I can't watch the Big Bird/Henson thing. I cried hearing the announcement in my car followed by the station playing "The Rainbow Connection." I could tear up now just thinking about it.
In related news, my friends have studio space in the Henson studios (old Chaplin studios). It's so cool there! Kermit is on top of the building in the suit from The Little Tramp. Adorable.
Favorite Muppet Show sketch?
I love Rita Moreno singing "Fever" with Animal going nuts on the drums. And Linda Rondstadt singing "When I Grow Too Old to Dream."
"The Rainbow Connection." I could tear up now just thinking about it.
That song, period, makes me tear up. In that sort of context, sobbing disaster.
Favorite Muppet Show sketch?
Ma Nah Ma Nah is still pretty great.
I also like Debby Harry and the punk rock badges.
Speaking of Harry Belafonte and the Muppets, I love "Turn the World Around," from his appearance on The Muppet Show. Also love that "Fever" number--"[Rant in Spanish.] [Pause.] Cool it."
Oh, and "For What It's Worth," sung by the woodland creatures hiding from the hunters. "You'd better stop, hey, what's that sound, everybody look what's goin' down..."
I loved Gonzo and his stormtrooper chickens in a Star Wars sketch.
Here's the Rita Moreno sketch:
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I can't stop grinning when I listen to Barack Obama. Oof.
Marriage obviously agrees with Ellen because she's looking absolutely gorgeous.
Can't watch Big Bird. Will cry.
Did Harry Belafonte really get up and sing this song? I would have so completely lost it at that point.
JZ, did you look at the "related videos" on that YouTube page?
Oh, and "For What It's Worth," sung by the woodland creatures hiding from the hunters. "You'd better stop, hey, what's that sound, everybody look what's goin' down..."
Yeah, that always sticks with me, not sure why.