Elmo realizes that he can talk to a horse (of course).
I am Mr. Ugh.
Mister Ed was an American television sitcom that aired first in syndication in 1961 and then CBS from 1962 to 1966. The series followed the adventures of the title character, a talking horse who would speak only to his owner Wilbur.
References[]
- Rowlf hosts the Animal Actors Academy Awards in the April 16, 1964 broadcast of The Jimmy Dean Show. The nominees include Mister Ed.
- Discussing Nanny's surprise in the fourth season Muppet Babies episode "The Frog Who Knew Too Much," Baby Gonzo says he hopes it's a talking horse. Skeeter tells him horses can't talk. Using stock Western footage, a horse responds with "You can say that again, Wilbur" (imitating Mister Ed's voice).
- The Dinosaurs episode "Hurling Day" spoofs the series as Mr. Ugh.
- In the Elmo's World episode "Horses", Elmo realizes that he can talk to a horse (of course), referencing the show's theme lyrics. The horses also introduce him to their new colt Wilbur, named after the human lead of the show.
- In the Blu-ray audio commentary for The Muppet Christmas Carol, Rizzo the Rat observes that Ebenezer Scrooge's Christmas Day transformation has him "prancing around like Mr. Fred Astaire." Gonzo adds, "He is, like Mister Rogers." Rizzo finally chimes in with "Mister Ed."
Connections[]
- George Burns played himself in "George Burns Meets Mister Ed" (1962) and (as Ed's impression of him) in "Don't Laugh at Horses" (1963)
- Harold Gould played a psychiatrist in "Ed the Pilot" (1965)
- Olan Soule played Mr. Goodwin in "Stables for Three" (1961), a makeup man in "No Horses Allowed" (1962), and Mr. Gallagher in "Ed the Pool Player" (1964)
- Ginny Tyler voiced talking birds in three episodes (1963-1966)