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    Muppet Christmas Songs We Should've Heard

    "Zat You, Santa Claus?" as sung by Dr. Teeth (leading the Electric Mayhem Big Band...basically the Mayhem with a larger horn section) "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)" as sung by Janice (normal Mayhem lineup this time) "Merry Christmas, Baby" as sung by Floyd "Ave Maria" as sung by...
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    Another TMS Outline--Special Guest Star Johnny Mathis!

    SPECIAL GUEST STAR--JOHNNY MATHIS (I'm surprised that they never got him to appear on The Muppet SHow proper, although he did do a walk-on on Muppets Tonight.) OPENING THEME OPENING NUMBER--The Electric Mayhem team up with the jugband to sing "Ain't Goin' Down Till The Sun Comes Up"...
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    Behind the Outlines: How I Write 'Em!

    Since so many people have asked how I write an outline, I thought I'd give you a rough idea of how I do it. First off, much like Jim Henson, I listen to a lot of music. Music has always been a big part of my life (I don't play an instrument, but I do sing and I have a very extensive record...
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    Another TMS Outline--Special Guest Shirley Jones

    SPECIAL GUEST STAR--SHIRLEY JONES OPENING THEME OPENING NUMBER--The Electric Mayhem play "Sunshine Of Your Love". Waldorf: "I never did like hard rock..." Statler: "That's because you came of age during the caveman days!" Waldorf: "Statler...YOUR FACE." (enter Scooter, Janice...
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    Another TMS Outline--Special Guests WWE Superstars

    SPECIAL GUEST STARS: WWE SUPERSTARS KURT ANGLE, JEFF HARDY, CHRIS JERICHO, VINCE McMAHON, AND THE DUDLEY BOYZ COLD OPENING: Kermit and Scooter talk to Mr. McMahon. Vince says he told his guys not to do anything stupid tonight...however that's sort of what Kermit and Scooter wanted them to do...
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    Another TMS Outline--Special Guest Paul McCartney

    SPECIAL GUEST: PAUL McCARTNEY OPENING THEME Kermit announces that the theatre is being renovated as a result of Crazy Harry's pyrotechnics from the Billy Idol episode, but they're still going on with this week's show because they'd have to be insane to pass up on Paul McCartney...
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    Another TMS Outline--Special GUest Star Billy Idol!

    SPECIAL GUEST: BILLY IDOL OPENING THEME OPENING NUMBER: In a setting reminiscent of Camelot, Miss Piggy sings "Then You May Take Me To The Fair" with Uncle Deadly, Boppity, and Gloat. Kermit is Lancelot. When Piggy hears about what the monsters plan to do to Kermit, she beats them all...
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    Another TMS Outline--Special Guest Dr. John!

    SPECIAL GUEST STAR: DR. JOHN OPENING NUMBER: Dr. John plays "Right Place, Wrong Time" with the Electric Mayhem. Waldorf: "You know, I could really relate to that song..." Statler: "Yeah, only for us, it's WRONG Place, Wrong Time!" Both: "DOHHHH, ho ho ho..." BACKSTAGE: Kermit...
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    Another TMS Outline!

    (DISCLAIMER: The opening act in this episode outline was used previously as a UK Spot for the Willie Nelson episode outline. However, in further discussion with Skeeter Muppet, I found that it could be the groundwork for a terrific running gag.) SPECIAL GUEST STAR: DIANA KRALL OPENING...
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    Another TMS Outline!

    SPECIAL GUEST STAR: JOHN MICHAEL MONTGOMERY OPENING THEME OPENING NUMBER: Fozzie, Scooter, Gonzo, Floyd, Dr. Teeth, Clifford, Lew Zealand, Rowlf, and Quango (the gorilla) sing "There Is Nothin' Like A Dame". Waldorf: "I used to sing that song whenever I thought about Astoria."...
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    Another TMS Outline!

    SPECIAL GUEST STAR: STING Kermit announces that the entire show is devoted to Sting's music. OPENING NUMBER: The Electric Mayhem sing and play "We'll Be Together". Statler: "Hey Waldorf, do you think being together in this box for 25 years has affected our friendship?" Waldorf...
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    Another TMS Outline!

    SPECIAL GUEST STAR: JEREMY IRONS OPENING THEME OPENING NUMBER: In a darkened ballroom with a mirror ball, the Electric Mayhem play "A Kiss To Build A Dream On", Dr. Teeth lead vocals, Zoot sax solo BACKSTAGE: It's Kermit's birthday, and Prairie Dawn has come to visit from Sesame Street...
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    Another TMS Outline

    SPECIAL GUEST STAR: LENNY KRAVITZ OPENING THEME Kermit reveals that because Floyd beat him in a game of Go Fish, he's letting the Electric Mayhem plan the whole show tonight. Naturally, the Mayhem book any rock acts they can find (usually from a few "Street"s away.) OPENING NUMBER...
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    Another TMS Outline!

    SPECIAL GUEST: TOPOL (For those who don't know, Chaim Topol is the actor who played Tevye in the film version of Fiddler On THe Roof. He's also performed him in London and various other locations. I figured since they had Zero Mostel, who originated the role on Broadway, on the show, they...
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    Another TMS Outline

    SPECIAL GUEST STAR: JIMMY BUFFETT OPENING THEME OPENING NUMBER: Annie Sue sings "Tom, Dick or Harry" with the three-headed monster of the same names. Statler: "I've heard about getting ahead in life, but that was just ridiculous!" Both: "Dohhhh, ho ho ho..." BACKSTAGE: Kermit...
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    Another TMS Outline!

    SPECIAL GUEST STAR: BETTY BUCKLEY COLD OPENING-- Scooter: "Betty Buckley, 15 seconds to curtain, Ms. Buckley!" (close-up on Betty's face) Betty: "Thanks, Scooter. Now, there's one thing I do need to address. I know I was on a show called Eight Is Enough..." Scooter: "Yeah, we all...
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    Songs that were performed on both TMS and Sesame Street?

    Let's see, here's what I've come up with: "You Made Me Love You" (George Burns and Muppets on TMS, Cookie Monster on SS) "Sesame Street Theme" (sung daily on SS--duh!, sung by Bert, Ernie, Count, Cookie, Grover, Prairie Dawn, and two Anything Muppets on TMS) "Consider Yourself" (sung by...
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    Another TMS Outline

    SPECIAL GUEST STAR: DICK VAN DYKE COLD OPENING: Scooter: "Dick Van Dyke, 15 seconds to curtain, Mr. Van Dyke!" Dick: (getting dressed) "Thanks, Scooter. You guys really know how to make me feel at home, but there is one thing. Kermit and I never discussed my appearance fee." Scooter...
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    Another Tms Outline!

    SPECIAL GUEST STAR: CARLY SIMON OPENING THEME OPENING NUMBER: The Fraggles play "Dixie Jammin'". Statler: "You know, those Fraggles could turn a sad situation into a great time." Waldorf: "Remind me to take one of them home with me when I talk to Astoria!" BACKSTAGE: Don Music has...
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    Another TMS Outline

    SPECIAL GUEST STAR: TOBY KEITH OPENING THEME OPENING NUMBER: Mahna Mahna and the Snowths reunite and perform "Everybody's Song". Statler: "The question is, what is a Mahna Mahna?" Waldorf: "The question is, why are you recycling that old joke? He sang a different song this time!"...
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