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The Muppet Show - S01E20 - Phyllis Diller
 

The Muppet Show season 1 episode 20

Phyllis Diller

 
Jim's love of jazz is evident in the performance of "Hugga Wugga". This sketch had evolved from a longtime favorite Henson sketch originally titled "Sclrap Flyapp" in the early sixties. It was originally performed on "The Today Show", "The Tonight Show" and "The Ed Sullivan Show". Jim played with the idea of combining eerie music, visual imagery and special effects. He tied-in one of his favorite songs, "You Are My Sunshine" with this sketch. It was renamed "Hugga Wugga" for Nancy Sinatra's early seventies' Las Vegas show.
 
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The Muppet Show / S01E20 : Phyllis Diller
Season 1, Episode 20 | Aired on February 14, 1977 | TV-G | 30 min. | CBS
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The Muppet Show season 1 episode 20 Recap and FAQ

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Episode Summary

In this episode of "The Muppet Show," Valerie Harper dazzles as the special guest. She performs "Broadway Baby," showcasing her theatrical flair. Backstage, chaos ensues with an uncontrollable African berry bush brought by a heckler. Rowlf entertains with his whimsical poem, "The Butterfly," while a Muppet News Flash humorously reports a man turning into a rug. The episode features lively musical numbers, including "Searchin'" and Valerie's spirited performance with The Clodhoppers. In the end, Statler finally meets Valerie, offering a plant gift, and humorously fails at performing a flip.

Full Episode S01E20 Recap

### Opening Number - "The Muppet Show" Theme - The Muppets perform their iconic theme song, introducing the show and the special guest, Valerie Harper. ### Backstage Banter - Fozzie Bear makes a playful joke about Tuesday Weld and Frederick March's grandson. - Kermit greets Valerie Harper backstage, who is excited to be on the show as she's not filming "Rhoda" due to hiatus. - Valerie Harper expresses her desire to perform a big opening number, replacing the initially planned act. ### Valerie Harper's Audition - "Broadway Baby" - Valerie Harper performs "Broadway Baby" by Stephen Sondheim, showcasing her singing and dancing talents. ### Waldorf and Statler's Banter - The duo contemplates meeting Valerie Harper backstage, leading to a humorous exchange. ### The Swedish Chef and the Screaming Cake - The Swedish Chef attempts to prepare a cake, which comically interacts with him in mock Japanese. ### Backstage Drama with a Heckler - A heckler from the audience insists on meeting Valerie Harper, bringing an African berry bush as a gift. ### Muppet News Flash - Man Turns into Rug - A news segment reports on a man who transformed into a rug, humorously detailing his wife's reaction. ### Rowlf's Poem - "The Butterfly" - Rowlf recites a whimsical poem about a butterfly, mixing humor and absurdity. ### Backstage Chaos with the Berry Bush - The African berry bush grows uncontrollably, causing mayhem backstage. ### Tea Dance Sketch - Various Muppets engage in humorous banter during a tea dance, delivering witty one-liners and physical comedy. ### Light Opera with Sam Eagle - Sam Eagle reluctantly participates in a light opera performance, adding his unique, serious demeanor to the comical scene. ### Musical Number - "Searchin'" - A lively musical performance features Muppets energetically singing and dancing to "Searchin'." ### Wayne and Wanda's Performance Interrupted - Wayne and Wanda attempt a romantic duet, comically disrupted by unforeseen events. ### Closing Act - Valerie Harper with The Clodhoppers - Valerie Harper performs "Nobody Does It Like Me" with The Clodhoppers, showcasing a blend of humor and talent. ### Closing Scene - Kermit and Valerie Harper wrap up the show, with Statler finally meeting Valerie and offering her a gift - a small plant. ### Statler's Mishap - Statler attempts a flip, humorously failing as the show concludes with the Muppet Show theme.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the special guest star on this episode of The Muppet Show?

Miss Valerie Harper.

What song does Valerie Harper perform for her audition?

"Broadway Baby" by Stephen Sondheim.

What is the unique gift brought by a heckler for Valerie Harper?

An African berry bush.

What comical event happens during the Muppet News Flash segment?

A report about a man who turned into a rug.

What poem does Rowlf recite in this episode?

"The Butterfly."

What happens to the African berry bush backstage?

It grows uncontrollably and causes chaos.

What is the theme of the musical number performed by the Muppets?

"Searchin'."

How does Wayne and Wanda's performance get interrupted?

By unforeseen comedic events.

What song does Valerie Harper perform with The Clodhoppers?

"Nobody Does It Like Me."

Who finally meets Valerie Harper at the end of the show?

Statler.

What does Statler offer Valerie Harper?

A small plant.

What happens to Statler at the end of the show?

He attempts a flip and fails humorously.

What joke does Fozzie Bear make at the beginning of the episode?

A joke about Tuesday Weld and Frederick March's grandson.

What does Valerie Harper mistake 'hiatus' for?

She doesn't mistake it; Kermit misunderstands it as a physical ailment.

What happens during the Tea Dance Sketch?

Various Muppets engage in witty banter and physical comedy.

 
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