Episode

The Muppet Show: Diana Ross

Name: The Muppet Show: Diana Ross
Released: 1980-04-04
Duration: 26 min
Cast: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Dave Goelz, Richard Hunt

The Muppet ShowSeason 41980-04-04

Overview

The show's audience members are getting horrified at everyone on stage except Diana Ross.

Details

Series: The Muppet Show
Season: Season 4
Episode: Episode 24
Air date: 1980-04-04
Runtime: 26 min

Episode context

Diana Ross is Episode 24 in Season 4 of The Muppet Show. It aired on 1980-04-04. The runtime is 26 min.

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