"I Whistle a Happy Tune", a song from The King and I about confronting one's fears, has been performed several times in a variety of Muppet productions.

Sesame Street

• performed by Grover and Cookie Monster (First: Episode 0131)

• recorded by Bob for the album Bob Sings!

• In the Season 40 press kit, Telly lists the song as one of his favorites.

The Land of Gorch

• performed by Lily Tomlin and the Land of Gorch Muppets on the second season premiere of Saturday Night Live. Lily suggests they sing the song, only to discover that King Ploobis, Queen Peuta, Scred, Wisss, and the Mighty Favog can't whistle. The song peters out after the first verse, and Lily leaves the Muppets in their file cabinets, marking their last appearance on the show.

The Muppet Show

• performed by Julie Andrews on episode 217, as she tries to escape from several Muppet Monsters, including the Mutations, Sweetums, Timmy Monster, Doglion, a full-bodied Mean Mama, Blue Frackle, Green Frackle, Uncle Deadly, and Lenny the Lizard. It turns out that that all they want is her autograph.

References

• Telly Monster's "Muppetbook" profile for the 40th season of Sesame Street stated that one of his favorite songs is "Whistle a Happy Tune."

See also

• Grover Songs