Annie Sue (muppet)
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Annie Sue Pig is a puppet character on The Muppet Show
. Annie Sue first appeared in the background during the second season, where she appeared in a group of hip Muppets. At the time, she had a pink wig instead of the yellow curls that she later wore. Annie Sue is a young pig whom Kermit the Frog
hired as a chorus girl, and her interactions are usually with Kermit and Miss Piggy
, the latter whom considered Annie a threat to her career and romantic interest in Kermit. She gained prominence in the third season, interacting with Kermit and Fozzie, and performing her own solo musical number "Carbon Paper". Annie Sue took a supporting role a couple of episodes later, singing "The Rhyming Song" with Fozzie, Scooter
and Link Hogthrob
. In subsequent episodes, Annie Sue became a background character, though she was briefly featured in the last Muppet Show episode, featuring Roger Moore
, where she was his date.
Annie Sue was puppeted and voiced by British actress (and puppeteer) Louise Gold
, who also played other characters on the show and participated in several Muppet movies and specials. Muppet chronicler Christopher Finch wrote that Gold was "the most versatile female puppeteer to work on The Muppet Show [and] the only British member of the cast." Annie Sue was the first puppet character to be specifically designed for Gold to perform. As Gold is left-handed, Annie Sue is one of the few right-handed Muppet characters. An exception was in the "Carbon Paper" performance, when Frank Oz
took over the role for that one number. Gold performed Annie Sue in the Muppeteers' tribute at Jim Henson's
memorial service. Annie Sue also made an appearance in The Great Muppet Caper
, and can be seen in the audience on Muppets Tonight
. Because she is Gold's character, Annie Sue was also featured in clips from The Muppet Show in the BBC Television documentary 'The Wonderful World of Puppets' (screened in 3 January 2000, which covered the history of British TV puppetry from Muffin The Mule to Flat Eric).
The Muppet Show
The Muppet Show is a British television programme produced by American puppeteer Jim Henson and featuring Muppets. After two pilot episodes were produced in 1974 and 1975, the show premiered on 5 September 1976 and five series were produced until 15 March 1981, lasting 120 episodes...
. Annie Sue first appeared in the background during the second season, where she appeared in a group of hip Muppets. At the time, she had a pink wig instead of the yellow curls that she later wore. Annie Sue is a young pig whom Kermit the Frog
Kermit the Frog
Kermit the Frog is puppeteer Jim Henson's most famous Muppet creation, first introduced in 1955. He is the protagonist of many Muppet projects, most notably as the host of The Muppet Show, and has appeared in various sketches on Sesame Street, in commercials and in public service announcements over...
hired as a chorus girl, and her interactions are usually with Kermit and Miss Piggy
Miss Piggy
Miss Piggy is a Muppet character who was primarily played by Frank Oz on The Muppet Show. In 2001, Eric Jacobson began performing the role, although Oz did not officially retire until 2002....
, the latter whom considered Annie a threat to her career and romantic interest in Kermit. She gained prominence in the third season, interacting with Kermit and Fozzie, and performing her own solo musical number "Carbon Paper". Annie Sue took a supporting role a couple of episodes later, singing "The Rhyming Song" with Fozzie, Scooter
Scooter (Muppet)
Scooter is a bespectacled character from The Muppets. In The Muppet Show he was the troupe's backstage "gofer". He was originally performed by Richard Hunt.-Characteristics:...
and Link Hogthrob
Link Hogthrob
Link Hogthrob was a fictional character, a Muppet pig on The Muppet Show, performed by Jim Henson. The character was that of a stereotypical leading man, with wavy blond hair, a manly cleft chin, and a high opinion of himself, but not much between the ears....
. In subsequent episodes, Annie Sue became a background character, though she was briefly featured in the last Muppet Show episode, featuring Roger Moore
Roger Moore
Sir Roger George Moore KBE , is an English actor, perhaps best known for portraying British secret agent James Bond in seven films from 1973 to 1985. He also portrayed Simon Templar in the long-running British television series The Saint.-Early life:Moore was born in Stockwell, London...
, where she was his date.
Annie Sue was puppeted and voiced by British actress (and puppeteer) Louise Gold
Louise Gold
Louise Gold is an English singer, actress and puppeteer whose career has spanned almost four decades.From 1977, Gold was a puppeteer and voice actress for The Muppet Show and Sesame Street, and she has performed voice and puppet work on various other Muppet films and specials...
, who also played other characters on the show and participated in several Muppet movies and specials. Muppet chronicler Christopher Finch wrote that Gold was "the most versatile female puppeteer to work on The Muppet Show [and] the only British member of the cast." Annie Sue was the first puppet character to be specifically designed for Gold to perform. As Gold is left-handed, Annie Sue is one of the few right-handed Muppet characters. An exception was in the "Carbon Paper" performance, when Frank Oz
Frank Oz
Frank Oz is a British-born American film director, actor, voice actor and puppeteer who is known for creating and performing the characters Miss Piggy and Fozzie Bear in The Muppet Show, Cookie Monster, Bert and Grover in Sesame Street, and for directing films, including the 1986 Little Shop of...
took over the role for that one number. Gold performed Annie Sue in the Muppeteers' tribute at Jim Henson's
Jim Henson
James Maury "Jim" Henson was an American puppeteer best known as the creator of The Muppets. As a puppeteer, Henson performed in various television programs, such as Sesame Street and The Muppet Show, films such as The Muppet Movie and The Great Muppet Caper, and created advanced puppets for...
memorial service. Annie Sue also made an appearance in The Great Muppet Caper
The Great Muppet Caper
The Great Muppet Caper is a 1981 mystery comedy film directed by Jim Henson. It is the second of a series of live-action musical feature films, starring Jim Henson's Muppets. This film was produced by Henson Associates, ITC Entertainment and Universal Pictures, and premiered on 26 July 1981. The...
, and can be seen in the audience on Muppets Tonight
Muppets Tonight
Muppets Tonight is a live-action/puppet television series created by Jim Henson Productions and featuring The Muppets. Much like the "MuppeTelevision" segment of The Jim Henson Hour, Muppets Tonight was a continuation of The Muppet Show, set in a television studio, rather than a theater.-Format:The...
. Because she is Gold's character, Annie Sue was also featured in clips from The Muppet Show in the BBC Television documentary 'The Wonderful World of Puppets' (screened in 3 January 2000, which covered the history of British TV puppetry from Muffin The Mule to Flat Eric).