The Muppet Show season 4 episode 9 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

Beverly Sills, the guest star on The Muppet Show, humorously adapts to various musical and comedic scenarios. After warming up her voice, she's mistakenly introduced as a country singer by Fozzie Bear, leading her to perform a country song with tap-dancing. Meanwhile, Miss Piggy eagerly auditions for the opera piece "Pigoletto," resulting in a comical mix of Muppets trying out. The episode features a blend of opera and comedy, concluding with Kermit thanking Sills for her spirited participation and Statler and Waldorf's final commentary.

Full Episode S04E09 Recap

### Opening Scene: Beverly Sills Warms Up - Beverly Sills is backstage, warming up her voice. - Scooter informs her about the 15-second curtain call. ### The Muppet Show Theme - The Muppets perform the show's theme song. - A humorous interaction involving a lobster from Newburg occurs. ### Kermit Introduces Beverly Sills - Kermit the Frog welcomes the audience and introduces Beverly Sills. - A joke about the weirdness of the show's opening numbers is made. ### The Burlesque Show Number - A musical number titled "A Burlesque Show" is performed with humor and elegance. ### Backstage Chaos - Backstage, the Muppets rush to prepare for the next part of the show. - Kermit deals with various backstage issues, including a joke about his bike's combination lock. ### Beverly Sills Performs Country Music - Fozzie Bear mistakenly introduces Beverly Sills as a country singer. - Beverly Sills humorously adapts to the situation, performing a country song with tap-dancing. ### The Opera Pigoletto - Miss Piggy expresses her desire to participate in the opera piece, "Pigoletto." - Beverly Sills holds auditions for the opera, leading to comical interactions. ### Various Opera-Themed Jokes - Statler and Waldorf make opera-related jokes from the balcony. - Various Muppets humorously suggest opera titles based on animals. ### Microscopic Comedy Sketch - Sam the Eagle leads a scientific segment about microscopic life, featuring Kermit as a protozoa. ### The Opera Pigoletto Continues - The opera "Pigoletto" is performed with a mix of humor and musical talent. - Beverly Sills and the Muppets sing in various languages, blending opera with comical elements. ### Closing Remarks - Kermit thanks Beverly Sills for being a sport with the Muppets' antics. - Beverly Sills expresses her enjoyment of the show, with a playful refusal to return immediately. ### Final Scene: Statler and Waldorf's Commentary - The show ends with Statler and Waldorf making a final comment about the guest star, Beverly Sills.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Beverly Sills.

What does Beverly Sills do backstage before the show starts?

She warms up her voice.

What humorous incident happens during the Muppet Show theme song?

A lobster from Newburg is involved in a humorous interaction.

How does Kermit introduce Beverly Sills?

As one of the great stars of opera.

What is the title of the musical number performed at the beginning of the show?

"A Burlesque Show."

What mistake does Fozzie Bear make while introducing Beverly Sills?

He mistakenly introduces her as a country and western music singer.

What unique talent does Beverly Sills showcase during her performance?

Tap-dancing.

What opera do the Muppets plan to perform in the show?

Pigoletto.

Who is eager to participate in the opera segment?

Miss Piggy.

What is the name of the scientific segment led by Sam the Eagle?

Microscopic life forms.

What character does Kermit the Frog play in the scientific segment?

Kermit the Protozoa.

What opera does the Muppetropolitan Opera Company perform?

Pigoletto.

In what languages do the Muppets sing during the opera?

Italian, French, and German.

What is Beverly Sills' reaction to participating in The Muppet Show?

She enjoys it and compares it to doing a serious opera.

How does the show end?

With a closing remark from Statler and Waldorf.

The Muppet Show season 4 episode 9

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