Inside jokes (miscellaneous)

Muppet scenes mentioning names of performers and other Henson employees; and other pieces of inside info.

See Also: Muppet Performer Cameos, Muppets Named After Their Performers

The Muppet Show
 * Episode 108: Paul Williams: In the Telephone Pole Bit, Fozzie names himself Mike Oznowitzky; Mike Oznowitz was Frank Oz' father.
 * Episode 119: Vincent Price: Sherriff David Goelz is mentioned in Muppet News Flash.
 * Episode 313: Helen Reddy: Muppet Newsflash mentions Mr. and Mrs. Lazer attempting to break the record for overhand refrigerator throwing.
 * Episode 419: Lynda Carter: Muppet News Flash features a story on the crocodile god Rezal-evad-gib, which is "Big Dave Lazer" spelled backwards.
 * Episode 509: Debbie Harry: Muppet News Flash mentions French designer David Lazeur.
 * Episode 513: Tony Randall: Tony recites several magic words, which turn out to be Muppeteer names spelled backwards: Evets Erimtihw, Noslen Yrrej, Tnuh Drahcir, Zleog Evad Oznog and, once again, Rezal Evad Gib.

The Muppet Movie
 * Kermit and the gang audition for Lew Lord (Lord Lew Grade).

The Muppets Take Manhattan
 * Two of the dogs in Rowlf's pet shelter are named Jim and Frank.

Kermit's Swamp Years
 * There are several behind-the-scenes references in the pet store, including Muppet performer names and an ad for "Salmon Friends" (Sam and Friends) fish food.

The Muppets' Wizard of Oz
 * Scarecrow Kermit asks the Wizard if he is related to Frank Oz.

Sesame Street
 * Ernie brings home a puppy; Bert suggests calling it Jim.