The Muppets Valentine Show was one of two pilots for The Muppet Show, which aired on January 30, 1974. The second pilot, Sex and Violence, would air in 1975. The special is included in the Special Features of ''The Muppet Show Season 2' box set
In this half-hour special, the Muppets try to figure out the meaning of love, and receive a visit from Mia Farrow.
Songs and Sketches
- "Love Is a Simple Thing.": The Muppets and Mia Farrow
- "Froggy Went A Courtin'.": Kermit the Frog and Miss Mousey
- "Real Live Girl.": Thog and Mia Farrow
- "Believe Me If All Those Endearing Young Charms": Mia and Farrow
- “Love Comes To Koozebane”: Hosted by Kermit the Frog
- "We Got Love." The Muppets and Mia Farrow
This special has examples of
- The Cameo: During the credits, various other Muppets appear.
- Chuck Cunningham Syndrome: This was Wally's first and only appearance.
- Dark Horse Victory: Who wins Miss Mousey? Droop, on a motorcycle!
- David vs. Goliath: Kermit fights the aptly-named Big Mouse for Miss Mousey's hand.
- Early-Installment Weirdness:
- Unlike the next pilot or main series, this special takes place in a more domestic setting.
- Instead of Kermit, a Muppet named Wally is the host.
- Crazy Harry is named Crazy Donald after his inspiration, Don Sahlin; bizarrely, he would retain this name in the German dub for the first two seasons of the series. Like in season one of the series, he is performed by John Lovelady instead of Jerry Nelson.
- Love Epiphany: George has one when Mia helps him realize that there is something he loves; his mop!
