The Muppet Show | |
Guest | Milton Berle |
Production | June 9-11, 1977 |
Premiere | November 1977 |
Releases | Season Two |
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Fozzie is intimidated by the thought of meeting Milton Berle, "the King of Comics," so he hides. Finally, the bear overhears Milton saying that he'd like to do a song-and-dance with Fozzie, and they perform "Top Banana" together in baggy pants and big shoes.
Songs/Sketches
- A crowd of hideous monsters, warthogs and crocodiles sing "Ugly Song."
- Milton's comedy act is heckled by Statler and Waldorf.
- Muppet News Flash: Contested Will
- Pigs in Space: The Headlight on a Motorcycle
- Milton sings "The Entertainer" with a crowd of Muppets on the chorus.
- UK Spot: Miss Piggy sings an encore of "The Entertainer."
- Zelda Rose and her singing owl sing a duet called "Who?"
- Milton and Fozzie sing "Top Banana."
Notes
- This is the second of three episodes where a female performer auditioned. In this episode, that performer is Abby Hadfield, who performs Zelda Rose.
- This episode features the first Pigs in Space sketch.
- Link Hogthrob makes his debut in this episode.
Cast
Muppets:
- Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo, Scooter, Rowlf the Dog, Statler and Waldorf, Link Hogthrob, Dr. Julius Strangepork, Timmy Monster, Mean Mama, Snake Frackle, Blue Frackle, Crocodile, Warthog, The Newsman, Zelda Rose, Singing Owl
Background Muppets:
Performers
- Jim Henson as Kermit the Frog, Rowlf, Waldorf, Link Hogthrob, Timmy Monster, The Newsman, Mean Mama, and Blue Frackle
- Frank Oz as Fozzie Bear, Miss Piggy, and Crocodile
- Jerry Nelson as Dr. Strangepork, the Announcer, and the Singing Owl
- Richard Hunt as Statler, Scooter, and Snake Frackle
- Dave Goelz as Gonzo and Warthog
- Abby Hadfield as Zelda Rosa and Green Frackle
Edits
- On CTS, the UK Spot The Entertainer is cut.
- On Nickelodeon, the Muppet News Flash sketch and the second backstage scene (following the UK spot) were cut.
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