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[[Miss Piggy]] announces that this show is [[Kermit the Frog|Kermit]]'s birthday, and before he can react, she launches into the tribute she's organized. They've planned a ''This Is Your Life''-style show with birthday greetings, including one from [[Mr. Dawson]], Kermit's old acting coach from [[Leland, Mississippi]]. [[Wayne and Wanda]], the singing duo from the first season, show up and give Kermit such a guilt trip that he rehires them. When they sing, Kermit remembers why he fired them in the first place, and he does it again. At the end of the show, Kermit admits that it's ''not'' his birthday, which is about four months from now. |
[[Miss Piggy]] announces that this show is [[Kermit the Frog|Kermit]]'s birthday, and before he can react, she launches into the tribute she's organized. They've planned a ''This Is Your Life''-style show with birthday greetings, including one from [[Mr. Dawson]], Kermit's old acting coach from [[Leland, Mississippi]]. [[Wayne and Wanda]], the singing duo from the first season, show up and give Kermit such a guilt trip that he rehires them. When they sing, Kermit remembers why he fired them in the first place, and he does it again. At the end of the show, Kermit admits that it's ''not'' his birthday, which is about four months from now. |
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==Notes== |
==Notes== |
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| − | *Watch the final production number closely. As Linda's walking down the huge birthday cake and the Muppets are walking up, she elbows her way past [[Fozzie Bear|Fozzie]] |
+ | *Watch the final production number closely. As Linda's walking down the huge birthday cake and the Muppets are walking up, she elbows her way past [[Fozzie Bear|Fozzie]]. |
==Cast== |
==Cast== |
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:[[Kermit the Frog]], [[Miss Piggy]], [[Fozzie Bear]], [[Gonzo]], [[Scooter]], [[Rowlf the Dog]], [[Statler and Waldorf]], [[Dr. Teeth]], [[Floyd Pepper]], [[Zoot]], [[Janice]], [[Animal]], [[The Swedish Chef]], [[Robin the Frog]], [[Wayne]], [[Wanda]], [[Annie Sue]], [[Mr. Dawson]], [[Zuzu Fitzwaller]], [[Frogs]], [[Mrs. Appleby]] |
:[[Kermit the Frog]], [[Miss Piggy]], [[Fozzie Bear]], [[Gonzo]], [[Scooter]], [[Rowlf the Dog]], [[Statler and Waldorf]], [[Dr. Teeth]], [[Floyd Pepper]], [[Zoot]], [[Janice]], [[Animal]], [[The Swedish Chef]], [[Robin the Frog]], [[Wayne]], [[Wanda]], [[Annie Sue]], [[Mr. Dawson]], [[Zuzu Fitzwaller]], [[Frogs]], [[Mrs. Appleby]] |
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'''Background Muppets:''' |
'''Background Muppets:''' |
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| − | :[[Cows|Cow]], [[Horses|Horse]], [[Geri and the Atrics#Guitar|Old Lady]], [[Muppy]], [[Lew Zealand]], [[Sam the Eagle]], [[Louis Kazagger]], [[Quongo]], [[Beauregard]], [[Marvin Suggs]], [[Zelda Rose]], [[Wolfhound]], [[Frackles]], [[Chickens]] |
+ | :[[Cows|Cow]], [[Catgut]], [[Horses|Horse]], [[Geri and the Atrics#Guitar|Old Lady]], [[Muppy]], [[Lew Zealand]], [[Sam the Eagle]], [[Louis Kazagger]], [[Quongo]], [[Beauregard]], [[Marvin Suggs]], [[Zelda Rose]], [[Wolfhound]], [[Frackles]], [[Chickens]], [[Beaker]], [[Dr. Bunsen Honeydew]], [[Blue Frackle]], [[Lou]], [http://muppet.wikia.com/wiki/Mary_Louise_(old_woman) Mary Louise], French Poodle |
==Performers== |
==Performers== |
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:[[Jim Henson]] as Kermit the Frog, Rowlf, Dr. Teeth, Waldorf, and the Swedish Chef |
:[[Jim Henson]] as Kermit the Frog, Rowlf, Dr. Teeth, Waldorf, and the Swedish Chef |
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:[[Frank Oz]] as Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, and Animal |
:[[Frank Oz]] as Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, and Animal |
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| − | :[[Jerry Nelson]] as Floyd Pepper, Robin, Zuzu Fitzwaller, and |
+ | :[[Jerry Nelson]] as Floyd Pepper, Robin, Zuzu Fitzwaller, Horse, and the Announcer |
:[[Richard Hunt]] as Scooter, Wayne, Statler, Janice, and Cow |
:[[Richard Hunt]] as Scooter, Wayne, Statler, Janice, and Cow |
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| − | :[[Dave Goelz]] as Gonzo, Zoot, and Mr. Dawson |
+ | :[[Dave Goelz]] as Gonzo, Zoot, and Mr. Dawson |
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+ | :[[Kathryn Mullen]] as Wanda and Mrs. Appleby |
:[[Louise Gold]] as Annie Sue |
:[[Louise Gold]] as Annie Sue |
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:[[Steve Whitmire]] as others |
:[[Steve Whitmire]] as others |
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Revision as of 16:15, 17 July 2015
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| Guest | Linda Lavin |
| Production | May 29-31, 1979 |
| Premiere | UK: December 7, 1979 US: September 27, 1979 |
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Miss Piggy announces that this show is Kermit's birthday, and before he can react, she launches into the tribute she's organized. They've planned a This Is Your Life-style show with birthday greetings, including one from Mr. Dawson, Kermit's old acting coach from Leland, Mississippi. Wayne and Wanda, the singing duo from the first season, show up and give Kermit such a guilt trip that he rehires them. When they sing, Kermit remembers why he fired them in the first place, and he does it again. At the end of the show, Kermit admits that it's not his birthday, which is about four months from now.
Songs/Sketches
- Linda and the Muppets sing "Happy Birthday to You" to Kermit
- Robin and The Frogs sing "Be a Frog"
- Kermit talks to his old acting coach, Mr. Dawson
- Linda and The Electric Mayhem sing "The More I See You"
- The Swedish Chef shows Linda his birthday surprise -- a replica of Kermit's head made of chopped liver. Linda points out that it's not green, so the Chef spray-paints it.
- UK Spot: Robin and The Frogs sing "Frog Kissin'"
- Veterinarian's Hospital: Robin the Frog
- Statler and Waldorf reminisce about their past birthdays, singing "It Was a Very Good Year."
- Kermit talks to Wayne and Wanda
- Linda and the Muppets sing "Beyond the Blue Horizon"
- During the closing, Linda and the Muppets sing "For He's a Jolly Good Fellow" to Kermit, prior to his shocking revelation: it's not his birthday.
Notes
- Watch the final production number closely. As Linda's walking down the huge birthday cake and the Muppets are walking up, she elbows her way past Fozzie.
Cast
Muppets:
- Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo, Scooter, Rowlf the Dog, Statler and Waldorf, Dr. Teeth, Floyd Pepper, Zoot, Janice, Animal, The Swedish Chef, Robin the Frog, Wayne, Wanda, Annie Sue, Mr. Dawson, Zuzu Fitzwaller, Frogs, Mrs. Appleby
Background Muppets:
- Cow, Catgut, Horse, Old Lady, Muppy, Lew Zealand, Sam the Eagle, Louis Kazagger, Quongo, Beauregard, Marvin Suggs, Zelda Rose, Wolfhound, Frackles, Chickens, Beaker, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, Blue Frackle, Lou, Mary Louise, French Poodle
Performers
- Jim Henson as Kermit the Frog, Rowlf, Dr. Teeth, Waldorf, and the Swedish Chef
- Frank Oz as Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, and Animal
- Jerry Nelson as Floyd Pepper, Robin, Zuzu Fitzwaller, Horse, and the Announcer
- Richard Hunt as Scooter, Wayne, Statler, Janice, and Cow
- Dave Goelz as Gonzo, Zoot, and Mr. Dawson
- Kathryn Mullen as Wanda and Mrs. Appleby
- Louise Gold as Annie Sue
- Steve Whitmire as others
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