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'''''Rocky''''' is a 1976 film starring [[Sylvester Stallone]] as Rocky Balboa, an amateur boxer who unexpectedly has a chance to compete in the world heavyweight championship. The movie spawned five sequels: ''Rocky II'', ''III'', ''IV'', ''V'' and ''Rocky Balboa''. |
'''''Rocky''''' is a 1976 film starring [[Sylvester Stallone]] as Rocky Balboa, an amateur boxer who unexpectedly has a chance to compete in the world heavyweight championship. The movie spawned five sequels: ''Rocky II'', ''III'', ''IV'', ''V'' and ''Rocky Balboa''. |
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==References== |
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*The [[Muppet Magazine issue 13|Winter 1986 issue]] of ''[[Muppet Magazine]]'' featured a comic spoof titled ''Wocky XVICCDLCVI...'' Gonzo appeared in the [[Mr. T|Clubber Lang]] role from ''Rocky III''. |
*The [[Muppet Magazine issue 13|Winter 1986 issue]] of ''[[Muppet Magazine]]'' featured a comic spoof titled ''Wocky XVICCDLCVI...'' Gonzo appeared in the [[Mr. T|Clubber Lang]] role from ''Rocky III''. |
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| + | * In his book ''[[Before You Leap]]'', [[Kermit the Frog|Kermit]] says the original title for ''[[The Great Muppet Caper]]'' was "The Muppet Movie II," but Roman numerals were in short supply because of the ''Rocky'' movies. |
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| + | * [[Episode 4302|A 2012 episode]] of ''[[Sesame Street]]'' features [[Telly]] training [[Elmo]] to be the Hot Potato Winner in a montage spoofing that of the ''Rocky'' films, putting Telly and Elmo in Mickey and Rocky's roles (and outfits) respectively. |
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| + | * On Sept 20, 2015, [[Fozzie Bear]] posted a [[Twitter]] status: "Which U.S. landmark packs the biggest punch? The Rocky Mountains! Ahhhh! #WockaWocka! Apologies to @TheSlyStallone. Please don't hurt me." [https://twitter.com/FozzieBear/status/645673029037621248] |
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==Mentions== |
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+ | * In ''Rocky II'' (1979), Rocky mentions his plans for his earnings: {{Quote|I'd like to buy a couple hats, a motorcycle, a couple quarts of perfume for Adrian she likes to smell good. And some [[The Muppets|Muppet]] toys you know, [[Ernie]], [[Big Bird]]. And the frog what's his name? Kermit?}} |
| − | *During a montage in the beginning of ''Rocky III'' (1982), ''[[The Muppet Show]]'' can be seen and heard on a television. [[Jim Henson]] recorded a special ''Muppet Show'' intro as Kermit announcing that the episode featured Rocky Balboa, the title character of the film. Footage from Sylvester Stallone's [[Episode 320: Sylvester Stallone|1978 episode]] of ''The Muppet Show'' was used and passed off as that of Rocky Balboa. |
+ | * During a montage meant to show Rocky's rise to fame in the beginning of ''Rocky III'' (1982), ''[[The Muppet Show]]'' can be seen and heard on a television. [[Jim Henson]] recorded a special ''Muppet Show'' intro as Kermit announcing that the episode featured Rocky Balboa, the title character of the film. Footage from Sylvester Stallone's [[Episode 320: Sylvester Stallone|1978 episode]] of ''The Muppet Show'' was used and passed off as that of Rocky Balboa. |
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Revision as of 21:10, 6 February 2016
Fozzie Bear *is* Wocky
Rocky Balboa on The Muppet Show
Muppet Show opening in a montage from Rocky III
Rocky is a 1976 film starring Sylvester Stallone as Rocky Balboa, an amateur boxer who unexpectedly has a chance to compete in the world heavyweight championship. The movie spawned five sequels: Rocky II, III, IV, V and Rocky Balboa.
References
- The Winter 1986 issue of Muppet Magazine featured a comic spoof titled Wocky XVICCDLCVI... Gonzo appeared in the Clubber Lang role from Rocky III.
- In his book Before You Leap, Kermit says the original title for The Great Muppet Caper was "The Muppet Movie II," but Roman numerals were in short supply because of the Rocky movies.
- A 2012 episode of Sesame Street features Telly training Elmo to be the Hot Potato Winner in a montage spoofing that of the Rocky films, putting Telly and Elmo in Mickey and Rocky's roles (and outfits) respectively.
- On Sept 20, 2015, Fozzie Bear posted a Twitter status: "Which U.S. landmark packs the biggest punch? The Rocky Mountains! Ahhhh! #WockaWocka! Apologies to @TheSlyStallone. Please don't hurt me." [1]
Mentions
- In Rocky II (1979), Rocky mentions his plans for his earnings:
“I'd like to buy a couple hats, a motorcycle, a couple quarts of perfume for Adrian she likes to smell good. And some Muppet toys you know, Ernie, Big Bird. And the frog what's his name? Kermit?”
- During a montage meant to show Rocky's rise to fame in the beginning of Rocky III (1982), The Muppet Show can be seen and heard on a television. Jim Henson recorded a special Muppet Show intro as Kermit announcing that the episode featured Rocky Balboa, the title character of the film. Footage from Sylvester Stallone's 1978 episode of The Muppet Show was used and passed off as that of Rocky Balboa.