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Jim Henson synopsis of a bit for a Muppets appearance on a 1974 Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass television special. The show was produced by Smith-Hemion Productions and aired on 13 October 1974. Jim Henson in his own hand here presents early versions of Gonzo and Beautiful Day Monster in a comedic segment. Henson writes: ''PUPPET COMEDY PIECE / 'Give Me Five Minutes More' / In which a big ugly female monster pursues a meek little guy trying to hug & kiss him, and singing to him, 'Give me five minutes more' etc. At tag - she runs into H. Alpert at band & chases him off. Done against cyc - no set or foreground.'' The puppeteer has affixed a Polaroid of the mismatched monsters. Single-page characterization measures 6.75'' x 10.5''. Framed inside a transparent acrylic case equipped for wall mounting to an overall size of 10.5'' x 14.5''. Toning to paper and fading to ink and photos, else near fine.
Jim Henson Handwritten Notes of a ''Muppet'' Segment From a Very Early TV Special -- ''PUPPET COMEDY PIECE'' -- With Original Polaroid of Gonzo & Beautiful Day Monster
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