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The Muppet Show S4E2 — Crystal Gayle
7.5
The Muppet Show•Season 4•Episode 2

Crystal Gayle

7.5/10 · 149 votesNov 2, 197926 min

Ranked #12 of 24 in Season 4•−0.1 vs season avg

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The Prairie Dog Glee Club sings very well, but Scooter says they have "pack rat blood in 'em -- they keep stealing everything!" The prairie dogs go wild, taking everything Kermit has -- including his collar, which leaves him naked on stage.

Directed byPeter Harris
Written byJim Henson, Jerry Juhl, Don Hinkley, David Odell
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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)

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Bruce Schwartz

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Peter Harris

Peter Harris

Director

Jim Henson

Jim Henson

Writer

Jerry Juhl

Jerry Juhl

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Don Hinkley

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David Odell

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Episode Summary

"Crystal Gayle" is episode 2 of The Muppet Show season 4. It scored 7.5/10 from 149 votes, ranking #12 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 November 2, 1979.

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