Episode 507: Glenda Jackson

Glenda reveals herself to be Black Jackson the pirate captain, and she takes over the Muppet Theater with the help of Short John Silver (Sweetums) and Eric, a heartless pirate parrot (in disguise as a penguin). They tie Kermit up, turn the theater into a ship, and cast off to look for buried treasure. The show ends with a musical battle at sea, with Gonzo and a crew of chickens fighting to save Kermit and the theater.

Songs/Sketches

 * "Workin' at the Car Wash Blues" (Gonzo and the Chickens)
 * The Pirates sing "Tie-Aye-Aye the Man Down"
 * Fozzie's Comedy Act
 * Glenda and The Pirates sing "The Walloping Window Blind"
 * UK Spot: Eric the Parrot sings "Carolina in the Morning" while being chased by The Swedish Chef
 * At the Dance
 * On "Muppet Sports", Louis Kazagger presents a new sport -- yardarm hanging.
 * "Battle At Sea" medley: Glenda and the Pirates sing "Sailing, Sailing" but are interrupted by Kermit, Miss Piggy, Gonzo and the Chickens

Performers

 * Jim Henson as Kermit the Frog and Waldorf
 * Frank Oz as Miss Piggy and Fozzie Bear
 * Jerry Nelson as Pops, Louis Kazagger, and Camilla
 * Richard Hunt as Scooter, Statler, Sweetums and Dead Ear Dick
 * Dave Goelz as Gonzo
 * Steve Whitmire
 * Louise Gold
 * Kathryn Mullen
 * Karen Prell