MUPPET SHOW, THE {SENOR WENCES} (TV)
Summary
One in this series of comedy/variety programs featuring Jim Henson's Muppets, and hosted by the group's genial emerald ringleader, Kermit the Frog. This episode, starring Se–or Wences, centers around the Muppets' excitement about breaking new ground by doing a puppet show. The acts include: Pops as Geppetto and Pinocchio singing "Puppet Man"; Se–or Wences performing with "Johnny" and "Pedro"; Pinocchio serving as a patient in "Veterinarian's Hospital"; the Swedish chef demonstrating his ability as a "Swedish bread lump" puppeteer; special guest puppeteer Bruce D. Schwartz performing a traditional Japanese ghost story; Fozzie appearing with his dancing clown marionette; and Se–or Wences appearing with "Cecilia Chicken." Commercials deleted.
Details
- NETWORK: Syndicated
- DATE: November 30, 1979
- RUNNING TIME: 0:23:31
- COLOR/B&W: Color
- CATALOG ID: T:23802
- GENRE: Comedy/Variety
- SUBJECT HEADING: Children's programs; Comedy; TV - Parody; Music, popular (songs, etc.); Puppets
- SERIES RUN: Syndicated - TV series, 1976-1981
- COMMERCIALS: N/A
CREDITS
- David Lazer … Executive Producer
- Jim Henson … Producer, Writer
- Peter Harris … Director
- Jerry Juhl … Writer
- David Odell … Writer
- Chris Langham … Writer
- Don Hinkley … Writer
- Jack Parnell … Conductor, Orchestra conducted by
- Sam Pottle … Theme Music by
- Derek Scott … Music (Misc. Credits), Musical Associate
- Senor Wences … Guest
- Bruce D. Schwartz … Guest, Guest Puppeteer
- Frank Oz … Performer, Muppet Performer
- Jerry Nelson … Performer, Muppet Performer
- Richard Hunt … Performer, Muppet Performer
- Dave Goelz … Performer, Muppet Performer
- Louise Gold … Performer, Muppet Performer
- Steve Whitmire … Performer, Muppet Performer
- Kathryn Mullen … Performer, Muppet Performer
- Betsy Baytos … Performer, Muppet Performer
- Karen Prell … Performer, Muppet Performer
- Jim Henson … Performer, Muppet Performer