Fat Mamma Jefferson



Fat Mamma Jefferson was a blues composer who wrote a short piano piece played by Rowlf as a prelude to "God Bless the Child" in episode 516 of The Muppet Show. In warming up for a number with Gladys Knight, Rowlf cites her as his favorite blues singer. Gladys doesn't remember her right away, until she gains some context. After Rowlf explains that she was a spotted Basset Hound, Gladys recalls that she's the one who wrote the classic, "I Won't Hang My Head In Shame `Cuz I Step On My Ears When I Do."