Episode 113: Bruce Forsyth
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| The Muppet Show | |
| Guest Starring | Bruce Forsyth |
| Production Dates | July 27-28, August 5, 1976 |
| Air Date | UK: January 30, 1977 US: December 6, 1976 |
| Home Video | Season One |
Fozzie Bear has a plan to get back at Statler and Waldorf when he does his act, but is crushed when he's replaced by Bruce Forsyth. Fozzie and Bruce end up performing together, and sing "Side by Side." A duck appears frequently in the sketches and skits.
Contents |
Songs/Sketches
- The Snerfs dance to "In a Little Spanish Town."
- Bruce's song "All I Need Is the Girl" is interrupted by a Gawky Bird.
- At the Dance (George & Mildred, Zoot & Janice, Piggy and a male pig, Miss Kitty "lights up")
- UK Spot: The Gogolala Jubilee Jugband sings "I'm My Own Grandpa."
- Talk Spot
- Wayne and Wanda perform "Trees."
- Fozzie's Monologue: Bruce and Fozzie sing "Side by Side"
- Veterinarian's Hospital: Duck
- Bruce and Miss Piggy sing "Let There Be Love."
Cast
Muppets:
- Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo, Rowlf the Dog, Statler and Waldorf, The Snerfs, Janice, Zoot, Mildred Huxtetter, George the Janitor, Miss Kitty, The Gogolala Jubilee Jugband, Paul, Duck, Sam the Eagle, Wayne, Hilda, Pigs, Red-Haired Woman
Background Muppets:
Performers
- Jim Henson as Kermit the Frog, Rowlf, Miss Kitty, Miss Kitty's dancing partner, Gogolala Jubilee Jugband jug blower, and Waldorf
- Frank Oz as Fozzie Bear, Miss Piggy, Sam the Eagle, George the Janitor, and Mildred
- Richard Hunt as Statler, Wayne, Miss Piggy, and Miss Piggy's dancing partner
- Cynthia Adler as the Duck
- Dave Goelz as The Great Gonzo and Zoot
- Peter Friedman as Paul
- Eren Ozker as Hilda, Wanda, and Janice
- John Lovelady as the Announcer
Edits
CTS: The UK skit I'm My Own Grandpa is cut.
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