The Muppet Show

- Season 2

(1977)

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

Miss Piggy comes up with various schemes to impress Kermit.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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