Episode 201: The Artist Formerly Known as Prince

The Muppets' special guest (also known as The Artist Formerly Known as Prince) visits the show, while Sal takes a correspondence course to become a bone doctor.

Skit Highlights

 * Tales from the Vet – Holiday Party Home Video
 * Muppet Hoo-Haw (featuring the Hoo-Haw Ha Ha Ha Hayseed Band)
 * Carl the Big Mean Bubble Guy
 * "Starfish and Coffee" sung by
 * "She Gave Her Angels" sung by

Trivia

 * A clip of Kermit singing "Once in a Lifetime" from Episode 109: Whoopi Goldberg can be seen on the TV in the commisary.
 * A clip of Pigs in Space: Deep Dish Nine from Episode 102: Garth Brooks can be seen on the screens of the control room.
 * ABC cancelled the show after the first season, and only aired the first ten episodes. However, Henson had already contracted for a second season, which subsequently aired in 1997 on the Disney Channel. This marks the first episode to air on the new channel as part of season 2.
 * This episode features the first appearance of the commissary. Starting with this episode, Seymour and Pepe work in the commissary, rather than as elevator operators.
 * This episode was production number 206

Performers

 * Kevin Clash as Clifford and Mulch.
 * Brian Henson as Sal Manilla, Seymour, Dr. Phil Van Neuter, and Nigel.
 * Bill Barretta as Johnny Fiama, Carl, Pepe, Bobo, Bill the Bubble Guy, Zippity Zap
 * Steve Whitmire as Kermit, Rizzo, Andy Pig, Beaker, Eugene
 * Dave Goelz as Waldorf, Gonzo, Bunsen Honeydew, Randy Pig, Gary Cahuenga, and Purple Rainman.
 * Leslie Carrara as Spamela Hamderson, Muppets Tonight floor manager
 * Jerry Nelson as Statler.

Cast
Guest Star:

Muppets:
 * Clifford, Sal Manilla, Johnny Fiama, Kermit the Frog, Gonzo, Rizzo the Rat, Seymour, Pepe the King Prawn, Statler and Waldorf, Bobo the Bear, Bill the Bubble Guy, Dr. Phil van Neuter, Mulch, Carl, Spamela Hamderson, Andy and Randy Pig, Gary Cahuenga, Zippity Zap, Purple Rainman, Muppets Tonight floor manager, Chip, Prince Muppet

Background Muppets:
 * Bunsen Honeydew, Beaker, Eugene, Nigel, Agnes Stonewick, Clarissa, Chickens, Cows