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The Muppet Show (1976)

S2E4 John Cleese

Oct 21, 1977 Season 2 Episode 4 Kids, Comedy, Family

Gonzo manages to catch a cannonball with just his hand, resulting in an elongated arm. Fozzie and Floyd can't resist making quips about the bizarre incident. Seeking assistance, Gonzo approaches John, who inadvertently ends up stretching out all of Gonzo's limbs to match the oddity. At the same time, John Cleese is less than thrilled about his appearance on the show. Bound to his chair before the performance starts, he voices his frustrations over the abundance of pigs and monsters. Ultimately, he finds himself coerced into participating in a closing musical number.