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Plot:
Kermit the Frog and his friends struggle to put on a weekly variety show. full summaryAwards:
Won 4 Primetime Emmys. Another 5 wins & 25 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(2 articles)
New Muppets TV Series in the Works (From Studio Briefing. 29 April 2005)
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One of the funniest shows around moreCast
(Series Cast Summary - 7 of 23) | Jim Henson | ... | Kermit the Frog / ... (33 episodes, 1976-1981) |
 | Frank Oz | ... | Mildred / ... (28 episodes, 1976-1981) |
 | Dave Goelz | ... | The Great Gonzo / ... (27 episodes, 1976-1981) |
| Richard Hunt | ... | Statler / ... (23 episodes, 1976-1980) |
| Jerry Nelson | ... | Sgt. Floyd Pepper / ... (20 episodes, 1976-1981) |
| Eren Ozker | ... | Hilda / ... (18 episodes, 1976-1977) |
| John Lovelady | ... | Additional Muppets / ... (18 episodes, 1976-1977) |
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Runtime:
30 min (120 episodes)Language:
EnglishColor:
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1.33 : 1 moreSound Mix:
MonoFilming Locations:
BBC Elstree Centre/ATV Studios, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, UKMOVIEmeter: 
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The Swedish Chef has been said to be inspired by the first and only television appearance of Lars Baeckmann. His appearance was a total failure, as he mumbled a strange mixture of English and Swedish while hectically preparing some sort of food. It was thought that the show's producers found it very funny and created the Swedish Chef in Baeckmann's likeness (including the thick mustache). However, show writer Jerry Juhl has refuted this statement and believes Baeckmann invented the rumor himself. Baeckmann, who presently earns his money with a traveling cooking show in Sweden, was paid $80 for the rights to the character. He is considered to be a good cook with a great sense of humor. moreQuotes:
Statler: What have you got for an opening act this time? A Chinese gorilla dancing ballet?Kermit: Cancel the opening number.
Chinese Gorilla: Dong day do dai dai do...
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Swedish Chef's Theme moreFAQ
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In this t.v. show Kermit the Frog has to run a variety show, that has many "interesting" acts, like german sauerkraut singers, and many regular performers like Gonzo the Great, the only what-ever-he-is to catch a cannon ball with his hand; Fozzie the Bear, a stand up comic who can't get a laugh; and Miss Piggy, the wanna-be movie star who is, unfortunately, hopelessly in love with the frog. Kermit also has handle things like over-hand bowling and alligator wrestling backstage and food attacking the swedish chef onstage. All the while trying to keep the guest star happy, and putting up with the antics of Statler and Waldorf, two mean old hecklers who have a box seat at the show. The music for this show is also superb, it is played by three groups; the muppet show band, the electric mayhem (Zoot, Floyd Pepper, Janis, Animal, and the man himself, Dr. Teeth), and Rolf who is an excellent pianist, for a dog. I know this all sounds really weird, but it's really hilarious and unique, I mean where else can you see Viking pigs sing "In the Navy", or a pig judo chop superman? I give this show two flippers up.