Ep 19. Guest: Vincent Price
- February 7, 1977
Guest: Vincent Price The Muppet Show season 1 episode 19 features legendary actor Vincent Price as the guest star. The episode begins with Kermit the Frog introducing the audience to the theme of the night, "spooky scary," and warning them that Vincent Price is in the building.
The first act of the night features Fozzie Bear trying out some new jokes on Vincent Price, but they fall flat. The audience doesn't seem to find them funny either, but Fozzie keeps pushing on. Meanwhile, Kermit is trying to keep the show together as usual, but the backstage chaos is getting to him.
In the second act, Wayne and Wanda take the stage to sing a spooky rendition of "I'm Looking Over a Four Leaf Clover," but as usual, something goes wrong with their performance. They are interrupted by Vincent Price, who proceeds to recite a spooky poem that sends shivers down the audience's spines.
The third act of the night features the Swedish Chef making a dish called "Swedish Meatball Stew," but his cooking skills leave something to be desired. Vincent Price, ever the gracious guest, offers to help him out, but they end up making a mess of the kitchen.
In the fourth act, Miss Piggy sings a romantic ballad to Vincent Price, but her attempt at seduction falls flat when she accidentally hits him in the face with a pie. Undeterred, she continues with her song as Vincent tries to wipe the pie off his face.
As the night draws to a close, Vincent Price takes the stage once again to recite another spooky poem. But this time, Gonzo interrupts him, claiming that he can recite a better poem. The two engage in a poetry-off, with each one trying to outdo the other in terms of scariness. Ultimately, it's Vincent Price who comes out on top, but Gonzo is still proud of his effort.
The episode ends with Kermit thanking Vincent Price for being such a fantastic guest and reminding the audience to tune in next week for another great episode of The Muppet Show.
Overall, this episode of The Muppet Show is a fun and spooky tribute to Vincent Price and his many contributions to the horror genre. With plenty of jokes, songs, and sketches, it's sure to delight fans of all ages.
