The Muppet Show (1976) s02e09 Episode Script
Madeline Kahn
Madeline Kahn! Oh, Madeline Kahn! Fifteen seconds to curtain, Miss Kahn, Thank you, Scooter, I won't let you do it! You hear me? I won't let an artist of your beauty and integrity go out there and work on this weird, sick show, You're on, It's The Muppet Show with our very speciaI guest star, Miss Madeline Kahn! It's time to play the music It's time to light the light It's time to meet the Muppets on The Muppet Show tonight It's time to put on makeup It's time to dress up right It's time to get things started This helps but I can still hear them, It's time to get things started On the most sensational, inspirational Celebrational, Muppetational This is what we call The Muppet Show! Thank you, thank you, thank you and welcome again to The Muppet Show, where our guest star is the talented star of film and television, Miss Madeline Kahn! But first, many of you people have been writing in to ask the question, can the frog tap dance? And of course the answer to that is, hit it! It's Madeline Kahn! You must be the Great Gonzo, right? Yeah, I was just rehearsing a rather sensationaI new act I'm doing, This is Eric, the yodelling clam, Well, if you're busy, I'II No, no, no, no! Eric, take five, I'll get him! Dear, dear, me! There, Are you all right? - Yeah, Well, I'm glad, Why? - What do you mean, why? Why did you say you were glad? Well, I think you're terrific on the show, You do? I'd hate to see anything happen, - You would? Well, yeah, Wow! You're not just kidding around here, are you? Of course I'm not kidding! I think you're terrific! Miss Kahn, time to get ready for your musicaI number, Thank you, See you later, Gonzo, Excuse me, Yeah, bye, How's it going with your yodelling clam? You can have him, I'm in love! What's he good for? - Chowder! We started the with Happy Feet.
Here's our guest star to continue that thought, Ladies and gentlemen, Madeline Kahn! Wait! Wait a minute! These are filthy! You kicked me that time! Oh, my! I need you! But on the other hand Listen, let me get I just bought a new hearing aid, How much was it? - About four dollars, What kind is it? I said what kind is it? It's about a quarter after 1 2, Thank you, thank you, Excuse me, Miss Piggy, May I come in? Only if you're green and have flippers, It's me, Gonzo, and it will only take a second, OK, twerp, what do you want? Well, you know, I've always had this crush on you, I came to tell you that I'm not gonna bother you anymore, I'm sorry, - Well, good! I'm glad you've finally come to your senses, Well - Oh, my dear Gonzo, I know it will be painfuI for a while, But in time, you shall forget all about me, But I already have, Yes, I've found somebody else, Oh, well You have? What's she like? Well, she's nothing like you at all, She's beautifuI! And she's got this cute little nose, And she's intelligent and talented, And I'm very happy, So you see, breaking up with you isn't painfuI at all, Not untiI now! I see what you mean, lobster the lobster into the Haven't I seen you someplace before? Don't move! What the hey? I think they were trying to make a point with that sketch, What's the point? You're right, Forget it, And now, Pigs in Space! Starring the salubrious Captain Link Hogthrob.
The provocative first mate, Miss Piggy.
And the mythical Dr Strangepork.
When last we left the spaceship Swinetrek, it was drifting aimlessly in space due to the loss of power in the steering mechanism.
Are you sure we've lost power on our steering mechanism, Link? I'm afraid so, doctor, Try that one, What, this one here? I already did, I didn't see you, You don't have to see me, I'm the captain, Did you see him, doctor? No, - There! But if Link says he tried that one, I for one believe him, Thank you, Men, You all stick together, I'm going to try that controI, You stay on your own side, These are the captain's controls, Those are your controls, They are the first mate controls, You work your own, My controls are just for the hot plate, the air conditioning and the stereo, They have nothing to do with steering, That's right, I'm going to take a break, See that First Mate Piggy works her own controls and not mine, Right, Link, I know that it's this one, But the captain said I don't care what he said, I'm gonna try it, I heard that, Stop her, It's too late! - This works the steering, Or the door, Tune in two weeks from tonight and miss next week's Pigs in Space! You know, that was almost funny, Better be carefuI, They'll spoiI a perfect record, OK, here is Fozzie Bear and his magic ukulele playing one of the classics from the musicaI theatre, Hey, It it's just a song, Please don't take it personaI, Oh, boy, That bit they just did reminds me of broccoli, Why? - I hate broccoli, Now once again, our speciaI guest star, Miss Madeline Kahn, What a beautifuI, sunny day, I just love sunny days because they are so beautifuI, When the sun shines, it just makes everything look so nice that I wish the sun would never stop shining, Well, Of course there are some very nice things about rainy days too, The rain feels so refreshing, I think that I like rainy days just as much as I like sunny days, After all, the rain makes the pretty flowers grow, and I just love the pretty flowers, You know, even more than flowers, I like trees, Just look at those lovely statues, I think that this bench is probably one of the most comfortable benches I've ever sat upon, Of course, there are so many beautifuI things that you don't even have to see to enjoy, Just listen, Listen to that lovely bird singing, You are really not very nice, In fact, you're perfectly awfuI, You are so awfuI that it is truly beautifuI, You've probably worked all your life to be perfectly awfuI, Year after year to be just as bad as possible, And now all of your toiI and self-sacrifice has paid off, Yes, you're a success, Yes, you have set yourself a goaI and you have achieved it, Oh, you are to be congratulated, Yeah, You are so awfuI that it is truly beautifuI, In fact, you are the perfect example of beautifuI awfulness, Sometimes you have to talk your troubles down to a size where you can handle them, Kermit, how do I look? Very nice, Gonzo, What's the big occasion? Madeline Kahn and I are getting married, Married? Yeah, moving out to the suburbs, buying a station wagon, joining the PTA, The whole ball of wax, But Gonzo, you just met Madeline Kahn, I know, I work fast, Kermit, I'm going to ask her now, Wait a second, You haven't even asked her yet? Kermit, she's crazy about me, Don't you think you're rushing things? I mean, even buying a new tuxedo before No, this tuxedo isn't new, I used to wear this when I was working on a magic act, Are you sure it's all right? I think you better check the pocket, I think you're right, You better check the hat too, Quiet up there, Bun Bun, Here's a Muppet news flash, Reports are coming in from all over the world that television news reporters are blowing up, These unlikely rumours have Kermit, I am glad you told me this, I mean, I But I feeI terrible now, - It wasn't your fault, Madeline, Gonzo doesn't get many compliments, When he does hear one, he goes bananas, I was just trying to be nice to Gonzo, not marry him, You've got to help me find him, I'll go check the prop room, - I'll look upstairs, Gonzo, Hi, Miss Kahn, Gonzo, I'm very sorry I made you sad, I just really don't think it would work out if we got married, No, I suppose I am kind of short for you, No! It's Well, anyway, Hey, I hope we can be the very best of friends, Thank you, If there's anything I can do for you There is one thing, - What? Let me finish my song, Oh, of course, I'd like to hear it, please, Can I borrow your? Sure, - Thank you, What is this? What is this? My magician's coat, That's it for this show, Let's have a speciaI round of applause for our guest star, Miss Madeline Kahn! Thank you, Thank you, Kermit, I very much enjoyed being on the show, Everyone has been so nice, Especially Gonzo, Oh, thank you, I'm sorry it didn't work out, - You should be, Now you'll have to go to all those PTA meetings alone, OK, we'll see you next time on The Muppet Show! We got our money's worth tonight, - But we paid nothing, That's what we got,
Here's our guest star to continue that thought, Ladies and gentlemen, Madeline Kahn! Wait! Wait a minute! These are filthy! You kicked me that time! Oh, my! I need you! But on the other hand Listen, let me get I just bought a new hearing aid, How much was it? - About four dollars, What kind is it? I said what kind is it? It's about a quarter after 1 2, Thank you, thank you, Excuse me, Miss Piggy, May I come in? Only if you're green and have flippers, It's me, Gonzo, and it will only take a second, OK, twerp, what do you want? Well, you know, I've always had this crush on you, I came to tell you that I'm not gonna bother you anymore, I'm sorry, - Well, good! I'm glad you've finally come to your senses, Well - Oh, my dear Gonzo, I know it will be painfuI for a while, But in time, you shall forget all about me, But I already have, Yes, I've found somebody else, Oh, well You have? What's she like? Well, she's nothing like you at all, She's beautifuI! And she's got this cute little nose, And she's intelligent and talented, And I'm very happy, So you see, breaking up with you isn't painfuI at all, Not untiI now! I see what you mean, lobster the lobster into the Haven't I seen you someplace before? Don't move! What the hey? I think they were trying to make a point with that sketch, What's the point? You're right, Forget it, And now, Pigs in Space! Starring the salubrious Captain Link Hogthrob.
The provocative first mate, Miss Piggy.
And the mythical Dr Strangepork.
When last we left the spaceship Swinetrek, it was drifting aimlessly in space due to the loss of power in the steering mechanism.
Are you sure we've lost power on our steering mechanism, Link? I'm afraid so, doctor, Try that one, What, this one here? I already did, I didn't see you, You don't have to see me, I'm the captain, Did you see him, doctor? No, - There! But if Link says he tried that one, I for one believe him, Thank you, Men, You all stick together, I'm going to try that controI, You stay on your own side, These are the captain's controls, Those are your controls, They are the first mate controls, You work your own, My controls are just for the hot plate, the air conditioning and the stereo, They have nothing to do with steering, That's right, I'm going to take a break, See that First Mate Piggy works her own controls and not mine, Right, Link, I know that it's this one, But the captain said I don't care what he said, I'm gonna try it, I heard that, Stop her, It's too late! - This works the steering, Or the door, Tune in two weeks from tonight and miss next week's Pigs in Space! You know, that was almost funny, Better be carefuI, They'll spoiI a perfect record, OK, here is Fozzie Bear and his magic ukulele playing one of the classics from the musicaI theatre, Hey, It it's just a song, Please don't take it personaI, Oh, boy, That bit they just did reminds me of broccoli, Why? - I hate broccoli, Now once again, our speciaI guest star, Miss Madeline Kahn, What a beautifuI, sunny day, I just love sunny days because they are so beautifuI, When the sun shines, it just makes everything look so nice that I wish the sun would never stop shining, Well, Of course there are some very nice things about rainy days too, The rain feels so refreshing, I think that I like rainy days just as much as I like sunny days, After all, the rain makes the pretty flowers grow, and I just love the pretty flowers, You know, even more than flowers, I like trees, Just look at those lovely statues, I think that this bench is probably one of the most comfortable benches I've ever sat upon, Of course, there are so many beautifuI things that you don't even have to see to enjoy, Just listen, Listen to that lovely bird singing, You are really not very nice, In fact, you're perfectly awfuI, You are so awfuI that it is truly beautifuI, You've probably worked all your life to be perfectly awfuI, Year after year to be just as bad as possible, And now all of your toiI and self-sacrifice has paid off, Yes, you're a success, Yes, you have set yourself a goaI and you have achieved it, Oh, you are to be congratulated, Yeah, You are so awfuI that it is truly beautifuI, In fact, you are the perfect example of beautifuI awfulness, Sometimes you have to talk your troubles down to a size where you can handle them, Kermit, how do I look? Very nice, Gonzo, What's the big occasion? Madeline Kahn and I are getting married, Married? Yeah, moving out to the suburbs, buying a station wagon, joining the PTA, The whole ball of wax, But Gonzo, you just met Madeline Kahn, I know, I work fast, Kermit, I'm going to ask her now, Wait a second, You haven't even asked her yet? Kermit, she's crazy about me, Don't you think you're rushing things? I mean, even buying a new tuxedo before No, this tuxedo isn't new, I used to wear this when I was working on a magic act, Are you sure it's all right? I think you better check the pocket, I think you're right, You better check the hat too, Quiet up there, Bun Bun, Here's a Muppet news flash, Reports are coming in from all over the world that television news reporters are blowing up, These unlikely rumours have Kermit, I am glad you told me this, I mean, I But I feeI terrible now, - It wasn't your fault, Madeline, Gonzo doesn't get many compliments, When he does hear one, he goes bananas, I was just trying to be nice to Gonzo, not marry him, You've got to help me find him, I'll go check the prop room, - I'll look upstairs, Gonzo, Hi, Miss Kahn, Gonzo, I'm very sorry I made you sad, I just really don't think it would work out if we got married, No, I suppose I am kind of short for you, No! It's Well, anyway, Hey, I hope we can be the very best of friends, Thank you, If there's anything I can do for you There is one thing, - What? Let me finish my song, Oh, of course, I'd like to hear it, please, Can I borrow your? Sure, - Thank you, What is this? What is this? My magician's coat, That's it for this show, Let's have a speciaI round of applause for our guest star, Miss Madeline Kahn! Thank you, Thank you, Kermit, I very much enjoyed being on the show, Everyone has been so nice, Especially Gonzo, Oh, thank you, I'm sorry it didn't work out, - You should be, Now you'll have to go to all those PTA meetings alone, OK, we'll see you next time on The Muppet Show! We got our money's worth tonight, - But we paid nothing, That's what we got,