The Muppet Show (TV Series)

Paul Williams (1976)

Paul Williams: Self - Special Guest Star, Arnold Stockman

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Quotes 

• Paul Williams : You know, when they asked me to do the show, I was delighted. I mean, this is a great show to do. I have a very special reason to be excited. You see, except for me, the entire cast is Muppets. Muppets are little, tiny things. For the first time in my life, no-one will make jokes about how short I am. For the first time in my life, I am the tallest person on the show.

  [Sweetums, Thog and one of the Mutations surround him] 

  Paul Williams : For the first time in my life, I will cry in front of thirty million people.

• The Newsman : Muppet News Flash! Arnold Stockman, a retired shoe salesman, recently had a most unusual experience, and we at Muppet News Central feel it is a story that should be shared with everyone. Here in his own words is Mr. Stockman to tell you this most bizarre event.

  [a screen in the corner turns on, revealing Paul Williams as Arnold Stockman] 

  Arnold Stockman : Well, it was about a week ago. I was sitting at home watching television. Must have been about 9:00. Suddenly, the phone rang. Well, I picked it up, but there wasn't anybody there. So I hung up and then I went back to watching the television. Darnedest thing.

  The Newsman : Well, now, whenever unusual events occur, you'll hear it first on Muppet News.