Episode 312: James Coco
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| The Muppet Show | |
| Guest Starring | James Coco |
| Production Dates | May 2-5, 1978 |
| Air Date | UK: December 8 1978 US: October 12 1978 |
| Home Video | Season 3 |
Although he initially loves the show, James talks Kermit into adding some "razzle-dazzle" to the show, particularly due to dull concepts like Swedish Chef. After messing up several acts with his concepts, including Spanish dancers with the chef & female chorus girls in Veterinarian's Hospital, James decides to downsize for his closing number...to the point that he's the big man on stage!
Songs/Sketches
- In an underwater number, Kermit and Robin sing "Octopus' Garden."
- James, Fozzie, Beauregard and the ghost of Chester Pugh sing "Danny Boy."
- Rowlf at the piano: "Eight Little Notes."
- UK Spot: Kermit and Robin bookend an abstract dance of snakes to "In a Persian Market".
- The Swedish Chef makes a banana split.
- Wayne sings "Catch a Falling Star" but is interrupted by Scooter.
- Veterinarian's Hospital: Spanish Dancer
- James sings "Short People" with a backup of tiny Muppets, but he's embarrassed when the 8-foot Thog calls him "Shorty."
Cast
Muppets:
- Kermit the Frog, Robin the Frog, Miss Piggy, Statler and Waldorf, Scooter, Wayne, The Swedish Chef, Rowlf, Janice, Sam the Eagle, Beauregard, Floyd Pepper, Clams, Animal, Fish, Snakes, The Dancing Sponges, Chester Pugh, Whatnots, Bust of Beethoven, Thog
Background Muppets:
- The Gills Brothers, Herbie the Octopus, Lobsters, Giant Ray, Droop, Shakey Sanchez, Mahna Mahna, Gonzo
Performers
- Jim Henson as Kermit the Frog, the Swedish Chef, Rowlf and Waldorf
- Frank Oz as Fozzie Bear, Miss Piggy, Sam the Eagle and Animal
- Jerry Nelson as Robin, Thog, Floyd, Chester Pugh and the Bust of Beethoven
- Richard Hunt as Scooter, Janice, Wayne and Statler
- Dave Goelz as Beauregard and one of the Dancing Sponges
- Louise Gold
- Steve Whitmire
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