Forum:Jerry as Nigel in George Burns episode

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I was told to make a forum post here. Hope it's OK. So in the Finale of the George Burns episode, Rowlf introduces George Burns, Miss Piggy comes out, then George says 'let's get everyone out here', and in rushes Scooter, a frackle, Baskerville, Miss Mousey, and Nigel. Now we can hear Nigel talking to Baskerville when everyone comes in, and the same voice says 'Yessir' after Scooter says it. I for one think it's Mr. Nelson, as the voice, to me at least, sounds very similar to his little boy voice. Video in question: https://youtu.be/IclGIy2nfNw?t=42, ignore the information box that says John Lovelady is performing Nigel, as he was gone by this point in the show. Lamango (talk) 05:53, 2 August 2022 (UTC)

This is the most inconclusive case for a claim I've seen here in a while.

No. For Muppet Wiki to say that Jerry Nelson performed Nigel in this number, we would need much more evidence than what's presented here. —Scott (talk) 11:04, 2 August 2022 (UTC)

I do think that's Jerry, but I don't think it belongs on the page. It's audible enough to be identified as Jerry, but it's not a distinct enough performance to call Nigel one of his "characters." - Shane (talk) 14:19, 2 August 2022 (UTC)

I agree, but Jerry can also be heard as part of the chorus for the rest of the number. Would that be enough? -- Tony (talk) 14:25, 2 August 2022 (UTC)