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| Series cast summary: | |||
| Frank Oz | ... | Fozzie Bear / ... 120 episodes, 1976-1981 | |
| Richard Hunt | ... | Statler / ... 120 episodes, 1976-1981 | |
| Dave Goelz | ... | Gonzo / ... 120 episodes, 1976-1981 | |
| Jim Henson | ... | Kermit the Frog / ... 120 episodes, 1976-1981 | |
| Jerry Nelson | ... | Floyd Pepper / ... 113 episodes, 1976-1981 | |
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Louise Gold | ... | Additional Muppets / ... 84 episodes, 1977-1981 |
| Steve Whitmire | ... | Additional Muppets / ... 65 episodes, 1978-1981 | |
| Kathryn Mullen | ... | Additional Muppets / ... 55 episodes, 1978-1981 | |
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Kermit the Frog is the manager of a cabaret-style theatre house, which invariably has more drama behind the stage than on it. He has to contend with wannabe-comedian bears, the smothering advances of Miss Piggy, crabby regular theatre patrons, homicidal chefs, livestock, not to mention making the weekly guest star feel welcome. Written by Murray Chapman <muzzle@cs.uq.oz.au>
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
29 January 1976 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Muppet Show See more »Filming Locations:
BBC Elstree Centre/ATV Studios, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, UKCompany Credits
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(120 episodes)Sound Mix:
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1.33 : 1
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Statler: Why? Can't you see anything?
Waldorf: That's the problem. I can see everything.
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Composed Derek Scott
Performed by Swedish Chef (Jim Henson)
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The entire run was taped in the ATV/ITC/Central TV Borehamwood/Elstree Studios complex, later bought by the BBC, and most well-known as the home of the later BBC TV series "Eastenders". The studios are not to be confused with the nearby legendary Elstree (Film) Studios, formerly owned by EMI where Star Wars and Indiana were filmed. See more »Quotes
Waldorf: These seats are awful.Statler: Why? Can't you see anything?
Waldorf: That's the problem. I can see everything.
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At the end of the closing credits, Zoot blows his horn and the Henson International Television logo pops out of it onto the screen. See more »Alternate Versions
In Sweden the Swedish Chef's name is changed to the German Chef. See more »Soundtracks
Swedish Chef's ThemeComposed Derek Scott
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In this t.v. show Kermit the Frog has to run a variety show, that has many "interesting" acts, like german sauerkraut singers, and many regular performers like Gonzo the Great, the only what-ever-he-is to catch a cannon ball with his hand; Fozzie the Bear, a stand up comic who can't get a laugh; and Miss Piggy, the wanna-be movie star who is, unfortunately, hopelessly in love with the frog. Kermit also has handle things like over-hand bowling and alligator wrestling backstage and food attacking the swedish chef onstage. All the while trying to keep the guest star happy, and putting up with the antics of Statler and Waldorf, two mean old hecklers who have a box seat at the show. The music for this show is also superb, it is played by three groups; the muppet show band, the electric mayhem (Zoot, Floyd Pepper, Janis, Animal, and the man himself, Dr. Teeth), and Rolf who is an excellent pianist, for a dog. I know this all sounds really weird, but it's really hilarious and unique, I mean where else can you see Viking pigs sing "In the Navy", or a pig judo chop superman? I give this show two flippers up.