King Arthur

King Arthur is an important figure in English mythology, where he appears as the ideal of kingship both in war and peace. He is the central character in a cycle of legends known as the Matter of Britain. Although there has been debate over whether King Arthur might in fact have existed, like Robin Hood, he is generally considered a figure of myth and folklore, but one closely tied to both the literature and political history of Britain. Arthur and the Arthurian legends in general (including such figures as the wizard Merlin, Guinevere, and Lancelot), have often been portrayed, spoofed, or referenced in Muppet/Henson productions.

Appearances

• An irate King Arthur appeared in the May 1986 issue of the Muppet Babies comic book. He mistakes Baby Fozzie for Sir Fozalot.

• An Elvis portrayed King Arthur in Muppets Tonight episode 106, in a "Great Moments in Elvis History" sketch called "Elvis the King and his Knights of the Round Table".

• In the 1998 Creature Shop TV movie Merlin, Paul Curran appeared as Arthur.