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The Galley-oh-hoop-hoop is the mating ritual of a species indigenous to the planet Koozebane. The creatures' activities have been reported on twice, first on The Muppet Valentine Show and again on The Muppet Show episode 107, but their species' designation has yet to be revealed. Kermit the Frog, the reporter on the scene, refers to them only as the "male and female Koozebanian creatures," suggesting that they are the dominant species on the planet.

The ritual itself involves the male and female charging toward each other, each howling their cry of supposed passion. Upon impact, the male and female are instantaneously dematerialize, leaving a litter of four babies in their place.

The sketch originated from an idea Jim Henson had for a show called Martian Landing in 1965. The show was proposed as an alien nature show - a kind of weird comedy show with Muppet creatures presented in the style of a nature documentary. The show was never produced. ^{[citation needed]}

The male Koozebanian is performed by Frank Oz, and the female by Jerry Nelson.

Toy versions of the male, female, and baby Koozebanians were produced as pack-in figures with Palisades Toys' Koozebane Kermit Action Figure.

The Galley-oh-hoop-hoop reappeared in audio form in The Muppets' Wizard of Oz. The sounds of the mating ritual were among the many forest sounds heard right before the Lion's first appearance.

Video Releases

• Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff (1985)
• The Muppet Show: Season One (2005)

Orthographical Note

The spelling "Galley-oh-hoop-hoop" comes from The Muppet Show Book, which adapted the sketch in storybook form.