Episode 201: Don Knotts

Kermit lets Fozzie help to plan the show, and the band is so happy with Fozzie's scheduling "Lullaby of Birdland" as the closing number that they elect him an honorary hip person. Floyd gives him a pair of shades, and Fozzie stumbles around in the dark for most of the episode. Unfortunately, Fozzie has asked Don Knotts to play bass for the closing. Disappointed, the band votes to "de-shade" Fozzie.

Highlights

 * The Gingerbread Men sing "Sweet Gingerbread Man."


 * The Three-Legged Screaming Thing sings "Windmills of Your Mind" faster and faster until he goes crazy.


 * Beast of the Week: Mean Mama and her baby.


 * Veterinarian's Hospital: the Three-Legged Screaming Thing.


 * UK Spot: Burlington Bertie sings "Burlington Bertie."


 * Talk Spot: Fozzie chats with Don about being hip.


 * Rowlf sings "What a Wonderful World" to a sleeping puppy.


 * The Swedish Chef: Fishie Chowder.


 * Don joins The Electric Mayhem for "Lullaby of Birdland."

Cast
Guest Star:
 * Don Knotts

Muppets:
 * Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Scooter, Rowlf, Statler, Waldorf, Dr. Teeth, Floyd Pepper, Zoot, Janice, Animal, The Swedish Chef, The Gingerbread Men, Gorgon Heap, Mean Mama, Mean Mama's Baby, Three-Legged Screaming Thing, Berlington Bertie

Background Muppets:
 * Pigs, Fish

Performers

 * Jim Henson as Kermit the Frog, Dr. Teeth, Rowlf, Waldorf, and the Swedish Chef


 * Frank Oz as Fozzie Bear, Miss Piggy, Animal, and lead singing Gingerbread Man


 * Jerry Nelson as Floyd Pepper, Three-Legged Screaming Thing, Gorgon Heap, Berlington Bertie, Gingerbread Man, and the Announcer


 * Richard Hunt as Scooter, Janice, Statler, Big Mama, Small Monster, and Gingerbread Man


 * Dave Goelz as Zoot and Gonzo

Nickelodeon edits
The Swedish Chef's sketch was cut.