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"'''That Old Black Magic'''" is an American pop-standard, which was a number one hit for Glenn Miller in 1943. Several subsequent recordings have charted on the Billboard top 30. It has been associated with the Muppets since the 1950s. |
"'''That Old Black Magic'''" is an American pop-standard, which was a number one hit for Glenn Miller in 1943. Several subsequent recordings have charted on the Billboard top 30. It has been associated with the Muppets since the 1950s. |
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| − | [[Kermit the Frog|Kermit]] and [[Sam (Sam and Friends)|Sam]] lip-synched to a recording of this song by Louis Prima and Keely Smith in a 1957 episode of ''[[Sam and Friends]]''. |
+ | [[Kermit the Frog|Kermit]] and [[Sam (Sam and Friends)|Sam]] lip-synched to a recording of this song by Louis Prima and Keely Smith in a 1957 episode of ''[[Sam and Friends]]''.<ref>The date is mentioned in the 1985 special ''[[The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years]]''.</ref> Kermit took Smith's part in the song, wearing a brown wig, while Sam danced frantically and sang Prima's part. |
This is one of the most well known ''Sam and Friends'' episodes, and portions of it are used in most documentaries. This is also the only surviving ''Sam and Friends'' episode that features the title character. Kermit was performed by [[Jane Henson]], while [[Jim Henson]] puppeteered Sam's dance. They performed this bit on ''[[The Today Show]]'' as well. |
This is one of the most well known ''Sam and Friends'' episodes, and portions of it are used in most documentaries. This is also the only surviving ''Sam and Friends'' episode that features the title character. Kermit was performed by [[Jane Henson]], while [[Jim Henson]] puppeteered Sam's dance. They performed this bit on ''[[The Today Show]]'' as well. |
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The song was also performed in several duets featuring the ''[[The Muppet Show|Muppet Show]]'' characters: |
The song was also performed in several duets featuring the ''[[The Muppet Show|Muppet Show]]'' characters: |
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| + | * [[Miss Piggy|Piggy Lee]] and [[Hoggie Marsh|Hamilton Pig]] lip synched to the original track on [[The Tonight Show]] on 24 May 1974. |
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* [[Miss Piggy]] sang "That Old Black Magic" with [[Andy Kaufman]] (as "Tony Clifton") in the 1981 special ''[[The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show]]''. |
* [[Miss Piggy]] sang "That Old Black Magic" with [[Andy Kaufman]] (as "Tony Clifton") in the 1981 special ''[[The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show]]''. |
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Image:BlackMagic1.jpg|[[Yorick]] and [[Harry]] watch Sam and Kermit on TV at the beginning of the ''Sam and Friends'' episode. |
Image:BlackMagic1.jpg|[[Yorick]] and [[Harry]] watch Sam and Kermit on TV at the beginning of the ''Sam and Friends'' episode. |
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| + | File:Oldblackmagic_bts.jpg|[[Jim Henson]] and [[Jane Henson]], behind the scenes of the ''Sam and Friends'' episode (shot continuously after the end of the song). |
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| + | File:Tonyclifton.jpg|Miss Piggy and Tony Clifton sing together. |
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[[Category:Sam and Friends Episodes]] |
[[Category:Sam and Friends Episodes]] |
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| Music by | Harold S. Arlen |
| Lyrics by | Johnny Mercer |
| Date | 1942 |
| Publisher | Famous Music LLC |
Jaye P. Morgan and Dr. Teeth duet.
"That Old Black Magic" is an American pop-standard, which was a number one hit for Glenn Miller in 1943. Several subsequent recordings have charted on the Billboard top 30. It has been associated with the Muppets since the 1950s.
Kermit and Sam lip-synched to a recording of this song by Louis Prima and Keely Smith in a 1957 episode of Sam and Friends.[1] Kermit took Smith's part in the song, wearing a brown wig, while Sam danced frantically and sang Prima's part.
This is one of the most well known Sam and Friends episodes, and portions of it are used in most documentaries. This is also the only surviving Sam and Friends episode that features the title character. Kermit was performed by Jane Henson, while Jim Henson puppeteered Sam's dance. They performed this bit on The Today Show as well.
The song was also performed in several duets featuring the Muppet Show characters:
- Piggy Lee and Hamilton Pig lip synched to the original track on The Tonight Show on 24 May 1974.
- Sweetums and Cher sang "That Old Black Magic" in a 1975 episode of Cher's variety show.
- Jaye P. Morgan sang the song with Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem in 1977, in The Muppet Show episode 218.
- Miss Piggy sang "That Old Black Magic" with Andy Kaufman (as "Tony Clifton") in the 1981 special The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show.
Gallery
Jim Henson and Jane Henson, behind the scenes of the Sam and Friends episode (shot continuously after the end of the song).
Miss Piggy and Tony Clifton sing together.
Sources
- ↑ The date is mentioned in the 1985 special The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years.