Ben Vereen guest stars, Fozzie gets stuck in a magician's trick cabinet, and everyone forgets to avoid saying explosive related words, resulting in plenty of appearances by Crazy Harry.
Songs and Sketches
- "Jump Shout Boogie"
- "Mr. Cellophane"
- Muppet Newsflash: A Mr. Cosgrove attempts to set the record for flagpole-sitting.
- At The Dance
- UK Spot: "Fur Elise".
- Talk Spot: Ben talks about dancing.
- Veterinarian's Hospital
- Talking Houses
- Blackout: Ben gets a blast out of the show—and Crazy Harry.
- Wayne and Wanda: "I'll Know"
- Fozzie's Comedy Act: From in the cabinet.
- "Pure Imagination"
This episode has examples of
- Distracted by the Sexy: A passing beauty pulls Wayne from finishing "I'll Know", much to Wanda's irritation.
- Don't Touch It, You Idiot!: Fozzie asks about the magician's trick cabinet backstage. He ignores Kermit's warnings not to enter the box or slam the door and gets trapped inside.Fozzie: Hey, Kermit, Kermit? Hey, what is this?
Kermit: Oh, that belongs to Marvel the Magician. It's for next week's show.
Fozzie: Oh, that's very interesting. [He starts to go inside the box.]
Kermit: Yeah, but Fozzie, don't go in there.
Fozzie: Oh, come on, Kermit, I'm a big bear. I won't hurt anything.
Kermit: Yeah, but Fozzie, don't slam that door.
[Fozzie steps into the box and slams the door. It locks from outside, leaving Fozzie peering helplessly through the cabinet's window.]
Fozzie: I didn't slam it. I closed it very quietly.
Kermit: Yeah, and you're never gonna open it again.
Fozzie: Wh-what do you mean?
Kermit: Well, I tried to tell you it's a trick door. Only Marvel the Magician can open it.
Fozzie: But... but, Kermit, I have an act to do! Go get Marvel!
Kermit: I can't. He's in Toledo. [Walks off.]
Fozzie: And I'm in big trouble. - Help, I'm Stuck!: Fozzie gets stuck in the cabinet.
- Inadvertent Entrance Cue: Crazy Harry and anything even remotely referencing explosives.Kermit: Uh, now, as I was saying, we have a real dynamite guest tonight...
[Crazy Harry pops up in Statler and Waldorf's box.]
Crazy Harry: Did somebody say "dynamite"?!
[KABOOM!] - Running Gag: As noted below, Crazy Harry and his bombs.
- The Show Must Go On: Since Fozzie is trapped in the cabinet, Kermit considers cutting his act from the show but then thinks of a way Fozzie can go on. He has two pigs drag the box onstage so Fozzie can tell his jokes from inside it.Kermit: Great, great, great! Let's all hear it for Fozzie Bear! Come on out and take a bow, Fozzie!
[The pigs drag the box back onstage and tip it forward.]
Fozzie: This is humiliating...! - Stuff Blowing Up: Crazy Harry sets off his explosions six total times, sending poor Ben into the lights twice. He also blows up the cabinet offscreen to free Fozzie.
- Tempting Fate: Hilda tries to cheer Fozzie up by pointing out that the little window in the cabinet could be closed, which then closes while she's speaking. "Okay, things are worse."
- Two Beings, One Body: "Jump Shout Boogie" is primarily sung by a Muppet with two heads.
- [Statler and Waldorf's box starts smoking.]
Statler: Fantastic show.
Waldorf: Brilliant show. By the way, your pants are on fire.
Statler: Hm? AAAH!
