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==Selections Used in Muppet Productions== |
==Selections Used in Muppet Productions== |
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*"[[I Am the Very Model of a Modern Major General]]" |
*"[[I Am the Very Model of a Modern Major General]]" |
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| − | + | :Gilda Radner and a Seven-foot-tall Talking Carrot in episode 304 of ''The Muppet Show'' |
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| − | + | :[[Scooter]] in [[Episode 412: Phyllis George|episode 412]] of ''The Muppet Show''. Song modified to list guest stars. |
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| − | + | :[[Dr. Bunsen Honeydew]] in [[The Muppet Show On Tour]], spoofed as "I am the Very Model of a Scientific Scientist" |
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+ | *"[[Poor Wandr'ing One]]", "[[Come, friends, who plough the sea]]", "[[Policeman's Song]]" |
| − | + | :Included in Gilda Radner and the Carrot's medley in episode 304 of ''The Muppet Show''. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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* The [[At the Dance]] spot in [[Episode 507: Glenda Jackson|episode 507]] of ''The Muppet Show'' featured [[Eric the Parrot]] explaining to his dance partner at what point in history parrots learned to talk. According to Eric, the first School for Talking Parrots began over 2,000 years ago by one of [[Ben-Hur|Ben Hur's]] great [[Aunt|aunts]]; hence the famous Parrots of Ben's Aunts. |
* The [[At the Dance]] spot in [[Episode 507: Glenda Jackson|episode 507]] of ''The Muppet Show'' featured [[Eric the Parrot]] explaining to his dance partner at what point in history parrots learned to talk. According to Eric, the first School for Talking Parrots began over 2,000 years ago by one of [[Ben-Hur|Ben Hur's]] great [[Aunt|aunts]]; hence the famous Parrots of Ben's Aunts. |
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| + | * ''[[The Muppets Character Encyclopedia]]'' mentions [[Annie Sue]] took place in the stage production of ''The Pigs of Penzance''. |
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==Connections== |
==Connections== |
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*[[Abby Hadfield]] has played both Edith and Isabel. |
*[[Abby Hadfield]] has played both Edith and Isabel. |
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*[[Kevin Kline]] starred as the Pirate King in the 1981 Broadway production, and the 1982 film version. |
*[[Kevin Kline]] starred as the Pirate King in the 1981 Broadway production, and the 1982 film version. |
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Revision as of 05:06, 23 February 2014
The Pirates of Penzance is a "Savoy Opera" by Gilbert and Sullivan. The only Gilbert and Sullivan opera to have a premiere in New York City, it was a smash hit on its opening on New Year's Eve in 1879, and remains one of their most popular works today.
Several songs from the show were included in a medley performed by Gilda Radner and a Seven-foot-tall Talking Carrot in episode 304 of The Muppet Show, as well as other Muppet productions.
Selections Used in Muppet Productions
- Gilda Radner and a Seven-foot-tall Talking Carrot in episode 304 of The Muppet Show
- Scooter in episode 412 of The Muppet Show. Song modified to list guest stars.
- Dr. Bunsen Honeydew in The Muppet Show On Tour, spoofed as "I am the Very Model of a Scientific Scientist"
- "Poor Wandr'ing One", "Come, friends, who plough the sea", "Policeman's Song"
- Included in Gilda Radner and the Carrot's medley in episode 304 of The Muppet Show.
References
- The At the Dance spot in episode 507 of The Muppet Show featured Eric the Parrot explaining to his dance partner at what point in history parrots learned to talk. According to Eric, the first School for Talking Parrots began over 2,000 years ago by one of Ben Hur's great aunts; hence the famous Parrots of Ben's Aunts.
- The Muppets Character Encyclopedia mentions Annie Sue took place in the stage production of The Pigs of Penzance.
Connections
- Kaye Ballard as was a replacement for Ruth in the 1981 Broadway production.
- Abby Hadfield has played both Edith and Isabel.
- Jeff Hyslop played Frederic in a 1985 television production.
- Kevin Kline starred as the Pirate King in the 1981 Broadway production, and the 1982 film version.
- Chris Langham appeared as the Sergeant of Police in the 1983 London production.
- Pat Galloway played Ruth in a 1985 television production.
- Louise Gold appeared as Isabel in the 1983 London production, and Edith in the 1982 film version.
- Linda Ronstadt starred as Mabel in the 1981 Broadway production, and in the 1982 film version.
- Gary Sandy was a replacement for the Pirate King in the 1981 Broadway production.