The Muppet Show (TV Series)
Rudolf Nureyev (1978)
Frank Oz: Sam the Eagle, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Animal
Quotes
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Sam the American Eagle : Oh, to have the brilliant, talented Rudolf Nureyev on our show! He's my favorite opera singer.
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Sam the American Eagle : Now, remember. When Mr. Nureyev arrives, we must be dignified, we must be respectful.
Rudolf Nureyev : [wearing street clothes] Hey, you guys. Here I am.
Sam the American Eagle : Not for long, you are not! We are waiting for Mr. Nureyev.
Kermit : Hey...
Sam the American Eagle : I'll handle this.
[pushes Rudolf out the door]
Sam the American Eagle : Get out of here, you freak! You hippie! You weirdo! Get out! Move, move! Get a hair cut! Who do these punk kids think they are?
Kermit : That one thinks he's Rudolf Nureyev.
Sam the American Eagle : What?
Kermit : I-In fact, that was Rudolf Nureyev.
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Rudolf Nureyev : Think of it. Last week I've been dancing with Natalia Makarova. Today, I'm in a steam room with a lady pig.
Miss Piggy : Oh, yes, and isn't it heaven?
Rudolf Nureyev : I don't think heaven is this warm. It's more like the other place.
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Kermit : Thank you, thank you, thank you! Hi there and welcome to The Muppet Show!
Sam the American Eagle : You call THAT dignity?
Kermit : Uh, I'm sorry, Sam. Uh, ladies and gentlemen, it is indeed an honor to welcome you to The Muppet Show.
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Miss Piggy : Look at the time!
Rowlf the Dog : [as Dr. Bob] Hey! The timing of the shrew!
Miss Piggy : Are you calling me a shrew?
Rowlf the Dog : If the shrew fits!