Airing in September 1976, the number paired Rita Moreno’s calm, confident stage presence with Animal’s increasingly chaotic drumming, creating a contrast that has entertained audiences for decades.
Moreno’s appearance came during the show’s first season, when celebrity guests helped establish The Muppet Show as a worldwide hit. Her episode was so well received that it earned her a Primetime #Emmy Award for Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program, adding another major honor to her legendary career.
