The Muppet Show season 3 episode 20 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

Sylvester Stallone guests on The Muppet Show, engaging in a gladiator skit and singing "A Bird in a Gilded Cage." His backstage encounters include groupies invading his dressing room and comical exchanges with Muppets like Link Hogthrob. The episode features a Hawaiian dance, a robot comedian sketch, and Fozzie Bear's botched magic act with a robot. Emotional and humorous moments blend as Stallone's performance moves the audience, culminating in a classic Muppet Show farewell.

Full Episode S03E20 Recap

### Opening Scene: Sylvester Stallone's Arrival - **Sylvester Stallone** is notified it's almost showtime. Despite claiming to be "happy as a clam," he reveals his discomfort and busy schedule. - The Muppets excitedly introduce their special guest, **Sylvester Stallone**, leading into the show's opening musical number. ### Hawaiian Dance Number - A dance number from Hawaii is announced, but Stallone is not part of it. - The segment features a blend of animal noises, singing in Hawaiian, and humorous dialogue, including a joke about a character biting their tongue. ### Sylvester Stallone's Groupie Brigade - Sylvester Stallone's groupies arrive backstage with passes they purchased. - **Kermit** confronts **Scooter** about selling the passes, but the conversation is interrupted as Kermit needs to introduce Stallone's next segment. ### Gladiator Segment - Sylvester Stallone appears in a gladiator-themed performance, including a comical interaction with a lion. - The segment concludes with Stallone and the lion performing a musical number, humorously resolving their conflict. ### Backstage with Sylvester Stallone - Sylvester's groupies invade his dressing room, excited to interact with him. - Stallone demonstrates some boxing moves, leading to comedic reactions from the groupies and a Muppet. ### Robot Comedian Segment - **Professor Albert Flan** introduces **Otto**, the Robot Comedian, leading to a series of technical and humor-based mishaps. ### Musical Number: "Oh, Lady Be Good" - A jazzy rendition of "Oh, Lady Be Good" is performed by **Floyd** and others, showcasing the Muppets' musical talents. ### Link Hogthrob and Sylvester Stallone's Interaction - **Link Hogthrob** visits Stallone's dressing room, discussing safety from groupies and personal care products. - The scene includes humorous banter and physical comedy, concluding with a gag about Stallone accidentally going on stage. ### Veterinarian's Hospital Sketch - The sketch features Dr. Bob and his team treating a patient from Hawaii, with a series of puns and jokes about Hawaii. ### Fozzie Bear's Magic Act - **Fozzie Bear** attempts a magic act but struggles due to the absence of a lady to saw in half. - The act takes a chaotic turn with the involvement of a robot, resulting in a comedic disaster. ### Sylvester Stallone's Musical Performance - Sylvester Stallone performs a sentimental piece, "A Bird in a Gilded Cage," blending spoken word and song. - The performance evokes an emotional response from the audience and characters. ### Closing Scene - The show concludes with thanks and farewells, including a final humorous interaction between Stallone and the Muppets. - The episode ends with a typical Muppet Show sign-off, featuring a final joke from the balcony by **Statler and Waldorf**.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Sylvester Stallone.

What type of performance does Sylvester Stallone participate in during the show?

A gladiator-themed performance and a sentimental musical number, "A Bird in a Gilded Cage."

Do Sylvester Stallone's groupies make an appearance backstage?

Yes, they invade his dressing room.

How does Sylvester Stallone interact with his groupies?

He demonstrates boxing moves and chats with them in his dressing room.

What comedic sketch features a robot?

The Robot Comedian segment with Professor Albert Flan and Otto.

What song is performed in a jazzy style during the episode?

"Oh, Lady Be Good."

Which character visits Sylvester Stallone in his dressing room to discuss safety from groupies?

Link Hogthrob.

What is the main theme of the Veterinarian's Hospital sketch?

Treating a patient from Hawaii with a series of Hawaiian-themed jokes.

What problem does Fozzie Bear encounter during his magic act?

He lacks a lady to saw in half.

How does Fozzie Bear's magic act conclude?

With a comedic disaster involving a robot.

What emotional response is elicited during Sylvester Stallone's musical performance?

The audience and characters are moved to tears.

How does the episode of The Muppet Show conclude?

With a farewell from Kermit and a final joke from Statler and Waldorf.

What humorous element is included in the gladiator segment with Sylvester Stallone?

A comical interaction and musical number with a lion.

Who confronts Scooter about selling backstage passes?

Kermit the Frog.

What is a recurring theme in the Veterinarian's Hospital sketch?

Puns and jokes related to Hawaii.

The Muppet Show season 3 episode 20

Sylvester Stallone