Changes: Dr. Phil van Neuter

PERFORMER	Brian Henson
DEBUT	1996

Revision as of 02:16, 21 October 2020

Dr. Phil van Neuter is the host of "Tales from the Vet," a recurring sketch on Muppets Tonight. He is a Live-hand Muppet who is usually accompanied by his assistant, Mulch.

In Episode 104, it's revealed that van Neuter is married to Mulch’s sister, the "beautiful" Composta Heap. Later, in episode 208, Dr. Phil finds out that Zelda Rose is his mother.

Dr. Van Neuter also appeared as a villainous neurosurgeon in Muppets from Space and was also one of the Muppets who guest starred on Family Feud in 2001. He also appeared at MuppetFest, apparently by accident, and Brian Henson performed him there, having a conversation with Dr. Bunsen Honeydew.

Dr. Van Neuter's hands were often performed by Bill Barretta. His name is a reference to Phil Vannatter, a police detective involved in the O. J. Simpson trial.^[1] His signature entrance phrase ("A-E-I-O-YOU!") was suggested by Barretta, as Henson couldn't think of a diabolical laugh to give the character.^[2]

Appearances

Video Game Appearances

Muppet RaceMania (Muppets from Space boss battle)

Book appearances

Tales of a Sixth-Grade Muppet: Clash of the Class Clowns (Cameo on web page)
The Muppets Character Encyclopedia

Merchandise

Palisades Toys Series 8

Sources

[lucas-1] The George Lucas Talk Show - Muppets Tonight reunion, Part 1

[2] The Barretta Brothers: Ep #26 America's Got MUPPET Talent! (00:49:48)

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-[[Image:Theotherdrphil.jpg|frame|"I've got a platinum card, a platinum card, a platinum card, and you just have green ones!"]]
+[[Image:Theotherdrphil.jpg|thumb|300px]]
-'''Dr. Phil van Neuter''' is the host of "[[Tales from the Vet]]," a recurring sketch on ''[[Muppets Tonight]]''. He is usually accompanied by his assistant, [[Mulch]].
+'''Dr. Phil van Neuter''' is the host of "[[Tales from the Vet]]," a recurring sketch on ''[[Muppets Tonight]]''. He is a [[Live-hand Muppet]] who is usually accompanied by his assistant, [[Mulch]].
-In [[Episode 104: John Goodman|Episode 104]], it's revealed that van Neuter is married to Mulch’s sister, the "beautiful" [[Composta Heap]]. Later, in  [[Episode 208: The Cameo Show]], Dr. Phil finds out that [[Zelda Rose]] is his mother.
+In [[Episode 104: John Goodman|Episode 104]], it's revealed that van Neuter is married to Mulch’s sister, the "beautiful" [[Composta Heap]]. Later, in [[Episode 208: The Cameo Show|episode 208]], Dr. Phil finds out that [[Zelda Rose]] is his mother.
-Van Neuter also appeared as a villainous neurosurgeon in ''[[Muppets From Space]]'' and was also one of the Muppets who guest starred on [[Family Feud]] in 2001. He also appeared at [[Muppetfest]], apparantly by accident, and Brian Henson performed him there, having a conversation with [[Dr. Bunsen Honeydew]].
+Dr. Van Neuter also appeared as a villainous neurosurgeon in ''[[Muppets from Space]]'' and was also one of the Muppets who guest starred on [[Family Feud]] in 2001. He also appeared at [[MuppetFest]], apparently by accident, and Brian Henson performed him there, having a conversation with [[Dr. Bunsen Honeydew]].
+Dr. Van Neuter's hands were often performed by [[Bill Barretta]]. His name is a reference to Phil Vannatter, a police detective involved in the [[O. J. Simpson]] trial.<ref name=lucas>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3sewGQZLIE The George Lucas Talk Show - Muppets Tonight reunion, Part 1]</ref> His signature entrance phrase ("A-E-I-O-YOU!") was suggested by Barretta, as Henson couldn't think of a diabolical laugh to give the character.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52ykpsPLy48 The Barretta Brothers: Ep #26 America's Got MUPPET Talent! (00:49:48)]</ref>
-Dr. Van Neuters hands were often performed by [[Bill Barretta]].
+==Appearances==
-[[Category:Muppet Characters|Phil van Neuter, Dr.]]
-[[Category:Muppets Tonight Characters|Phil van Neuter, Dr.]]
+*''[[Muppets Tonight]]''
+**[[Episode 102: Garth Brooks]]
-[[Category:Medical|Phil van Neuter, Dr.]]
+**[[Episode 103: Billy Crystal]]
+**[[Episode 104: John Goodman]]
+**[[Episode 201: The Artist Formerly Known as Prince]]
+**[[Episode 202: Rick Moranis]]
+**[[Episode 203: Heather Locklear]]
+**[[Episode 208: The Cameo Show]]
+**[[Episode 212: Johnny Fiama Leaves Home]]
+*''[[Muppets from Space]]''
+*''[[MuppetFest]]''
+*''[[Family Feud]]''
+===Video Game Appearances===
+*''[[Muppet RaceMania]]'' (''Muppets from Space'' boss battle)
+===Book appearances===
+*''[[Tales of a Sixth-Grade Muppet: Clash of the Class Clowns]]'' (Cameo on web page)
+*''[[The Muppets Character Encyclopedia]]''
+===Merchandise===
+*''[[Palisades Toys]]'' Series 8
+==Sources==
+<references />
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+__NOTOC__
+[[Category:The Muppets Characters]]
+[[Category:Muppet Characters]]
+[[Category:Muppets Tonight Characters]]
+[[Category:Medical]]
+[[Category:Halloween Characters]]