Ringo Starr's "Octopus's Garden" Original Airdate: March 1, 1970
Since nobody really understands what this song is about, it's only fitting that the Muppets would pick this bizarre Ringo Starr tune. This scene features a nice water background and a singing clam sitting on a log. Like "Java" the performers are hidden from view as the characters swim in the water. Jim sings the lead as a sea-diving Muppet while Frank Oz performs an Octopus. It wasn't until "Sesame Street” in 1969 that Frank began actively voicing characters. His performance here of a wisecracking Octopus clearly steals the show. Frank's performance is a foreshadowing of wonderful things to come.
"Octopus Garden" would also be performed on "Sesame Street" and on the James Coco, fifth season episode of the Muppet Show.
I have one of those on a VHS video...I loved it when I was a kid. Robin (Kermit's cousin?) sang the song.
SUPER, Bobber!! I had no recollection at all of that bit, although I had been a fan of the show. (BTW, no, I still don't have the DVD. When I say "I gotta get it"... You have to stretch that intention to some extent! I WILL try to get it for sure!) I tried to make out who the guest star was in the dialogue bit in the end, but I couldn't tell... The performance is top notch anyway! The "Can I take my friend to bed?" line transformed into "Do I have to go to bed?" is a bit "sullivanian" but really cute!!
To An Apple Beatle: Thanks for the kind words! What a terrific signature Paul-lookalike transformation!
Yeah, this one was great, too! So many legends appeared on that show! My own favorite one is the one with Buddy Rich, where he "drums his way", blinded by a power failure in the Muppets Theater, from his dressing room to the stage, where awaits him a drum battle with the house band's Animal!!
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