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[[Jim Henson|Jim Henson's]] Muppets made 25 appearances on ''The Ed Sullivan Show''. 20 of those appearances were included on a DVD titled ''[[Muppets Magic from the Ed Sullivan Show]]'' in [[2003]]. In addition to this, both Christmas sketches were included in ''[[A Classic Christmas from The Ed Sullivan Show]]'', and one of the sketches not included in ''Muppets Magic from the Ed Sullivan Show'', "[[Music Hath Charms]]", was released on the video ''[[The Very Best of the Ed Sullivan Show Vol. 2]]''. |
[[Jim Henson|Jim Henson's]] Muppets made 25 appearances on ''The Ed Sullivan Show''. 20 of those appearances were included on a DVD titled ''[[Muppets Magic from the Ed Sullivan Show]]'' in [[2003]]. In addition to this, both Christmas sketches were included in ''[[A Classic Christmas from The Ed Sullivan Show]]'', and one of the sketches not included in ''Muppets Magic from the Ed Sullivan Show'', "[[Music Hath Charms]]", was released on the video ''[[The Very Best of the Ed Sullivan Show Vol. 2]]''. |
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+ | The show was housed in the 13th story Ed Sullivan Theatre, which was once named Hammerstein's Theater after [[Oscar Hammerstein II|Oscar Hammerstein II's]] father. The theatre is now home to the ''[[Late Show with David Letterman]]'' and was the site of the first U.S. [[The Beatles|Beatles]] performance. |
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| align=center | "[[I Feel Pretty]]"<br />April 30, 1967 |
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− | | The story of an ugly girl named [[Amanda]], who tries to become beautiful.<br />'''Performers''': [[Jim Henson]] (Amanda, [[Conrad Love]], and one of Amanda's friends), Jerry Juhl (Narrator and one of Amanda's friends), and [[Frank Oz]] (puppeteering only).<br />''Note'': Amanda's friends are [[Mert]] and [[Tommy and Fred|Fred]].{{sketchrelease|Video: [[Muppets Magic from the Ed Sullivan Show]]}} |
+ | | The story of an ugly girl named [[Amanda]], who tries to become beautiful.<br />'''Performers''': [[Jim Henson]] (Amanda, [[Conrad Love]], and one of Amanda's friends), Jerry Juhl (Narrator and one of Amanda's friends), and [[Frank Oz]] (puppeteering only).<br />''Note'': Amanda's friends are [[Mert]] and [[Tommy and Fred|Fred]]. The original script featured [[Scoop and Skip]] instead.<ref>[http://www.henson.com/jimsredbook/2013/03/26/3261967/ Jim's Red Book - 3/26/1967 - Sullivan - (Easter) - Amanda?]</ref>{{sketchrelease|Video: [[Muppets Magic from the Ed Sullivan Show]]}} |
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| align=center | [[Visual Thinking|The Art of Visual Thinking]]<br />June 4, 1967<ref>"[http://www.henson.com/jimsredbook/2011/06/04/641967/ Jim Henson's Red Book]", 6/4/1967 – Sullivan "Visual Thinking"</ref> |
| align=center | [[Visual Thinking|The Art of Visual Thinking]]<br />June 4, 1967<ref>"[http://www.henson.com/jimsredbook/2011/06/04/641967/ Jim Henson's Red Book]", 6/4/1967 – Sullivan "Visual Thinking"</ref> |
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| An early version of [[Cookie Monster]] finds a talking machine that explains its various working parts while being eaten. After the whole thing is eaten, the machine's voice (inside the monster) says that nothing can stop it from performing its primary function -- the most powerful exploding device known to man.{{sketchrelease|Video: [[Muppets Magic from the Ed Sullivan Show]]}} |
| An early version of [[Cookie Monster]] finds a talking machine that explains its various working parts while being eaten. After the whole thing is eaten, the machine's voice (inside the monster) says that nothing can stop it from performing its primary function -- the most powerful exploding device known to man.{{sketchrelease|Video: [[Muppets Magic from the Ed Sullivan Show]]}} |
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| align=center | [[The Jimmy Dean Show|Rowlf and Jimmy Dean]]<br />October 8, 1967 |
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+ | | [[Jimmy Dean]] and Rowlf appear together for the last time. They sing "[[Friendship]]" and do the ''herd of cows'' gag (possibly the first time the Muppets perform this gag). |
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+ | | Second performance of the sketch; recorded on May 20th.<ref>"[http://www.henson.com/jimsredbook/2012/05/20/5201968/ Jim Henson's Red Book]", 5/20/1968 – VTR Sullivan Show – "Java"</ref> |
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| align=center | Big Bird's Dance<br />December 14, 1969 |
| align=center | Big Bird's Dance<br />December 14, 1969 |
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− | | jquery1260571764498="134"| In a sketch orchestrated by "Minuet of the Robots" by Jean-Jacques Perrey, [[Big Bird]] dances while being watched by human bird watchers. He never spoke here, even when Ed Sullivan talks to him. In this performance, Big Bird was performed by [[Daniel Seagren]], instead of [[Caroll Spinney]].<ref>[[The Jim Henson Company Archives]], personal correspondence found [http://forums. |
+ | | jquery1260571764498="134"| In a sketch orchestrated by "Minuet of the Robots" by Jean-Jacques Perrey, [[Big Bird]] dances while being watched by human bird watchers. He never spoke here, even when Ed Sullivan talks to him. In this performance, Big Bird was performed by [[Daniel Seagren]], instead of [[Caroll Spinney]].<ref>[[The Jim Henson Company Archives]], personal correspondence found [http://forums.delphiforums.com/toughpigs/messages?msg=2468.1 here]</ref> The bit was choreographed by Peter Generro.<ref>[http://www.henson.com/jimsredbook/2012/12/14/12141969/ Jim Henson's Red Book]</ref>{{sketchrelease|Video: [[Muppets Magic from the Ed Sullivan Show]]}} |
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| align=center | The Glutton<br />February 12, 1971 |
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− | | An incredibly fat man called [[The Glutton]] keeps eating things. After the sketch is over, he attempts to eat [[Ed Sullivan]].<br />'''Performers''': [[Jim Henson]] (The Glutton), [[Frank Oz]] (assisting in performing The Glutton){{sketchrelease|Video: [[Muppets Magic from the Ed Sullivan Show]]}} |
+ | | An incredibly fat man called [[The Glutton]] keeps eating things. After the sketch is over, he attempts to eat [[Ed Sullivan]].<br />'''Performers''': [[Jim Henson]] (The Glutton), [[Frank Oz]] (assisting in performing The Glutton), Richard Hunt (assisting)<ref name="glutton">[http://www.henson.com/jimsredbook/2013/02/21/2211971-2/ Jim Henson's Red Book - 2/21/1971 'Ed Sullivan Show "The Glutton"?']</ref><br />[[Joe Raposo]] wrote the music used in this piece.<ref name="glutton" /> {{sketchrelease|Video: [[Muppets Magic from the Ed Sullivan Show]]}} |
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Revision as of 02:16, 20 October 2014
Ed Sullivan's show, which aired on CBS from 1948 to 1971, was straight out of old vaudeville, featuring brief acts of every description, from slapstick comedy to operatic arias.
Jim Henson's Muppets made 25 appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show. 20 of those appearances were included on a DVD titled Muppets Magic from the Ed Sullivan Show in 2003. In addition to this, both Christmas sketches were included in A Classic Christmas from The Ed Sullivan Show, and one of the sketches not included in Muppets Magic from the Ed Sullivan Show, "Music Hath Charms", was released on the video The Very Best of the Ed Sullivan Show Vol. 2.
The show was housed in the 13th story Ed Sullivan Theatre, which was once named Hammerstein's Theater after Oscar Hammerstein II's father. The theatre is now home to the Late Show with David Letterman and was the site of the first U.S. Beatles performance.
All of the appearances (except for June 4 and October 8, 1967 appearances) can be viewed at The Paley Center for Media.
Appearances
Picture | Title / Date | Description |
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Rock 'n' Roll Monster September 18, 1966 |
Ed Sullivan introduces "Jim.... uh, Newsom's Puppets"[1] (This line was dubbed on the Muppets Magic DVD to "Jim... uh, Henson's Muppets). This act features a monster with three heads and six arms lip-syncing to "Rock It to Me."
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The Art of Visual Thinking October 2, 1966 |
Based on a segment from Sam and Friends. Grump studies the art of visual thinking while a hip and trendy Kermit the Frog teaches him. Performers: Jim Henson (Kermit the Frog) and Jerry Juhl (voice) Frank Oz (puppetry) (Grump). | |
Monster Family October 23, 1966 |
A father monster talks to his son (Baby Monster) about being a monster. Splurge appears as their mother. Performers: Jim Henson (father), Jerry Juhl (son), and Frank Oz (Splurge). | |
Java November 27, 1966 |
Two tube-like muppets, designed by Frank Oz, dance on-stage to Al Hirt's Java.
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Inchworm November 27, 1966 |
Kermit sits on a wall and hums "Glow Worm." A worm appears and interrupts his song, so he eats it. This happens a few times until he grabs (with his mouth) a worm that keeps getting longer and longer, until it's revealed to be a very long nose, belonging to a monster named Big V.
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"Music Hath Charms" January 15, 1967 |
Kermit plays the piano while a couple of Muppet Monsters dance to it. At the end, the piano comes to life and eats Kermit.
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"I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face" February 5, 1967 |
Kermit, in drag, lip-synchs to the Rosemary Clooney cover while Yorick hides underneath a handkerchief, slowly eats his way out, and then attempts to eat Kermit.
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"I Feel Pretty" April 30, 1967 |
The story of an ugly girl named Amanda, who tries to become beautiful. Performers: Jim Henson (Amanda, Conrad Love, and one of Amanda's friends), Jerry Juhl (Narrator and one of Amanda's friends), and Frank Oz (puppeteering only). Note: Amanda's friends are Mert and Fred. The original script featured Scoop and Skip instead.[2] | |
The Art of Visual Thinking June 4, 1967[3] |
Second performance of sketch. | |
Monster Eats Machine October 8, 1967 |
An early version of Cookie Monster finds a talking machine that explains its various working parts while being eaten. After the whole thing is eaten, the machine's voice (inside the monster) says that nothing can stop it from performing its primary function -- the most powerful exploding device known to man.
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Rowlf and Jimmy Dean October 8, 1967 |
Jimmy Dean and Rowlf appear together for the last time. They sing "Friendship" and do the herd of cows gag (possibly the first time the Muppets perform this gag). | |
Santa Claus Routine with Arthur Godfrey December 24, 1967[4] |
Arthur Godfrey plays Santa Claus, who gets a visit from a group of monsters that includes Thudge, Gleep (the original Grover puppet), Scudge, Snerk and Snork. They attempt to rob the toys until they learn that Santa is giving them the toys. They sing "It's Christmas Tomorrow." Performers: Jim Henson (Thudge), Jerry Juhl (Scudge) and Frank Oz (Gleep). | |
Business Business February 18, 1968 |
Two mean-looking creatures with tube necks scat about business while two friendlier creatures scat about values. Performers: Jim Henson (Blue Monster and Orange Creature) and Jerry Juhl (Green Monster and Purple Creature). Goof: Hands can be seen holding the necks of the characters. | |
"I've Grown Accustomed to Your Face" April 21, 1968 |
Second performance of sketch. | |
Java May 26, 1968 |
Second performance of the sketch; recorded on May 20th.[5] | |
The Monster Trash Can Dance October 13, 1968 |
Parts of a monster hide in trash cans in an alleyway, as an increasingly suspicious Little Girl Sue wanders by.
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"Sclrap Flyapp" November 24, 1968 |
A weird-looking creature who is only seen from the neck up randomly blurts out "Sclrap Flyapp" and uses its nose to blast those who don't say Sclrap Flyapp. This sketch was later reworked into Hugga Wugga on The Muppet Show. Goof: When the Sclrap-Flyapp creature is blasted at the end, an opening between its head and its neck reveals the performer's hand. | |
Christmas Reindeers December 22, 1968 |
The reindeer need it to snow by Christmas Eve.
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A Change of Face March 30, 1969 |
Rex Robbins changes the face and personalities of the Southern Colonel.
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Happy Girl Meets a Monster May 11, 1969 |
Beautiful Day Monster does all he can to ruin a beautiful day for Little Girl Sue. Jim Henson performed the voices for both characters. Performers: Jim Henson as Beautiful Day Monster and Little Girl Sue Goof: The flower pot falls off the wall, in front of it, but then when Little Girl Sue says that she likes the flower pot, Beautiful Day Monster picks it up from behind the wall and throws it over the wall. | |
"Mahna Mahna" November 30, 1969 |
Mahna Mahna sings this classic nonsense song and is backed by the two Snowths. This classic song was later the opening number for The Muppet Show episode 101 Goof: Jim Henson's head and arm can be seen when Mahna Mahna goes far off into the background. | |
Big Bird's Dance December 14, 1969 |
In a sketch orchestrated by "Minuet of the Robots" by Jean-Jacques Perrey, Big Bird dances while being watched by human bird watchers. He never spoke here, even when Ed Sullivan talks to him. In this performance, Big Bird was performed by Daniel Seagren, instead of Caroll Spinney.[6] The bit was choreographed by Peter Generro.[7]
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"Octopus's Garden" March 1, 1970 |
An octopus constantly interrupts the singing of Ringo Starr's "Octopus' Garden." Performers: Jim Henson (Diver), Frank Oz (Octopus, Giant Clam), and Jerry Nelson (clam). | |
"Come Together" April 12, 1970 |
A bizarre Muppet band sing the classic Beatles song. | |
"What Kind of Fool Am I?" May 31, 1970 |
Kermit tries to sing and play this song on piano while Grover continues to interrupt him. Several older Muppet monsters make cameo appearances in the finale. | |
The Wild String Quartet January 17, 1971 |
Mahna Mahna fills in for a violinist named Beagleman, though Mahna Mahna plays drums, not violin. Performers: Jim Henson (Mahna Mahna), Jerry Nelson (Twill),[8] Frank Oz (Grump), and Richard Hunt (Harrison).[8] | |
The Glutton February 12, 1971 |
An incredibly fat man called The Glutton keeps eating things. After the sketch is over, he attempts to eat Ed Sullivan. Performers: Jim Henson (The Glutton), Frank Oz (assisting in performing The Glutton), Richard Hunt (assisting)[9] Joe Raposo wrote the music used in this piece.[9] |
See also
Sources
- ↑ Finch, Christopher Jim Henson: The Works
- ↑ Jim's Red Book - 3/26/1967 - Sullivan - (Easter) - Amanda?
- ↑ "Jim Henson's Red Book", 6/4/1967 – Sullivan "Visual Thinking"
- ↑ Originally scheduled for December 21, 1967. Nancy Spraker, "The Whimsical World of Muppets", Woman's Day, December 1969 issue.
- ↑ "Jim Henson's Red Book", 5/20/1968 – VTR Sullivan Show – "Java"
- ↑ The Jim Henson Company Archives, personal correspondence found here
- ↑ Jim Henson's Red Book
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Script for the sketch
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Jim Henson's Red Book - 2/21/1971 'Ed Sullivan Show "The Glutton"?'