Glenda Jackson

December 28, 1980
26 min
Season 5 - Episode 13: Glenda Jackson

Season 5 - Episode 13: Glenda Jackson

Glenda Jackson - Episode 13

Overview

Glenda reveals herself to be Black Jackson the pirate captain, and she takes over the Muppet Theater with the help of Short John Silver (Sweetums) and Eric, a heartless pirate parrot (in disguise as a penguin). They tie Kermit up, turn the theater into a ship, and cast off to look for buried treasure. The show ends with a musical battle at sea, with Gonzo and a crew of chickens fighting to save Kermit and the theater.

Episode Information

TV Show

The Muppet Show

Season

Season 5

Episode Number

13

Air Date

December 28, 1980

Runtime

26 minutes

Guest Stars

Glenda Jackson

Glenda Jackson

Self - Special Guest Star

Crew

P

Philip Casson

Director

Chris Langham

Chris Langham

Writer

Jim Henson

Jim Henson

Writer

Jerry Juhl

Jerry Juhl

Writer

D

Don Hinkley

Writer

D

David Odell

Writer