Episode 317: Spike Milligan

The Muppet Show is broadcast in 108 countries, so Kermit plans an "international extravaganza," featuring people from each of those nations. Unfortunately, the various people don't necessarily get along, although everyone seems to understand the Swedish Chef telling a joke. At the end, everyone gets together for the Parade of Nations, singing "It's a Small World".

Highlights

• In a Japan-themed number, Fozzie tries to sing "Oklahoma", but the monster samurai dancers turn it into "Yokahama".

• Sam the Eagle is shocked when Spike drops his trousers, revealing boxer shorts with the British flag on them.

• A Scottish bagpiper plays "Brazil".

Notes

• The estimate of how many countries The Muppet Show was broadcast in was pretty slippery over the years. See Counting Countries for a list of the various estimates.

Cast

Guest Star:

Spike Milligan

Muppets:

Kermit the Frog, Scooter, Fozzie Bear, Scotsman, Lew Zealand, The Newsman, Sam the Eagle, Dr. Teeth, Floyd Pepper, Janice, Animal, Zoot, Wayne, Robin the Frog, The Swedish Chef, The Mutations, Miss Piggy, Luis Grecko, Gonzo

Background Muppets:

Whatnots, Afghan Hound, Big Mary Louise, Lubbock Lou, Gramps, Droop, Lenny the Lizard, Shakey Sanchez, Jim Henson Muppet, Frank Oz Muppet, Jerry Nelson Muppet, Mahna Mahna, Pigs, The Witch Doctor, The Fazoobs, Male Koozebanian Creature, Female Koozebanian Creature, Chicken, Rat, Frogs, Baskerville, Snowths, Nigel the Conductor, Zelda Rose, Beautiful Day Monster

Performers

Jim Henson as Kermit the Frog, the Newsman, the Swedish Chef and Waldorf

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

Jerry Nelson as Floyd Pepper, Scotsman, Lew Zealand and Robin the Frog

Richard Hunt as Scooter, Janice, Statler and Wayne

Dave Goelz as Gonzo

See also

Previous episode: Episode 316: Danny Kaye

Next episode: Episode 318: Leslie Uggams