Belafonte and Miss Piggy, posed for In the Kitchen with Miss Piggy.
Harry Belafonte (b. 1927) is an American singer, actor and humanitarian. He popularized the calypso movement in the mid-1950s with hits such as "Banana Boat Song (Day-O)," "Jamaica Farewell" and "Mama Look at Boo-Boo."
Belafonte has appeared with the Muppets on numerous occasions.
Appearances
- 1978: Belafonte guest starred on The Muppet Show episode 314.
- 1982: Sang "Coconut Counting Man" with the Count on Sesame Street.
- 1990: Performed "Turn the World Around" at Jim Henson's memorial service.
- 1990: Spoke in tribute for the TV special The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson.
- 1994: Appeared in PBS-TV documentary The World of Jim Henson.
- 1996: Belafonte contributed a "Corn Pudding" recipe for Miss Piggy's cookbook, In the Kitchen with Miss Piggy.
- 1996: Was one of many celebrities in a celebrity montage rendition of "The Alphabet Song" on Sesame Street.
- 1999: Appeared in CNN documentary People Profiles: Jim Henson.
Belafonte and the Count sing "Coconut Counting Man."
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- A Grouch parody of Beleftone, named Harry Belllagrouchy, appeared in Episode 2802 of Sesame Street.
- In the Elmo's World episode "Bells," Belafonte is spoofed as Harry Bell-afonte in an animated segment.
