Deleted scenes from Muppet specials

Deleted scenes from Muppet Specials.

The Muppet Show: Sex and Violence

	Jim Henson originally appeared in a short introduction to the special. After the opening theme, he introduces the viewer to Nigel, who he then raises into the control room set. The scene was cut for time.
	"Love Ya to Death" was shortened.
	The Country Trio performed a song (as seen in an archival photo slide).
	A sketch involving a monster dentist office.

Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas

See also: Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas edits

Through the years, as the special moved from network to network, changes were made to Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas in order to accommodate time constraints. Cuts were made, but in some cases, previously deleted material was added. The "Collector's Edition" DVD (which presents the original HBO version of the special, sans the Kermit the Frog scenes) also includes among its bonus features the footage that was cut from the original HBO version of the show (but had often been seen in extended/alternate edits in subsequent television airings and home video releases). For more information on the changes made to the special throughout the years, see the complete list of edits.

The song "Born in a Trunk" (sung by Mrs. Mink) was written for the special by Paul Williams and recorded by Marilyn Sokol, but was dropped prior to production.

The Muppets Go to the Movies

	An image of a scene with Kermit the Frog, Dudley Moore, Lily Tomlin, and Animal (clad in a snorkel) was released, but such scene does not appear in the special.
	The following exchange between Statler and Waldorf after The Wizard of Oz medley was cut from the original airing of the special and subsequent re-airings, but was re-inserted in the international version: Waldorf: I'd follow the yellow brick road. Statler: Why? Waldorf: It'd get me outta this theater!

A Muppet Family Christmas

See also: A Muppet Family Christmas edits

After the special's initial airing, a brief scene with Fozzie and Ma hanging stockings was cut from the master used for all subsequent TV airings and video releases.

The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years

An image of Kermit and Sam the Eagle at the podium was taken on set, but no scene with the two appears in the special.

Studio DC: Almost Live

	The international "Extended Edition" DVD releases included 16 minutes of deleted scenes inserted into the specials. Among these is a scene in which Miss Piggy (accompanied by Rowlf the Dog on the piano) pitches her own version of "That's Just the Way We Roll" to the Jonas Brothers.
	Another extended scene features Piggy accidentally changing into a clown costume for her number with the Cheetah Girls.
	The "extended edition" also includes several scenes revolving around The Swedish Chef making smoothies for Moises Arias, Jake T. Austin, Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato.

A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa

	The "Extended Edition" DVD of the special included seven minutes of deleted scenes inserted into the special.
	"The Muppets Stocking Stuffer Smorgasbord" feature of the DVD release included four brief stand-alone deleted scenes, one of which shows The Electric Mayhem leaving the apartment to go to their favorite holiday destination.
	Another deleted scene in "The Muppets Stocking Stuffer Smorgasbord" features two snails running for their lives after Crazy Harry sets off an explosion. A second scene shows the snails continuing to try to outrun the shrapnel from the explosion long after the explosion is over.
	In the final deleted scene included in "The Muppets Stocking Stuffer Smorgasbord," Claire finishes writing her letter, and gives it to Gonzo.
	A shot of the Muppet gang outside their apartment building at night is seen in the "Glad All Over" music video, but no such scene appears in the special.

Muppets Haunted Mansion

	Edward Asner had a single spoken line during "Rest In Peace," which was cut by executives who felt it was inappropriate. Originally when his glass shattered by the opera singer's note, Asner's ghost remarked "well, I've been meaning to cut down." Disney executives felt that making light of drinking was in poor taste.
	Early in production, a scene was planned involving Dr. Phil van Neuter, Mulch, Bunsen, and Beaker in a lab examining the inside of Gonzo's head. Due to time and budget constraints, the scene was ultimately scrapped and the characters were placed elsewhere in the special.

See also

• Productions that have been edited for commercial release
• Deleted scenes from Muppet movies