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| Music by | George Gershwin |
| Lyrics by | Ira Gershwin |
| Date | 1930 |
| Source | Girl Crazy (musical) originally sung by Ethel Merman |
| Publisher | W B Music Corp. |
"I Got Rhythm," from George and Ira Gershwin's Broadway musical Girl Crazy, was performed by Fozzie Bear and Rowlf the Dog in episode 420 of The Muppet Show.
Unfortunately, Fozzie is unable to sing the song in rhythm, despite guidance from Rowlf. In the end, Rowlf changes the song to "I Don't Got Rhythm," which works much better for Fozzie. Who could ask for anything more? Statler and Waldorf, who ask for earplugs.
A clip of this performance appears in The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson.
Earlier in the series, the Swedish Chef hums this tune during his percolator sketch in episode 309.
References
- Bob jokingly sings "I Got Rhythm" while blowing an empty bottle while accompanying David with some handmade music in Episode 1019 of Sesame Street.
- In the blooper reel for episode 108 of Muppets Tonight, Animal misses his cue for his gong routine. As he walks off, he mutters, "I got rhythm..." Clifford remarks, "No, you don't."
- The title of the Bear in the Big Blue House episode "I For-Got Rhythm!?" references the title of the song.