Fellow" to Kermit

Cast
Muppets:
 * Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo, Scooter, Rowlf the Dog, Statler, Waldorf, Dr. Teeth, Floyd Pepper, Zoot, Janice, Animal, The Swedish Chef, Robin, Wayne, Wanda, Annie Sue, Mr. Dawson, Zuzu Fitzwaller, Frogs

Background Muppets:
 * Cow, Horse, Old Lady, Muppy, Lew Zealand, Sam the Eagle, Louis Kazagger, Quongo, Beauregard, Marvin Suggs, Zelda Rose, Wolfhound, Frackles, Chickens

Performers

 * Jim Henson as Kermit the Frog, Rowlf, Dr. Teeth, Waldorf, and the Swedish Chef
 * Frank Oz as Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, and Animal
 * Jerry Nelson as Floyd Pepper, Robin, Zuzu Fitzwaller, and Horse
 * Richard Hunt as Scooter, Wayne, Statler, Janice, and Cow
 * Dave Goelz as Gonzo, Zoot, and Mr. Dawson
 * Kathy Mullen as Wanda
 * Louise Gold as Annie Sue
 * Steve Whitmire as others