Pete and Ben investigate how well the Fawlty John Cleese of 1977 matches up with the potentially more cloth-eared John Cleese of 2022, and what the term "cloth-eared" means, anyway. They also investigate the height of the Muppet theatre, where Frank Oz was during this episode, and why both local fireworks and Siri seem to … Continue reading Guest-starring John Cleese!
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Guest-starring Don Knotts!
Ben and Pete get lost in a circle in a spiral, in a wheel within a wheel, as they talks about the strange edits that Disney has imposed upon their hosting of the Don Knotts episode of The Muppet Show. They also warily wander the circumference of the topics of relatives, the proper reaction to … Continue reading Guest-starring Don Knotts!
Guest-starring Teresa Brewer!
Pete and Ben find themselves pulled between critical poles on this episode, enjoying the charisma of the guest-star but lamenting her musical choices, and also finding that while the backstage runner has aged poorly, the UK Spot might be the greatest musical secret the Muppet Show has ever concealed from American audiences. https://audioboom.com/posts/8205014-henson-perspective-guest-starring-teresa-brewer Sources and … Continue reading Guest-starring Teresa Brewer!
Guest-starring Milton Berle!
Ben and Pete grovel, grovel at the feet of that fabulous funny-man, the inimitable Milton Berle, while also marveling at the intemperate timekeeping of Dr. Julius Strangepork, the indescribable transcribing of Jerry Juhl, and the indefatigable patience of King Charles the Third. https://audioboom.com/posts/8202075 Sources and References: While not mentioned in the episode, the idea of … Continue reading Guest-starring Milton Berle!
Guest-starring Bernadette Peters!
It's an extra-long episode of self-indulgence as Pete goes down a nerdy rabbit hole of calculating dropping a weight on the Muppet newsman, and Ben investigates a tweet about Robin's princely origins. They also talk at length about Bernadette Peters' awards and honors, unwrap a new minifig, and payoff conversational teases of obscure redheads, House … Continue reading Guest-starring Bernadette Peters!
Guest-starring Steve Martin!
Ben brings way too much research to the table — literally — as he and Pete sit down to discuss a format-breaking episode of the Muppet Show, but one where Steve adapts his previously-established act for the family-friendly audience. And, it turns out, some of that act hasn't aged well, but that may be less … Continue reading Guest-starring Steve Martin!
Guest-starring Nancy Walker!
Pete and Ben get a little loopy about whether Fozzie should have engaged in a little time travel in order to establish his famous catchphrase before he started using it in honor of this week's guest. Then they get loopier still about whether Pete's rating system is baseless and can't be trusted. Except, Ben's going … Continue reading Guest-starring Nancy Walker!
Guest-starring Dom DeLuise!
Ben and Pete call out the Muppets and the guest-star for fat-shaming and for not agreeing with their pet thesis that the Muppets are more important than the temporary human visitor. They talk about DeLuise's recipes, Ben's research into Zulu-inspired folk music, and Pete nearly walks off the show due to punnery. https://audioboom.com/posts/8176455-henson-perspective-guest-starring-dom-deluise Sources and … Continue reading Guest-starring Dom DeLuise!
Guest-starring Edgar Bergen!
Pete and Ben break down the episode into A, B, and C plots, where C is for Chicken, and that's good enough for, well, everyone. Edgar Bergen's ventriloquist act prompts a discussion about how engaged a puppeteer should be in a scene, Gonzo's wrestling match prompts googling of how heavy a brick should be, and … Continue reading Guest-starring Edgar Bergen!
Guest-starring Madeline Kahn!
Ben and Pete fall into an absolute spiral of film puns, but before they do that, they discuss the legacy and screen presence of Madeline Kahn, Pete's lack of memory, the rivalry between New York's and New Jersey's most iconic troubadours, and how much the internet loves feet. https://audioboom.com/posts/8167375-henson-perspective-guest-starring-madeline-kahn Sources and References: "Happy Feet", as … Continue reading Guest-starring Madeline Kahn!
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