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[[The Pigs|The pigs]] take over [[The Muppet Theater|the theater]] in ''[[The Muppet Show]]'' [[episode 224: Cloris Leachman|with Cloris Leachman]], kidnapping and replacing all of the non-pigs. |
[[The Pigs|The pigs]] take over [[The Muppet Theater|the theater]] in ''[[The Muppet Show]]'' [[episode 224: Cloris Leachman|with Cloris Leachman]], kidnapping and replacing all of the non-pigs. |
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− | Image:224 kermit pig.jpg|Miss Piggy confronts Kermit the Pig |
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− | </gallery> |
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!Character |
!Character |
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+ | !Impersonates |
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− | !Replaces |
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!Description |
!Description |
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+ | |-id="Kermit" |
− | |[[Image:Character.kermitthepig.jpg| |
+ | |[[Image:Character.kermitthepig.jpg|250px|center]]{{GNH|Performer: [[Dave Goelz]]}} |
|align=center|[[Kermit the Frog]] |
|align=center|[[Kermit the Frog]] |
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− | |'''Kermit the Pig''' is a green pig with features similar to Kermit the Frog's, including a collar and ping pong ball eyes. Kermit the Pig takes over as the show's MC, and claims to be a [[Frogs|frog]]. When guest star [[Cloris Leachman]] doesn't believe him, he ribbits for her convincingly. |
+ | |'''[[Kermit the Pig]]''' is a green pig with features similar to Kermit the Frog's, including a collar and ping pong ball eyes. Kermit the Pig takes over as the show's MC, and claims to be a [[Frogs|frog]]. When guest star [[Cloris Leachman]] doesn't believe him, he ribbits for her convincingly. |
− | By the end of the show, the real Kermit has taken control of the show again -- but Kermit the Pig shows up in the closing to say goodbye to the audience. Kermit, shocked at seeing his replacement, pushes the pig offstage. |
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|-id="Sweetums" |
|-id="Sweetums" |
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− | |[[Image:Character.sweetumspig.jpg| |
+ | |[[Image:Character.sweetumspig.jpg|250px|center]]{{GNH|Performer: ''unknown''}} |
|align=center|[[Sweetums]] |
|align=center|[[Sweetums]] |
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|A pig named '''Sweetums''' replaced Sweetums. The puppet was recycled from the [[Ballerina Pig]] (albeit dressed in furs). |
|A pig named '''Sweetums''' replaced Sweetums. The puppet was recycled from the [[Ballerina Pig]] (albeit dressed in furs). |
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|-id="Fozzie" |
|-id="Fozzie" |
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− | |[[Image:Character.fozziepig.jpg| |
+ | |[[Image:Character.fozziepig.jpg|250px|center]]{{GNH|Performer: [[Jerry Nelson]]}} |
|align=center|[[Fozzie Bear]] |
|align=center|[[Fozzie Bear]] |
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− | |'''Fozzie Pig''' (also refered to as "Fozzie the Pig" by Gonzo) is a pig with a porkpie hat and a pink, polka-dotted bow-tie. The pig replaces Fozzie Bear as the show's comedian. In contrast with Fozzie Bear's signature catchphrase, "Wocka wocka," Fozzie Pig says "hogga hogga." |
+ | |'''[[Fozzie Pig]]''' (also refered to as "Fozzie the Pig" by Gonzo) is a pig with a porkpie hat and a pink, polka-dotted bow-tie. The pig replaces Fozzie Bear as the show's comedian. In contrast with Fozzie Bear's signature catchphrase, "Wocka wocka," Fozzie Pig says "hogga hogga." |
|-id="Chef" |
|-id="Chef" |
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− | |[[Image:Pigchef.jpg| |
+ | |[[Image:Pigchef.jpg|250px|center]]{{GNH|Performer: [[Frank Oz]]}} |
|align=center|[[The Swedish Chef|The Swedish Chef]] |
|align=center|[[The Swedish Chef|The Swedish Chef]] |
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|A pig chef replaced [[the Swedish Chef]] in a skit where he prepared popcorn. In contrast with Swedish Chef's signature catchphrase, "bork, bork," the pig chef says "oink, oink." |
|A pig chef replaced [[the Swedish Chef]] in a skit where he prepared popcorn. In contrast with Swedish Chef's signature catchphrase, "bork, bork," the pig chef says "oink, oink." |
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|-id="Rowlf" |
|-id="Rowlf" |
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− | |[[Image:Veghospital.jpg| |
+ | |[[Image:Veghospital.jpg|250px|center]]{{GNH|Performer: [[Richard Hunt]]}} |
|align=center|[[Dr. Bob]] |
|align=center|[[Dr. Bob]] |
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|'''Doctor Pig''' replaces Doctor Bob in the [[Veterinarian's Hospital]] sketch. Dubbed the "Vegetarian's Hospital," he was assisted by [[Nurse Piggy]] and another pig. |
|'''Doctor Pig''' replaces Doctor Bob in the [[Veterinarian's Hospital]] sketch. Dubbed the "Vegetarian's Hospital," he was assisted by [[Nurse Piggy]] and another pig. |
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|-id="Janice" |
|-id="Janice" |
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− | |[[Image:Veghospital.jpg| |
+ | |[[Image:Veghospital.jpg|250px|center]]{{GNH|Performer: [[Louise Gold]]}} |
|align=center|[[Nurse Janice]] |
|align=center|[[Nurse Janice]] |
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|A blonde pig replaced Nurse Janice in the Veterinarian's Hospital sketch, re-named "Vegetarian's Hospital". |
|A blonde pig replaced Nurse Janice in the Veterinarian's Hospital sketch, re-named "Vegetarian's Hospital". |
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|-id="Newsman" |
|-id="Newsman" |
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− | |[[Image:Character.newspig.jpg| |
+ | |[[Image:Character.newspig.jpg|250px|center]]{{GNH|Performer: [[Jim Henson]]}} |
|align=center|[[The Newsman]] |
|align=center|[[The Newsman]] |
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|A pig replaces the Newsman in a [[Muppet News Flash]] sketch. In his report, he mentions a [[Dr. Bunsen Honeydew|Dr. Bunsen Honeypig]], who was said to have successfully converted a sow's ear into a silk purse and became the object of a massive civil and criminal suit by the wife of [[Vincent van Gogh|Vincent van Gogh Pig]]. |
|A pig replaces the Newsman in a [[Muppet News Flash]] sketch. In his report, he mentions a [[Dr. Bunsen Honeydew|Dr. Bunsen Honeypig]], who was said to have successfully converted a sow's ear into a silk purse and became the object of a massive civil and criminal suit by the wife of [[Vincent van Gogh|Vincent van Gogh Pig]]. |
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__NOWYSIWYG__ |
__NOWYSIWYG__ |
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+ | ==See also== |
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+ | *[[Pigs]] |
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+ | [[Category:Character Groups]] |
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+ | [[Category:Muppet Show Characters]] |
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+ | [[Category:The Muppets Characters]] |
Revision as of 01:22, 4 July 2011
The pigs take over the theater in The Muppet Show with Cloris Leachman, kidnapping and replacing all of the non-pigs.
Character | Impersonates | Description |
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Performer: Dave Goelz |
Kermit the Frog | Kermit the Pig is a green pig with features similar to Kermit the Frog's, including a collar and ping pong ball eyes. Kermit the Pig takes over as the show's MC, and claims to be a frog. When guest star Cloris Leachman doesn't believe him, he ribbits for her convincingly. |
Performer: unknown |
Sweetums | A pig named Sweetums replaced Sweetums. The puppet was recycled from the Ballerina Pig (albeit dressed in furs). |
Performer: Jerry Nelson |
Fozzie Bear | Fozzie Pig (also refered to as "Fozzie the Pig" by Gonzo) is a pig with a porkpie hat and a pink, polka-dotted bow-tie. The pig replaces Fozzie Bear as the show's comedian. In contrast with Fozzie Bear's signature catchphrase, "Wocka wocka," Fozzie Pig says "hogga hogga." |
Performer: Frank Oz |
The Swedish Chef | A pig chef replaced the Swedish Chef in a skit where he prepared popcorn. In contrast with Swedish Chef's signature catchphrase, "bork, bork," the pig chef says "oink, oink."
The Swedish Chef returned the favor by impersonating a pig in Muppet Treasure Island. |
Performer: Richard Hunt |
Dr. Bob | Doctor Pig replaces Doctor Bob in the Veterinarian's Hospital sketch. Dubbed the "Vegetarian's Hospital," he was assisted by Nurse Piggy and another pig. |
Performer: Louise Gold |
Nurse Janice | A blonde pig replaced Nurse Janice in the Veterinarian's Hospital sketch, re-named "Vegetarian's Hospital". |
Performer: Jim Henson |
The Newsman | A pig replaces the Newsman in a Muppet News Flash sketch. In his report, he mentions a Dr. Bunsen Honeypig, who was said to have successfully converted a sow's ear into a silk purse and became the object of a massive civil and criminal suit by the wife of Vincent van Gogh Pig. |