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The Merv Griffin Show was a long-running talk show hosted by Merv Griffin; its best known incarnation ran in syndication from 1972 until 1986.

Jim Henson and the Muppets were guests on the show on October 6, 1977.^[1]

Jim Henson, Frank Oz, and their Muppet characters were guests on a special episode which aired on July 19, 1984, titled "Merv Griffin Salutes the Muppets," to promote The Muppets Take Manhattan.^[2] Kermit and Miss Piggy join Merv in singing the "Theme from New York, New York" as the opening number. While showing a clip of their marriage in the movie, they banter about their relationship. Jim and Frank present a Muppet rock music video version of "I'm Gonna Always Love You" by the Muppet Babies. Rowlf sings "Down Memory Lane" and "You and I and George". Kermit and Merv help Fozzie try out his new material, and Kermit tries to conduct an interview between Merv and Animal. The show ends with a sweet duet version of "Saying Goodbye" by Kermit and Miss Piggy.

SourcesEdit

1. ↑ "The Merv Griffin Show: October 6, 1977", TV.com.
2. ↑ Jim Henson's Red Book, 6/26/1984 – ‘Frank and I do entire Merv Griffin Show.’