Peter Alexander präsentiert Spezialitäten
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Peter Alexander präsentiert Spezialitäten (Peter Alexander presents Specialties) was a popular German variety show that ran from 1969 until 1978 on German, Swiss, and Austrian TV. As the title suggests, the show was hosted by Austrian entertainer Peter Alexander.
The Muppets made several special guest appearances:
- Peter Alexander präsentiert Spezialitäten #10: This special anniversary show aired as a Chistmas special on November 27, 1975 on ZDF. Peter visited the US set of Sesame Street. He danced with Big Bird (performed by Caroll Spinney), and sang with Kermit (performed by Jim Henson), Ernie dressed in Bavarian lederhosen (performed by Jerry Nelson), Bert dressed as Santa Claus (performed by Richard Hunt), and Cookie Monster (performed by Frank Oz). Alexander also met up with Oscar (performed by Caroll Spinney). The characters were later dubbed for German audiences. The show ranked #1 in 1975, with 38 million viewers in Germany alone (not counting Swiss and Austrian audiences).
- Peter Alexander präsentiert Spezialitäten #11: This show aired December 1st, 1977 on ZDF, the network that first aired Die Muppet Show. Peter visited the set of The Muppet Show, and met Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, The Swedish Chef, Mahna Mahna, and possibly more. In one skit, he attempts to cook with the Chef, yet fails miserably. The characters were performed by the original Muppeteers, and later dubbed for German audiences.
Gallery
 Peter Alexander and Big Bird sing the final number. |
 Peter is amused. Oscar not so much. |
 Peter with the gang of The Muppet Show. |
 Peter and the Swedish Chef: too many cooks spoil the broth. |
 "No LPs, please!" Kermit insists on a frog concert. |
 Two guys dancing in the snow: Peter and Big Bird. |
 Ernie dresses up for his guest in original Austrian lederhosen. |
 Peter and Santa Bert. |
 Bert and Ernie |
 Oscar |
 Kermit and Cookie Monster |
 TV Guide clipping |
