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The Muppet Show S1E21 — Bruce Forsyth
7.5
The Muppet Show•Season 1•Episode 21

Bruce Forsyth

7.5/10 · 264 votesJan 30, 197726 min

Ranked #14 of 24 in Season 1•matches the season avg

Discussion

Fozzie Bear has a plan to get back at Statler and Waldorf when he does his act, but is crushed when he's replaced by Bruce Forsyth. Fozzie throws some nasty jokes and, for the first (and last) time, leaves the two old codgers speechless. Then

Seasons5

Season 1 Episodes24

Cast6

Jim Henson

Jim Henson

Kermit the Frog, Waldorf, Rowlf the Dog, Link Hogthrob, The Swedish Chef, Dr. Teeth, The Newsman (voice)

Frank Oz

Frank Oz

Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Animal / Sam Eagle / Marvin Suggs / George the Janitor (voice)

Jerry Nelson

Jerry Nelson

Floyd Pepper, Dr. Julius Strangepork, Pops, Robin the Frog, Lew Zealand, Louis Kazagger, Chicken, Crazy Harry (voice)

Dave Goelz

Dave Goelz

Gonzo / Zoot / Beauregard / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew (voice)

Richard Hunt

Richard Hunt

Statler, Scooter / Janice / Beaker / Wayne / Sweetums (voice)

Eren Ozker

Eren Ozker

Hilda / Wanda / Janice (voice)

Crew5

Peter Harris

Peter Harris

Director

Jack Burns

Jack Burns

Writer

Jim Henson

Jim Henson

Writer

Jerry Juhl

Jerry Juhl

Writer

M

Marc London

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Bruce Forsyth" is episode 21 of The Muppet Show season 1. It scored 7.5/10 from 264 votes, ranking #14 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Peter Harris and written by Jack Burns, Jim Henson, Jerry Juhl, Marc London, it aired on January 30, 1977.