King Kong
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King Kong is a giant ape who became a very big movie star with his 1933 film, followed by a handful of sequels and remakes. He has been spoofed in numerous Muppet productions, his iconic climb up the Empire State Building being a frequent target of parody.
In the Jim Henson Hour special "Miss Piggy's Hollywood", Miss Piggy and Gonzo encounter an audio-animatronic Kong on the Universal Studios tour. He sings a line of the musical number "That's Entertainment."
The same theme park incarnation of Kong was featured in Muppet Magazine issue 21, in a feature where Miss Piggy tours Universal Studios.
Other Appearances
- Jim Henson's Creature Shop created two different animatronic versions of King Kong in 1993, one for a UK Weetabix ad and another for an Energizer Batteries spot, co-starring the Energizer Bunny.
References
- In episode 307 of The Muppet Show, when trying to move a paralyzed Link Hogthrob, Piggy comments of his weight, "he's like King Kong."
- In Episode 403: Shields & Yarnell of The Muppet Show, a gorilla parodies King Kong and sings "It's Lonely at the Top" while perched on a tall building.
- In The Muppet Movie, during "I Hope That Something Better Comes Along," Kermit sings "She made a monkey out of old King Kong."
- The "Hey a Movie!" opening number in the 1981 special The Muppets Go to the Movies features film clips from classic movies, including King Kong.
- The Muppet Babies episode "Piggy's Hyper-Activity Book" features a giant gorilla who climbs the side of the Empire State building to bring Baby Gonzo room service.
- In the Muppet Babies episode "The New Adventures of Kermo Polo," Baby Gonzo is cast as "The Great Khan," but mistakenly thinks he's supposed to be "Gonzo Kong."
- Muppet Magazine issue 10 includes a Ghostbusters parody comic in which the "Grossbusters" accidentally create a giant monster of trash which nabs Piggy and climbs to the top of the Empire State Building.
- A 2006 film animated by Magnetic Dreams (Traction Jackson) for Elmo's Potty Time features a giant King Kong-esque gorilla in the streets of a big city who must listen to his body and figure out its needs.
- The Dixie Muppet Babies cups featured an illustrated King Kong by Guy Gilchrist
Gallery
Sesame Street Magazine (1974) |
Muppet Magazine issue 10 (1985) |
"Piggy's Hyper-Activity Book" (1985) |
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Muppet Magazine issue 21 centerfold (1988) |
"The New Adventures of Kermo Polo" (1989) |
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Elmo's Potty Time (2006) |


