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{{episode|show=[[Muppet Babies]]|airdate=October 24, [[1987]]|writer=[[Sindy McKay]]<br>[[Larry Swerdlove]]|director=}}
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[[Baby Piggy]] imagines herself as a movie star. She goes on ''Star Search'' and becomes incredibly famous and a billionaire. The babies imagine going to Hollywood with her, with Kermit directing a movie and Piggy co-starring with Andrew McCarthy (via archive footage).
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[[Baby Piggy]] imagines herself as a movie star. She goes on ''[[Star Search]]'' and becomes incredibly famous and a billionaire. The babies imagine going to [[Hollywood]] with her, with Kermit directing a movie and Piggy co-starring with Andrew McCarthy (via archive footage).
   
 
==Songs==
  
==Songs==
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==Notes==
  
==Notes==
 
* Near the beginning of this episode, a still photo of [[Bert]] and [[Ernie]] is shown, as well as a photo of [[Jim Henson]].
  
* Near the beginning of this episode, a still photo of [[Bert]] and [[Ernie]] is shown, as well as a photo of [[Jim Henson]].
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* The Babies send fan letters to their favorite stars. Baby Kermit sends his to [[Magnum, P.I.]], Gonzo to [[King Kong]], Skeeter to [[Supergirl]], and Scooter to [[Paul Reubens|Pee-Wee Herman]].
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* During one part of the episode, Piggy imagines being in a parody of ''[[I Love Lucy]]'', entitled ''I Love Piggy'' with Baby Piggy playing Lucy and [[Baby Kermit]] playing Ricky Ricardo.
  
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*[[Milton Berle|Milton Berle's]] signature "Makeup!" joke is used as a running gag in the episode between Baby Animal and Baby Piggy.
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* During one part of the episode, Piggy imagines being in a parody of ''[[I Love Lucy]]'', entitled ''I Love Piggy'' with Baby Piggy playing Lucy and [[Baby Kermit]] playing Ricky Ricardo.
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*Another fantasy of Baby Piggy is being interviewed on ''[[Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous|Lifestyles of the Pink and Famous]]'' by Robin Leach, after she becomes the famous [[Madonna|Pigdonna]]. Her estate is known as Pinkford, a take on [[Mary Pickford|Mary Pickford's]] estate Pickford. During the interview she finds out she has been offered another movie, "[[Outrageous Fortune|Outrageous Pigpen]]."
 
* [[Michael J. Fox]] and [[Bill Cosby]] appear in archive footage.
  
* [[Michael J. Fox]] and [[Bill Cosby]] appear in archive footage.
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* Beginning with this episode, the overseas animation studio changes from the Japanese-based Toei to the Korean-based AKOM.
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* Among the Hollywood landmarks featured in this episode are the [[Hollywood Bowl]], [[Grauman's Chinese Theatre]], the Hollywood Sign, and the [[Academy Awards]].
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* Beginning with this episode, the overseas animation studio changes from the Japanese-based TOEI to the Korean-based AKOM.
   
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==Gallery==
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{{Ep-nav|prev=[[Episode 405: Journey to the Center of the Nursery|Journey to the Center of the Nursery]]|next=[[Episode 407: My Muppet Valentine|My Muppet Valentine]]}}
  
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<gallery spacing=small widths=200 orientation=landscape>
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Image:Babypiggy-hollywood-tv.jpg|Bert, Ernie, Jim Henson, [[Cary Grant]], [[Whoopi Goldberg]] and [[Soleil Moon Frye]]
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Image:Myfairbabypiggy.jpg|''[[My Fair Lady]]''
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Image:Superpig.jpg|''[[Supergirl]]'' spoof
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Image:Karatepig.jpg|''[[The Karate Kid]]'' spoof
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Image:Gonewiththepig.jpg|''[[Gone with the Wind]]'' spoof
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Image:Cleoporktra.jpg|Piggy as [[Cleopatra]]
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Image:Babyilovelucy.jpg|''[[I Love Lucy]]'' spoof
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Image:Babybrideoffrankenstein.jpg|Piggy as Bride to Karloff's ''[[Frankenstein]]''
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Image:Astarisborn.jpg|''[[A Star Is Born]]'' name drop
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Image:Gonzo-alien-magazine.jpg|[[The National Enquirer]] spoof
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Image:Steven-Weirdbird.jpg|Gonzo as [[Steven Spielberg|Steven Weirdbird]]
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Image:MuppetBabies-FamilyTies.jpg|Michael J. Fox in ''[[Family Ties]]'' footage
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Image:Piggy-littleorphanannie.jpg|Piggy and Rowlf star in the musical ''[[Annie]]''
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Image:Piggy-rudy.jpg|Piggy as Rudy on ''[[The Cosby Show]]''
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Image:PiggyPoppins.jpg|''[[Mary Poppins]]'' spoof
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Image:Babygonzo-maxheadroom.jpg|Gonzo as [[Max Headroom]]
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</gallery>
   
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{{Ep-nav|prev=[[Episode 405: Journey to the Center of the Nursery|Journey to the Center of the Nursery]]|next=[[Episode 407: My Muppet Valentine|My Muppet Valentine]]}}
 
[[Category:Muppet Babies Episodes|406]]
  
[[Category:Muppet Babies Episodes|406]]

Revision as of 23:54, 19 April 2016

Muppet Babies
Air Date October 24, 1987
Written by Sindy McKay
Larry Swerdlove

Baby Piggy imagines herself as a movie star. She goes on Star Search and becomes incredibly famous and a billionaire. The babies imagine going to Hollywood with her, with Kermit directing a movie and Piggy co-starring with Andrew McCarthy (via archive footage).

Songs

  • "A Very Special Pig"

Notes

  • Near the beginning of this episode, a still photo of Bert and Ernie is shown, as well as a photo of Jim Henson.
  • The Babies send fan letters to their favorite stars. Baby Kermit sends his to Magnum, P.I., Gonzo to King Kong, Skeeter to Supergirl, and Scooter to Pee-Wee Herman.
  • Milton Berle's signature "Makeup!" joke is used as a running gag in the episode between Baby Animal and Baby Piggy.
  • During one part of the episode, Piggy imagines being in a parody of I Love Lucy, entitled I Love Piggy with Baby Piggy playing Lucy and Baby Kermit playing Ricky Ricardo.
  • Another fantasy of Baby Piggy is being interviewed on Lifestyles of the Pink and Famous by Robin Leach, after she becomes the famous Pigdonna. Her estate is known as Pinkford, a take on Mary Pickford's estate Pickford. During the interview she finds out she has been offered another movie, "Outrageous Pigpen."
  • Michael J. Fox and Bill Cosby appear in archive footage.
  • Among the Hollywood landmarks featured in this episode are the Hollywood Bowl, Grauman's Chinese Theatre, the Hollywood Sign, and the Academy Awards.
  • Beginning with this episode, the overseas animation studio changes from the Japanese-based TOEI to the Korean-based AKOM.

Gallery

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