Best Chad J Shonk Podcasts (2024)

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Five Delicious Years 51:48

1y ago51:48

51:48

Oh my God. We have finished watching every episode of The Muppet Show. Listen as we break down the season, give our Top 5 Top 5 lists, and reflect on what it means to have gotten through the whole bloody thing. You want season finales? Here's your Season 5 finale! Hi-ho and welcome once again to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most sensational inspir…

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Foxy Lady 1:14:26

1y ago1:14:26

1:14:26

The end is nigh! With Special Guest Stars LInda Ronstadt and Roger Moore! Hi-ho and welcome once again to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most sensational inspirational celebrational muppetational podcast about Jim Henson and his Muppets! Things are rough right now. Let's talk about something that makes us happy, namely the unmistakable genius of Jam…

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Very, Very Funny 1:05:47

1+ y ago1:05:47

1:05:47

With Special Guest Stars Johnny Cash and Buddy Rich! Hi-ho and welcome once again to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most sensational inspirational celebrational muppetational podcast about Jim Henson and his Muppets! Things are rough right now. Let's talk about something that makes us happy, namely the unmistakable genius of James Maury Henson. Sour…

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Danny Boy 46:57

1+ y ago46:57

46:57

With Special Guest Star Wally Boag! Hi-ho and welcome once again to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most sensational inspirational celebrational muppetational podcast about Jim Henson and his Muppets! Things are rough right now. Let's talk about something that makes us happy, namely the unmistakable genius of James Maury Henson. Sources Page Twitter …

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We've All Been Canceled 53:50

1+ y ago53:50

53:50

With Special Guest Stars Hal Linden and Marty Feldman! Hi-ho and welcome once again to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most sensational inspirational celebrational muppetational podcast about Jim Henson and his Muppets! Things are rough right now. Let's talk about something that makes us happy, namely the unmistakable genius of James Maury Henson. So…

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Could You Give Me Any Other Clues? 1:03:03

1+ y ago1:03:03

1:03:03

With Special Guest Stars Carol Burnett and Gladys Knight! Hi-ho and welcome once again to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most sensational inspirational celebrational muppetational podcast about Jim Henson and his Muppets! Things are rough right now. Let's talk about something that makes us happy, namely the unmistakable genius of James Maury Henson.…

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Fickle and Wayward 59:41

1+ y ago59:41

59:41

With Special Guest Stars Tony Randall and Mac Davis! Hi-ho and welcome once again to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most sensational inspirational celebrational muppetational podcast about Jim Henson and his Muppets! Things are rough right now. Let's talk about something that makes us happy, namely the unmistakable genius of James Maury Henson. Sour…

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50 Ways to Love Your Lever 59:06

1+ y ago59:06

59:06

With Special Guest Stars Paul Simon and Melissa Manchester! Hi-ho and welcome once again to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most sensational inspirational celebrational muppetational podcast about Jim Henson and his Muppets! Things are rough right now. Let's talk about something that makes us happy, namely the unmistakable genius of James Maury Henso…

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A Real Punk 1:00:31

1+ y ago1:00:31

1:00:31

With Special Guest Stars punk goddess Debbie Harry and badass flautist Jean-Pierre Rampal! Hi-ho and welcome once again to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most sensational inspirational celebrational muppetational podcast about Jim Henson and his Muppets! Things are rough right now. Let's talk about something that makes us happy, namely the unmistaka…

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A Semi-Autobiographical Extravaganza 1:02:05

1+ y ago1:02:05

1:02:05

With Special Guest Stars Glenda Jackson and Señor Wences! Hi-ho and welcome once again to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most sensational inspirational celebrational muppetational podcast about Jim Henson and his Muppets! Things are rough right now. Let's talk about something that makes us happy, namely the unmistakable genius of James Maury Henson.…

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Cruel, Heartless, Violent Little Bunny Rabbits 1:06:41

1+ y ago1:06:41

1:06:41

With Special Guest Stars James Coburn and Brooke Shields! Hi-ho and welcome once again to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most sensational inspirational celebrational muppetational podcast about Jim Henson and his Muppets! Things are rough right now. Let's talk about something that makes us happy, namely the unmistakable genius of James Maury Henson.…

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You Can Comb My Crocodile 1:04:07

1+ y ago1:04:07

1:04:07

With Special Guest Stars Joan Baez and Shirley Bassey! Hi-ho and welcome once again to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most sensational inspirational celebrational muppetational podcast about Jim Henson and his Muppets! Things are rough right now. Let's talk about something that makes us happy, namely the unmistakable genius of James Maury Henson. So…

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Subferior 1:00:34

1+ y ago1:00:34

1:00:34

With Special Guest Stars Gene Kelly and Loretta Swit! We’re back! Hi-ho and welcome once again to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most sensational inspirational celebrational muppetational podcast about Jim Henson and his Muppets! Things are rough right now. Let's talk about something that makes us happy, namely the unmistakable genius of James Maury…

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We Get Paid to Do It 41:20

2y ago41:20

41:20

Season 4 of A Feat of Lunatic Daring wraps up with our Top 5 Top 5s show, breaking down what the best, the funniest, the most musical, and the most confusing things about The Muppet Show's penultimate season. These are a lot of fun, so enjoy! Hi-ho and welcome once again to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most sensational inspirational celebrational …

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Alone in a World of Weirdos 53:59

2y ago53:59

53:59

This week's very special Muppet Show guests are the indescribable Carol Channing and the absolutely supreme Diana Ross! Hi-ho and welcome once again to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most sensational inspirational celebrational muppetational podcast about Jim Henson and his Muppets! Things are rough right now. Let's talk about something that makes u…

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Unwanted Kitty 1:03:35

2y ago1:03:35

1:03:35

This week's very special Muppet Show guests are magician Doug Henning and crooner Andy Williams! Hi-ho and welcome once again to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most sensational inspirational celebrational muppetational podcast about Jim Henson and his Muppets! Things are rough right now. Let's talk about something that makes us happy, namely the unm…

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Wonder Pig 1:08:12

2y ago1:08:12

1:08:12

Well, last week was Luke Skywalker and Superman, and this week is Wonder Woman and... that guy from Little Miss Sunshine. Okay, we can't all be superheroes, but special guest stars Lynda Carter and Alan Arkin bring their own kind of special to this episode's installments of The Muppet Show. These are a couple of good ones, folks, I swear by this go…

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Remember Alderaan! 1:07:23

2y ago1:07:23

1:07:23

It's Childhood Heroes week on this episode of Lunatic Daring as The Muppet Show welcomes The Stars of Star Wars (featuring Mark Hamill) and the Man of Steel himself, Christopher Reeve! Get ready for the return of Dearth Nadir and a full-frontal assault by the horniest pig in show business. Hi-ho and welcome once again to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, t…

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Some of My Best Friends are Swedish 1:04:32

2y ago1:04:32

1:04:32

This episodes very special guest stars are legends: Canadian songstress Anne Murray and and famous funny-ish man, Jonathan Winters! Hi-ho and welcome once again to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most sensational inspirational celebrational muppetational podcast about Jim Henson and his Muppets! Things are rough right now. Let's talk about something …

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Smile and Show My Legs 1:07:18

2y ago1:07:18

1:07:18

This episodes very special guest stars are legends: jazz great Dizzy Gillespie and singer/actress Liza Minelli! Lights! Camera! Murder! Hi-ho and welcome once again to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most sensational inspirational celebrational muppetational podcast about Jim Henson and his Muppets! Things are rough right now. Let's talk about someth…

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What Names Shall We Carve on Their Tombstones? 1:01:49

2y ago1:01:49

1:01:49

This week's special guest stars are singer/dancer/actress Lola Falana and Miss America Phyllis George! Who will win the coveted Fred award? Tune in to find out. Hi-ho and welcome once again to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most sensational inspirational celebrational muppetational podcast about Jim Henson and his Muppets! Things are rough right now…

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Twisted Flipper 1:12:16

2y ago1:12:16

1:12:16

This week's special guest stars are opera queen Beverly Sills and country star and chicken aficionado Kenny Rogers! Kermit takes a real beating this week, there may be a little bit of racism, and have you ever seen a dead man dance? Join us, won't you, on A Feat of Lunatic Daring. Hi-ho and welcome once again to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most s…

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From Bad to Verse 1:06:09

2y ago1:06:09

1:06:09

This week's special guest stars are funny man Dudley Moore and folk scion Arlo Guthrie! And who, or what, is M.A.M.M.A.? Hi-ho and welcome once again to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most sensational inspirational celebrational muppetational podcast about Jim Henson and his Muppets! Things are rough right now. Let's talk about something that makes …

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Ludicrous Things 1:05:31

2y ago1:05:31

1:05:31

Season 4 of the Muppet Show chugs on with piano maestro Victor Borge and TV funny woman Linda Lavin! Hi-ho and welcome once again to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most sensational inspirational celebrational muppetational podcast about Jim Henson and his Muppets! Things are rough right now. Let's talk about something that makes us happy, namely the…

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Walking Against the Wind 54:14

2+ y ago54:14

54:14

Season 4 of the Muppet Show gets freaky with mime duo Shields and Yarnell! And actress Dyan Cannon swings by in an episode that has definitely gone to the dogs. Hi-ho and welcome once again to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most sensational inspirational celebrational muppetational podcast about Jim Henson and his Muppets! Things are rough right now…

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Badder Than Anyone 1:05:36

2+ y ago1:05:36

1:05:36

A Feat of Lunatic Daring returns (a little late) with Season 4 of The Muppet Show! Our special guest stars are country crossover crooners John Denver and Crystal Gayle. The Muppets go to war , Kermit goes au naturel, and... there goes a prairie dog will my wallet! Somebody stop that little rodent! Hi-ho and welcome once again to A Feat of Lunatic D…

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Nick's Kickstarter 8:44

2+ y ago8:44

8:44

AFOLD Co-host Nick Jackson is launching a Kickstarter for his board game, The 5 Paths. He and Chad sit down for just a moment to talk about the history of the game. Tabletop Simulator: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2085244754 Discord: https://discord.com/invite/JNmmxSNEKm loamlight.com Hi-ho and welcome once again to A Feat…

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Little Machines 1:01:32

2+ y ago1:01:32

1:01:32

Holy moly it's already time to wrap up A Feat of Lunatic Daring Season 3! Chad and Nick sit down to discuss the season behind them, unveiling their Top 5 Top 5 lists and picking their favorite thing that they watched over the past 24 episodes. Did Stallone punch his way into our hearts? What was up with Gladys? Why, again, is Kermit wearing a freak…

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There is No Escape From the Pain 59:11

2+ y ago59:11

59:11

Season 3 of The Muppet Show comes to a merry ole' end with actress Lynn Redgrave and a genuine angel, Cheryl Ladd! Piggy pulls a Nomi, Kermit takes a beating, and Gonzo's into some real weird-- No. We don't kink shame around here, okay? Hi-ho and welcome once again to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most sensational inspirational celebrational muppet…

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Penguins Among Us 1:23:15

2+ y ago1:23:15

1:23:15

This Muppet show is going country again with special guest stars Roger Miller, Roy Rogers & Dale Evans. Chickens! Cows! Hideously malformed infants! This one has it all! Hi-ho and welcome once again to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most sensational inspirational celebrational muppetational podcast about Jim Henson and his Muppets! Things are rough …

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Brave Girl 1:05:04

2+ y ago1:05:04

1:05:04

A couple of good ones this week, with German bombshell Ekle Sommer and the Italian Stallion himself, Sylvester Stallone! Link takes a giant leap, Kermit fights off some groupies, and good Lord man whose idea was it to give Beaker a chainsaw? He's had enough, and he's out for blood! Hi-ho and welcome once again to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most …

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Lack of International Understanding 1:08:18

2+ y ago1:08:18

1:08:18

Okay. Rough week. The Spike Milligan episode of The Muppet Show is kinda racist and we’re not gonna pull punches on this one, folks. It’s real bad. Singer Leslie Uggams’ appearance comes across better, but any episode looks great compared to the problematic minefield that is the Muppets’ salute to internationality. Lack of International Understandi…

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Me Not Crazy? 1:06:06

2+ y ago1:06:06

1:06:06

It's another great week on Lunatic Daring with the one-two punch of actor Lesley Anne Warren and Hollywood legend Danny Kaye! Gonzo lifts off, and Statler and Waldorf sit out, and did we just learn something very personal about Link Hogthrob? Hi-ho and welcome once again to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most sensational inspirational celebrational …

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Turn the World Around 43:24

2+ y ago43:24

43:24

THE. GREATEST. MUPPLESHOCKS. EPISODE. EVER. (according to Chad) This week's spegical guest stap is living legend and King of Calypso Harry Belafonte! This episode is so good, and so important, and so... everything, we had to give it its own show. So enjoy, ladies and genkelfens. Hi-ho and welcome once again to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most sen…

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Mellow and Profitable (The Muppet Movie) 2:14:03

2+ y ago2:14:03

2:14:03

Oh, man. It's time. For the one. The only. Muppet. Movie. Jim and the gang take their lunacy to the big screen and The Muppets out into the real world. Will Kermit and his friends escape the evil machinations of Colonel Sanders wannabe Doc Hopper? Probably. It is their movie, after all. You'll believe a bear can drive. Hi-ho and welcome once again …

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Pathétique 48:51

2+ y ago48:51

48:51

ARE YOU READY for very special guest star Helen Reddy? Heads will roll! A camel will dance! And damn that Beauregard is a really dummy, huh? Hi-ho and welcome once again to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most sensational inspirational celebrational muppetational podcast about Jim Henson and his Muppets! Things are rough right now. Let's talk about s…

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The Burdens of Being an International Sex Goddess 1:17:58

2+ y ago1:17:58

1:17:58

Oh boy. The Muppet Show is joined this week by special guest stars international sex goddess Raquel Welch and veteran character actor James Coco. Piggy's all woman, Robin's all wet, and Fozzie's all hot and-- I THOUGHT THIS WAS A FAMILY SHOW? Hi-ho and welcome once again to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most sensational inspirational celebrational …

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Shameless Woogie Boogie 1:15:29

2+ y ago1:15:29

1:15:29

This week on Lunatic Daring, we have the monosyllabic maestro Liberace and actress Marisa Berenson! The Chef’s got a problem, Piggy’s got a plan, and who is that kid tied up in Marisa’s basement? I’m sorry. What? Hi-ho and welcome once again to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most sensational inspirational celebrational muppetational podcast about Ji…

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Where Do I Sign? 1:24:53

2+ y ago1:24:53

1:24:53

It's the 70's, so we're just gonna keep on truckin' on these here episodes of The Muppet Show. This week Chad faces his fears with special guest Alice Cooper and the show gets derailed by country legend Loretta Lynn. The Swinetrek takes a trip, the Rhyming Song takes a dive, and Kermit and Gozno take the train to Pittsburg, with a transfer in Altoo…

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Some May Harbor Suspicions 1:08:54

2+ y ago1:08:54

1:08:54

Another week, another two episodes of The #MuppetShow, this time with special guests singer Pearl Bailey and actor Jean Stapleton. Floyd goes metal, Harry goes wild, and who is the mysterious Black Knight? The world will forever wonder! Hi-ho and welcome once again to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most sensational inspirational celebrational muppet…

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Rogue Adhesive 1:14:30

3y ago1:14:30

1:14:30

This week on A Feat of Lunatic Daring: Season 3 of The Muppet Show continues with special guests country star Roy Clark and one of the funniest people to ever live, the beloved Gilda Radner. Banjos are picked, Link gets toasted, Piggy falls for Wayne, the theater's on fire, and seven-foot carrot-- Wait. THE THEATER'S ON FIRE?!? Hi-ho and welcome on…

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Miss Thing Annie Thing-Thing 1:43:20

3y ago1:43:20

1:43:20

THE RETURN! Season Three introduces us to some new places and new faces and special guest stars Kris Kristofferson, Rita Coolidge, and Leo Sayer! Sam gets confused, Piggy gets jealous, and... is Annie Sue as sweet as she seems or is she really Nomi from Showgirls? Hi-ho and welcome once again to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most sensational inspir…

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But In a Very Funny Way 1:10:02

3y ago1:10:02

1:10:02

lxwLkvRlpJiE10tBMckE Season Two is in the books! Listen as Chad and Nick break down their Five Top 5's for the The Muppet Show's sophomore year. What were their favorite songs? Their biggest laughs? Will these two very basic men yet again pick a woman they love as the best guest star? Very likely. Hi-ho and welcome once again to A Feat of Lunatic D…

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Spooble 1:35:33

3y ago1:35:33

1:35:33

The Muppet Show's second season wraps up with a couple o' good'uns. Minister of Silly Walks John Cleese and 8-time Emmy winner Cloris Leachman. Gonzo stretches himself too thin, Piggy walks a fine line, and the pigs take over the show. ¡VIVA LA REVOLUCIÓN! Hi-ho and welcome once again to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most sensational inspirational …

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Tell Us of Your Gay Romance 1:33:30

3y ago1:33:30

1:33:30

This week The Muppet Show welcomes special guest stars Bob Hope and Teresa Brewer! Beaker gets eaten, Animal gets wild, and... Gonna be honest here. We don't have many kind things to say about #222. Because it is not a kind episode. It’s mean and not okay. You've been warned. Hi-ho and welcome once again to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most sensat…

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Wild, Wild Women 1:38:02

3y ago1:38:02

1:38:02

This week we're talking about comedy legend Peter Sellers and international recording artist Petula Clark! Link gets a massage, Kermit gets real tired of puns, and The #MuppetShow is invaded by a damn Skeksis! I was not emotionally prepared for that. TRIAL BY STONE! Hi-ho and welcome once again to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most sensational insp…

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Nobody Knows Nothing About the Cow 1:25:47

3y ago1:25:47

1:25:47

There are icons and then there are Icons. But there is only one Julie Andrews. And she's on The Muppet Show this week, along with singer and actor Jaye P. Morgan. Beaker blows his top, Harry blows up the guest star, and what in the Sam Hill are we going to do with this beautiful bovine hanging around here? Hi-ho and welcome once again to A Feat of …

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Put Some Soul in the Bowl 1:30:34

3y ago1:30:34

1:30:34

This week The Mupppet Show gets some soul with special guest stars Lou Rawls and Cleo Laine! Fozzie's on a roll, Zoot's on... something, and Link sings to a live piglet and God can we PLEASE stop with the live animals on the show??? (Checks notes for next week.) Guess not. Hi-ho and welcome once again to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most sensation…

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Culture is Culture or: The Endless Sameness of Eternal Space 1:28:37

3y ago1:28:37

1:28:37

A couple of heavy hitters this week: ballet great Rudolf Nureyev and "the greatest talent in the history of the universe," (according to Scooter) Sir Elton John! Piggy gets inappropriate, The Chef gets homicidal, and, man, Sam the Eagle really hates hippies. Raise your hand if you are actually shocked by that. Hi-ho and welcome once again to A Feat…

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All My Doggone Cheatin' Life 1:27:58

3y ago1:27:58

1:27:58

Couple of great Muppet Show guests on this week’s episode: Pizza the Hutt himself Dom DeLouise and Broadway star Bernadette peters. Piggy has a plan, Robin has a dream, and Kermit has… absolutely no respect for monogamy. Man, the Ladies sure do Love Cool K. Hi-ho and welcome once again to A Feat of Lunatic Daring, the most sensational inspirational…

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