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+ | "'''Money'''" is a comedy song by [[Stan Freberg]] and Ruby Raskin that was performed by [[Jim Henson]] and the Muppets on ''[[Sam and Friends]]'', in variety show appearances and on ''[[The Muppet Show]]''. |
| + | On ''Sam and Friends'', Henson's earliest television program, the Muppet characters lip-synched to a [[Mel Blanc]] recording of "Money".<ref name="redbook">Falk, Karen. "[http://www.henson.com/jimsredbook/2011/01/13/1131966/ Jim Henson's Red Book]", 1/13/1966 - Tonight Show - "Money" and "Sclrap Flyapp".</ref> |
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| − | The song had previously been performed by [[Tommy and Fred|Tommy]] on ''[[The Mike Douglas Show]]'' in a [[1966]] appearance, and was also used during a Muppet appearance on ''[[Good Morning America]]''. |
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| + | Henson began performing the song in variety-show appearances in the mid-60s—on ''[[The Mike Douglas Show]]'' and ''[[The Tonight Show]]'' in 1966, as well as an appearance on ''[[Good Morning America]]''. In these sketches, the Muppet character (either [[Tommy and Fred|Tommy]] or [[Rowlf the Dog]]) would grab various props, including a wallet, a piggy bank, and a bank bag.<ref name="redbook" /> |
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| + | [[Dr. Teeth]] performed the song in [[Episode 106: Jim Nabors|episode 106]] of ''[[The Muppet Show]]'', jamming on a piano while extolling the virtues of money. At the end, Dr. Teeth yanks a slot machine-style lever on the side of his piano, which pays off. |
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| Written by | Stan Freberg and Ruby Raskin |
| Publisher | Kavelin Music |
"Money" is a comedy song by Stan Freberg and Ruby Raskin that was performed by Jim Henson and the Muppets on Sam and Friends, in variety show appearances and on The Muppet Show.
On Sam and Friends, Henson's earliest television program, the Muppet characters lip-synched to a Mel Blanc recording of "Money".[1]
Henson began performing the song in variety-show appearances in the mid-60s—on The Mike Douglas Show and The Tonight Show in 1966, as well as an appearance on Good Morning America. In these sketches, the Muppet character (either Tommy or Rowlf the Dog) would grab various props, including a wallet, a piggy bank, and a bank bag.[1]
Dr. Teeth performed the song in episode 106 of The Muppet Show, jamming on a piano while extolling the virtues of money. At the end, Dr. Teeth yanks a slot machine-style lever on the side of his piano, which pays off.
See also
Sources
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Falk, Karen. "Jim Henson's Red Book", 1/13/1966 - Tonight Show - "Money" and "Sclrap Flyapp".