Theme
Kermit appears in the show's O. | |
Kermit | It's The Muppet Show, with our special guest star, Mr. Paul Williams! |
The banner rises, and the theme begins. | |
Chorus girls |
It's time to play the music |
Male chorus |
It's time to put on makeup |
The curtain opens on Fozzie. | |
Fozzie | New York is so crowded, even the cemeteries have standing room only. |
He takes off his hat and wiggles his ears. The audience laughs. The curtain closes. | |
Kermit |
To introduce our guest star, |
Paul grins and nods as Muppets surround him. | |
Kermit | But now let's get things started |
Kermit & gang |
On the most sensational, inspirational |
When Gonzo strikes the O, the effect reverberates through him. |
Opening number
Backstage
"An Old Fashioned Love Song"
Kermit | OK, right now, friends, it is my great pleasure to introduce one of the most talented people in our business - and it's a real treat to have him with us on The Muppet Show - Mr. Paul Williams. |
As Paul sings "An Old Fashioned Love Song," he is joined by two caricatures of himself and the Gogolala Jubilee Jugband. | |
Waldorf | Bravo! |
Statler | Encore! |
Waldorf | Bravo! |
Statler | Encore! |
Waldorf | (chuckles) He's a credit to his race. |
Statler | What race is that? |
Waldorf | The hundred-yard dash. |
They chuckle. |
Muppet Labs
A Poem by Rowlf
Blackout
Backstage
At the Dance
UK Spot
Mary Louise leads the frogs in a performance of "I'm in Love with a Big Blue Frog". After the number, Statler and Waldorf imitate the frogs. |
Talk Spot
Backstage
Travel Agent
Talking Houses
Zoom in on the two left houses. | |
House 1 | My mother is very religious. |
House 2 | She's a fanatic? |
House 1 | No, she's a church. |
Zoom out. Musical button. |
Wayne and Wanda
Muppet Newsflash
Backstage
The Telephone Pole Sketch
"Sad Song"
Paul sings "Sad Song," accompanied by Rowlf, Floyd, Animal, Zoot and a Muppet chorus. |