The Muppet Show (album) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids The Muppet Show
Soundtrack album by The Muppets
Released	June 25, 1977
Recorded	1977
Genre	Soundtrack
Label	Pye Records Arista (USA)
Producer	Jack Burns
The Muppets chronology
The Muppet Show (1977) The Muppet Show 2 (1978)

The album The Muppet Show is the very first soundtrack album from the popular TV show of the same name. A soundtrack album is like a collection of music and sounds from a movie or TV show. This album was a huge hit! It reached the number one spot on the music charts in the United Kingdom on June 25, 1977. Later, in 1979, it even won a special award called the Grammy Award for Best Album for Children.

What's on The Muppet Show Album?

This album is packed with fun! It features many songs from the first season of The Muppet Show. You'll also find funny comedy sketches and short, unlisted skits. These include funny comments from the grumpy Muppet characters Statler and Waldorf. It's like listening to a whole episode of the show!

Songs and Skits on the Album

The album is split into two sides, just like old records. Here are some of the cool songs and sketches you'll hear:

Side A: The First Half

• "The Muppet Show Theme" – The famous opening song!
• "Mississippi Mud"
• "Mahna Mahna" – A very catchy and silly song.
• "The Great Gonzo Eats a Rubber Tyre to the Flight of the Bumble Bee" – A funny act by Gonzo.
• "Mr. Bassman"
• "Cottleston Pie"
• "The Amazing Marvin Suggs and His Muppaphone Play Lady of Spain"
• "Pachalafaka"
• "Lydia the Tattooed Lady"
• "Halfway Down the Stairs"

Side B: The Second Half

• "Tenderly"
• "I'm in Love with a Big Blue Frog"
• "Tit Willow"
• "Veterinarian Hospital – Soap Opera" – A funny skit about a hospital for animals.
• "Simon Smith and His Amazing Dancing Bear"
• "What Now My Love"
• "A Monologue by Fozzie Bear" – Get ready for some bear-y bad jokes!
• "Hugga Wugga"
• "Trees"
• "Bein' Green" – A classic song sung by Kermit the Frog.

Who Are the Muppet Performers?

Many talented puppeteers brought the Muppets to life on this album. Here are some of the main performers and the characters they played:

• Jim Henson: He was the voice and puppeteer for Kermit the Frog, Dr. Teeth, Rowlf, the Swedish Chef, Waldorf, and the Newsman.
• Frank Oz: He performed Fozzie Bear, Miss Piggy, Animal, Sam the Eagle, and Marvin Suggs.
• Jerry Nelson: He brought to life Floyd, Robin the Frog, Country Trio, and Uncle Deadly.
• Richard Hunt: He was the performer for Scooter, Sweetums, Statler, Wayne, and Mildred.
• Dave Goelz: He performed Gonzo, Zoot, Bunsen Honeydew, and Muppy.
• Eren Ozker: She played Hilda, Wanda, and Janice.
• John Lovelady: He was Crazy Harry and Nigel.
• Fran Brill: She performed Mary Louise.

Album Success: Chart Performance

The Muppet Show album was very popular, especially in the United Kingdom.

How Did The Album Rank on Music Charts?

Album Awards and Certifications

The album also earned a "Gold" certification in the United Kingdom. This means it sold a lot of copies!