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{{bestknown|''The Muppet Show'' guest star<br>[[Episode 209: Madeline Kahn|episode 209]]}} |
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[[File:Madeline_kahn_grover.jpg|thumb|300px]] |
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− | [[File:Madeline-kahn-doglion.jpg|thumb|300px|Kahn meets [[Doglion]] on ''The Muppet Show''.]] |
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− | '''Madeline Kahn''' (1942–1999) was a comedic actress best known for her roles in [[Mel Brooks]] films, including ''[[Frankenstein|Young Frankenstein]]'', ''Blazing Saddles'' and ''High Anxiety''. She won a Tony Award in 1993 for her role in ''The Sisters Rosensweig''. She also voiced Gypsy in [[Pixar]]'s ''A Bug's Life''. |
+ | '''Madeline Kahn''' (1942–1999) was a comedic actress best known for her roles in [[Mel Brooks]] films, including ''[[Frankenstein|Young Frankenstein]]'', ''Blazing Saddles'' and ''High Anxiety''. She won a Tony Award in 1993 for her role in ''The Sisters Rosensweig''. She also voiced Gypsy in [[Pixar]]'s ''A Bug's Life'', and appeared as a regular cast member on ''[[Cosby]]''. |
In 1977, Kahn appeared as a guest star on ''[[The Muppet Show]]'' [[Episode 209: Madeline Kahn|episode 209]]. |
In 1977, Kahn appeared as a guest star on ''[[The Muppet Show]]'' [[Episode 209: Madeline Kahn|episode 209]]. |
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In 1981, she returned to ''Sesame Street'' to portray Madeline, a bird watcher, in [[Episode 1576]]. She came back to the show one more time in 1993, as the Commissioner of Fun and Games in [[Episode 3136]]. |
In 1981, she returned to ''Sesame Street'' to portray Madeline, a bird watcher, in [[Episode 1576]]. She came back to the show one more time in 1993, as the Commissioner of Fun and Games in [[Episode 3136]]. |
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+ | ! Picture !! width=100| Appearance !! Description |
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+ | | [[Image:Kahn-Rhino.jpg|250px|center]] |
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+ | | align=center | [[Episode 1106]] |
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+ | After a film involving rhinoceroses, Kahn comments, "I love rhinoceroses...but I wouldn't invite one to lunch." |
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− | *'''Me''' {{eka|1186}} |
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− | :Madeline Kahn |
+ | | [[Image:Madeline Kahn working dog.jpg|250px|center]] |
+ | | align=center | [[Episode 1110]] |
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+ | | '''Working Dog Tag''' |
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+ | Reacting to a previous segment about a working dog, Kahn wonders how much a workin' dog like that gets paid. |
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+ | | [[Image:Grover again.JPG|250px|center]] |
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− | :Madeline makes the [[M]] sound, and then says her name. |
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+ | | align=center | [[Episode 1112]] |
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− | *'''[[Put Down the Duckie (song)|Put Down the Duckie]]''' {{eka|3076}} |
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+ | | [[Image:EverybodyEat-Kahn.jpg|250px|center]] |
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− | :She appears in the celebrity-edited version, wearing a [[Rubber Duckie (duck)|Rubber Duckie]] on her head. |
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+ | | align=center | [[Episode 1116]] |
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+ | | '''"[[Everybody Eats]]"''' |
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+ | Kahn is inserted briefly into the established film piece, munching on an apple. |
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+ | | [[Image:Madeline Kahn Giraffe Tag.jpg|250px|center]] |
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− | :Madeline says that although she likes rhinoceroses, she wouldn't invite one over for lunch. |
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+ | | align=center | [[Episode 1139]] |
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+ | Following a film insert about giraffes, Kahn appears to say that they make great pets for those who have high ceilings. |
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+ | | [[Image:KahnTwins.jpg|250px|center]] |
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+ | | align=center | [[Episode 1139]] |
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+ | Kahn appears as twins, who count to 20 together. |
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+ | | [[Image:1186q.jpg|250px|center]] |
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− | :Madeline plays a pair of identical twins, who take turns counting to [[20]]. |
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+ | | align=center | [[Episode 1172]] |
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+ | | '''Me''' |
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+ | Kahn sings "Me-me-me-me....," then points to the word. |
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+ | | [[Image:Madeline Kahn O 01.jpg|250px|center]] |
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+ | | align=center | [[Episode 1174]] |
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+ | | '''O Tag''' |
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+ | In a series of five short scenes, Kahn reacts to the letter O in a multitude of emotions: |
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+ | * Version #1: surprised |
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+ | * Version #2: observational |
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+ | * Version #3: understanding |
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+ | * Version #4: shy |
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+ | * Version #5: inquisitive |
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+ | | [[Image:3140k.jpg|250px|center]] |
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+ | | align=center | [[Episode 2370]] |
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+ | Kahn sings, "Mmm...Madeline." |
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+ | | [[File:Kahnduckie.JPG|250px|center]] |
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+ | | align=center | ''[[Sesame Street, Special]]'' |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
Revision as of 00:02, 4 June 2021
Madeline Kahn (1942–1999) was a comedic actress best known for her roles in Mel Brooks films, including Young Frankenstein, Blazing Saddles and High Anxiety. She won a Tony Award in 1993 for her role in The Sisters Rosensweig. She also voiced Gypsy in Pixar's A Bug's Life, and appeared as a regular cast member on Cosby.
In 1977, Kahn appeared as a guest star on The Muppet Show episode 209.
In 1978, she recorded inserts for Sesame Street (see below).
In 1979, Kahn made a cameo in the El Sleezo Cafe scene in The Muppet Movie.
In 1981, she returned to Sesame Street to portray Madeline, a bird watcher, in Episode 1576. She came back to the show one more time in 1993, as the Commissioner of Fun and Games in Episode 3136.
Sesame Street segments
Picture | Appearance | Description |
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Episode 1106 | Rhino Tag
After a film involving rhinoceroses, Kahn comments, "I love rhinoceroses...but I wouldn't invite one to lunch." | |
Episode 1110 | Working Dog Tag
Reacting to a previous segment about a working dog, Kahn wonders how much a workin' dog like that gets paid. | |
Episode 1112 | "Sing After Me"
Kahn and Grover sing a duet of "Sing After Me." | |
Episode 1116 | "Everybody Eats"
Kahn is inserted briefly into the established film piece, munching on an apple. | |
Episode 1139 | Giraffe Tag
Following a film insert about giraffes, Kahn appears to say that they make great pets for those who have high ceilings. | |
Episode 1139 | Counting 1-10
Kahn appears as twins, who count to 20 together. | |
Episode 1172 | Me
Kahn sings "Me-me-me-me....," then points to the word. | |
Episode 1174 | O Tag
In a series of five short scenes, Kahn reacts to the letter O in a multitude of emotions:
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Episode 2370 | M-Madeline
Kahn sings, "Mmm...Madeline." | |
Sesame Street, Special | Kahn appears to sing a line of "Put Down the Duckie." |