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Season 3 – The Muppet Show

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A fantastic medley of sweet and mischievous, Jim Henson's Muppets, including Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy, produce a weekly variety show with a range of famous guests. Along for the ride are Gonzo, Fozzie the bear and Scooter -- who is the closest thing to a human puppet this series has.
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Eric Henderson Slant Magazine 10/03/2018
3/5
The show, which began its run by bringing back the cheapjack razzle-dazzle of yesteryear's vaudeville tradition, had suddenly become a tradition unto itself. Go to Full Review Ryan Cracknell Movie Views 10/04/2018
The third season of The Muppet Show demonstrates the creative genius that went into it. It maintains a very high standard of comedy and imagination but it also shows signs of developing. Go to Full Review Ray DeRousse What Culture 10/04/2018
4.5/5
No matter how bad or inconsequential the guest, the Muppets manage to bring smiles to everyone with their seemingly-effortless whimsy and delightful banter. Go to Full Review People Staff People Magazine 10/03/2018
The show's zany skits, hilarious gags, and upbeat musical numbers makeit a true family favorite, slyly clever enough for the discerning adultand silly enough for the child in everyone. Go to Full Review Ross Ruediger Bullz-Eye.com 10/03/2018
4.5/5
Thank you, Jim Henson. Thanks for the legacy. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Frank Oz

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Richard Hunt

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Dave Goelz

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Jim Henson

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Jerry Nelson

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 21, 1978 Kris Kristofferson & Rita Coolidge Gladys and the Swedish Chef prepare food for the Muppets, and Miss Piggy orders the weight watcher's special; Rita Coolidge and Kris Kristofferson sing "Song I'd Like to Sing." Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 28, 1978 Leo Sayer Annie Sue makes her solo debut, and Miss Piggy suspects Annie Sue is vying for Kermit's affections; musician Leo Sayer guest stars. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 5, 1978 Roy Clark Fozzie Bear thinks "going country" with guest Roy Clark means the stagehands should be sent out to the country; Kermit tells Fozzie that if he goofs up one more time, he's fired. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 12, 1978 Gilda Radner Dr. Bunsen Honeydew's Muppets' new super adhesive causes everyone to stick together; Gilda Radner wonders why she's been asked to be in "The Muffin Show." Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 19, 1978 Pearl Bailey Not everyone is crazy about Kermit's idea to have a jousting scene from "Camelot," and Floyd Pepper is not happy about wearing a heavy suit of armor; Pearl Bailey and some Muppets sing "My Soul Is a Witness." Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 26, 1978 Jean Stapleton Animal eats Gonzo's Mexican jumping beans as chaos reigns in The Muppet Theatre, but Kermit does his best to keep things under control; guest star Jean Stapleton asks Kermit if she can perform a duet with Crazy Harry. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 2, 1978 Alice Cooper Guest Alice Cooper. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 9, 1978 Loretta Lynn The Muppets have to temporarily move out when their theatre needs to be fumigated and guest star Loretta Lynn assures them that country singers can sing anywhere, even a railroad station. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 16, 1978 Liberace When Gonzo hears that Liberace is holding auditions for a special closing number honoring birds, he tries to get a slot for his tap-dancing chicken act; Kermit asks everyone to behave. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 23, 1978 Marisa Berenson Miss Piggy creates a closing comedy sketch called "The Wedding"; Marisa Berenson sings. Details Episode 11 Aired Nov 30, 1978 Raquel Welsh Guest Raquel Welch. Details Episode 12 Aired Dec 7, 1978 James Coco Kermit takes guest star James Coco's suggestion to add some razzle-dazzle to the show and brings in Spanish dancers, chorus girls and fiery special effects; Wayne sings "Catch a Falling Star" until his pants catch on fire. Details Episode 13 Aired Dec 14, 1978 Helen Reddy Beauregard takes Kermit's advice to "use some elbow grease" too literally; guest star Helen Reddy sings "You and Me Against the World" to Kermit. Details Episode 14 Aired Dec 21, 1978 Harry Belafonte Fozzie is convinced that the show needs more scripts, but he comes down with a serious case of writer's block; Harry Belafonte sings "Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)." Details Episode 15 Aired Jan 18, 1979 Lesley Ann Warren Gonzo launches his motorcycle off a ramp and lands in Statler and Waldorf's theatre box; Kermit thinks he's booked Leslie and Warren, a knife throwing act, but actually it's Lesley Ann Warren. Details Episode 16 Aired Jan 25, 1979 Danny Kaye Statler and Waldorf are so unhappy with Danny Kaye's performance they leave the balcony, and Janice and Floyd have to fill in. Details Episode 17 Aired Feb 1, 1979 Spike Milligan Comedian Spike Milligan visits as Kermit learns that the show will be received in 108 countries. Details Episode 18 Aired Feb 8, 1979 Leslie Uggams Gonzo practices fainting in hopes that Camilla will revive him with mouth-to-beak resuscitation; Leslie Uggams wants to know what Gonzo sees in Camilla. Details Episode 19 Aired Feb 15, 1979 Elke Sommer Beauregard and Beaker are tasked with creating the set for the closing number that features Elke Sommer as Cleopatra. Details Episode 20 Aired Feb 22, 1979 Sylvester Stallone Groupies take over the backstage of the theatre to get a glimpse of guest star Sylvester Stallone. Details Episode 21 Aired May 10, 1979 Roger Miller Guest Roger Miller. Details Episode 22 Aired May 17, 1979 Roy Rogers & Dale Evans Guests Roy Rogers and Dale Evans. Details Episode 23 Aired May 24, 1979 Lynn Redgrave Guest Lynn Redgrave. Details Episode 24 Aired Jul 5, 1979 Cheryl Ladd Fozzie is trying to be the best Muppet he can be and asks Kermit to make a list of his good points and bad points; Dr. Julius Strangepork and Captain Link Hogthrob experiment with a new invention. Details

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Season Info

Network
Syndicated
Rating
TV-G
Genre
Kids & Family, Variety, Entertainment
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 21, 1978