Episode 501: Gene Kelly



Gene Kelly is under the impression that he's a "guest" -- that is, he's going to sit and watch, but not perform onstage. Frantic, Kermit tricks him into performing by asking him to give him a dance lesson on-stage. Kermit plans a surprise closing number, "Singin' in the Rain," Gene refuses, saying that he doesn't think he'll ever sing the song as good as he did in the movie, but he does eventually sing it backstage. Meanwhile, Scooter uses his Tarot cards to predict that the world is coming to an end. Beauregard believes him, and tries to convince the rest of the cast the apocalypse is near.

This episode was the last filmed for the series, which inspired the "end of the world" storyline.

Songs/Sketches

 * "Jambalaya"
 * "Frère Jacques" / "The Worry Song"
 * Veterinarian's Hospital (Beauregard)
 * UK Spot: "Fit as a Fiddle"
 * "You Wonderful You"
 * Pigs in Space (The End of the Universe)
 * Muppet News Flash: "The Meaning and Purpose of life is announced."
 * "Cool Water"
 * "Singin' in the Rain" medley

Edits

 * Nickelodeon: All scenes regarding Chris Rudolph and his invisible cheeseburger; Gene Kelly thanking Beauregard for the sponge mop; Kermit telling Lubbock Lou that there's no room for a Jugband number in this show.

Cast
Muppets:
 * Kermit the Frog, Beauregard, Scooter, Gonzo, Rowlf, Janice, Miss Piggy, Link Hogthrob, Dr. Strangepork, The Announcer, The Newsman, Lubbock Lou, Slim Wilson, Zeke, Whatnot, Pops, Statler and Waldorf, The Endangered Species Chorus Line, Penguins, Dogs, Wolfhound, Chris Rudolph, The Swedish Chef

Background Muppets:
 * Floyd Pepper, Lyle the Dog, Rizzo the Rat, Angus McGonagle, Catgut, Bubba, Gramps, Mulch, Annie Sue Pig, Foo-Foo, Fozzie Bear, Lottie Lemon, Lew Zealand, Afghan Hound

Performers

 * Jim Henson as Kermit the Frog, Link Hogthrob, the Swedish Chef, Waldorf, the Newsman and Rowlf
 * Frank Oz as Miss Piggy
 * Jerry Nelson as Dr. Julius Strangepork, the Announcer, Wolfhound, Pops, Chris Rudolph and Slim Wilson
 * Dave Goelz as Gonzo and Beauregard
 * Richard Hunt as Scooter, Statler, Janice, Lubbock Lou and Dog
 * Steve Whitmire as Jugband member, Zeke and Rizzo the Rat
 * Louise Gold as Annie Sue Pig
 * Kathryn Mullen as others
 * Karen Prell as others