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Gonzo's Muppet Show Openings
A list of Gonzo's openings during "The Muppet Show Theme".
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Season One
Edit
During the first season, Gonzo hit the Muppet Show sign's letter O like a gong, with the following results...
| Picture | Episode | Description |
|---|---|---|
 | | The O explodes; Gonzo is completely blackened. |
 | | The O breaks with a shattering sound. (This gag is repeated in episodes 110 and 113) |
 | | Gonzo misses the "O" and falls down. |
 | | The sign goes up, Gonzo misses the "O" and falls down. |
 | | Gonzo gives the "O" such a big bang that he can't stop shaking. |
 | | The white circle inside the "O" has gone, so Gonzo hits his own head |
 | | The sign goes up in the air after Gonzo beats it. |
 | | Gonzo gives the "O" such a big bang that he can't stop shaking. |
 | | The "O" makes a Big Ben sound. |
 | | The "O" makes a foghorn sound. |
 | | Gonzo's mallet is stuck between the "S" and "H" and breaks. |
 | | Gonzo beats the "O" with his own head. |
 | | Gonzo beats the "O" with a boxing glove, and gets the sound of a ringside bell. |
 | | Beautiful Day Monster appears in front of the "O" and Gonzo hits him. (This gag is repeated in episode 121.) |
 | | The Green Frackle hits Gonzo with a mallet. (This gag is repeated in episode 122.) |
 | | Crazy Harry causes an explosion. (This gag is repeated in episode 123.) |
 | | Gonzo shoots the "O" with a blunderbus. (This gag is repeated in episode 124.) |
 | | Gonzo knocks himself on the head with a sledgehammer. |
| | Beautiful Day Monster appears in front of the "O" and Gonzo hits him. (This gag is a repeat from episode 116.) |
| | The Green Frackle hits Gonzo with a mallet. (This gag is a repeat from episode 117.) |
| | Crazy Harry causes an explosion. (This gag is a repeat from episode 118.) |
| | Gonzo shoots the "O" with a blunderbus. (This gag is a repeat from episode 119.) |
Season TwoEdit
From season 2 onwards, Gonzo would appear inside the Muppet Show sign's letter "O" and try to blow a note on his horn, with the following results...
| Picture | Episode | Description |
|---|---|---|
 | | Gonzo's horn shoots a flame (Gonzo: "I'm sorry!") |
 | | Sparks and smoke fly out of Gonzo's horn |
 | | Gonzo's horn squirts water |
 | | A balloon comes out of Gonzo's horn |
 | | Gonzo's horn makes a flute sound |
 | | Gonzo's horn fires off two gun shots |
 | | Gonzo's horn makes an exploding sound and blows Gonzo away |
 | | Green smoke comes out of Gonzo's horn (Gonzo: "Green smoke!") |
 | | Orange smoke comes out of Gonzo's horn; Gonzo 'scrunches his nose' |
 | | Gonzo's horn makes an exploding sound |
 | | Gonzo's horn makes a deep sound as red smoke comes out; Gonzo coughs |
 | | A balloon comes out of Gonzo's horn and pops |
 | | A balloon comes out of Gonzo's horn and inflates after he stops blowing |
  | | Gonzo's horn flies away (Gonzo: "Come back here!"). First season Gonzo puppet used. |
 | | Gonzo's trumpet glows in the dark |
 | | Crazy Harry blows Gonzo up |
 | | Beautiful Day Monster blows a tuba |
 | | Gonzo's trumpet shoots two flames (Gonzo: "I'm sorry... Sorry!") |
 | | Perfect note comes out of Gonzo's horn (Gonzo shakes his head, as if in annoyance. The audience cheers!) |
Season ThreeEdit
- Episode 301: Kris Kristofferson & Rita Coolidge: Hiccups prevent Gonzo from playing ("Excuse me.")
- Episode 302: Leo Sayer: White chunks fly out of Gonzo's horn (Gonzo: "My teeth!")
- Episode 303: Roy Clark: Swoopfoomer flies out of Gonzo's horn (Gonzo: "Three times!")
- Episode 304: Gilda Radner: Red smoke comes out of the horn; Gonzo hiccups a second red cloud
- Episode 305: Pearl Bailey: Gonzo says "I'm not even gonna try it." Then the horn plays by itself
- Episode 306: Jean Stapleton: Kermit stands behind Gonzo and blows a horn
- Episode 307: Alice Cooper: A light blue spirit comes out of Gonzo's horn; Gonzo quivers
- Episode 308: Loretta Lynn: Gonzo's horn makes a train sound
- Episode 309: Liberace: Gonzo's horn doesn't work: "Aw rats." Then it plays a fanfare by itself
- Episode 310: Marisa Berenson: Kermit blows Gonzo away with his horn from the left side
- Episode 311: Raquel Welch: Flowers come out of Gonzo's horn
- Episode 312: James Coco: Four horns from four different directions startle Gonzo
- Episode 313: Helen Reddy: Colorful musical notes come out of Gonzo's horn
- Episode 314: Harry Belafonte: A bee comes out of Gonzo's horn; Gonzo tries to follow it and faints dizzily
- Episode 315: Lesley Ann Warren: Gonzo's horn makes a cow sound and attracts a cow. Gonzo faints
- Episode 316: Danny Kaye: A soccer ball jams the horn down Gonzo's throat
- Episode 317: Spike Milligan: Beautiful Day Monster dribbles Gonzo
- Episode 318: Leslie Uggams: Gonzo's horn makes a duck sound and attracts two ducks
- Episode 319: Elke Sommer: A plane comes out of the trumpet and crashes ("Watch out for the balcony!")
- Episode 320: Sylvester Stallone: Beautiful Day Monster plays the horn for Gonzo (Gonzo: "Thief!")
- Episode 321: Roger Miller: Butterflies come out of Gonzo's horn and flute music plays
- Episode 322: Roy Rogers & Dale Evans: Gonzo's horn makes a horse sound
- Episode 323: Lynn Redgrave: Four horns from four different directions startle Gonzo with medieval music
- Episode 324: Cheryl Ladd: Gonzo's horn makes a ringing sound
Season FourEdit
- Episode 401: John Denver: Gonzo's head explodes and appears in another corner ("Whoopie!")
- Episode 402: Crystal Gayle: Bubbles come out of Gonzo's horn
- Episode 403: Shields & Yarnell: Gonzo vanishes
- Episode 404: Dyan Cannon: The horn rings; Gonzo puts it to his ear ("Hello? He's not home.")
- Episode 405: Victor Borge: Bobby Benson's Baby Band pop up
- Episode 406: Linda Lavin: Gonzo disappears in small portions (like a blind)
- Episode 407: Dudley Moore: Gonzo turns into a beetle ("Surprise!")
- Episode 408: Arlo Guthrie: Gonzo is run over by a herd of cows
- Episode 409: Beverly Sills: Gonzo blows the horn with his ear ("I play by ear.")
- Episode 410: Kenny Rogers: Gonzo: "What were you expecting, Rachmaninov?"
- Episode 411: Lola Falana: Gonzo: "I give autographs after the show!"
- Episode 412: Phyllis George: A boxing glove knocks Gonzo to the floor
- Episode 413: Dizzy Gillespie: Gonzo plays racing fanfare (Gonzo: "Beat your heart out, Gillespie!")
- Episode 414: Liza Minnelli: Gonzo: "That's my new hit single!"
- Episode 415: Anne Murray: Gonzo blows on a cow's horn ("Another television first!")
- Episode 416: Jonathan Winters: Gonzo attracts a horse ("You called?")
- Episode 417: Star Wars: A duck bites Gonzo's nose. Gonzo screams, while the duck laughs
- Episode 418: Christopher Reeve: Rats appear (Gonzo: "Aw, rats.")
- Episode 419: Lynda Carter: Gonzo's dental plate sticks to the horn (Gonzo: "The embarrassment...!")
- Episode 420: Alan Arkin: Gonzo's horn makes a typewriter sound
- Episode 421: Doug Henning: One half of Gonzo disappears, Gonzo says "Goodbye!" and disappears completely
- Episode 422: Andy Williams: Muppet dogs appear
- Episode 423: Carol Channing: Gonzo is blown away in an Autumn storm
- Episode 424: Diana Ross: A snake (that just crawled into Zoot's saxophone) comes out of Gonzo's horn
Season FiveEdit
Added by Toughpigs- Episode 501: Gene Kelly: The horn rings and a voice comes out; Gonzo puts it to his ear ("Hello? He's not home.")
- Episode 502: Loretta Swit: Gonzo's head explodes and appears on the right ("Whoohoo!")
- Episode 503: Joan Baez: Rats appear. Gonzo: "Aw, rats."
- Episode 504: Shirley Bassey: Gonzo's horn makes a rooster sound ("Camilla, your uncle's calling!")
- Episode 505: James Coburn: No sound comes out of the horn, but it attracts Foo-Foo ("Well, she heard it...!")
- Episode 506: Brooke Shields: Hiccups prevent Gonzo from playing (Gonzo: "Excuse me.") (Repeat of episode 301)
- Episode 507: Glenda Jackson: Penguins appear
- Episode 508: Señor Wences: Gonzo: "What were you expecting, Rachmaninov?"
- Episode 509: Debbie Harry: Gonzo plays with his ear ("What a great ear!")
- Episode 510: Jean-Pierre Rampal: Gonzo: "Eat your heart out, Gillespie!"
- Episode 511: Paul Simon: Gonzo attracts a duck that kisses him (Duck: "Kissy kissy.")
- Episode 512: Melissa Manchester: Kermit blows Gonzo away with his horn from the left side
- Episode 513: Tony Randall: Gonzo blows on a fish
- Episode 514: Mac Davis: A turkey scares Gonzo away
- Episode 515: Carol Burnett: Gonzo's horn makes a "rest period" siren sound
- Episode 516: Gladys Knight: Gonzo: "I give autographs after the show!"
- Episode 517: Hal Linden: Gonzo blows on a screaming banana
- Episode 518: Marty Feldman: A light blue spirit comes out of the horn; Gonzo quivers
- Episode 519: Chris Langham: Gonzo is blown away in an Autumn storm
- Episode 520: Wally Boag: Kermit blows Gonzo away with his horn from the left side
- Episode 521: Johnny Cash: A duck bites Gonzo's nose
- Episode 522: Buddy Rich: A boxing glove knocks Gonzo to the floor
- Episode 523: Linda Ronstadt: White chunks fly out of Gonzo's horn (Gonzo: "Popcorn!")
- Episode 524: Roger Moore: A soccer ball jams the horn down Gonzo's throat
Audio AppearancesEdit
- The Muppet Show (album): Gonzo beats the "O" with a big crash and an explosion
- "Welcome to the Muppet Show Fan Club": Gonzo says "Hoooonk - toot!" Kermit asks him what happened to his trumpet. Gonzo replies, "I ate it!"
- The Muppet Show 2: Gonzo blows his horn, followed by a crash and an explosion
- Muppet Show Music Album: Gonzo's horn makes a duck sound
Season 1 (part 2)Edit
Gonzo's beginning acts in the replaced version of the theme from Season 1.
- Episode 101: Gonzo's horn squirts water.
- Episode 103: A soccer ball jams the horn down Gonzo's throat.
- Episode 104: Crazy Harry blows Gonzo up.
- Episode 105: Crazy Harry blows Gonzo up.
- Episode 106: Kermit blows Gonzo away with his horn from the left side.
- Episode 107: Green smoke comes out of Gonzo's horn.
- Episode 108: Gonzo's horn squirts water.
- Episode 110: Gonzo's horn shoots a flame. (Gonzo: "I'm sorry!")
- Episode 115: A balloon comes out of Gonzo's horn and inflates after he stops blowing.
- Episode 116: Gonzo's horn shoots a flame. (Gonzo: "I'm sorry!")
- Episode 117: Gonzo's horn makes a deep sound as red smoke comes out.
- Episode 119: Crazy Harry blows Gonzo up.
- Episode 121: Gonzo's horn flies away. (Gonzo: "Come back here!") First season Gonzo puppet used.
- Episode 122: Gonzo's trumpet glows in the dark.
- Episode 124: A balloon comes out of Gonzo's horn and pops.
OtherEdit
- The Muppet CD-ROM: Muppets Inside: Gonzo plays a terrific solo, presumably the one he'd been trying to play all these years. Gonzo: "Ha! Didn't think I could do it, did ya?"
- The Muppets: Gonzo's trumpet sounds like Tarzan.
The Muppet Show Comic BookEdit
Gonzo's antics within the title have continued on into The Muppet Show's comic book series.
Meet the MuppetsEdit
- Issue #1: Kermit's Story: A balloon animal emerges from the horn.
- Issue #2: Fozzie's Story: A rocket shoots out of the horn.
- Issue #3: Gonzo's Story: The horn itself is a balloon.
- Issue #4: Miss Piggy's Story: A string of sausages hang from the horn.
The Treasure of Peg-Leg WilsonEdit
- Issue #1: Animal, Vegetable, Mineral: A fish leaps out of Gonzo's horn.
- Issue #2: You May Meet a Stranger: The horn is a fish.
- Issue #3: Follow the Money: Gonzo is replaced with a rat, saying, "I love hard work. I never get tired of looking at it."
- Issue #4: Be It Ever So Humble...: Gonzo holds a swordfish.
On the RoadEdit
- Issue #1: Watch That Tiger: Gonzo plays the bagpipes.
- Issue #2: His Wackiness, Clint Wacky!: Gonzo peers through a telescope.
- Issue #3: Box Clever: Gonzo is replaced with a chicken reading a map.
Family ReunionEdit
- Issue #4: Gonzo's nose gets stuck in a horn.
- Issue #5: A duck comes out of the horn.
- Issue #6: Two fishing hooks fall through the "O."
- Issue #7: Gonzo appears in scuba gear blowing into a seashell.
