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The Jim Henson Hour
Fitness8
Air Date July 16, 1989
Director Peter Harris

(TRANSCRIPT)

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Bunsen and Beaker demonstrate Muppet Labs' exercise shoes for executives.

Plot Outline[]

Jim Henson's Intro[]

Jim Henson, wearing a Hawaiian shirt, reminds the Lion that he was supposed to wear a pith helmet, and remarks to the audience that whenever they go to a nice restaurant, the lion refuses to wear a tie. (In the half-hour version, Jim, wearing a grey shirt, reminds the Lion he was supposed to wear jogging shoes.)

MuppeTelevision[]

In an episode focusing on health and fitness, Digit gets a cold, the chickens catch sneezing fits, and Link Hogthrob worries that he has Canadian snout fever.

The Song of the Cloud Forest[]

In the rainforest, Milton the Golden Toad worries that he may be the last of his species alive, and he'll never find a mate to love.

Closing[]

Jim Henson explains that golden Toads are endangered because rainforests are disappearing, and that it matters to people like The Thought Lion and himself.

Notes[]

  • This is one of only two episodes that included an appearance by the Swedish Chef.
  • This is one of the few episodes that Richard Hunt performed in.
  • According to the July 18, 1989 issue of The Kentucky New Era, this episode was the lowest rated program among all four networks, ranking dead last out of 77 shows, bringing in a 3.9 household rating (watched by about 3.5 million households)
  • Kermit's original line when introducing "Just to See Her" was "Here's Smokey Robinson and the house band!" When the episode aired, the last half of the line was re-dubbed to mention "Solid Foam" instead. The clip was shown during an April 14 Jim Henson appearance on The Today Show with Jane Pauley. The graphics behind Kermit were also different at this point. The Today Show appearance also showed some behind the scenes footage from "Just to See Her."
  • In the full hour host segments, Jim Henson wears a Hawaiian shirt. In the half-hour Jim Henson Show version, he wears a grey shirt. An outtake was staged during this shoot showing the Lion attacking Jim. (YouTube)
  • After Jim Henson hands the show over to Kermit, his image on the monitor is replaced by a scene of Lindbergh and a pink reporter bird driving around the city on a bicycle contraption. The pink bird appeared in some promotional photos and appears with Lindbergh on the monitors in several episodes but was never a featured character on the final series.

Credits[]

Muppets[]

Kermit the Frog, Digit, Link Hogthrob, Chickens, Gonzo, Bean Bunny, Leon, Vicki, Lindberg, Sweetums, Timmy Monster, Doglion, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, Beaker, Jacques Roach, Rowlf the Dog, The Swedish Chef, Statler and Waldorf, Merlin's Assistant, Luncheon Counter Monster, cow, the Singing Food, Penguins, Goat, Wolf, Deer, Mickey Moose, Billy the Bear, Rabbits, Raccoon, Rats, Squirrel, Old Skyball Paint, Beard, Flash, Dr. Teeth

Performers[]

Live Action Performers[]

Writers[]


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