The Muppet Show

Glenda Jackson

Season 5 Episode 13

December 28, 1980 26m TV-G

Glenda reveals herself to be Black Jackson the pirate captain, and she takes over the Muppet Theater with the help of Short John Silver (Sweetums) and Eric, a heartless pirate parrot (in disguise as a penguin). They tie Kermit up, turn the theater into a ship, and cast off to look for buried treasure. The show ends with a musical battle at sea, with Gonzo and a crew of chickens fighting to save Kermit and the theater.

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Cast of Glenda Jackson

Jim HensonKermit the Frog, Waldorf, Rowlf the Dog, Link Hogthrob, The Swedish Chef, Dr. Teeth, The Newsman (voice)
Frank OzMiss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Animal / Sam Eagle / Marvin Suggs / George the Janitor (voice)
Jerry NelsonFloyd Pepper, Dr. Julius Strangepork, Pops, Robin the Frog, Lew Zealand, Louis Kazagger, Chicken, Crazy Harry (voice)
Dave GoelzGonzo / Zoot / Beauregard / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew (voice)
Richard HuntStatler, Scooter / Janice / Beaker / Wayne / Sweetums (voice)
Eren OzkerHilda / Wanda / Janice (voice)
Louise GoldAnnie Sue Pig / Additional Muppets (voice)
Karen PrellAdditional Muppets (voice)
Brian MuehlAdditional Muppets (voice)
Kathryn MullenAdditional Muppets (voice)
Steve WhitmireAdditional Muppets (voice)
Glenda JacksonSelf - Special Guest Star