Peter Sellers
We have questions about this episode. Mostly: Why? Peter Sellers famously said (to Kermit!) “You see, there is no me, I do not exist,” and it’s sort of fun to see him prove that by only appearing in character on The Muppet Show, we just wish those characters were less creepy and/or racist. When Kermit has a nervous breakdown in Muppet Labs, it’s easy to see why. Content warning: this episode contains discussions of brown-face makeup, an offensive word, and content warnings.
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With Our Very Special Guest Star…Bilal Dardai!
Bilal Dardai is a playwright, essayist, and performance artist based in the Chicago area. He is an ensemble member of Lifeline Theatre and an alumnus of The Neo-Futurists, and has written for several acclaimed audio dramas including Unwell, The Imagine Neighborhood, and Alba Salix, Royal Physician. According to a 2018 Buzzfeed quiz, the Muppet to whom he shares the greatest kinship is Janice.
Bouncing Baby GIFs
With Our Very Special Guest Star…Peter Sellers!
Miscellaneous Muppeturgy
Disney’s “Stories Matter” page really is great, in our opinion, quibbles with the phrasing aside, especially if you’re interested in classic Disney films (which we also are).
