Episode 204: Rich Little

Gonzo auditions real chickens for his dancing chicken act. Due to a last-minute cancellation, he finally gets on stage, but his chicken Lolita hardly moves.

Highlights

 * A trio of girls sings "Chanson D'Amour," punctuated by Crazy Harry setting off explosions.


 * Rich does an act imitating Fozzie, Statler, Kermit and Miss Piggy.


 * At the Dance


 * UK Spot: Piggy sings the music-hall standard "The Boy in the Gallery."


 * Lenny the Lizard performs the classic "Inchworm" sketch, eating a long worm that ends up being Gorgon Heap's nose.


 * Veterinarian's Hospital


 * Gonzo and his dancing chicken, Lolita.


 * Rich sings a medley of songs from Hollywood musicals.

Cast
Guest Star:
 * Rich Little

Muppets:
 * Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo, Animal, Scooter, Crazy Harry, Statler and Waldorf, Rowlf the Dog, The Newsman, Lenny the Lizard, Big Mary Louise, Gorgon Heap, Fleet Scribbler, Janice, Mildred Huxtetter, Mean Mama, Whatnots

Background Muppets:
 * Inchworm, T.R. the Rooster, Chickens, Svengali's Assistant, Sweetums, Timmy Monster, Beautiful Day Monster, Gloat

Performers

 * Jim Henson as Kermit the Frog, Rowlf, Waldorf, The Newsman, Whatnot Dancers and Lenny the Lizard


 * Frank Oz as Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Animal, Gorgon Heap and Big Mary Louise


 * Dave Goelz as Gonzo


 * Jerry Nelson as Mean Mama, Crazy Harry, Chickens, the Announcer, Whatnot Dancers and Fleet Scribbler


 * Richard Hunt as Scooter, Statler and Janice


 * Louise Gold as Mildred Huxtetter and Girl Singers (uncredited)