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| + | {{song|image=Money edited.JPG|writer=[[Stan Freberg]] and Ruby Raskin|composer=|lyricist=|date=|source=|publisher=Kavelin Music}} |
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| − | Performed by [[Dr. Teeth]] on a piano that magically makes money come out of it. |
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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]]''. |
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| − | from [[Episode 106: Jim Nabors]] |
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| + | 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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| + | Henson began performing the song for variety-show appearances in the mid-60s, including on ''[[The Mike Douglas Show]]'' and ''[[The Tonight Show]]'' in 1966. 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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| + | In a 1992 ''[[Good Morning America]]'' appearance, a [[Whatnot]] IRS auditor (played by [[Dave Goelz]]) performed the song, backed by [[Fozzie Bear]] and a couple of accountants. |
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| + | Image:Money.mikedouglas.jpg|[[Tommy and Fred|Tommy]] performs "Money" on ''The Mike Douglas Show'', 1966 |
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| + | File:Henson_money_props.jpg|Lyrics for the song, with Henson's notes on props for the 1960s appearances |
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| + | ==See also== |
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| + | *[[Box office grosses|Muppet movie box office grosses]] |
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| + | [[Category:Finance]] |
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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 for variety-show appearances in the mid-60s, including on The Mike Douglas Show and The Tonight Show in 1966. 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.
In a 1992 Good Morning America appearance, a Whatnot IRS auditor (played by Dave Goelz) performed the song, backed by Fozzie Bear and a couple of accountants.
See also
Sources
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Falk, Karen. "Jim Henson's Red Book", 1/13/1966 - Tonight Show - "Money" and "Sclrap Flyapp".