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Elmo and his young grasshopper
Kung Fu is an action television series that aired on ABC from 1972 to 1975, followed by TV movies, the 90s syndicated series Kung Fu: The Legend Continues, and a 2021 remake.
References[]
- During the "Froggy Went A Courtin'" number on The Muppets Valentine Show, Kermit reveals in an aside that he has never missed an episode of Kung Fu, just before he attacks Big Mouse.
- After failing to get his point across to Aeryn Sun by referencing John Wayne, John Crichton exclaims "Kung Fu never carried a gun!" in the Farscape episode "Throne for a Loss."
- In the "Elmo the Musical" segment "Karate Master the Musical," Elmo takes on a grasshopper as his pupil. When he gets too excitable, Elmo tells him, "Patience, young grasshopper," a line quoted from the show.
Muppet Mentions[]
- The third season Kung Fu: The Legend Continues episode "Manhunt" has federal marshals arrive at the police station, looking for Kwai Chang Caine. Told he's in Det. Kermit Griffin's office, one quips "Kermit? You got a Miss Piggy working here too?"
- In the 2021 episode "Sacrifice", Henry says the phrase "One of these things is not like the others".
Connections[]
- Eddie Albert played Dr. George Baxter in "Blood of the Dragon" (2 parts, 1974)
- Jodie Foster played Alethea Ingram in "Alethea" (1973)
- James Hong played various roles on the original series (1972-1975) and the Dalai Lama on Kung Fu: The Legend Continues (2 episodes, 1994-1996)
- Don Johnson played Nashebo in "The Spirit-Helper" (1973)
- Pat Morita played Arthur Chen in "Ambush" (1975)
- Leslie Nielsen played Vincent Corbino (4 episodes, 1975)
- William Shatner played Captain Brandywine Gage in "A Small Beheading" (1974)
- John Vernon played Forbes in "My Brother, My Executioner" (1974) and General Cantrell (2 episodes, 1975)