Rowlf as Maurice Chevalier
Maurice Grouch
Maurice Chevalier (1888-1972) was a French singer and actor who gained fame in cabarets, on Broadway, records, and in film. He was known for his projection of the suave Paris boulevardier (always clad in a straw hat), and his signature songs included "Louise" and later "Thank Heaven for Little Girls" (from Gigi, in which he starred).
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- On the February 27, 1964 broadcast of The Jimmy Dean Show, Rowlf the Dog impersonates Chevalier, singing snatches of "Louise" (changing the lyrics to add "What a cute Pekingese") and "Thank Heaven for Little Dogs."
- In The Muppet Show episode 204, Rich Little impersonates Chevalier when singing a duet of "I Remember It Well" (from Gigi) with Miss Piggy.
- In Episode 0889 of Sesame Street, Oscar the Grouch shows off some pictures of his extended family. One such Grouch is Maurice, who boasts a straw hat and is described by Oscar as "kinda slick."