10 Memorable ‘Muppets Show’ Musical Moments

This Tuesday, September 22, marks the debut of new ABC series the muppets. The new show was co-created by Bill Prady, a co-creator of The Big Bang Theory, and Bob Kushell (Anger Management and 3rd Rock From the Sun). Jim Henson’s original variety program, The Muppet Show, ran in U.S. on ABC (as well as internationally) from 1976 to 1981 and featured remarkable musical performances with many of the top music stars of the era collaborating with The Muppets. For this week’s Sunday Cinema, below are 10 memorable musical moments from the original TheMuppet Show for your viewing pleasure.

Buddy Rich vs. Animal Drum Battle

Elton John “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road”

Johnny Cash “Ghostriders In The Sky”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5HRSmLlaiA

Steve Martin “Dueling Banjos”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXyvCJlPgME

Loretta Lynn “You’re Lookin’ At Country”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gsMIsQMmZQ

John Denver “The Garden Song”

Paul Simon “Scarborough Fair”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wp5Dj_hClCQ

Harry Belafonte “Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)”

Linda Ronstadt “Blue Bayou”

Debbie Harry “Call Me”

[Originally Published: April 5, 2015]