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The character's name is a reference to Prince's album ''Purple Rain'' and the film ''Rain Man''. The character is a big fan of {{prince}} (also known as [[Prince|The Artist Formerly Known as Prince]]), and his appearance and mannerisms are a parody of Raymond Babbit, [[Dustin Hoffman|Dustin Hoffman's]] titular character in the 1988 film ''Rain Man''. |
The character's name is a reference to Prince's album ''Purple Rain'' and the film ''Rain Man''. The character is a big fan of {{prince}} (also known as [[Prince|The Artist Formerly Known as Prince]]), and his appearance and mannerisms are a parody of Raymond Babbit, [[Dustin Hoffman|Dustin Hoffman's]] titular character in the 1988 film ''Rain Man''. |
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Revision as of 19:16, 2 January 2020
PERFORMER | Dave Goelz |
DEBUT | 1997 |
Purple Rain Man is a Whatnot Muppet seen in episode 201 of Muppets Tonight.
The character's name is a reference to Prince's album Purple Rain and the film Rain Man. The character is a big fan of (also known as The Artist Formerly Known as Prince), and his appearance and mannerisms are a parody of Raymond Babbit, Dustin Hoffman's titular character in the 1988 film Rain Man.
The Purple Rain Man's dialogue was only heard in the international versions of the episode.