The Muppet Show
The Muppet Show

The Muppet Show (1976 – 1981)

1976 • 5 seasons • Kids, Comedy • TV-G
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Episode 11 — Dizzy Gillespie

Season 4 • The Muppet Show
Released: 1980-01-04 • Kids/Comedy/Family
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Statler is sick (of the show), so Waldorf brings his wife Astoria to the show. Meanwhile, Inspector LaBrea of the County Environmental Department arrives backstage to monitor the noise level of the show. LaBrea tells Kermit that to keep the noise down, he has to cut the trumpets for the show. Kermit tries to keep LaBrea busy while Dizzy performs.

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Creator Jim Henson
Episode air date04.01.1980
Episode runtime26 min
Episode rating2.00
GenresKids / Comedy / Family
TMDB series rating8.0
IMDb series rating8.4
Series statusEnded
Age rating0+
CountryGB

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Cast

Frank Oz
Frank Oz
Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Animal / Sam Eagle / Marvin Suggs / George the Janitor (voice)
Dave Goelz
Dave Goelz
Gonzo / Zoot / Beauregard / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew (voice)
Eren Ozker
Eren Ozker
Hilda / Wanda / Janice (voice)
Louise Gold
Louise Gold
Annie Sue Pig / Additional Muppets (voice)
Karen Prell
Karen Prell
Additional Muppets (voice)
Brian Muehl
Brian Muehl
Additional Muppets (voice)
Kathryn Mullen
Kathryn Mullen
Additional Muppets (voice)
Steve Whitmire
Steve Whitmire
Additional Muppets (voice)

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