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{{bestknown|''The Muppet Show'' guest star<br>[[Episode 209: Madeline Kahn|episode 209]]}}
 
{{bestknown|''The Muppet Show'' guest star<br>[[Episode 209: Madeline Kahn|episode 209]]}}
 
[[File:Madeline_kahn_grover.jpg|thumb|300px]]
 
[[File:Madeline_kahn_grover.jpg|thumb|300px]]
[[File:Kahnduckie.JPG|thumb|300px|Madeline Kahn singing "[[Put Down the Duckie (song)|Put Down the Duckie]]".]]
 
[[File:Madeline-kahn-doglion.jpg|thumb|300px|Kahn meets [[Doglion]] on ''The Muppet Show''.]]
 
   
'''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''.
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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'', 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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==Sesame Street segments==
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{| class="episode"
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|-
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! Picture !! width=100| Appearance !! Description
   
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==Appearances in Sesame Street inserts==
 
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| [[Image:Kahn-Rhino.jpg|250px|center]]
*'''[[Sing After Me]]''' {{eka|1112}}
 
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| align=center | [[Episode 1106]]
:Madeline and [[Grover]] sing an echo song.
 
 
| '''Rhino Tag'''
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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}}
 
:Madeline Kahn says "Me", as the word appears on-screen.
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| [[Image:Madeline Kahn working dog.jpg|250px|center]]
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| 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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|-
*'''M-Madeline''' {{eka|2691}}
 
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| [[Image:Grover again.JPG|250px|center]]
:Madeline makes the [[M]] sound, and then says her name.
 
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| align=center | [[Episode 1112]]
 
| "'''[[Sing After Me]]'''"
 
Kahn and [[Grover]] sing a duet of "Sing After Me."
   
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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]]
: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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|-
*'''Rhino Tag''' {{eka|2277}}
 
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| [[Image:Madeline Kahn Giraffe Tag.jpg|250px|center]]
:Madeline says that although she likes rhinoceroses, she wouldn't invite one over for lunch.
 
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| align=center | [[Episode 1139]]
 
| '''Giraffe Tag'''
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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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|-
*'''Giraffe Tag''' {{eka|1198}}
 
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| [[Image:KahnTwins.jpg|250px|center]]
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| align=center | [[Episode 1139]]
 
| '''Counting 1-10'''
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Kahn appears as twins, who count to 20 together.
   
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|-
*'''Counting to 20'''
 
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| [[Image:1186q.jpg|250px|center]]
: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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|-
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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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|-
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| [[Image:3140k.jpg|250px|center]]
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| align=center | [[Episode 2370]]
 
| '''M-Madeline'''
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Kahn sings, "Mmm...Madeline."
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|-
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| [[File:Kahnduckie.JPG|250px|center]]
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| align=center | ''[[Sesame Street, Special]]''
 
| Kahn appears to sing a line of "[[Put Down the Duckie (song)|Put Down the Duckie]]."
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|}
   
 
==External links==
 
==External links==

Revision as of 00:02, 4 June 2021

The Muppet Show guest star
episode 209
Madeline kahn grover

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
Kahn-Rhino
Episode 1106 Rhino Tag

After a film involving rhinoceroses, Kahn comments, "I love rhinoceroses...but I wouldn't invite one to lunch."

Madeline Kahn working dog
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.

Grover again
Episode 1112 "Sing After Me"

Kahn and Grover sing a duet of "Sing After Me."

EverybodyEat-Kahn
Episode 1116 "Everybody Eats"

Kahn is inserted briefly into the established film piece, munching on an apple.

Madeline Kahn Giraffe Tag
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.

KahnTwins
Episode 1139 Counting 1-10

Kahn appears as twins, who count to 20 together.

1186q
Episode 1172 Me

Kahn sings "Me-me-me-me....," then points to the word.

Madeline Kahn O 01
Episode 1174 O Tag

In a series of five short scenes, Kahn reacts to the letter O in a multitude of emotions:

  • Version #1: surprised
  • Version #2: observational
  • Version #3: understanding
  • Version #4: shy
  • Version #5: inquisitive
3140k
Episode 2370 M-Madeline

Kahn sings, "Mmm...Madeline."

Kahnduckie
Sesame Street, Special Kahn appears to sing a line of "Put Down the Duckie."

External links

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