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− | A messenger brings a message from the scheduled guest star -- Benny Brillstein, the Yiddish yodeler. Benny refuses to be on the show, so [[Kermit]] asks [[Chris Langham|Chris]], the messenger boy, to be the guest. Chris knows a joke, so Kermit introduces him as a comedian. |
+ | A messenger brings a message from the scheduled guest star -- Benny Brillstein, the Yiddish yodeler. Benny refuses to be on the show, so [[Kermit the Frog|Kermit]] asks [[Chris Langham|Chris]], the messenger boy, to be the guest. Chris knows a joke, so Kermit introduces him as a comedian. |
Chris' bizarre acts include owl impersonation and odd magic tricks -- "Pick a sausage, any sausage." Finally, doing an escape act in his dressing room, Chris locks himself in a wardrobe and can't get out. He has to do his final number, "Hawaiian Cowboy," from within the wardrobe. |
Chris' bizarre acts include owl impersonation and odd magic tricks -- "Pick a sausage, any sausage." Finally, doing an escape act in his dressing room, Chris locks himself in a wardrobe and can't get out. He has to do his final number, "Hawaiian Cowboy," from within the wardrobe. |
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==Songs/Sketches== |
==Songs/Sketches== |
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− | * Kermit and [[Robin]] sing "[[Friendship]]" with |
+ | * Kermit and [[Robin the Frog]] sing "[[Friendship]]" with [[Molly and Melville]]. |
* Chris performs his impression of Autumn in Scotland and tries to catch a peanut in his mouth. |
* Chris performs his impression of Autumn in Scotland and tries to catch a peanut in his mouth. |
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+ | * [[Muppet News Flash]]: Stars fell on [[Alabama]] |
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− | * |
+ | * [[UK Spots (The Muppet Show)|UK Spot]]: "[[Maybe It's Because I'm a Londoner]]." |
− | * Chris introduces his Time Travel Apparatus. |
+ | * Chris introduces his [[Time travel|Time Travel Apparatus]]. |
* "[[The Gnu]]" -- a [[British Chap]] and a [[Gnu]] |
* "[[The Gnu]]" -- a [[British Chap]] and a [[Gnu]] |
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− | * Chris attempts to display he can dramatically burst out of a wardrobe, but gets stuck inside. |
+ | * Chris attempts to display he can dramatically burst out of a wardrobe, but gets stuck inside. As he must appear in the closing number to sing "[[Hawaiian Cowboy]]," the Muppets are forced to put on a cowboy hat on top of the wardrobe and move it on stage so Chris can sing from inside. However, Chris does manage to free himself in spectacular fashion to finish the song properly. |
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− | ==Quotes== |
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− | :''[[Waldorf]]:'' "You know, if you ever think about it, there are these strange pauses in this show when nothing happens on stage." |
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− | :''[[Sam the Eagle]]:'' "You are all a bunch of weirdos." |
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− | :''[[Chris Langham]]:'' "Weirdos? We believe in fondue. Do you believe in fondue, too?" |
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− | :''[[Sam the Eagle]]:'' "Well, I know it exists..." |
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− | :''[[Chris Langham]]:'' "I know that if you look deep inside your heart, you will find melted cheese." |
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==Notes== |
==Notes== |
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− | *Chris was the only British writer on ''[[The Muppet Show]]''. He was hastily made the guest for this episode after the original guest, [[Richard Pryor]], was unable to make the taping. |
+ | * Chris was the only British writer on ''[[The Muppet Show]]''. He was hastily made the guest for this episode after the original guest, [[Richard Pryor]], was unable to make the taping. |
+ | * Sam Eagle is the only Muppet performed by [[Frank Oz]] in this episode. |
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− | *The mother whale puppet in the opening number was over 8 feet long; it was the biggest hand puppet ever featured on the show. After the show was taped, the producers donated the whale puppet to the environmental advocacy group [[Wikipedia:Greenpeace|Greenpeace]] as a mascot. |
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− | *Chris later wrote for and appeared in ''[[The Jim Henson Hour]]''. |
+ | * Chris later wrote for and appeared in ''[[The Jim Henson Hour]]''. |
− | *The name of the cancelled guest star is a backstage reference; [[Bernie Brillstein]] was [[Jim Henson]]'s agent. |
+ | * The name of the cancelled guest star is a backstage reference; [[Bernie Brillstein]] was [[Jim Henson]]'s agent. |
==Cast== |
==Cast== |
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+ | '''Muppets:''' |
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− | + | :[[Kermit the Frog]], [[Scooter]], [[Gonzo]], [[Pops]], [[Gnu]], [[Whales]], [[Pigs]], [[Floyd Pepper]], [[Melissa]], [[Mickey Moose]], [[The Newsman]], [[Sam the Eagle]], [[Wolfhound]], [[Afghan Hound]], [[Muppy]], [[Mutt]], [[Molly and Melville]], [[Robin the Frog]], [[Whatnots]], [[Goldfish]], [[Newsman]], [[The Swedish Chef]] |
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− | '''Background Muppets:''' |
+ | '''Background Muppets:''' |
+ | :[[Deer]], [[Shark (Muppet Show)|Shark]], [[Billy the Bear]], [[Raccoon]], [[Fox]], [[Penguins]], [[Baskerville the Hound]], [[Brown Dog]], [[Lyle (dog)|Lyle the Dog]], [[French Poodle]], [[Dogs]] |
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==Performers== |
==Performers== |
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− | :[[Jim Henson]] as Kermit the Frog and |
+ | :[[Jim Henson]] as Kermit the Frog, Waldorf, the Newsman and The Swedish chef |
− | :[[Frank Oz]] as Sam Eagle |
+ | :[[Frank Oz]] as Sam the Eagle |
− | :[[Jerry Nelson]] as Pops, Robin, |
+ | :[[Jerry Nelson]] as Pops, Robin, Floyd Pepper, Mickey Moose, the Wolfhound and the Gnu |
− | :[[Richard Hunt]] as Scooter and |
+ | :[[Richard Hunt]] as Scooter, Statler, Muppy, Pig and British Chap |
− | :[[Dave Goelz]] as Gonzo |
+ | :[[Dave Goelz]] as Gonzo, Pig and Whatnot |
− | :[[Louise Gold]] as |
+ | :[[Louise Gold]] as Molly and the Mutt |
− | :[[Steve Whitmire]] as Tommy the Goldfish and |
+ | :[[Steve Whitmire]] as Tommy the Goldfish, Melville and British Chap |
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+ | :[[Kathryn Mullen]] as Melissa and the Afghan Hound |
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+ | ==External Links== |
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+ | *[http://www.henson.com/jimsredbook/2013/08/09/871980/ Jim's Red Book - 8/7/1980 - Chris Langham (MS)] |
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Revision as of 18:11, 30 January 2015
The Muppet Show | |
Guest | Chris Langham |
Production | August 5-8, 1980 |
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A messenger brings a message from the scheduled guest star -- Benny Brillstein, the Yiddish yodeler. Benny refuses to be on the show, so Kermit asks Chris, the messenger boy, to be the guest. Chris knows a joke, so Kermit introduces him as a comedian.
Chris' bizarre acts include owl impersonation and odd magic tricks -- "Pick a sausage, any sausage." Finally, doing an escape act in his dressing room, Chris locks himself in a wardrobe and can't get out. He has to do his final number, "Hawaiian Cowboy," from within the wardrobe.
Songs/Sketches
- Kermit and Robin the Frog sing "Friendship" with Molly and Melville.
- Chris performs his impression of Autumn in Scotland and tries to catch a peanut in his mouth.
- Muppet News Flash: Stars fell on Alabama
- UK Spot: "Maybe It's Because I'm a Londoner."
- Chris introduces his Time Travel Apparatus.
- "The Gnu" -- a British Chap and a Gnu
- Chris attempts to display he can dramatically burst out of a wardrobe, but gets stuck inside. As he must appear in the closing number to sing "Hawaiian Cowboy," the Muppets are forced to put on a cowboy hat on top of the wardrobe and move it on stage so Chris can sing from inside. However, Chris does manage to free himself in spectacular fashion to finish the song properly.
Notes
- Chris was the only British writer on The Muppet Show. He was hastily made the guest for this episode after the original guest, Richard Pryor, was unable to make the taping.
- Sam Eagle is the only Muppet performed by Frank Oz in this episode.
- Chris later wrote for and appeared in The Jim Henson Hour.
- The name of the cancelled guest star is a backstage reference; Bernie Brillstein was Jim Henson's agent.
Cast
Muppets:
- Kermit the Frog, Scooter, Gonzo, Pops, Gnu, Whales, Pigs, Floyd Pepper, Melissa, Mickey Moose, The Newsman, Sam the Eagle, Wolfhound, Afghan Hound, Muppy, Mutt, Molly and Melville, Robin the Frog, Whatnots, Goldfish, Newsman, The Swedish Chef
Background Muppets:
- Deer, Shark, Billy the Bear, Raccoon, Fox, Penguins, Baskerville the Hound, Brown Dog, Lyle the Dog, French Poodle, Dogs
Performers
- Jim Henson as Kermit the Frog, Waldorf, the Newsman and The Swedish chef
- Frank Oz as Sam the Eagle
- Jerry Nelson as Pops, Robin, Floyd Pepper, Mickey Moose, the Wolfhound and the Gnu
- Richard Hunt as Scooter, Statler, Muppy, Pig and British Chap
- Dave Goelz as Gonzo, Pig and Whatnot
- Louise Gold as Molly and the Mutt
- Steve Whitmire as Tommy the Goldfish, Melville and British Chap
- Kathryn Mullen as Melissa and the Afghan Hound
External Links
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