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The Muppet Show S5E19 — Carol Burnett
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The Muppet Show•Season 5•Episode 19

Carol Burnett

7.2/10 · 105 votesFeb 8, 198126 min

Ranked #22 of 24 in Season 5•−0.5 vs season avg

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There's no show today, almost; the theater is turned into a dance marathon hosted by Gonzo.

Directed byPhilip Casson
Written byChris Langham, Jim 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)

Karen Prell

Karen Prell

Additional Muppets (voice)

Brian Muehl

Brian Muehl

Additional Muppets (voice)

Kathryn Mullen

Kathryn Mullen

Additional Muppets (voice)

Steve Whitmire

Steve Whitmire

Additional Muppets (voice)

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Philip Casson

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Chris Langham

Chris Langham

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Jim Henson

Jim Henson

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Jerry Juhl

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David Odell

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Episode Summary

"Carol Burnett" is episode 19 of The Muppet Show season 5. It scored 7.2/10 from 105 votes, ranking #22 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Philip Casson and written by Chris Langham, Jim Henson, Jerry Juhl, Don Hinkley, David Odell, it aired on February 8, 1981.

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