The Dating Game



The Dating Game was a game show which first aired on ABC in 1965, produced by Chuck Barris. Begining in 1973, the show entered syndication, and repeats continue to air today.

The show was spoofed as "Muppet Match-up" on episode 101 of Muppets Tonight. Hosted by Kermit the Frog in "1975", Michelle Pfeiffer was a guest on the show, choosing between three bachelors - Bunsen Honeydew, Beaker, and Animal.

In Dating Game style, Pfeiffer says she loves a man with a good sense of humor, and proceeds to ask each bachelor in turn for their idea of a fun date. Bunsen suggests a scientific date at his lab. Beaker meeps something unintelligible, which Michelle thinks is sick, not funny. When Animal is asked for his idea of a fun date, he gets to his feet, and runs towards Pfeiffer yelling, "Michelle! Michelle!", causing Pfeiffer to flee, screaming.

After showing the clip Michelle explains to Clifford that she ended up dating Animal, but she hasn't seen him in years, and wonders if he's changed. He hasn't, as at that moment, he appears on stage and chases Pfeiffer off screamming her name.