Taye Diggs and Miss Piggy in their version of the Tony's Restaurant scene in Lady and the Tramp.
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Muppet Babies
Lady and the Tramp is a 1955 Walt Disney animated feature film about the exploits of a refined Cocker Spaniel named Lady, and a stray mutt called Tramp. The first animated film to be filmed in CinemaScope widescreen, the film was based on a short story that Walt read in Cosmopolitan in 1943, and refined and expanded by the author and other Disney story men. A financial success at the box, although not a critical one, the film has since gone on to be named to the American Film Institute's list of the "100 Greatest Love Stories of All Time." The film spawned a direct-to-video sequel and a live-action remake for Disney+.
References[]
- Peggy Lee's recording of "He's a Tramp" from the film (backed by Thurl Ravenscroft and other members of The Mellomen quartet) was transcribed for use on Sam and Friends in 1955.[1] From the same movie, the Mellomen's version of "Home Sweet Home" (again howling in character as the pound dogs) was used on the show on February 12, 1960.[2]
- The character Tramp is a spoof of the character of the same name from Disney's animated feature. The Muppet Tramp was first used in the Jim Henson Hour episode Dog City, where he shares a pasta dinner with a Cocker Spaniel.
- During an animated segment of the Elmo's World episode "Mail," an announcer advises viewers to stay tuned for "Lady and the Stamp."
- The song "Bella Notte" from the film is heard in the background of a Give a Day. Get a Disney Day. commercial featuring Taye Diggs and Miss Piggy. During the commercial the duo spoof the famed pasta scene of the movie, this time sharing ice cream.
- In the Muppet Babies episode "Wocka by Fozzie," the babies watch an animated movie of the Wacky Alpaca Pals. The movie includes a scene where the titular alpacas recreate the famous pasta scene from the film.
Connections[]
- Stan Freberg voiced the beaver
- Ken Jeong played a doctor in the 2019 remake
- Janelle Monáe voiced Peg in the 2019 remake
- Rob Paulsen voiced Otis in Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp's Adventure
- Mickey Rooney voiced Sparky in Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp's Adventure
- Frank Welker voiced Reggie in Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp's Adventure
Sources[]
- ↑ Shemin, Craig. Sam and Friends: The Story of Jim Henson's First Television Show. Transcribed on June 9, 1955. p. 239
- ↑ ibid. p. 432