Dizzy Gillespie

7.6/10 · 152 votesJan 4, 198026 min

Ranked #11 of 24 in Season 4•matches the season avg

Statler is sick (of the show), so Waldorf brings his wife Astoria to the show. Meanwhile, Inspector LaBrea of the County Environmental Department arrives backstage to monitor the noise level of the show. LaBrea tells Kermit that to keep the noise down, he has to

Cast11

Jim Henson

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

Frank Oz

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

Jerry Nelson

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

Dave Goelz

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

Richard Hunt

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

Eren Ozker

Hilda / Wanda / Janice (voice)

Louise Gold

Annie Sue Pig / Additional Muppets (voice)

Kathryn Mullen

Additional Muppets (voice)

Steve Whitmire

Additional Muppets (voice)

Bob Payne

Additional Muppets (voice)

Bruce Schwartz

Guest Puppeteer

Crew6

Philip Casson

Director

Jim Henson

Writer

Jerry Juhl

Writer

Don Hinkley

Writer

David Odell

Writer

Jim Thurman

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Dizzy Gillespie" is episode 11 of The Muppet Show season 4. It scored 7.6/10 from 152 votes, ranking #11 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Philip Casson and written by Jim Henson, Jerry Juhl, Don Hinkley, David Odell, Jim Thurman, it aired on January 4, 1980.

Dizzy Gillespie

Seasons5

Season 4 Episodes24

Cast11

Crew6

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