The Muppet Show (1976)

S5E15 Hal Linden

Statler and Waldorf seize the opportunity to outshine Kermit by taking over as hosts, while Kermit and Fozzie provide their playful jabs from the balcony. However, their plans quickly unravel. The Berlin National Opera Company drops out, leading to the unexpected arrival of the Salzburg Sauerkraut Singers. Things take a bizarre turn when Gonzo crashes Hal’s Fourth of July performance, belting out Christmas tunes from a sleigh. In the end, Statler and Waldorf realize just how challenging producing a show can be, and they joyfully return to their usual spot to dish out critiques.