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The Muppet Show S4E17 — Christopher Reeve

8.5

The Muppet Show•Season 4•Episode 17

Christopher Reeve

8.5/10 · 394 votesFeb 15, 198026 min

Ranked #1 of 24 in Season 4•+0.9 vs season avg

Everyone has a superhero bug, donning costumes and trying acts to impress the star of Superman: The Movie.

Directed byPeter Harris

Written byJim Henson, Jerry Juhl, Don Hinkley, David Odell

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Seasons5

Cast11

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)

Louise Gold

Louise Gold

Annie Sue Pig / Additional Muppets (voice)

Kathryn Mullen

Kathryn Mullen

Additional Muppets (voice)

Steve Whitmire

Steve Whitmire

Additional Muppets (voice)

Bob Payne

Bob Payne

Additional Muppets (voice)

B

Bruce Schwartz

Guest Puppeteer

Crew5

Peter Harris

Peter Harris

Director

Jim Henson

Jim Henson

Writer

Jerry Juhl

Jerry Juhl

Writer

D

Don Hinkley

Writer

D

David Odell

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Christopher Reeve" is episode 17 of The Muppet Show season 4. It scored 8.5/10 from 394 votes, ranking #1 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Peter Harris and written by Jim Henson, Jerry Juhl, Don Hinkley, David Odell, it aired on February 15, 1980.

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