Episode 515: Carol Burnett



Kermit makes the mistake of letting Gonzo run a dance marathon during the show. Carol's songs are interrupted, and she objects to the marathon -- especially when Gonzo fixes her up with Animal as her dance partner. Carol threatens to leave in the middle of the show, but Kermit persuades her to stay by promising that she can perform her famous Lonely Asparagus sketch. But Gonzo says the marathon won't be over until all the contestants collapse, so she tires the dancers out by singing "I Was Made for Dancing".

Songs/Sketches

 * Burnett's ballad "Watch What Happens" is interrupted by various dance rhythms.
 * Pigs in Space (At the Dance on the Swinetrek): First Mate Piggy is swallowed by a giant alien monster (Mean Mama), but she has to keep dancing or she'll be disqualified from the dance marathon.
 * UK Spot: "Poke Me Polka"
 * Burnett's janitor character from The Carol Burnett Show sings "But Not for Me."
 * Carol sings "I Was Made for Dancin'"
 * Carol does her "Lonely Asparagus" sketch during the closing theme.

Cast
Muppets:
 * Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Gonzo, Animal, Scooter, Statler and Waldorf, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, Link Hogthrob, Dr. Julius Strangepork, Annie Sue, Zelda Rose, Frackles, Annie Sue Pig, Mrs. Appleby, Whatnots

Background Muppets:
 * Beauregard, Beaker, Droop, Gaffer, Raccoons, Snowths, Penguins, Parrots, Pigs

Performers

 * Jim Henson as Kermit the Frog, Waldorf, and Link Hogthrob
 * Frank Oz as Miss Piggy, Animal, Purple Frackle, and Snake Frackle
 * Jerry Nelson as Pops, Dr. Strangepork, and Pirate
 * Richard Hunt as Statler, Scooter, Mean Mama, and Beaker
 * Dave Goelz as The Great Gonzo, Beauregard and Dr. Bunsen Honeydew
 * Louise Gold as Annie Sue Pig and Zelda Rose
 * Steve Whitmire as Zelda Rose's dance partner
 * Kathy Mullen as Ms. Appleby
 * Brian Muehl