Research Catalog

The muppet show

Title
The muppet show [videorecording] / produced by ITC ; directed by Philip Casson ; produced by Jim Henson.
Publication
U.K. : ATV Network Limited, c1977 ; U.S. : CBS-TV, 1978.

Details

Additional Authors
  • Nureyev, Rudolf, 1938-1993.
  • Henson, Jim.
  • Henson, Jim
  • Oz, Frank
  • Fletcher, Graham.
  • Casson, Philip
  • Maen, Norman
  • Muppets.
  • ITC Entertainment Group.
  • CBS Television Network.
Description
1 videocassette (VHS, PAL) (28 min.) : sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Summary
Skits, songs and dance interspersed with comedy.
Donor/Sponsor
  • Gift of the Rudolf Nureyev Foundation.
  • Gift of Douce François-Freitas, additional copy.
Series Statement
Rudolf Nureyev Collection.
Subject
  • Wit and humor
  • Dance > Humor
  • Parodies
Genre/Form
  • Dance.
  • Video.
Note
  • Accompanied by data sheet.
  • Tape contains ca. 1 min. of repeated excerpts.
Credits (note)
  • Written by Jerry Juhl, Joseph A. Bailey, Jim Henson, Don Hinkley ; choreography, Norman Maen ; design, Malcolm Stone, David Chandler.
Event (note)
  • Telecast in the U.S. by WCBS-TV, New York on January 23, 1978.
Contents
"La ci darem la mano" / sung by Miss Piggy and male pig in Wagnerian costume -- Swine lake / danced by Rudolf Nureyev and Miss Piggy [performed by Graham Fletcher] -- [Song] / by Muppet duo -- Veterinarian Hospital, tribute to Shakespeare / performed by Miss Piggy, Rowlf and others -- "Baby it's cold outside" / performed in steam room by Rudolf Nureyev and Miss Piggy -- Clair de lune / piano solo performed by Rowlf ; with Fozzie Bear -- "Top hat, white tie and tails" / tap dance solo, à la Fred Astaire, performed by Rudolf Nureyev.
Call Number
*MGZIA 4-4101 RNC
OCLC
NYPY787010645-F
Title
The muppet show [videorecording] / produced by ITC ; directed by Philip Casson ; produced by Jim Henson.
Imprint
U.K. : ATV Network Limited, c1977 ; U.S. : CBS-TV, 1978.
Series
Rudolf Nureyev Collection.
Event
Telecast in the U.S. by WCBS-TV, New York on January 23, 1978.
Credits
Written by Jerry Juhl, Joseph A. Bailey, Jim Henson, Don Hinkley ; choreography, Norman Maen ; design, Malcolm Stone, David Chandler.
Performer
Special guest star: Rudolf Nureyev.
Muppet performers: Frank Oz, Jim Henson, with Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt, Dave Goelz.
Music played by Jack Parnell and his orchestra.
Local Subject
Television. Muppet show.
Comedy in dance.
Added Author
Nureyev, Rudolf, 1938-1993. Performer
Henson, Jim. Producer
Henson, Jim. Author
Henson, Jim, puppeteer.
Oz, Frank, puppeteer.
Fletcher, Graham. Performer
Casson, Philip, television director.
Maen, Norman, choreographer.
Muppets.
ITC Entertainment Group.
CBS Television Network.
Research Call Number
*MGZIA 4-4101 RNC
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