The talented dancer and actress Juliet Prowse was one of the many fine performers that appeared on The Muppet Show during its heyday in the 1970s. This show appealed to children because of its puppets, but the line-up of great guest stars attracted the adult audience, which the show was created for.
In this clip from the April 25, 1977 episode of The Muppet Show, Juliet Prowse performs a lovely dance to "Solace - A Mexican Serenade" ( a rare tango from ragtime composer Scott Joplin ). Afterward, she has a chat with Kermit and tells him that he is the "Robert Redford of Frogs"....quite a compliment!
Juliet Dancing to "Solace": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrjnTtNGJQw
If you enjoy these clips and want to hear more from Juliet, then check out this interview she made with Nola Joy Carello in 1987. Ms. Prowse talks about how she arrived in Hollywood and also her work as a ballroom dance competition judge.
Nola Joy Carello Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oH57rguDA5A&t=1s
Thank you so much for the reminder of a great talent and for the clips. Very much appreciated.
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed it, CW!
DeleteA fun clip! I was never a huge Muppets fan, but always enjoyed Juliet Prowse.
ReplyDeleteYes, wasn't she delightful? Such a talented dancer.
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