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The Muppet Show Season 2 Episodes
Season 2 Episode Guide
30 Episodes 1977 - 1978
Episode 1
George Burns
Fri, Sep 30, 1977 30 mins
Guest George Burns sings "Train Back Home," "It All Depends on You" and "You Made Me Love You." He is also interviewed by Daily Scandal reporter Fleet Scribbler. Miss Piggy is featured in a production number of "Cuanto Le Gusta," and she does a duet with host Kermit the Frog on "I Won't Dance."
Episode 2
Madeline Kahn
Fri, Oct 7, 1977 30 mins
Gonzo falls for guest Madeline Kahn, who joins three other Muppets in the number "I'll Never Forget Your Feet." Host Kermit the Frog tap-dances to "Happy Feet," and drummer Animal solos on "A Foggy Day." The program also includes an episode of "Pigs in Space" and a session with the Swedish Chef.
Episode 3
Milton Berle
Fri, Oct 14, 1977 30 mins
Milton Berle faces hecklers Statler and Waldorf as he delivers a monologue, and teams with Fozzie Bear for a "Top Banana" routine. Other songs include "The Entertainer" and "Who." Also: "Pigs in Space."
Episode 4
John Cleese
Fri, Oct 21, 1977 30 mins
Comedian John Cleese (of Monty Python) attempts a takeover of the starship Swinetrek; encounters Gonzo after a cannonball-catching act; and sings "The Impossible Dream."
Episode 5
Nancy Walker
Fri, Oct 28, 1977 30 mins
Nancy Walker teams with Sweetums for a production number of "They Can't Take That Away from Me," and sings "Pick Yourself Up" to frazzled substitute host Fozzie Bear. Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem do "Night Train"; Sam the Eagle delivers an editorial about nudity.
Episode 6
Rich Little
Fri, Nov 4, 1977 30 mins
Rich Little is the guest. He does impressions and sings songs such as "Singin' in the Rain" and "I Remember It Well." Crazy Harry is featured in the number "Chanson d'Amour," and Gonzo performs to "Tea for Two." Kermit the Frog is the host.
Episode 7
Edgar Bergen
Fri, Nov 11, 1977 30 mins
The Muppets welcome Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy with a rendition of "Consider Yourself," and ventriloquist Fozzie meets Mortimer Snerd. Other music includes "Baby Face" and "Time in a Bottle."
Episode 8
Bernadette Peters
Fri, Nov 18, 1977 30 mins
Guest Bernadette Peters does a production number of "Applejack" and sings "Believe in Me" to Robin the Frog, who is about to run away from home. Robin sings "I'm 5." Also: Sam the Eagle's version of "The Ant and the Grasshopper"; "Veterinarian's Hospital"; the Swedish Chef; the Muppet Lab. Puppeteers include Jim Henson (Kermit/Swedish Chef); Frank Oz (Sam); and Jerry Nelson (Robin).
Episode 9
Dom DeLuise
Fri, Nov 25, 1977 30 mins
Dom DeLuise plays an astronaut captured by the inhabitants of an alien planet, and he pleads on behalf of assorted homeless monsters. Miss Piggy solos on "Follow That Van"; Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem perform "Party."
Episode 10
Teresa Brewer
Fri, Dec 2, 1977 30 mins
Teresa Brewer sings "Music, Music, Music" and "Cotton Fields," and does a "Spinning Wheel" routine with Sweetums. To get in shape for a ballet number, Miss Piggy goes on a crash diet. Also: a Shakespeare recitation by Gonzo; an episode of "Pigs in Space"; the invention of an electric nosewarmer at the Muppet Lab. Puppeteers include Jim Henson (Kermit/Link Hogthrob); Frank Oz (Miss Piggy); Jerry Nelson (Dr. Strangepork); Richard Hunt (Scooter/Sweetums); Dave Goelz (Gonzo/Dr. Bunsen Honeydew).
Episode 11
Steve Martin
Fri, Dec 9, 1977 30 mins
Kermit the Frog holds auditions for the show. Hopefuls include comic Steve Martin, who does a balloon-animal act, plays the banjo and sings. The Googalala Jubilee Jug Band backs him on "Dueling Banjos." Also taking to the stage are veteran hecklers Statler and Waldorf, who perform "Varsity Drag"; and Gonzo, with a dancing cheese.
Episode 12
Lou Rawls
Fri, Dec 16, 1977 30 mins
Lou Rawls is the guest. He sings "Groovy People," "Bye Bye Blackbird" and "You're the One." Host Kermit the Frog performs "Ukulele Lady." Also: an episode of "Veterinarian's Hospital" and a visit to the Muppet Labs. Puppeteers include Jim Henson (Kermit); Frank Oz (Fozzie/Animal); Dave Goelz (Dr. Bunsen Honeydew).
Episode 13
Julie Andrews
Sun, Dec 25, 1977 30 mins
Guest Julie Andrews sings "Lonely Goatherd," "I Whistle a Happy Tune" and "When You Were a Tadpole." The Swedish Chef and Sam the Eagle are featured in gags. Host: Kermit the Frog. Puppeteers include Jim Henson (Kermit/Swedish Chef).
Episode 14
Peter Sellers
Sun, Jan 1, 1978 30 mins
Guest Peter Sellers appears as a masseur to the hapless Link Hogthrob and a missionary singing "Cigarettes, Whiskey and Wild, Wild Women." "Bein' Green" is performed by host Kermit the Frog, who is plagued by an invention that has run amok. Puppeteers include Jim Henson (Kermit/Link Hogthrob); and Dave Goelz (Dr. Bunsen Honeydew).
Episode 15
Elton John
Sun, Jan 8, 1978 30 mins
Guest Elton John performs "Crocodile Rock," "Bennie and the Jets," "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" (with Miss Piggy) and "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" (with Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem). Also: "Pigs in Space," "Veterinarian's Hospital" and the Swedish Chef.
Episode 16
Cleo Laine
Sun, Jan 15, 1978 30 mins
Cleo Laine is the guest. The creations of guest puppeteer Bruce Schwartz join her on "If," Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem back her on "It Don't Mean a Thing" and the Swedish Chef is her partner in a duet. Fozzie Bear tries to impress his mother, who is in the audience. Host: Kermit the Frog. Puppeteers include Jim Henson (Kermit/Swedish Chef); and Frank Oz (Fozzie).
Episode 17
Rudolf Nureyev
Sun, Jan 22, 1978 30 mins
Rudolf Nureyev dances to "Swine Lake" with a Muppet pig (played by the Royal Ballet's Graham Fletcher). Nureyev dons top hat and tails for a tap-dance number, and sings "Baby, It's Cold Outside" with Miss Piggy.
Episode 18
Judy Collins
Sun, Jan 29, 1978 30 mins
Numbers by guest Judy Collins include "Send In the Clowns" and "Leatherwing Bat." Meanwhile, the Muppets face eviction from their theater, which is slated to be torn down. The program includes an episode of "Pigs in Space" and a visit with the Swedish Chef.
Episode 19
Don Knotts
Sun, Feb 5, 1978 30 mins
Don Knotts plays bass fiddle with Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem on "Lullaby of Birdland"; Rowlf performs "What a Wonderful World." Also: "Sweet Gingerbread Man" and "Windmills of Your Mind."
Episode 20
Cloris Leachman
Sun, Feb 12, 1978 30 mins
Guest Cloris Leachman finds herself in the middle of a pig takeover. The usurpers include Kermit the Pig, Fozzie Pig and the Swedish Pig. Cloris performs "Just in Time" with Sweetums and "I Love You Truly" with a pig chorus. Also: a production number of "That's Entertainment"; the renegade soap opera "Vegetarian's Hospital"; and "Pigs in Space."
Episode 21
Bob Hope
Sun, Feb 19, 1978 30 mins
Guest Bob Hope opens the show with a monologue and sings "Don't Fence Me In." Miss Piggy and Kermit do a calypso number, and drummer Animal follows Kermit's advice to take up a hobby. Also: the Swedish Chef. Puppeteers include Jim Henson (Kermit/Swedish Chef) and Frank Oz (Miss Piggy/Animal).
Episode 22
Jaye P. Morgan
Sun, Feb 26, 1978 30 mins
The guest is singer Jaye P. Morgan, who does "That Old Black Magic" and "Tweedle Dee." Also: "Flight of the Bumble Bee" (Gonzo, Rowlf, Animal); and an episode of "Pigs in Space." Kermit the Frog is the series host.
Episode 23
Zero Mostel
Sun, Mar 5, 1978 30 mins
Portraying Henry VIII, Zero Mostel sings "What Do the Simple Folk Do?" In another segment, he is intimidated by a pack of Muppet monsters. Also: a wrestling match between Miss Piggy and Granny the Gouger; a rendition of "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" by Zoot and Rowlf; and a visit with Dr. Bunsen Honeydew at the Muppet Lab.
Episode 24
Petula Clark
Sun, Mar 12, 1978 30 mins
Guest Petula Clark sings "Boy from Ipanema," "Too Shy to Say" (with Rowlf on piano) and "Tomorrow." Also: a visit with the Swedish Chef and an episode of "Veterinarian's Hospital." Host: Kermit the Frog. Puppeteers include Jim Henson (Kermit/Rowlf); and Frank Oz (Miss Piggy).
Episode 25
Roy Clark
Sun, Mar 19, 1978 30 mins
Country-and-western performer Roy Clark joins the Muppets. Songs include "Yesterday, When I Was Young"; "Sally Was a Good Old Girl"; and "Rocky Top," in which Roy plays five instruments simultaneously. Kermit the Frog is the host. Puppeteers ... Kermit/ Swedish Chef: Jim Henson. Gonzo/Muppy: Dave Goelz.
Episode 26
Leo Sayer
Sun, Mar 26, 1978 30 mins
Guest Leo Sayer sings "The Show Must Go On" with Dr. Teeth, and is joined by the Muppet dancers in "You Make Me Feel like Dancing." Leo also does "When I Need You." Kermit the Frog is the host of the program. Puppeteers ... Dr. Teeth: Jim Henson. Miss Piggy: Frank Oz.
Episode 27
Gilda Radner
Sun, Apr 2, 1978 30 mins
Guest Gilda Radner is featured in two song-and-dance routines. Kermit the Frog is host.
Episode 28
Pearl Bailey
Sun, Apr 9, 1978 30 mins
Guest Pearl Bailey sings "In the Good Old Summertime" and "My Soul Is a Witness." At a jousting tournament, a chorus of Muppets joins Pearl in a medley that includes "Hello, Dolly!","Anything You Can Do" and "Fugue for Tinhorns." Kermit the Frog is the host of the program. Puppeteers ... Kermit: Jim Henson. Floyd Pepper: Jerry Nelson. Bunsen Honeydew: Dave Goelz.
Episode 29
Jean Stapleton
Sun, Apr 16, 1978 30 mins
Jean Stapleton is the guest. The Muppets join her in "Play a Simple Melody" and "I'm Just Wild About Harry." Kermit the Frog is the host. Puppeteers ... Kermit/Swedish Chef: Jim Henson. Miss Piggy/Sam the Eagle: Frank Oz.
Episode 30
Loretta Lynn
Sun, Apr 23, 1978 30 mins
Guest Loretta Lynn sings "You're Lookin' at Country" and "Oh, Lonesome Me," and is joined by Muppet babies in "One's on the Way."