| The Muppet Show - The Complete Third Season | 
 enlarge | Director: Philip Casson
Actors: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire
Studio: WALT DISNEY VIDEO
Category: DVD
List Price: $39.99
Buy New: $25.49
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Avg. Customer Rating:  30 reviews
Sales Rank: 546
Format: Box Set, Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Full Screen, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Number Of Items: 4
Running Time: 612
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.6 x 0.8
MPN: 05649900
UPC: 786936755831
EAN: 0786936755831
ASIN: B0013527I4
Theatrical Release Date: January 29, 1976
Release Date: May 20, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description
Wocka! Wocka! Wocka! The innovative variety show's sensational third season earned television's prestigious Peabody Award as well as an Emmy(R) Award nomination for outstanding Comedy-Variety or Music Program. Featuring a sensational lineup of hilarious guest stars -- including Sylvester Stallone Gilda Radner Raquel Welch and Liberace -- Season Three is loaded with more Muppetational moments than any show in primetime history. Experience all 24 episodes from Season Three -- digitally remastered and restored -- in this special 4-disc DVD set. With hours of bonus features including an all-new behind-the-scenes documentary original Muppet commercials and much more THE MUPPET SHOW: THE COMPLETE THIRD SEASON is unbeatable entertainment for the whole family.System Requirements:Running Time: 612 minutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: TELEVISION/SERIES & SEQUELS Rating: NR UPC: 786936755831 Manufacturer No: 05649900
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An iconic variety show that ran from 1976 to 1981, The Muppet Show was a masterpiece of puppetry and slapstick humor as well as a showcase for the best musical and comic talent of its day. Season three ran 1978-1979 and featured 26 famous guest stars, including Roy Clark, Pearl Bailey, Jean Stapleton, Harry Belefonte, Danny Kaye, Cheryl Ladd, Raquel Welch, Roy Rogers, Dale Evans, and Sylvester Stallone. Some of the most unique episodes of the season were the Lynn Redgrave show, in which she and all the Muppets used the entire show to re-enact the story of Robin Hood; the Loretta Lynn episode, which was ostensibly filmed at the railroad station when the theater was being fumigated; and the visual effects-laden Alice Cooper episode. Other notable moments include Liberace's performances of everything from a Chopin Nocturne to a Boogie Woogie piece, Gilda Radner's amusing musical rendition from Gilbert and Sullivan's operetta "Carrots of Penzance" (or was that "Parrots of Penzance," or "Pirates of Penzance?"), and Danny Kaye's appearance as the Swedish Chef's uncle. Naturally, the season features all your favorite Muppet characters like Kermit, Miss Piggy, Gonzo, Fozzie Bear, Scooter, Rowlf, Crazy Harry, Beaker, and Animal as well as the beloved skits Muppet Labs, Pigs in Space, Swedish Chef, Veterinarian's Hospital, and Muppet Newsflash. Truly timeless entertainment for all ages, this third season of The Muppet Show is just as adept at bringing back memories as it is making new ones. --Tami Horiuchi
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Excelent entertaiment that kids enjoy August 13, 2008
I have purchased all 3 sets so far. My kids (10 and 7)love them all. It keeps them entertained specially in long road trips and it introduces them to artists of years past, some of which have past away but that never the less will always be famous entertainers. It also creates a bond between me and my boys. They ask question about some guests appearances and characters as well as my childhood and life in the 80's, which is always good. Kids communicating with parents in such away is always a good thing. So if you like the muppets buy this product and re-live your youth as well as maybe start a new generation of fans in your kids.
Get the whole set for your kids August 9, 2008
The muppets are classic. My kids love them as much as we did. This comes with us for the DVD player in the car on long trips and works beautifully to hold their attention.
Wocka Wocka Wonderful! July 27, 2008
It's a pleasure to have the third season of The Muppet Show on DVD in my collection!! From the country sounds of Loretta Lynn and Roger Miller to the hard rock of Alice Cooper to the easy stylings of Helen Reddy you are sure to be entertained.This collection is truly an all star one and quite delightful too!I especially enjoyed the commercials included in this volume. Now I am anxiously awaiting Volume 4. I have a sneaky feeling it will be Gonzo's face on the cover!
Muppets ROCK! July 23, 2008
Long time Muppet fans like me, who have taped some episodes back in the days, have long awaited for these restored and remastered DVD reissues to get ride of those old dusty VHS! I own all three sets, and they are fantastic! This one is no less.
The Main Features: As you access the interactive menu, you'll face some funny skits by Kermit and Piggy. As we should and can expect from a Disney release, this set features all the 24 episodes of season 3, fully restored and shiny, and most important complete with UK skits.
Bonus material: Altough video quality is very high, you'll notice audio skips and mutes from time to time. Even I have seen copies of the rare 1968 documentary "Muppets on Puppets" with full audio. The master original must have been damaged. But that's the only down point.
Then we have a set of vintage 1960s Purina Dog Chow commercials, with Rowlf and Baskerville, that are a treat to see, altough very short, and a featurette by the name of " A Company of Players ", with interviews and such. Very interesting.
Conclusion: Very recommended. If you are a Muppet fan and lover, this will bring back countless memories!
 The Muppet Show the third season July 10, 2008
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This version is one of the best. I really liked the choice of guest stars and the creative use of old and new songs for them to perform ! Great!
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