Changes: Leo

PERFORMER	Jim Henson
DEBUT	1975

Revision as of 17:25, 18 July 2015

Leo is a hard-sell business executive who, with his colleague Grump, was a featured player in the Muppet Meeting Films. Leo's enthusiasm, optimism, and general acceptance of the jargon and endless meetings as part of business life contrasted with Grump's grousing. Leo's best known appearance was his solo turn "Sell! Sell! Sell!" , in which a low-key speech becomes increasingly frantic. He served the same function in The Muppet Show pitch reel. In one meeting film, he position in the company is stated to be "Vice President of Dubious Affairs."

He also appeared on The Muppet Show in episodes 122 and 403 (performed by Steve Whitmire).

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+{{character|image=Leo.jpg|performer=[[Jim Henson]]|debut=1975}}
-[[Image:Leo.JPG|right|200px|thumb|Leo]]
+'''Leo''' is a hard-sell business executive who, with his colleague [[Grump]], was a featured player in the [[Muppet Meeting Films]]. Leo's enthusiasm, optimism, and general acceptance of the jargon and endless meetings as part of business life contrasted with Grump's grousing. Leo's best known appearance was his solo turn "Sell! Sell! Sell!" , in which a low-key speech becomes increasingly frantic. He served the same function in [[The Muppet Show Pitch Reel|''The Muppet Show'' pitch reel]]. In one meeting film, he position in the company is stated to be "Vice President of Dubious Affairs."
-'''Performer:''' [[Jim Henson]]
+He also appeared on ''[[The Muppet Show]]'' in episodes [[Episode 122: Ethel Merman|122]] and [[Episode 403: Shields & Yarnell|403]] (performed by [[Steve Whitmire]]).
-'''Leo''' and [[Grump]] are the featured players in the [[Muppet Meeting Films]].
+==See also==
+*[[Leo the Party Monster]]
 [[Category:Muppet Characters]]
+[[Category:Muppet Meeting Films Characters]]
+[[Category:The Muppets Characters]]