Episode 312: James Coco

The Muppet Show
Guest	James Coco
Production	May 2-5, 1978
Releases	Season 3
(TRANSCRIPT)

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Although he initially loves the show, James talks Kermit into adding some "razzle-dazzle" to "dull, slow-moving acts" like the Swedish Chef. After messing up several acts with his concepts, including Spanish dancers with the Chef, and 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 and Beauregard attempt to do "The Medium Sketch", but are interrupted by the actual ghost of Chester Pugh, who leads James and Fozzie in a rendition of "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 faints when the 8-foot Thog enters and calls him "Shorty."

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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, Nigel, 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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