Muppet Show
(1981)Kermit has a nice surprise for the audience: they cancelled Ernest McGonagle... who was hired to gurgle Gershwin because the stars of 'Star Wars' are in the show tonight. So the show starts quietly with a shepherd and his herd performing and singing their song. Then Kermit meets C-3PO and R2-D2 behind the stage. 3PO is explaining that they received a hyperspace telegram from Chewbacca and that he's being held prisoner by a "bunch of weird turkeys" - and Kermit has to admit that it sounds like his show. But then someone blasts through the door calling "Remember Alderaan!" and "Down with the Empire! ". Kermit asks, a bit puzzled, "Who was that?" And we know 3PO - "It was my master - Luke Skywalker". And they both have to admit that human beings are a strange race. The show goes on while Luke searches for Chewie.
Trying to give the audience a good show, Kermit asks Luke to be part of the show - to sing a song. It's a joke to Luke, he's on a mission and can't get involved in a third rate variety show. He suggests it's much better to let his cousin - Mark Hamill - do this. Though R2 liked the thought, 3PO had to remind him that he isn't a song and dance droid. When Fozzy comes along, he's so happy to meet Mark but Luke explained that his cousin is waiting outside and Fozzy wants him to come. Mark tries to convince Kermit with his talents - he imitates Kermit and Fozzy, trying to sing and be a singing and dancing comedian. But Kermit isn't impressed. When he asks what else Mark can do and Mark answers that he can gurgle Gershwin, Kermit 'throws' him out. But Ernest and Mark manage to gurgle a bit together till they get interrupted.
Then Robin, Kermit's nephew, has to tell his uncle that the Star Wars people have hijacked the SwineTrek to get to the barren wastes of the planet Koozebane.
On the SwineTrek Luke has to deal with all the dirt lying around and Captain Link Hogthrob who wants Luke and the droids off his ship but is willing to exchange the SwineTrek for the name of Luke's tailor - "Who's your tailor - I love that outfit!" The co-pilot of the SwineTrek learns first hand that it can be dangerous to push just one button on R2. Miss Piggy's lashes flutter at the sight of Luke Skywalker - "one of the heavenly bodies" she declares immediately. She does her best to convince him she is the long lost princess. Despite her braided buns and flowing white gown, Luke is not convinced and tries to tell her his thoughts - though not quite like a real gentleman.
As the SwineTrek lands on Koozebane - it isn't a soft landing because Luke forgets "to push the stoppy thing", the villain Dearth Nadir (Gonzo) warns them of impending perils. The gloom is brief and again someone is interested in the name of Luke's tailor - Gonzo, this time. Soon Chewie and R2 are dancing a duet and C-3PO shows he's a natural tap-dancer. And again, Luke allows his cousin to sing - so Mark leads the cast in "When You Wish Upon A Star" - but not before asking Luke "Who's your tailor? I love that outfit!"
