Episode 506: Brooke Shields



Brooke stars as Alice in the Muppet production of Alice in Wonderland. The onstage zaniness can't match the usual backstage chaos -- Fozzie thinks he's going to play the Tin Woodman, and Miss Piggy (scheduled to play the Queen of Hearts) is hoping to take over as Alice.

Bunsen's special effects make Brooke too tall to leave her dressing room -- and then shrink her so small that no one can find her. Piggy, still hoping for the lead, tries to "accidentally" step on Brooke. Finally, Gonzo as the Mad Hatter heads the Mad Tea Party, which ends with a rousing chorus of "We're Off to See the Wizard."

Songs/Sketches

 * "Falling Song"
 * The caterpillar scene.
 * "These Are the Yolks, Folks"
 * UK Spot: "When You're Smiling Medley"
 * "Jabberwocky"
 * The trial scene features Marvin Suggs as the judge. He swears in Kermit: "Repeat after me: Ow."
 * The Mad Tea Party; "We're Off to See the Wizard"
 * Closing Gag: Waldorf and Statler are dressed like Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum. They claim to hear Louis Carrel rolling over in his grave.

Cast
Muppets:
 * Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo, Scooter, Rowlf the Dog, Statler and Waldorf, Pops, The White Rabbit, Jar of Orange Marmalade, Link Hogthrob, Gills Brothers, Flamingo, Dr. Teeth, Humpty Dumpty, Floyd Pepper, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, Slithy Toves, Borogroves, Mome Raths, Jabberwock, Marvin Suggs, The March Hare, Camilla, Rizzo the Rat

Background Muppets:
 * Ohreally Bird, Alfonso D'Bruzzo, Gaffer, The Duchess, Whatnots, Old Skyball Paint, Prairie Dog, Lobster, Eric the Parrot, Lizard, Snake, Weasel, The Devil

Performers

 * Jim Henson as Kermit the Frog, Dr. Teeth, Waldorf, Rowlf, and Link Hogthrob
 * Frank Oz as Fozzie Bear, Miss Piggy, and Marvin Suggs
 * Jerry Nelson as Floyd Pepper, Pops, Humpty Dumpty, and Camilla
 * Richard Hunt as Scooter, Statler, and the March Hare
 * Dave Goelz as Gonzo, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, and the Jabberwock
 * Steve Whitmire as the White Rabbit and Rizzo the Rat
 * Kathy Mullen as Others
 * Louise Gold as the Duchess
 * Betsy Baytos as Others