Episode 308: Loretta Lynn



The Muppet Theater is being fumigated, so the entire show moves to a railroad station -- and is periodically interrupted by passing trains. Luckily, Loretta cheerfully tells Kermit that "country singers can sing anywhere."

Gonzo sets up a backstage office for Kermit on the caboose of a train, which takes off for Pittsburgh. While the show continues, Kermit and Gonzo try to ride a handcart back -- but they run into a train heading in the other direction. Once back at the station for the closing, Gonzo finally eliminates the trains with a single sign: "Airport".

Songs/Sketches

 * "You're Lookin' at Country"
 * "All Alone"
 * Muppet News Flash
 * Fozzie's Monologue: Fozzie is interrupted by a train
 * At the Dance
 * UK Spot: "Sentimental Journey"
 * "Oh, Lonesome Me"
 * Veterinarian's Hospital (Train Conductor)
 * Muppet News Flash
 * "The Rhyming Song"
 * "One's on the Way"

Cast
Muppets:
 * Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo, Scooter, Rowlf, Janice, the Newsman, Link Hogthrob, Statler and Waldorf, Baskerville, Annie Sue, Winky Pinkerton, Babies, Pigs, Fred (train passenger), Whatnots, Slim Wilson, Lubbock Lou, Zeke, Bubba, Gramps, Lou, Beagle, Train Conductors

Background Muppets:
 * George the Janitor, Floyd Pepper, Animal, Zoot, Dogs, Mary Louise, Afghan Hound, Mildred, Male Koozebanian Creature, Youknow Bird, Blue Frackle, the Swedish Chef, Luncheon Counter Monster, Sam the Eagle, Mahna Mahna, Beaver, Droop, Kangaroo, Louis Kazagger, Dr. Julius Strangepork, Dr. Teeth, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, Uncle Deadly, Crazy Harry, Beaker, Sweetums, Bobby Benson, Chickens, Jim Henson Muppet, Frank Oz Muppet, The Arab, Zelda Rose, Abe and Bernie

Performers

 * Jim Henson as Kermit the Frog, Rowlf, Link Hogthrob, the Newsman, Waldorf, Jim Henson Muppet and Pigs
 * Frank Oz as Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Fred, Pigs, Train Conductor and Frank Oz Muppet
 * Jerry Nelson as Baskerville, Baby, Arab, Slim Wilson, Train Conductor and the Announcer
 * Richard Hunt as Scooter, Janice, Statler, Beagle, Whatnot, The Arab, Baby and Pigs
 * Dave Goelz as Gonzo, Baby and Whatnot
 * Louise Gold as Annie Sue, Whatnots, Pig and Baby
 * Steve Whitmire as Winky Pinkerton, Fred's friend and Train Conductor