Episode 213: Rudolf Nureyev

In preparation for ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev, Sam the Eagle forces everyone to dress in tuxedos and act with dignity. Rudolf arrives in his street clothes -- and Sam, thinking he's a vagrant, throws him out. Sam is shocked when Rudolf dances Swine Lake with a giant female pig in a tutu. At the end, Rudolf performs a tap-dancing closing number in top hat and tails.

Highlights

 * Link Hogthrob and Miss Piggy sing an opera duet in which they desperately try to upstage each other.


 * The Electric Mayhem plays a minuet, which bores them all silly, until Animal's patience wears thin, and he ends things with a furious drum solo.


 * Piggy makes a pass at Rudolf in a steam bath, singing "Baby, It's Cold Outside".

Cast
Guest Star:
 * Rudolf Nureyev

Muppets:


 * Kermit the Frog, Sam the Eagle, Miss Piggy, Scooter, Fozzie Bear, Statler, Waldorf, Rowlf, Janice, Dr. Teeth, Floyd Pepper, Animal, Zoot, Robin, Link Hogthrob, Ballerina Pig, Whatnots, Piglet

Background Muppets:


 * Nigel the Conductor, Mahna Mahna

Performers

 * Jim Henson as Kermit the Frog, Rowlf, Dr. Teeth, Link Hogthrob, and Waldorf


 * Frank Oz as Sam the Eagle, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, and Animal


 * Jerry Nelson as Floyd Pepper, Robin, Whatnots, and the Announcer


 * Richard Hunt as Scooter, Janice, and Statler


 * Dave Goelz as Gonzo and Zoot

Next Episode

 * Episode 214: Elton John