Kermit with a BAFTA and the Rose d'Or.
The Rose d'Or (Golden Rose) is an international European television award which has been given out annually since 1961. The award is focused mainly on entertainment programming, or comedies, therefore excluding dramas and documentaries.
The reasoning behind the choices is that dramas and documentaries are often more recognized in awards ceremonies, leaving other genres overlooked.
1977[]
The Muppet Show won the Golden Rose award in 1977.
In celebration, the Muppets taped a special message in celebration of the award win. Set backstage in the Muppet Theatre, Kermit the Frog tries to make a speech on their behalf, but is interrupted by Fleet Scribbler, Floyd Pepper, Zoot, Animal, and Gorgon Heap (who eats the award). The piece ends in chaos as Crazy Harry begins setting off explosions. Fozzie Bear, Gonzo, and Scooter also appear.
1985[]
The Montreux Golden Rose Television Festival was broadcast (and later syndicated) in July 1985[1] to celebrate the institution's 25th anniversary. The special was hosted by Petula Clark and French TV personality Pierre Tchernia who presented a series of "special awards" to past recipients of the Rose d'or. The Muppet Show was recognized for its 1977 win with a number of clips and an in-person appearance by Duncan Kenworthy to accept the accolades. Unable to attend, due to filming in London, Kermit and Miss Piggy appeared via a pre-taped message with an appearance by Jim Henson.
In the segment, Kermit thanks the committee for bestowing the honor on Jim Henson, "He's not a man I know very well, but he's had a big hand in my career. [looks down] Um, so to speak." Piggy interrupts him to say that her bags are packed and she's looking forward to spending some long, romantic evenings in "Montruks." As she continues to misuse the French language after learning that they're too busy to go to Switzerland, Kermit insists she thank everyone for the award in French. Piggy refuses and demands that he "get Henson," but Kermit looks down and notes that it might be difficult. Using a Superman and Clark Kent analogy, Kermit leaves the frame, Piggy introduces Henson with more broken French, then interrupts his speech to wrap for lunch.
References[]
Gonzo and his awards.
- The Rose d'Or showed up on screen during Gonzo's "Workin' at the Car Wash Blues" number in The Muppet Show episode 507. In a dream sequence, Gonzo's office has two BAFTA Awards and a Rose d'Or — the one that the show won a few years earlier.
Past recipients[]
- Marty Feldman's Comedy Machine, 1972
- Rich Little's Christmas Carol, 1979
- Penn and Teller Go Public, 1986
- Mr. Bean, 1990
- Itzhak Perlman - In the Fiddler's House, 1996
- Yo-Yo Ma Inspired by Bach, 1998
- French and Saunders, 2002
- Peter Ustinov received the Charity award in 2004
- Deal or No Deal, best game show, 2006
- The Apprentice, best reality show, 2006
- Ricky Gervais received the Honorary Rose in 2006
- Stephen Fry, best performance in a game show, 2006
Sources[]
- ↑ Lancaster Pennsylvania Sunday News July 14, 1985