Very Merry Muppet Questions

[The Count]

Here are a few quick questions I hope someone can answer for me.
1 What was the crazy thing that Daniel did to bring Kermit back to the real world?
2 Who's Howard? Please describe both the character and his species to the best of your knowledge.
3 Who's Eugene the tuba-player? Please describe both the character and his species to the best of your knowledge.

Thanks to all who answer.

[Ryan]

Originally posted by The Count
Here are a few quick questions I hope someone can answer for me.
1 What was the crazy thing that Daniel did to bring Kermit back to the real world?
2 Who's Howard? Please describe both the character and his species to the best of your knowledge.
3 Who's Eugene the tuba-player? Please describe both the character and his species to the best of your knowledge.

Thanks to all who answer.

1. Spit in Kermit's eye
2. A falmboyant warty Richard Simmons pig dance instuctor
3. A light blue whatnot with white moustache

hope this helps

[The Count]

Thanks, Ryan, though I have a couple more questions.
4 Was Eugene part of any band at all when he showed up in the movie? In other words, was he grouped with the Electric Mayhem in his one scene?
5 What's the name of the snowman voiced by Mel Brooks? Is this the same Snowman who became Fozzie's partner in Muppet Family Christmas?

Thanks a bunch.

[Gonzo14]

According to Tough Pigs.com, the Snowman was voiced by Mel Brooks and No it was not the same Snow Man as MFC

[Bean Bunny]

Joe Snow

[Ryan]

Originally posted by The Count
Thanks, Ryan, though I have a couple more questions.
4 Was Eugene part of any band at all when he showed up in the movie? In other words, was he grouped with the Electric Mayhem in his one scene?
5 What's the name of the snowman voiced by Mel Brooks? Is this the same Snowman who became Fozzie's partner in Muppet Family Christmas?

Thanks a bunch.

No problem.

4. Yeah, Eugene was in one or two scenes, both in the orchestra pit with most of the EM band. However, I wished they would have used Nigel as the conductor, instead of Howard's butler...grrr :rolleyes:

[Salmoto]

Personally, I think it's better this way. I mean, if they have a hard time giving lines to Rowlf, think of how hard it would be to give lines to a Jim Henson character hardly anyone remembers. (Yes, I know he was shared) and call me a kooky-cookie, but I really seem to like Howard, he'd make a great foil character. Though it is strange that they're giving all the not-muppety muppet personalities to Bill Baretta.

[The Flying Sheep]

On Tough Pigs, it says Brian played a director/ Which one?

[puppetguy]

In response to re-voicing Nigel, a Jim-character that "no one remembers," if you'll recall, Jim only voiced Nigel on the Muppet Show in one segment: "Sax and Violence," with Zoot. He was voiced by John Lovelady in a separate Season 1 show (Kay Ballard). When he showed up in season three with his whistle solo with Floyd (on upright (!) bass), he did not speak. So, no one would remember what he sounded like, regardless. I, too, wanted to see Nigel in the pit.

Interesting to see Crazy Harry in the background. I couldn't help but wonder if his presence was merely a tie-in with the Pallisades figure. If that was the case, they should have at least let him blow something up!

David
www.allhandsprodcutions.com

[beaker]

Ack, that unsettling snowman looked more akin to Creature Shop's ill fated Jack Frost than that neat looking Snowman from MFC.

As for seeing near forgotten Muppet characters back...even if he didnt have a speaking role, it was great to see Crazy Harry back, along with Swedish Chef, the Bossmen, Pops, etc.

I dont think they'll be bringing back TMS Nigel nor MT Nigel anytime soon. Not sure if Nigel was even liked during TMS times.

Finally, hate to bring this up but I cannot see any reason people continue to say they dislike Clifford. Ever since his debut on JHH he has been one of my faves, and has a really fresh since of style to him. Ethnic based characters are pretty rare in the Muppet universe as far as non Sesame is concerned, and I hope they use him again in the upcoming show.

[Daffyfan2003]

In response to re-voicing Nigel, a Jim-character that "no one remembers," if you'll recall, Jim only voiced Nigel on the Muppet Show in one segment: "Sax and Violence," with Zoot. He was voiced by John Lovelady in a separate Season 1 show (Kay Ballard). When he showed up in season three with his whistle solo with Floyd (on upright (!) bass), he did not speak. So, no one would remember what he sounded like, regardless. I, too, wanted to see Nigel in the pit.

I heard that "Sax and Violence" thing at the "Animal's Jukebox" site. I thought it was Jim doing the voice because he sounded just like Kermit. In fact if I haven't read in the epguide that it was Nigel, I'd would have thought it WAS Kermit.

While I'm on the subject of performers in early episodes, it was interesting to receive the video with the Vincent Price episode. I don't know if any of John Lovelady's characters were on it. But I finally saw Wanda and Hilda who were performed by Erin Okler. I wonder if her Janice sounded like Wanda or closer to Richard's than that. I might have to wait until I get the Rita Moreno episode to find out.

[Gonzo]

It's hard to describe Eren Ozker's Janice, but she was NOTHING like Richard Hunt's Janice. Not as much of a "groovy" vibe...more nasal...it just wasn't Janice. Yet.

Quinnnnnnnnnnn

[Daffyfan2003]

That's okay. Like I said, I'll probably find out when I get the Rita Moreno episode on video, so I can wait a few months. Unless, I can download some files of Erin's Janice. Oh, well.