The Muppet Show season 4 episode 6 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

Dudley Moore struggles to tune his piano backstage at The Muppet Show, leading to an introduction with Scooter. The episode features the Muppet band playing "She Loves You," and Moore's unique Music and Mood Management Apparatus (M.A.M.M.A.) causes a stir. It replaces the band in a number and annoys the crew during the Pigs in Space sketch. Kermit and Miss Piggy have a humorous misunderstanding, while Gonzo's act is hilariously disrupted by M.A.M.M.A. The episode concludes with the band begrudgingly agreeing to finish the show after Kermit's request, followed by Dudley Moore's final performance and mixed reactions to the repaired M.A.M.M.A.

Full Episode S04E06 Recap

### Opening Scene: Dudley Moore's Arrival - **Knocking on Door**: Dudley Moore is backstage. - **Scooter's Announcement**: "Fifteen seconds to curtain, Mr. Moore." - **Dudley's Piano Tuning**: Trouble with tuning the piano. ### The Muppet Show Theme - **Band Performance**: The iconic theme song plays. - **Introduction of Dudley Moore**: The host introduces Dudley Moore. ### "She Loves You" Performance - **Musical Number**: A rendition of "She Loves You." - **Dialogue**: Kermit and others discuss the performance. ### Dudley Moore and Kermit - **Discussion About Music Arrangements**: Dudley reveals he doesn't need arrangements. - **Introduction of M.A.M.M.A**: A Music and Mood Management Apparatus. ### "At the Disco Dance" Segment - **Performance**: A disco dance number. - **Jokes and Gags**: Various characters make jokes. ### "Mama Don't Allow" Performance - **Dudley Moore Solo**: Performance with M.A.M.M.A. - **Band's Reaction**: Concern about being replaced by the machine. ### Pigs in Space Sketch - **Setting**: On the spaceship Swinetrek. - **M.A.M.M.A's Involvement**: The machine provides background music. - **Frustration with M.A.M.M.A**: The crew is annoyed by the intrusive music. ### Kermit and Miss Piggy's Encounter - **Discussion**: Miss Piggy has something important to tell Kermit. - **Misunderstanding**: Kermit thinks it's significant, but it's about a plumbing issue. - **Surprise**: Dudley’s music machine appears unexpectedly. ### Band's Confrontation with Dudley Moore - **Concerns**: The band is worried about being replaced by M.A.M.M.A. - **Debate**: Discussion on technology versus traditional music. - **Animal's Intervention**: Ends the debate abruptly. ### Gonzo the Great's Act - **Performance**: A dangerous act involving a bomb and poetry. - **Interruption by M.A.M.M.A**: The machine disrupts the act, leading to chaos. ### Resolution and Final Performance - **Kermit's Request**: Asks the band to finish the show. - **Band's Reluctance and Agreement**: Initially hesitant but agrees to perform. - **Closing Number**: The band, along with Dudley Moore, performs. ### Closing Scene: Dudley Moore's Farewell - **Acknowledgment**: Kermit thanks Dudley Moore. - **Repair of M.A.M.M.A**: Dudley fixes the machine. - **End of Show**: The show concludes with mixed feelings about M.A.M.M.A.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the special guest on The Muppet Show?

Dudley Moore.

What issue does Dudley Moore have at the beginning of the show?

He has trouble getting his piano in tune.

What is M.A.M.M.A.?

M.A.M.M.A. is the Music and Mood Management Apparatus, a music-playing machine.

What song does the opening act perform?

"She Loves You."

How does the band feel about M.A.M.M.A.?

They are concerned it might replace them.

What is the main sketch featured in the episode?

Pigs in Space.

What is the problem in the Pigs in Space sketch?

The crew is annoyed by M.A.M.M.A. providing intrusive background music.

What does Miss Piggy initially want to tell Kermit?

She has an important issue to discuss, which turns out to be a plumbing problem.

What happens when Kermit opens Miss Piggy's dressing room door?

Dudley’s music machine appears unexpectedly.

What is Gonzo's act about in this episode?

Reciting poetry while defusing a bomb, but he's interrupted by M.A.M.M.A.

How does the band initially react to Kermit's request to finish the show?

They are hesitant but eventually agree.

What does Kermit promise the band?

He promises not to think of using another band besides them.

How does the show conclude?

With a performance by the band and Dudley Moore, despite the destruction caused by M.A.M.M.A.

What is Kermit's reaction to M.A.M.M.A. being fixed?

He liked it better when it was broken.

What is the reaction to the show's ending?

It is a mix of appreciation for Dudley Moore and relief that the chaos is over.

The Muppet Show season 4 episode 6

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