The Muppet Show Rudolf Nureyev (Season 2, Episode 13)
TV-G
TV Episode | 26 min | Comedy, Family, Musical

The Muppet Show

Rudolf Nureyev (Season 2, Episode 13)

TV-G

TV Episode | 26 min | Comedy, Family, Musical

When Sam the Eagle finally recognizes the guest star, Rudolf Nureyev, he is horrified at the silliness the ballet dancer is eager to perform with the gang.

Director

Philip Casson

Writers

Jerry Juhl (written by) | Joseph A. Bailey (written by) | Jim Henson (written by) | Don Hinkley (written by)

Producer

Jim Henson

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Edit Released

Updated Jan 22, 1978

Release date

Jan 23, 1978 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 4 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 9 wins & 25 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
8 cast members

Name	Known for
Rudolf Nureyev Self - Special Guest Star Self - Special Guest Star See fewer	Valentino (1977)
Frank Oz Sam the Eagle / Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Animal (voice) Sam the Eagle / Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Animal (voice) See fewer	The Muppet Show (1976)
Jerry Nelson Floyd Pepper / Robin / Whatnots / Announcer (voice) Floyd Pepper / Robin / Whatnots / Announcer (voice) See fewer	The Muppet Show (1976)
Richard Hunt Scooter / Statler / Janice (voice) Scooter / Statler / Janice (voice) See fewer	The Muppet Show (1976)
Dave Goelz Gonzo / Zoot (voice) Gonzo / Zoot (voice) See fewer	Fraggle Songs (1983)
Jim Henson Kermit the Frog / Rowlf / Dr. Teeth / Link Hogthrob / Waldorf (voice) Kermit the Frog / Rowlf / Dr. Teeth / Link Hogthrob / Waldorf (voice) See fewer	The Muppet Show (1976)
Graham Fletcher Ballerina Pig (uncredited) Ballerina Pig (uncredited) See fewer	Little Shop of Horrors (1986)
The Muppets Themselves (uncredited) Themselves (uncredited) See fewer	Muppets Most Wanted (2014)