Episode 109: Charles Aznavour
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| The Muppet Show | |
| Guest Starring | Charles Aznavour |
| Production Dates | June 29 - July 1, 1976 |
| Air Date | UK: November 28, 1976 US: January 17, 1977 |
| Home Video | Season One |
When he's unable to get a spot on the show, Gonzo asks Scooter to be his manager. Scooter advises Gonzo to do a rock act, banging on a large rock with a mallet. Later, Gonzo tries his hand at female impersonation, wearing a dress and a blonde wig. Scooter gives up managing when Gonzo eats his contract.
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Songs/Sketches
- A beautiful Whatnot girl sings "I Feel Pretty" as she prepares for her date with Beautiful Day Monster, removing her features piece by piece and replacing them with the face of a horrible monster.
- Charles dances with Mildred in "The Old Fashioned Way" as pairs of Full-Bodied Humanoids dance in the background.
- Veterinarian's Hospital: Dead Patient
- At the Dance
- UK Spot: The Gogolala Jubilee Jugband sings "Does Your Chewing Gum Lose Its Flavor on the Bedpost Overnight?"
- Talk Spot: Charles demonstrates the romantic power of his native language, winning over Miss Piggy by whispering to her in French, "Your oil filter has a leak and your transmission is sagging."
- Panel Discussion: What is Man's Role in the Universe?
- Fozzie's Comedy Act: Statler and Waldorf bury Fozzie with his own punchline.
- Charles sings "Inchworm" with a chorus of Muppet school children.
Cast
Muppets:
- Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo, Rowlf the Dog, Scooter, Statler and Waldorf, Whatnot Woman-Monster, Mary Louise, Beautiful Day Monster, Janice, Animal, Red-Haired Woman, George the Janitor, Mildred Huxtetter, Hilda, The Gogolala Jubilee Jugband, Sam the Eagle, Rat, Pig, Banana, French Bread
Background Muppets:
Performers
- Jim Henson as Kermit the Frog, Waldorf, Rowlf, The Gogolala Jubilee Jugband Jug Blower, Students, and Ugly version of woman from opening number
- Frank Oz as Fozzie Bear, Miss Piggy, George the Janitor, Mildred, Sam the Eagle, Animal, Animal's dancing partner, and The Gogolala Jubilee Jugband guitar player
- Jerry Nelson as The Gogolala Jubilee Jugband banjo player and Beautiful Day Monster
- Richard Hunt as Scooter, Mildred, Statler, loaf of bread, Mary Louise, Miss Piggy, and Miss Piggy's dancing partner
- Eren Ozker as Hilda, Janice, Banana, and the Gogolala Jubilee Jugband girl
- Dave Goelz as The Great Gonzo
- Fran Brill as pretty version of woman from opening number
- John Lovelady as Rat and the Announcer
Edits
- On The Muppet Show: Season One DVD, Charles' opening number, "The Old Fashioned Way", is cut.
- On CTS, the UK skit Does Your Chewing Gum Lose Its Flavor on the Bedpost Overnight? is cut.
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