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Linda Ronstadt and Jim Henson
Linda Ronstadt (b. 1946) is a Grammy award-winning singer. Her film credits include starring in the Joseph Papp production of Gilbert and Sullivan's The Pirates of Penzance.
Ronstadt appeared as the guest star in episode 523 The Muppet Show, where she and Kermit the Frog share a mutual attraction for each other. The two reuinited years later for a duet of "All I Have to Do Is Dream" on the Kermit Unpigged album.
She also appeared in a pair of Sesame Street in season 20, including singing "Y Andalé" with a mariachi band (First: Episode 2487) and "La Charreada" with Elmo. (First: Episode 2540) While her Muppet Show appearance was related to her career as a pop singer, her two appearances on Sesame Street tied in with her recording several popular albums of traditional Mexican music. Ronstadt also recorded the song "I Want a Horse" for In Harmony: A Sesame Street Record, released in 1980.
