Japanese Cake (Valerie Harper) - Performer spotted

[David French]

Can't remember if this is mentioned in the Muppet Morsels for the Valerie Harper ep of TMS (not mentioned in the guide on this web site) but I spotted a performer (possibly Jim Henson) during the Swedish Chef sketch. You can see the top of the performer's head and their back as well.

 

[peyjenk]

Incidentally, that is the weirdest Chef sketch I have seen.

I'll be sure to look for the puppeteer next time I watch it!

 

[TheJimHensonHour]

um wouldn't the cakes performer be under the table?
I would think if you see Jim Hensons head it would be because he's performing the Swedish Chef. *shruggs*

 

[David French]

I said that you could see a performer, but I did not say which character was being performed.

Check the back-right of the screen and you will see the performer in question.

 

[Muppet Newsgirl]

Oh, yes, I spotted that long ago.

The performer in question is Richard Hunt, who plays the part of the cake.

 

[TheJimHensonHour]

Oh, yes, I spotted that long ago.

The performer in question is Richard Hunt, who plays the part of the cake.

vell zen! I stand corrected!

 

[Muppet Newsgirl]

Glad to be of help!

The head's in the wrong position for it to be Jim or Frank - it's off by the end of the table while the Chef is talking and picking up the bat. The hair's also a clue - of the five principal performers, Richard seems to be the only one with that kind of curly hair.