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The Muppet Show Season 3 Episodes
Season 3 Episode Guide
18 Episodes 1978 - 1979
Episode 1
Raquel Welch
Fri, Nov 17, 1978 30 mins
Raquel Welch rouses the competitive spirit of Muppet femme fatale Miss Piggy, who joins the actress in a duet. Music includes "Baby It's Me" and "Confide in Me." Host: Kermit the Frog. Puppeteers include Kermit: Jim Henson. Miss Piggy/Fozzie Bear: Frank Oz.
Episode 2
Alice Cooper
Fri, Nov 24, 1978 30 mins
Rocker Alice Cooper joins the Muppets in a ghoulish rendition of "Welcome to My Nightmare." Other numbers include "You and Me" and "School's Out."
Episode 3
Helen Reddy
Fri, Dec 1, 1978 30 mins
A tune-filled episode with guest Helen Reddy. Kermit teams with Helen in "You and Me Against the World." Other numbers include "Blue," "We'll Sing in the Sunshine" and a Louis XIV version of "Stayin' Alive." Kermit the Frog is the host.
Episode 4
James Coco
Fri, Dec 8, 1978 30 mins
Guest James Coco is joined by a Muppet chorus for "Small People." Also: an underwater production "Octopus' Garden."
Episode 5
Marisa Berenson
Fri, Dec 15, 1978 30 mins
A chorus of Muppets joins guest Marisa Berenson in "You're Always Welcome at Our House"; and Miss Piggy concentrates on finagling Kermit into a trip to the altar. Kermit the Frog is the host. Puppeteers ... Kermit: Jim Henson. Miss Piggy: Frank Oz.
Episode 6
Kris Kristofferson and Rita Coolidge
Fri, Dec 22, 1978 30 mins
The Muppets join guests Kris Kristofferson and Rita Coolidge in "A Song I'd Like to Sing." Also: Miss Piggy and Dr. Teeth team with Kris for "Help Me Make It thru the Night," and a chorus of Muppets backs Rita in "We're All Alone." Other Muppet numbers include "My Wild Irish Rose" and "New York State of Mind." Kermit the Frog is the host of the program. Puppeteers ... Kermit/Dr. Teeth: Jim Henson. Miss Piggy: Frank Oz.
Episode 7
Danny Kaye
Mon, Dec 25, 1978 30 mins
Danny Kaye sings "Cheek to Cheek" with Miss Piggy and cooks a turkey with the Swedish chef. Also: the cast sings "Inchworm."
Episode 8
Cheryl Ladd
Fri, Dec 29, 1978 30 mins
Cheryl Ladd teams with Miss Piggy in "I Enjoy Being a Girl" and is accompanied by Fozzie Bear in "Sunshine on My Shoulders." Also: the Muppets join in a musical tribute to Tarzan.
Episode 9
Harry Belafonte
Fri, Jan 5, 1979 30 mins
Guest Harry Belafonte sings "Turn the World Around"; is backed by a pig chorus for "Banana Boat Song"; and challenges Animal to a drum duel. Kermit the Frog is the host.
Episode 10
Lesley Ann Warren
Fri, Jan 12, 1979 30 mins
Guest Lesley Ann Warren sings "Last Dance" and is accompanied by Rowlf on "Just the Way You Are." Also: the Muppet version of "Beauty and the Beast." Kermit the Frog hosts.
Episode 11
Liberace
Fri, Jan 19, 1979 30 mins
Liberace is accompanied by a chorus of Muppet birds in a piano concert that includes "Chopsticks," "Misty" and "Five Foot Two, Eyes of Blue."
Episode 12
Leslie Uggams
Fri, Jan 26, 1979 30 mins
Guests Leslie Uggams and Big Bird sing "Love Will Keep Us Together." Also: Miss Piggy offers Big Bird a karate demonstration.
Episode 13
Elke Sommer
Fri, Feb 2, 1979 30 mins
Dressed as Shirley Temple, Elke Sommer sings "Animal Crackers." Also: Sommer plays Cleopatra in a Muppet number set on the Nile; the Swinetrek continues its journey in space; and the Muppet babies sing "Pennsylvania 6-5000." Kermit the Frog is the host.
Episode 14
Sylvester Stallone
Fri, Feb 9, 1979 30 mins
Guest Sylvester Stallone copes with adoring Muppet fans and plays a Roman gladiator faced with a Muppet lion. Musical numbers include "Let's Call the Whole Thing Off" and "Bird in a Gilded Cage."
Episode 15
Roger Miller
Fri, Feb 16, 1979 30 mins
Country-and-western performer Roger Miller offers a medley of tunes including "Dang Me," and is backed by a chorus of melon Muppets for "In the Summertime." Also: the Muppets are afflicted with a disease that transforms them into chickens.
Episode 16
Roy Rogers and Dale Evans
Fri, Feb 23, 1979 30 mins
Roy Rogers and Dale Evans join the Muppets in a rodeo that features a medley of Western songs, including "Tumbling Tumbleweeds" and "Deep in the Heart of Texas."
Episode 17
Spike Milligan
Fri, Mar 2, 1979 30 mins
Irish comedian Spike Milligan joins in a musical salute to all nations. Also: Fozzie Bear is attacked by Samurai warriors as he sings "Oklahoma." Kermit the Frog is the host. Puppeteers ... Kermit: Jim Henson. Fozzie Bear/Miss Piggy: Frank Oz.
Episode 18
Lynn Redgrave
Fri, Mar 9, 1979 30 mins
Guest Lynn Redgrave plays Maid Marian in a musical-comedy version of "Robin Hood." Miss Piggy plays Sister Tuck.