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The Muppet Show

The Muppet Show

The Muppet Show – Season 2

Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainm (2007)
DVD
Parental Guidance
8717418138462
TV Series | Comedy | Family | Music
USA | English | Color | 09:48

Was this really first broadcast over 30 years ago? It's staggering to believe, especially when you once again unlock the fun contained in The Muppet Show: Series 2 on DVD.

It's fair to say that all The Muppet Show favourites get an airing across the 24 episodes that make up the series. There's Piggy and Kermit, of course, but it always tends to be the supporting characters that consistently generate the big laughs. Fozzie the aspiring comedian Bear, for instance, along with the unrivalled Animal, the great Gonzo, Rowlf bashing away on the keys and the high-pitched Beaker. And that's before we've even got to the majesty of The Swedish Chef, and consistent hecklers Waldorf and Statler.

Series 2 of The Muppet Show also brought together a congregation of impressive guest stars, with Julie Andrews, Elton John, Peter Sellers and Steve Martin among the names joining in the maniacal fun. And with a healthy combination of sketches and big musical numbers, it's easy to understand why The Muppet Show remains one of the finest childrens' television programmes of all time.

What's also pleasing is how well it's held up. While not all of the The Muppet Show is timeless, there's nonetheless a real evergreen feel to much of the material here. And with hours of entertainment that, genuinely, the entire family can enjoy, this is a box set with immense rewatch potential. Brilliant. --Simon Brew


Episodes View details

1 Don Knotts 25 min | Nov 26, 1977

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

2 Zero Mostel 26 min | Dec 10, 1977

Statler and Waldorf decide to watch TV in their box, instead of watching the show. Meanwhile, Kermit can't make payroll ($27.14), but Muppet Theatre owner J. P. Grosse says he'll give him the money if he puts "good old-fashioned entertainment" back in the show -- meaning lady wrestlers.

3 Milton Berle 26 min | Nov 12, 1977

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

4 Rich Little 26 min | Sep 24, 1977

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

5 Judy Collins 26 min | Jan 28, 1978

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

6 Nancy Walker 26 min | Mar 11, 1978

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.

7 Edgar Bergen 25 min | Oct 08, 1977

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

8 Steve Martin 25 min | Oct 29, 1977

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

9 Madeline Kahn 26 min | Oct 01, 1977

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

10 George Burns 26 min | Sep 17, 1977

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

11 Dom DeLuise 25 min | Oct 15, 1977

Miss Piggy comes up with various schemes to impress Kermit.

12 Bernadette Peters 24 min | Nov 05, 1977

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

13 Rudolf Nureyev 26 min | Jan 23, 1978

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.

14 Elton John 25 min | Feb 04, 1978

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.

15 Lou Rawls 25 min | Apr 29, 1978

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.

16 Cleo Laine 25 min | May 13, 1978

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.

17 Julie Andrews 25 min | Feb 18, 1978

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

18 Jaye P. Morgan 25 min | Mar 04, 1978

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

19 Peter Sellers 25 min | Feb 25, 1978

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.

20 Petula Clark 25 min | May 06, 1978

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

21 Bob Hope 26 min | Feb 11, 1978

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

22 Teresa Brewer 26 min | Nov 19, 1977

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

23 John Cleese 26 min | Dec 03, 1977

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

24 Cloris Leachman 25 min | May 20, 1978

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

Cast View all

Frank Oz Fozzie Bear
Dave Goelz Zoot
Jim Henson Kermit the Frog
Jerry Nelson Floyd Pepper
Richard Hunt Scooter
Muppets Themselves
Louise Gold Pig
Faz Fazakas Additional Muppets
John Cleese Self - Special Guest Star
Julie Andrews Self - Special Guest Star
Steve Martin Self - Special Guest Star
Cloris Leachman Self - Special Guest Star
Dom DeLuise Self - Special Guest Star
Madeline Kahn Self - Special Guest Star
Peter Sellers Self - Special Guest Star
Elton John Self - Special Guest Star
Don Knotts Self - Special Guest Star
Bernadette Peters Self - Special Guest Star
Bob Hope Self - Special Guest Star
Richenda Carey Queen
Milton Berle Self - Special Guest Star
Rich Little Self - Special Guest Star
Zero Mostel Self - Special Guest Star
George Burns Self - Special Guest Star
Edgar Bergen Self - Special Guest Star

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Edition details

Packaging DVD
Nr Discs 4
Distributor Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainm
Layers Single side, Single layer
Edition Release Date Nov 05, 2007
Regions Region 2