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The Muppet Show: Season 5, Episode 17

Episode #5.17 (8 Jul. 1980)

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Statler and Waldorf accept the dare from Kermit to run the Muppet Show themselves and find it a chaotic challenge.

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Gonzo / Zoot / Beauregard / Salsburg Sauerkraut Singer / Atrics drummer (voice)
Louise Gold ...
Atrics Guitar Player (voice)
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Richard Hunt ...
Statler / Janice / Pair of Teeth / Salsburg Sauerkraut Singer / British Man (voice)
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Brian Muehl ...
Trombone Player / Salsburg Sauerkraut Singer (voice)
Kathryn Mullen ...
Atrics Knitter (voice)
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Floyd Pepper / Robin the Frog / Pops / Atrics Tambourine Player / Salsburg Sauerkraut Singer / British Man (voice)
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Fozzie Bear / Miss Piggy / Animal / Atrics piano player / Salsburg Sauerkraut Singer (voice)
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Lips / Atrics Tuba Player (voice)
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Statler and Waldorf accept the dare from Kermit to run the Muppet Show themselves and find it a chaotic challenge.

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