Episode 420: Alan Arkin
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| The Muppet Show | |
| Guest Starring | Alan Arkin |
| Production Dates | February 11-16, 1980 |
| Air Date | May 1980 |
| Home Video | |
Alan accidentally drinks Bunsen Honeydew's Jekyll-and-Hyde potion, and turns into a rampaging monster. He runs amuck, as the ultra-cute Bun-Bun Brothers sing "Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah." When Kermit catches Alan in a net, he turns back into himself. Soon, Kermit takes a sip of the potion himself.
Contents |
Songs/Sketches
- The Devil and Johnny play "The Devil Went Down to Georgia"
- The Bun-Bun Brothers sing "Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah", interrupted by a 'monsterified' Alan Arkin
- Fozzie blunders through "I Got Rhythm", until Rowlf changes the song to "I Don't Got Rhythm".
- Pigs in Space: Weight Problems
- UK Spot: an Angel sings "You're No Good" to her old boyfriend, The Devil.
- Fozzie's Monologue
- Alan sings a ballad making fun of pigs, which enrages Miss Piggy.
Notes
- This episode was nominated for two Emmy Awards: Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program, and Outstanding Individual Achievement: Creative Technical Crafts.
Cast
Muppets:
- Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo, Scooter, Animal, Rowlf the Dog, Swedish Chef, Statler and Waldorf, Link Hogthrob, Dr. Julius Strangepork, Dr. Teeth, Floyd Pepper, Janice, Zoot, The Devil, Johnny, Bun-Bun Brothers, Beauregard, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, Beaker
Background Muppets:
Performers
- Jim Henson as Kermit the Frog, Rowlf, Dr. Teeth, Link Hogthrob, Swedish Chef, Waldorf, Bun-Bun Brother and Old Man Singer
- Frank Oz as Fozzie Bear, Miss Piggy, Animal and Bun-Bun Brother
- Jerry Nelson as Dr. Julius Strangepork, the Devil, Floyd Pepper, Bun-Bun Brother and the Announcer
- Richard Hunt as Scooter, Beaker, Janice, Statler and Bun-Bun Brother
- Dave Goelz as Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, Gonzo, Beauregard, Johnny, Zoot and Bun-Bun Brother
- Steve Whitmire as Bun-Bun Brother
- Louise Gold as Angel and Old Lady
- Kathy Mullen as others
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