S5·E21 Paul Simon
- Episode
- Season 5, Episode 21
- Air Date
- February 22, 1981
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
Paul inspires Gonzo to be a songwriter. Unfortunately, Gonzo writes songs like "For You": "For youuu... I'd wash my hair with stinky glue, I'd fry my legs and eat them too, I'd put a spider in my shoe -- for yoouuuu!" Paul is stunned. Later, Gonzo's chickens run off with Paul, so Gonzo develops a new obsession -- asparagus. But at the end of the episode both the chickens and the asparagus run away when Paul asks for chicken with a side of asparagus.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 5 Episode 21 of The Muppet Show air?
Season 5, Episode 21 ('Paul Simon') originally aired on February 22, 1981.
How long is Season 5 Episode 21 ('Paul Simon')?
The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for The Muppet Show.
What happens in The Muppet Show Season 5 Episode 21?
Paul inspires Gonzo to be a songwriter. Unfortunately, Gonzo writes songs like "For You": "For youuu... I'd wash my hair with stinky glue, I'd fry my legs and eat them too, I'd put a spider in my shoe -- for yoouuuu!" Paul is stunned. Later, Gonzo's chickens run off with Paul, so Gonzo develops a ne...
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