Ep 15. Guest: Anne Murray
- April 14, 1979
Guest: Anne Murray - The Muppet Show, Season 4 Episode 15
In this episode of The Muppet Show, the beloved muppet characters are excited to welcome the talented Canadian singer and songwriter, Anne Murray as their special guest. Murray is known for her beautiful voice and popular hits such as "Snowbird" and "You Needed Me."
As the show begins, Kermit the Frog welcomes the audience and introduces Murray, who is backstage getting ready for her performance. Gonzo, the eccentric blue muppet, tries to give her some fashion advice but only ends up confusing her. Murray takes it in stride and laughs, showing her fun-loving personality.
Throughout the episode, Murray and the muppets sing and dance together in various musical numbers. In one skit, the muppets dress up in 18th-century costumes and perform a classical music piece with Murray singing in a beautiful soprano. In another, Murray and the muppets perform a country song that has the audience clapping along.
One of the highlights of the episode is when Murray and Rowlf the Dog perform a duet of the classic song, "I'm in the Mood for Love." The chemistry between Murray and Rowlf is evident as they harmonize perfectly together, much to the delight of the audience.
In between musical numbers, the muppets try to entertain Murray with their humorous skits and jokes. Fozzie Bear, the comedian, tries to tell her a joke but it falls flat, much to his disappointment. Murray tries to console him, reminding him that comedy is tough and that he'll get it right in the end.
As the show comes to a close, Murray performs her hit song, "You Needed Me" and the muppets join in to sing backup vocals. The audience cheers and applauds as the episode ends with a final medley performance with all the muppets and Murray singing together.
Overall, this episode of The Muppet Show is a lively and entertaining one. Murray's talent and charisma shine through, and she fits right in with the zany and loveable muppets. The musical numbers are top-notch, and the comedy sketches are sure to make viewers laugh out loud. This is a must-watch episode for fans of The Muppet Show or Anne Murray.
