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Normal Episodes: 24
TV Specials: 0
TV Movies: 0

	1x01 Rita Moreno Dance: Rita Moreno dances in a European cafe full of pigsSketch: Veterinarian's HospitalSketch: Muppet NewsflashSketch: The Swedish ChefSketch: At the DanceSong: The Country Trio performs ...	Sep. 20, 1976
	1x02 Jim Nabors Song: Dr. Teeth plays the piano and sings "Money"Sketch: Talking HousesSong: Gone With the WindSketch: Muppet NewsflashSketch: DancerosSketch: At the DanceSong: Rowlf and Baskerville ...	Sep. 27, 1976
	1x03 Sandy Duncan [add summary]	Oct. 04, 1976
	1x04 Ruth Buzzi Song: Dr. Teeth and The Electric Mayhem perform "Sunny"Sketch: At the DanceSong: Wayne and Wanda sing "Row Row Row"Sketch: Muppet NewsflashSong: Ruth Buzzi sings "You're Just Too Good ...	Oct. 11, 1976
	1x05 Joel Grey Song: "Comedy Tonight" by muppet monsters and thievesSketch: At the DanceSketch: Muppet NewsflashSong: Joel Grey sings "Wilkommin"Talk: Kermit chats with Joel GreySong: Hashim sings ...	Oct. 18, 1976
	1x06 Paul Williams [add summary]	Oct. 25, 1976
	1x07 Lena Horne [add summary]	Nov. 01, 1976
	1x08 Peter Ustinov [add summary]	Nov. 08, 1976
	1x09 Florence Henderson [add summary]	Nov. 15, 1976
	1x10 Valerie Harper [add summary]	Nov. 22, 1976
	1x11 Candice Bergen [add summary]	Nov. 29, 1976
	1x12 Bruce Forsyth [add summary]	Dec. 06, 1976
	1x13 Harvey Korman [add summary]	Dec. 13, 1976
	1x14 Charles Aznavour [add summary]	Jan. 17, 1977
	1x15 Ben Vereen [add summary]	Jan. 24, 1977
	1x16 Vincent Price [add summary]	Jan. 31, 1977
	1x17 Twiggy [add summary]	Feb. 07, 1977
	1x18 Phyllis Diller Jim's love of jazz is evident in the performance of "Hugga Wugga". This sketch had evolved from a longtime favorite Henson sketch originally titled "Sclrap Flyapp" in the early sixties. ...	Feb. 14, 1977
	1x19 Ethel Merman [add summary]	Feb. 21, 1977
	1x20 Connie Stevens Song: Kermit sings "Lydia the Tattooed Lady"Sketch: The Swedish ChefTalk: Kermit and Connie Stevens chatSong: Connie Stevens and The Mutations sing "Teenager in Love"Sketch: At the ...	Feb. 28, 1977
	1x21 Avery Schreiber [add summary]	Apr. 18, 1977
	1x22 Juliet Prowse Song: "Mahna Mahna-Mahna Mahna"Comedy: Gonzo attempts to eat a tireDance: Juliet Prowse and Green GazellesSketch: At the DanceSong: Rowlf sings, "You and I and George"Talk: Kermit and ...	Apr. 25, 1977
	1x23 Kaye Ballard When Kermit asks Animal if he likes the theme, he starts to agree until Floyd prompts him otherwise. This is the only indication in the first season that Floyd has some kind of caretaking ...	May. 01, 1977
	1x24 Mummenschanz This episode marks the debut of one of Gonzo's trademarks. Him rapidly rushing on camera with a "WHOOSH" sound effect. This is John Lovelady and Eren Ozker's final episode. Only the ...	May. 08, 1977

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Fozzie Bear	voiced by Frank Oz
Waldorf	voiced by Jim Henson
Statler	voiced by Richard Hunt
Kermit the Frog	voiced by Jim Henson
Himself - Host	played by Kermit the Frog
Mildred	voiced by Frank Oz
Miss Piggy	voiced by Frank Oz
Sam the Eagle	voiced by Frank Oz
Animal	voiced by Frank Oz
Wayne	voiced by Richard Hunt
Rowlf	voiced by Jim Henson
Hilda	voiced by Eren Ozker
Scooter	voiced by Richard Hunt
Wanda	voiced by Eren Ozker
Janice	voiced by Eren Ozker
Himself	played by Vincent Price
George	voiced by Frank Oz
Miss Piggy	voiced by Richard Hunt
Zoot	voiced by Dave Goelz
Herself	played by Twiggy
The Newsman	voiced by Jim Henson
The Great Gonzo	voiced by Dave Goelz
Boppity	voiced by Richard Hunt

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Season 1 / Episode 1: - Rita Moreno

The Great Gonzo: Thank you. Tonight ladies and gentlemen, I will eat this rubber tire to the music The Flight Of The Bumblebee. Music Maestro.

Season 1 / Episode 24: - Mummenschanz

Gonzo: [singing] She kissed me... She put her arms around me and she kissed me...
Miss Piggy: It was a CASE of mistaken identity!
Gonzo: Oh, hug me Miss Piggy! HOLD me!
Miss Piggy: I will not hug you, you... TWIT TURKEY!
Gonzo: Hold my hand, pig of my dreams!
Miss Piggy: Will you beat it, twerp?
Gonzo: Just touch me, o hog of my heart!
Miss Piggy: Here's a touch for ya, wimp buzzard!
Gonzo: I'm ready!

Gonzo: [singing] She touched me... She swung her porky pinky's and She touched me.

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Season 1 Trivia

Episode 02 - Jerry Nelson is not credited for his appearance as Floyd in this episode. This omission is due to the fact that he was not on set for the filming of the first three episodes. His performance in "Ain't Misbehavin'" was filmed later in the season and then inserted in
Episode 24 - Goof (crew or equipment visible): In the library sketch, we can briefly see Wanda's puppeteer's head underneath her. This sketch is later marketed on its own as a Muppet Meeting Film.
Episode 09 - Goof (continuity error): Sam the Eagle is seen sitting in the audience despite appearing in the sketch that had just ran.
Episode 04 - Goof (crew or equipment visible): In the balcony scene after the talk spot, we can see Jim Henson's hair bopping up and down performing Waldorf.
Episode 08 - The Telephone Pole Bit, seen in episode #1.8 (guest star Paul Williams), uses the name Mike Oznowiczsky, the name of Frank Oz's father.

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