| Fraggle Rock | |
| Air Date | February 13, 1984 |
| Written by | Jocelyn Stevenson |
| Director | George Bloomfield |
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When the traveling Minstrels make another visit, Mokey decides she's always wanted to be a Minstrel, too. She takes off with the Minstrels, but Cantus, their cryptic leader, makes her doubt that she really has the dedication to follow this path.
Meanwhile, Doc buys himself a saxophone and takes lessons from its instructions.
Fraggle Facts[]
- There are four Minstrels who follow Cantus, but it's possible for other Fraggles to join as well. To become a Minstrel, they need to have ability and dedication, as well as the patience to put up with Cantus' tests.
Notes[]
- This is the second and last of two episodes in which the credits are presented with a drop shadow (the other being "Wembley's Egg").
- There's another Jim Henson reference in this episode: Cantus instructs Mokey in the way of the Minstrels, telling her that "All is all. Is is." This line, a parody of '60s-style cosmic wisdom, was intoned by the Monk (Jerry Nelson) in Henson's 1969 experimental TV program, The Cube.
International versions[]
- German version: In the opening sequence, when Sprocket takes the saxophone from Doc, his hind legs pop into frame when he falls over. He then gets his nose stuck in the horn part, and when Doc begins to take the instrument apart, he sticks the top part of it into Sprocket's mouth.
- UK version: The Captain has received a present from his niece, young Jeanie: a box of belongings of his great-uncle Hamish. They include a kilt and sporran and bagpipes. Sprocket hides in his basket when the Captain starts to play the bagpipes. Later, while the Captain is changing into his late uncle's clothing, Sprocket tries to attack the bagpipes. The Captain then goes outside to play the pipes, and simultaneously plays a record of pipe music inside the lighthouse.
Supporting cast[]
- Cantus the Minstrel (Jim Henson)
- Murray the Minstrel (Steve Whitmire)
- Brio the Minstrel (Terry Angus)
- Brool the Minstrel (Tim Gosley)
- Balsam the Minstrel (Jerry Nelson)
Songs[]
- "Follow Your Heart"
- "Music Makes Us Real (Ping!)"
- "Water Drip Song"
- "Lose Your Heart (And It's Found)"
Video releases[]
- Fraggle Rock: Complete Second Season (HIT!, 2006)
- Fraggle Rock: Complete Series Collection (HIT!, 2008)
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