PERFORMER | Dave Goelz |
DEBUT | 1977 |
The Sheik's Wife is a Whatnot who appears in episode 212 of The Muppet Show.
She sings "Sheik of Araby" with Uncle Deadly, introducing him as "king of the desert, wild and free," while belly dancing during interludes in the song. The Sheik vows to win her love by creeping into her tent at night and promises that they will rule together.
As presented in the sketch, the woman's relationship to the Sheik is not established. In one version of the song, the lyrics identify her as his captured bride.
She also appeared in the audience in episode 208.