The Muppet Show season 4 episode 18 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

Anne Murray prepares backstage for her appearance on The Muppet Show, where skateboarding accidents highlight safety concerns. The cast energetically performs the show's theme song. Kermit introduces Anne as the special guest, and Miss Piggy rocks a motorcycle in "I Get Around." Anne's serene rendition of "Snowbird" is humorously interrupted by a dodo bird. The episode features a quirky news flash about explosive paper, a folk performance by Milton Miller, and Anne's duet with Zoot. Chaos ensues in a bagpipe eating segment in Muppet Sports. Anne concludes the show skateboarding while singing "Everything Old Is New Again," followed by Kermit's comical skateboarding mishap.

Full Episode S04E18 Recap

### Opening Scene - **Knocking on Door**: Anne Murray is backstage. - **Scooter's Announcement**: 15 seconds to curtain for Anne. - **Skateboarding Conversation**: Anne asks about skateboarding in the theater. Scooter mentions it's forbidden due to an unspecified reason. - **Skateboard Accident**: Scooter crashes, remembering why skateboarding is forbidden. ### The Muppet Show Theme - **Performance**: The cast performs the show's theme song, highlighting the excitement of starting the show. ### Kermit's Introduction - **Kermit's Introduction**: Kermit introduces the show and guest star Anne Murray. - **Motorcycle Confusion**: Kermit asks someone to turn off a chainsaw, later revealed to be Miss Piggy's motorcycle for the opening number. ### Miss Piggy's Motorcycle Number - **Miss Piggy's Performance**: She sings and rides a motorcycle, performing "I Get Around." ### Kermit and Miss Piggy's Conversation - **Discussion About the Number**: Kermit and Miss Piggy talk about the performance. - **Compliment Exchange**: They compliment each other humorously. ### Anne Murray's Performance - **Anne Murray's Song**: She sings "Snowbird." - **Dodo Interruption**: A dodo bird interrupts, joking about the forest being turned into apartments. ### Muppet News Flash - **Announcement**: A new hair-trigger exploding paper is invented by Muppet Labs. ### Milton Miller's Farmyard Philharmonic Trio - **Performance**: Milton Miller and his trio perform a folk song with animal sound accompaniments. ### Zoot and Anne Murray's Interaction - **Zoot's Visit**: Zoot visits Anne in her dressing room looking for his saxophone. - **Musical Advice**: Anne suggests he should keep playing it to avoid losing it. ### Anne Murray and Zoot's Duet - **Duet Performance**: Anne and Zoot perform "Walk Right Back." ### Muppet Sports Segment - **Bagpipe Eating Attempt**: Angus MacGregor attempts to eat a bagpipe in Glasgow, Scotland. - **Chaotic Outcome**: The bagpipe turns out to be alive, leading to a chaotic scene. ### Closing Number - **Anne Murray's Performance**: She performs "Everything Old Is New Again" on skateboards with the Muppets. - **Kermit's Accident**: Kermit falls while skateboarding. ### Closing Scene - **Thank You to Anne Murray**: Kermit thanks Anne for her participation. - **Kermit's Condition**: Kermit, having fallen, responds weakly to Anne's concern. ### End Credits - **End Credits Roll**: The show concludes with the playing of the theme music.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was Anne Murray doing backstage at the beginning of the episode?

Anne Murray was preparing for her appearance on The Muppet Show.

Why is skateboarding forbidden in the theater?

Skateboarding is forbidden in the theater for safety reasons, as demonstrated by Scooter's accident.

What song does the cast perform in the opening?

The cast performs "The Muppet Show" theme song.

Who was the special guest star on this episode?

The special guest star was Anne Murray.

What song does Miss Piggy perform?

Miss Piggy performs "I Get Around."

What instrument does Zoot play?

Zoot plays the saxophone.

What song does Anne Murray sing with the dodo bird?

Anne Murray sings "Snowbird."

What is the subject of the Muppet News Flash?

The Muppet News Flash talks about the invention of a new hair-trigger exploding paper.

Who performs with Milton Miller's Farmyard Philharmonic Trio?

Milton Miller performs with his trio and includes animal sound accompaniments.

What advice does Anne Murray give Zoot about his saxophone?

Anne Murray advises Zoot to keep playing his saxophone to avoid losing it.

What song do Anne Murray and Zoot perform together?

Anne Murray and Zoot perform "Walk Right Back."

What is the Muppet Sports segment about?

The Muppet Sports segment features Angus MacGregor attempting to break the world record for bagpipe eating.

What happens during the bagpipe eating attempt?

Angus MacGregor struggles with a live bagpipe, leading to a chaotic situation.

What is Anne Murray's closing performance?

Anne Murray's closing performance is "Everything Old Is New Again" on skateboards.

How does the episode end?

The episode ends with Kermit thanking Anne Murray and a weak response from Kermit after a skateboarding fall.

The Muppet Show season 4 episode 18

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