The Muppet Show deleted scenes

In television, scenes are often cut, shortened, or unrealised prior to episodes airing. The Muppet Show was no exception, with many scenes written and even filmed but dropped from the final edit of the episodes.

The Muppet Show: Sex and ViolenceMuppet Monsters

The Muppet Show: Sex and ViolenceAnother shot of Muppet Monsters

Episode 101: Juliet ProwseAnimal performing a drum solo in the original unaired edit of the pilot.

Episode 105: Rita MorenoAlternate ending to "Fever"

Episode 112: Peter UstinovTalk spot with Peter Ustinov.

Episode 118: Phyllis DillerDiscussion panel with Phyllis Diller.

Episode 121: TwiggyTwiggy's opening number, "In My Life," was replaced in the German Die Muppet Show version with singer Mary Roos singing "Lean On Me."

unknownKermit the Frog from season 1.

unknownKermit from season 1.

unknownSam the Eagle from season 1.

unknownRowlf the Dog playing the piano.

Episode 202: Zero MostelA scene in which Zero Mostel and Fozzie Bear act out a pantomime, as alluded to in the show's UK spot.

Episode 202: Zero MostelA scene in which Zero Mostel and Fozzie Bear act out a pantomime, as alluded to in the show's UK spot.

Episode 309: LiberaceA scene with Kermit and the guard.

Episode 501: Gene KellyAn extended version of "Cool Water" was filmed, going beyond the first verse and including the chorus.

unknownThe Swedish Chef prepares ratatouille, season 5

Notes

• The first and second episode of The Muppet Show were shot several months before regular production of the show began. These episodes were reworked as the show developed. As the episodes were reworked, several sketches were abbreviated or cut entirely, and new footage was taped and inserted.

See also

• UK Spots (The Muppet Show), for scenes not included in the original American broadcasts.
• Potential Guest Stars, for guests and episodes that never came to be.