Episode 209: Madeline Kahn
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| The Muppet Show | |
| Guest Starring | Madeline Kahn |
| Production Dates | July 26-28, 1977 |
| Home Video | Season Two Best of the Muppet Show |
Madeline tells Gonzo she thinks he's terrific on the show, and the ego-starved Gonzo instantly falls in love with her. He drops in to Miss Piggy's dressing room to tell her he no longer has a crush on her, which pleases her until she finds out that he likes someone else.
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Songs/Sketches
- Kermit tap-dances his way through "Happy Feet," even though his feet are never shown on-screen.
- Madeline sings "Feet" with the Mutations.
- Animal does a drum solo of Gershwin's "Foggy Day."
- The Swedish Chef (Lobsters): The Chef tries to cook a lobster, who's rescued by three Spanish-speaking bandito lobsters.
- UK Spot: Floyd sings "New York State of Mind," backed by Dr. Teeth and Zoot.
- Pigs in Space: The Captain's Controls
- Fozzie Bear sings "The Pig Got Up and Slowly Walked Away."
- The "Happy Girl Meets a Monster" sketch, with Madeline and Doglion
- Muppet News Flash: Television News Reporters Are Blowing Up
- Rowlf sings "Up, Up and Away."
- Gonzo sings "Wishing Song" backstage after he discovers that Madeline won't be accepting his proposal of marriage.
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Cast
Muppets:
- Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo, Scooter, Rowlf the Dog, Statler and Waldorf, Sam the Eagle, Animal, Eric the Clam, The Swedish Chef, Lobsters, Floyd Pepper, Link Hogthrob, Dr. Julius Strangepork, Doglion, The Newsman
Background Muppets:
Performers
- Jim Henson as Kermit the Frog, Rowlf, The Swedish Chef, Link Hogthrob, Waldorf, and the Newsman
- Frank Oz as Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Animal, and Sam the Eagle
- Jerry Nelson as Dr. Strangepork, Doglion, Floyd, Lobster, and the Announcer
- Richard Hunt as Scooter, Statler, and Lobster
- Dave Goelz as Gonzo and Lobster
- Louise Gold as Lobster (uncredited)
Edits
- Nickelodeon: "The Pig Got Up and Slowly Walked Away" was cut.
- CTS: The UK Spot New York State of Mind is cut.
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