The Muppet Show S1E1 — Joel Grey
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Joel Grey

7.7/10 · 567 votesSep 5, 197626 min

Ranked #3 of 24 in Season 1•+0.2 vs season avg

Discussion

Fozzie works on a new act -- jokes on any subject -- and drives everyone crazy. Finally, he gets on stage and asks for any word. Statler and Waldorf call his bluff by yelling out: "Amoeba!"

Seasons5

Season 1 Episodes24

Cast6

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)

Crew5

Jim Henson

Jim Henson

Writer

M

Marc London

Writer

Jerry Juhl

Jerry Juhl

Writer

Peter Harris

Peter Harris

Director

Jack Burns

Jack Burns

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Joel Grey" is episode 1 of The Muppet Show season 1. It scored 7.7/10 from 567 votes, ranking #3 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Peter Harris and written by Jim Henson, Marc London, Jerry Juhl, Jack Burns, it aired on September 5, 1976.