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Does travel broaden the mind?
The Panel Discussions were part of the show during the first season. They featured Kermit the Frog, the guest star, and other Muppets.
A guest spot was taped for the Phyllis Diller episode, however it never made it to the final cut.[cite]
Segments
- "Is The Human Body Obsolete?"
- Kermit's panel consists of Gloria Goodbody (played by Ruth Buzzi), Sam the Eagle, Miss Piggy, and a generic male pig (that looks like Dr. Julius Strangepork). Sam and Gloria focus a bit too much on physical fitness. (seen in Episode 104: Ruth Buzzi)
- "Is Conversation a Dying Art?"
- Kermit's guests include Tiffany Gonzales (played by Rita Moreno), Miss Piggy, Brewster the Guru, and a whatnot. Tiffany's Spanish accent causes Miss Piggy to argue with her. (seen in Episode 105: Rita Moreno)
- "Was William Shakespeare, in Fact, Bacon?"
- Kermit is joined by Florence Henderson, Miss Piggy, Floyd Pepper, and Brewster. Miss Piggy takes offense to the topic. Next week's topic is "Do dogs make good house pets?" (seen in Episode 107: Florence Henderson) (Note: This is the first panel where a guest plays herself.)
- "What is Man's Role in the Universe?"
- Kermit is joined by Mildred Huxtetter, Hilda, Sam the Eagle, and Gonzo. Gonzo takes everything literally (at Sam's expense). Next week's topic is "What are we doing here?"(seen in Episode 109: Charles Aznavour) (Note: This is the only panel discussion that doesn't feature a guest star.)
- "What is the Meaning of Life?"
- Kermit is joined by Harvey Korman, Miss Piggy, a pig, and a whatnot. Harvey thinks the meaning of life is a tennis game. Next week's topic is "Is Conversation a Dying Art?" (Didn't they already discuss that one?) (seen in Episode 110: Harvey Korman)
- "Psychiatry"
- Kermit's guests include a psychiatrist (played by Peter Ustinov), Miss Piggy, and Cynthia Birdley. (seen in Episode 112: Peter Ustinov)
- "Does Travel Broaden the Mind?"
- Kermit's panel includes a travel guide author (played by Candice Bergen), Miss Piggy, Sam the Eagle, and Mildred Huxtetter. Mildred and Miss Piggy fight throughout the panel. (seen in Episode 115: Candice Bergen)
- "Gourmet Dining"
- Vincent Price chooses the guests, who are Pierre LaCousse (one of the world's great chefs) and Gorgon Heap (one of the world's great eaters). The topic is Gourmet Dining, because Vincent is just as good a cook as he is a horror film star. Gorgon Heap eats everything (including Pierre), and when Kermit asks for help, Gorgon starts eating Kermit as well. (seen in Episode 119: Vincent Price) (Note: This is the only panel where Kermit doesn't wear a tuxedo.)