Episode 221: Bob Hope

Kermit suggests that Animal take up a hobby to calm his nerves, and he tries out a few -- alligator wrestling, bowling overhand, and hunting with a tank gun. Meanwhile, hard-working Bob Hope runs back and forth between the show and a number of benefits.

Highlights

 * The Swedish Chef makes pressed duck by squishing a duck with an iron.


 * Beaker feeds trash to Bunsen's new robotic wastebasket, which screams for more.


 * Bob sings "Don't Fence Me In" while riding a goofy orange horse.


 * The Forest Animals sing For What It's Worth.

Cast
Guest Star:
 * Bob Hope

Muppets:
 * Kermit the Frog, Animal, Miss Piggy, Floyd Pepper, Fozzie Bear, Zoot, The Flying Zucchini Brothers, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, Beaker, The Newsman, Statler, Waldorf, Automatic Wastebasket, Forest Animals, Paul Revere, Scooter, The Swedish Chef, Ronald Duck, Gramps, George the Janitor

Background Muppets:
 * Crocodiles, Pigs, Whatnots, J.P. Grosse, Baskerville, Annie Sue Pig, Robin the Frog, Rowlf the Dog, Afghan Hound, Harrison Fox, George Rabbit

Performers

 * Jim Henson as Kermit the Frog, The Newsman, The Swedish Chef, and Waldorf


 * Frank Oz as Animal, Fozzie Bear, Zucchini Brother, and Miss Piggy


 * Jerry Nelson as Floyd Pepper, Pig, Gramps, Opossum, Zucchini Brother, Pole Vaulter, Automatic Wastebasket and Paul Revere


 * Dave Goelz as Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, Gonzo, Ronald Duck, Whatnot Hunter, Pig, and Zucchini Brother


 * Richard Hunt as Scooter, Beaker, Pole Vaulter, Zucchini Brother, J.P. Grosse, George the Janitor, and Statler


 * Louise Gold as Annie Sue, Crazy Harry, and an opera singer (uncredited)

Trivia

 * According to Of Muppets and Men, Christopher Reeve, a close friend of Jim Henson's, puppeteered a background pole-vaulter for this show.


 * While taping this episode, the Muppets and Bob Hope also recorded a skit for The Bob Hope All Star Christmas Comedy Special.