“Unmasking the Muppets: The Surprising Secrets of Kermit’s Colorful Legacy!”
Just Because They Were In A Theater Doesn’t Mean People Were Watching
The show was not filmed in front of a full live studio audience. The way the show was taped, the crew used block and tape, meaning that each piece of material would take anywhere from half an hour to several hours to tape.
That makes it a long, slow process. However, just because they didn’t have an official audience didn’t mean there weren’t people from neighboring studios hanging around to see some of the famous hosts.
“MAHNA MAHNA” Originated From A Non-Muppet Movie
Most people know the four-syllable tune from a sketch that aired in the 1976 premiere.
In fact, the song came from a 1968 Italian film called Sweden: Heaven and Hell. Sesame Street producer Joan Ganz Cooney heard the track on the radio and asked Henson and Oz to perform it with Muppets.
Gonzo’s Crazy Acts Came From The Writers Room
Gonzo is known for his weird and wacky stunts, but he started as a different Muppet. Henson allegedly had an unhinged character in mind, so he used Gonzo in a special called The Great Santa Claus Switch.
Gonzo would go on to perform 20 stunts in the show’s 120 episode run.
Henson’s Idol Made An Appearance On The Second Season
Ventriloquist Edgar Bergen and his dummy, Charlie McCarthy were Henson’s heroes. They inspired the puppeteer to get into the field as a child.
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