Episode 202: Zero Mostel



Kermit can't make payroll ($27.14), but Muppet Theater owner J. P. Grosse says he'll give him the money if he puts "good old-fashioned entertainment" back in the show -- meaning lady wrestlers. Only one shows up, an old (but very tough) lady named Granny the Gouger. But when Miss Piggy refuses to wrestle her, Kermit is forced to step into the ring, disguised as "The Mysterious Ms. Mask." When Granny body slams him, however, an enraged Piggy knocks her out.

Songs/Sketches

 * Chopin's "Polonaise in A Flat"
 * "What Do the Simple Folk Do?"
 * At the Dance: Tennis Jokes
 * UK Spot: Kermit and Sam in the prop room.
 * Muppet Labs: Magnetic Carrots
 * "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes"
 * "Fears of Zero"
 * Drum Solo
 * Lady Wrestling

Cast
Muppets:
 * Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Scooter, Rowlf the Dog, Statler and Waldorf, Sam the Eagle, Dr. Teeth, Floyd Pepper, Zoot, Animal, The Queen, Muppy, Whatnots, Svengali's Assistant, Granny the Gouger, Crazy Harry, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, Beaker, Behemoth, Beautiful Day Monster, Steel Rabbit, Timmy Monster, Mean Mama, Blue Frackle, Tennis Balls

Background Muppets:
 * Janice, Shakey Sanchez, Purple Heap, Green Heap, Snerfs

Performers

 * Jim Henson as Kermit the Frog, Rowlf, Dr. Teeth, Waldorf, Girl Dancer, and Tennis Balls
 * Frank Oz as Miss Piggy, Sam the Eagle, Fozzie Bear, Animal, and Whatnot Dancers
 * Jerry Nelson as Granny the Gouger, Floyd Pepper, Crazy Harry, Behemoth, and Beautiful Day Monster
 * Richard Hunt as Scooter, Statler, Janice, Beaker, Whatnot Dancers, and Blue Frackle
 * Dave Goelz as Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, Zoot, Muppy, Marvin, Whatnot Dancer, and Mean Mama
 * Richenda Carey as the Queen (voice, uncredited)