A pirate is any person who commits robbery at sea. While piracy is a serious and problematic crime in any time period, modern depictions have glorified the practice, particularly that of the 18th century. They are often depicted as fun and playful, gaining great wealth and fame.

Contents 1 The Muppet Show 2 The Jim Henson Hour 3 Muppet Treasure Island 4 Sesame Street 5 See also

The Muppet ShowEdit

• In episode 223, the "Pigs in Space" sketch featured John Cleese as a pirate named Long John Silverstein.
• The plot of episode 507 involved guest star Glenda Jackson taking over the Muppet Theatre with a band of Whatnot pirates (one of whom is named Dead Ear Dick), Eric the Parrot, various Frackles, and Sweetums as Short John Silver.
• Episode 515 included a brief appearance by a pirate At the Dance who kept spinning his partner around in a circle because his wooden leg was stuck in the floor.

The Jim Henson HourEdit

In Episode 102: Aquatic Life, a sketch had Ted Danson and his date on a pirate-themed cruise with him having to fight through pirates to get to the salad bar. Gonzo, Leon, and Link Hogthrob make appearances as pirates.

Muppet Treasure IslandEdit

Pirates of the Hispaniola

• Angel Marie
• Beggar
• Begoony
• Big-Fat-Ugly-Bug-Face-Baby-Eating O'Brien
• Black Eyed Pea
• Calico
• Calico Jerry
• Clueless Morgan
• Dead Tom
• Dodo
• Easy Pete
• Headless Bill
• Jacques Roach
• Lew Zealand
• Long John Silver
• Mad Monty
• Mudwell the Mudbunny
• Old Tom
• One-Eyed Jack
• Polly Lobster
• Real Old Tom
• Short Stack Stevens
• Spotted Dick
• Sweetums (Briefly)
• Undertaker
• Walleye Pike
• Wolf

Pirates at the Admiral Benbow Inn

• Billy Bones
• Black Dog
• Blind Pew
• Brool the Minstrel
• Elderly Frackle
• Lyle the Dog
• Murray the Minstrel
• Old Joe
• Wander McMooch

Other Pirates

• Captain Flint
• Girl Pirate

Sesame StreetEdit

• Long Jane Silver
• Long John Silver

See alsoEdit

• Pirates of the Caribbean
• Pirates: Elmo and the Bookaneers