Die Muppet Show
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Die Muppet Show is the German dub of The Muppet Show. The series aired on German network ZDF from 1977 until 1981.
As part of the partnership between ZDF and Henson/ATV, the original syndication package was not only dubbed but also contained a few specific alterations tailored to the German market, in some ways foreshadowing the international versions of Fraggle Rock. A new opening sequence was prepared, identical to the English language version but with a Die Muppet Show sign, and occasional new footage of Kermit was filmed to better match the German dialogue.
The series also included one new guest star, singer Mary Roos, who performed a German version of "Lean on Me" with Rowlf the Dog, Animal, and others, in place of the "In My Life" number in episode 121. This was also the only episode to feature a guest star's singing dubbed completely in German, with Twiggy's "Ain't Nobody's Business But My Own" translated. The Muppets' solo numbers were always dubbed (generally with different singing voices rather than the usual speaking voices), but as is common with Muppet Show translations, the guest star's musical sequences were always in English, as were any additional contributions from the Muppets.
All new footage for Die Muppet Show was taped in London and later redubbed. Eberhard Storeck, who also supplied character voices, was the dialogue director and translator. His contributions included changing the nationality of The Swedish Chef, becoming "The Danish Chef," and replacing his sing-song opening with a chant of "Smørrebrød, Smørrebrød røm, pøm, pøm, pøm," in reference to a Danish bread.
Voices
- Horst Gentzen as Kermit the Frog (Kermit der Frosch)
- Marianne Wischmann as Miss Piggy
- Bruno W. Pantel as Fozzie Bear (Fozzie Bär)
- Werner Abrolat as Gonzo
- Manfred Lichtenfeld as Statler and Dr. Teeth (Dr. Goldzahn) (singing)
- Walter Reichelt as Waldorf
- Christina Hoeltel as Scooter
- Michael Rüth as Rowlf the Dog
- Wolf Ackva as Sam the Eagle (Sam, der Adler)
- Eberhard Storeck as the Swedish Chef (Der dänische Koch)), Beaker, Robin the Frog, Crazy Harry, Animal (Das Tier, some episodes), Link Hogthrob (Link Schweineback, some episodes), Scooter's singing voice, and others
- Kurt Zips as Dr. Bunsen Honeydew (Prof. Dr. Honigtau Bunsenbrenner)
- Donald Arthur as Beauregard
- Harald Baerow as Zoot, Wayne, Das Tier (some episodes), Link (some episodes)
- Paul Friedricks (first seasons) and Heini Goeobel as Dr. Goldzahn (speaking)
- Paul Lasner as Floyd Pepper
- Helen von Münchhofen as Janice
- Michael Habeck as Lew Zealand
- Mogens von Gadow (first episodes) and Paul Bürks as Dr. Julius Speckschwarte
- Herbert Weicker as Sweetums
- Peter Capell as Pops
- Franz Rudnick as The Newsman (Der Nachrichtensprecher) and The Announcer (Der Ansager)
- Reinhard Glemnitz as Louis Kazagger
- Monika Grewing as Wanda
- Walter Ofiera as George the Janitor (George der Hausmeister)
- Christian Marschall as various guest stars, including Vincent Price, Peter Sellers, Marty Feldman and The Count (Graf Zahl)
 Wolf Ackva |
 Eberhard Storeck |
 Paul Bürks |
 Christian Marschall |
