Top 10 Greatest Muppet Show Guest Stars

Top 10 Muppet Show Guest Stars

While the Muppets are a hilarious cast of characters on their own, the likes of Kermit, Gonzo and Miss Piggy always seemed to get that much funnier with the help of some great guest stars. These are some of the most outstanding performances by celebrity guest stars on the Muppet Show.

List entries and rank:

#10: Peter Sellers
#9: Buddy Rich
#8: Rita Moreno
#7: Vincent Price
#6: John Cleese
#5: Julie Andrews
#4: The stars of “Star Wars”
#3, #2 & #1: ?

For this list, we ranked our favorite performances by stars who appeared on the show – nothing more complicated than that.

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[jeffduckett]

Jim Henson was one of a kind. From his work on Sesame Street to the Muppet Show and the movies, nobody can ever replace him. He is definitely missed. R.I.P.

[ThatGothicChick]

I saw Alice Cooper a few weeks ago in concert. I wore my Doctor Teeth and the Electric Mayhem shirt, because that episode with him was my favorite. Throughout the concert, I was tapped on the shoulder by two different people who then in turn showed me THEIR Muppet Shirt. We definitely have not forgotten the impact that episode had on our childhoods!

[vksasdgaming]

It is very apparent that Vincent Price was absolutely delighted to perform with Muppets. Fine actor with delicious talent for dark comedy could be wholesome and real nice which was very much how he was in reality. Peter Sellers' "there was me, but I had it surgically removed" is surprisingly deep and sincere statement from actor who was all about characters he did.

[danrossell]

I don't know how you boil it down to a top 10. There were so many incredible guests from all walks of life on the Muppets.

[chriscorbin]

I used to manage a bar and we all watched the Muppet Show. When I moved back home I made my mother watch it. She first thought I was nuts until she watched it and ended up laughing so hard she cried. Became a family tradition.

[JohnDoe-yrys]

Greatest scene in the whole series was when Bernadette Peters sang "If One Person" to Kermit's nephew Robin, who was feeling underappreciated. It was such a classic moment that the song was sung by all the muppets at Jim Henson's memorial service.

[Francklyynnnn]

I remember dying from laughter when Elton John was featured by crocodiles to do Crocodile Rock.

By the way, Danny Kaye belongs here, him with the Swedish chef had me in tears as well

[mysteryperson]

I thought Alice Cooper was the best, but I didn't expect him to be the #1. Thank you so much! He was very interactive with the Muppets, and didn't come off as feeling silly. He really comes off as part of the cast and not someone who feels out of place. Also, the Muppet Show doesn't go against his persona, as he was someone who did horror, but he also had fun with it. Groucho Marx went to one of Alice Cooper's shows, and while others were gasping, Marx went, "hmm... it's good Vaudeville."

[jimcat]

I'm glad that Harry Belafonte made his way into the honorable mentions. In my opinion his was the best Muppet Show performance. Also, don't forget Roger Moore.

[MegaSickcat]

As an adult, the only way I could get my fill of the Muppets was to watch Sesame Street. I actually wrote a couple of letters to Jim Henson when his office was located in NYC suggesting that he should have an adult Muppet show. I never missed an episode of the Muppet Show, it was always great fun and lots of laughter. Rest In Peace Jim Henson. He brought so much joy and happiness to millions...

[Chiroman]

John Denver was a legend even producing a Christmas Special for the Muppets. Surprised he only made an honorable mention. Not one single person on this list sold more records than he did in the decade of the 1970’s, one of them a Muppets Record!

[brinmoody]

You seem to be missing two very lovely and incredibly talented ladies from this list, making it very much incomplete... Debbie Harry and Lynda Carter, of course should have made this list. Debbie's duet with Kermit singing Rainbow Connection was amazing and Lynda's super hero themed episode featuring the muppets trying to gain superpowers, plus her amazing singing abilities, was also absolutely amazing and great fun! Both had amazing charm on the show.

[evanlouis]

The Linda Ronstadt episode remains our favorite. Great story, great sets and that voice recorded Live. T'was a very special episode for Jim Henson as well. His son said he had a deep crush on Linda as did Kermit.

[ShannonGrover]

Carol Burnett should have been on the list. They got an emmy for her episode

[OGMagaro]

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6. Since
5. They’re
4. All
3. Pretty
2. Good
1. Elton John

Edit: how tf did this get 3rd highest lmao

[ImEmpathyTV]

I really wish Freddie Mercury made an appearance on the show he would've been brilliant!

[CaptainCretaceous]

Anyone else wish The Muppet Show was still going? I sure do.

[darkangelmichael]

JOHN DENVER. The warmest musical episode...he and The Muppets were musically in sync together.

[NeilHolmes]

I feel so.lucky to have been a kid while this was on TV

[michaelmckenna]

On come on Debbie Harry and Kermit singing The Rainbow Connection pure unforgettable classic. Even Kylie Minogue and Lady Gaga years later got to sing with Kermit. But Debbie and Kermit duet was a one off magical performance.