The Muppet Show season 2 Elton John - Metacritic

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TV-G
Syndicated
Jan 8, 1978
25 m

TV-G
Syndicated
Jan 8, 1978
25 m

Summary After the success of Sesame Street in 1969, Muppet creator Jim Henson wanted to have a chance at his own series. In 1974, Henson shot a Muppet special called The Muppets' Valentine Show, which would later become a precursor for The Muppet Show. The special starred famous muppet, Kermit the Frog, with a cast of new muppets including: Geor...

Directed By: Peter Harris

Written By: Jerry Juhl, Joseph A. Bailey, Jim Henson, Don Hinkley

TV-G
Syndicated
Jan 8, 1978
25 m

TV-G
Syndicated
Jan 8, 1978
25 m

The Muppet Show

S2 • Episode 14

Elton John

Air Date: Jan 8, 1978

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Summary After the success of Sesame Street in 1969, Muppet creator Jim Henson wanted to have a chance at his own series. In 1974, Henson shot a Muppet special called The Muppets' Valentine Show, which would later become a precursor for The Muppet Show. The special starred famous muppet, Kermit the Frog, with a cast of new muppets including: Geor...

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Episode 1 • Nov 26, 1977 • 25 m

Fozzie becomes an honorary hip dude when Floyd approves of his suggestion of playing Lullaby of Birdland on the show.

Episode 2 • Dec 10, 1977 • 26 m

Episode 3 • Oct 14, 1977 • 26 m

When Berle comes to guest-star on the show, Fozzie is too shy to meet his idol.

Episode 4 • Sep 24, 1977 • 26 m

Gonzo holds auditions for a chicken act while Rich Little guest stars on the show.

Episode 5 • Jan 28, 1978 • 26 m

Judy Collins sings classic folk songs, including Send In The Clowns and I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly. Kermit must deal with Scooter's uncle, J.P. Grosse, the theater's owner, who is inspecting it for his plans to tear it down

Episode 6 • Oct 28, 1977 • 26 m

Kermit is off sick with the flu so Fozzie must manage the show. Things do not go so well for the bear and he is afraid Kermit may fire him.

Episode 7 • Oct 8, 1977 • 25 m

Inspired by Edgar Bergen and his companion characters, Fozzie decides to try his hand at ventriloquism.

Episode 8 • Oct 29, 1977 • 25 m

Much to Steve Martin's initial displeasure, Kermit cancels the regular show and holds private auditions for new acts.

Episode 9 • Oct 1, 1977 • 26 m

Gonzo falls in love with Madeline Kahn after she compliments him backstage.

Episode 10 • Sep 17, 1977 • 26 m

Reporter Fleet Scribbler is covering the Muppet Show with his obviously hostile biased writing.

Episode 11 • Oct 15, 1977 • 25 m

Miss Piggy comes up with various schemes to impress Kermit.

Episode 12 • Nov 5, 1977 • 24 m

Bernadette Peters

Robin the Frog feels sad that nobody notices him. Miss Piggy gets jealous when Kermit does a duet with Miss Mousey.

Episode 13 • Jan 22, 1978 • 26 m

When Sam the Eagle finally recognizes the guest star, Rudolf Nureyev, he is horrified at the silliness the ballet dancer is eager to perform with the gang.

Episode 14 • Jan 8, 1978 • 25 m

Elton John performs four of his biggest hit songs of the '70's like, "Crocodile Rock", "Bennie and the Jets", "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road", and, "Don't Go Breaking My Heart", with Miss Piggy filling in for Kiki Dee.

Episode 15 • Dec 16, 1977 • 25 m

As Fozzie tries to finalize his roller skating routine, the rest of the acts have to come on stage sooner than scheduled, leading to some Muppetastic chaos.

Episode 16 • Jan 15, 1978 • 25 m

Fozzie tries to hijack the show as his mother is in the Audience. Cleo Laine does a Scat number with Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem Orchestra. Guest Puppeteer Bruce Schwartz performs with Cleo Laine "If" by Bread.

Episode 17 • Dec 25, 1977 • 25 m

To Kermit's concern, and Gonzo's delight, a real live cow winds up backstage.

Episode 18 • Feb 26, 1978 • 25 m

Jaye P. Morgan has difficulty adjusting to the show's wacky ways, especially all the explosions.

Episode 19 • Jan 1, 1978 • 25 m

Peter Sellers appears as a wild gypsy, a strange doctor, and forms a band against drinking in this very comical and rare performance by the master of disguise himself.

Episode 20 • Mar 12, 1978 • 25 m

A mix-up results in a moose who sounds like John Wayne hanging around backstage.

Episode 21 • Feb 11, 1978 • 26 m

The Muppets find they have accommodate Bob Hope's hectic volunteer schedule.

Episode 22 • Nov 19, 1977 • 26 m

When Kermit cancels her ballet number because she's too heavy, Miss Piggy struggles to lose weight.

Episode 23 • Oct 21, 1977 • 26 m

The gang tries their best to force John to perform with them, but he drags his feet at every opportunity.

Episode 24 • Feb 12, 1978 • 25 m

Cloris Leachman

The pigs seize control of the Muppet Show and forcibly replace the other cast members with pig versions.

5 Seasons

Top Cast

Jim Henson

Kermit the Frog, Waldorf, Rowlf

Frank Oz

Fozzie Bear, Miss Piggy, Animal

Richard Hunt

Statler, Scooter, Janice

Dave Goelz

Gonzo, Zoot, Beauregard

Jerry Nelson

Floyd Pepper, Announcer, Dr. Julius Strangepork

Louise Gold

Additional Muppets, Annie Sue Pig, Annie Sue

Steve Whitmire

Additional Muppets, Rizzo the Rat, Lips

Kathryn Mullen

Additional Muppets, Gaffer, Female Singer

Eren Ozker

Janice, Hilda, Wanda

John Lovelady

Announcer, House, Additional Muppets

Peter Friedman

Additional Muppets, Andre the Artist, Banana, Crocodile, Goat, Lead Mop, Lead Singing Fireman, Pa, Pig, The Carrot

Karen Prell

Additional Muppets, Female Singer, Frogs, Rockin' Robin, Various

Betsy Baytos

Additional Muppets, Betsy Bird, Singing Fish

Graham Fletcher

Fletcher Bird, Ballerina Pig, Dancer, The Spider

Brian Meehl

Additional Muppets, Beaker clones, Bear, Construction Worker, Salsburg Sauerkraut Singer, Trombone Player

Bob Payne

Additional Muppets, Astoria, Norman

Fran Brill

Mary Louise, Pretty Woman

Cynthia Adler

Cynthia Birdley, Duck, Pre-Transformation Singer

Bruce Schwartz

Guest Puppeteer

Jane Henson

Additional Muppets

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