Rare Muppet Clips Book 2 Vol 5!

 We're back with another batch of rare Muppet performances. 

Again, we do not own these clips, nor do we make any guarantees to how long they'll be available, so watch them while you can! 

First up is Richard Hunt's final performance of Elmo: 

     

After that episode was shot on November 26th, 1984 Richard Hunt literally tossed Kevin Clash the Elmo puppet saying, "Give it a voice, Clash." 

Kevin's first performance of Elmo would be taped later that same day. Below is Kevin's first performance of Elmo:

   

In 2013, Ryan Dillon would take over Elmo. His first performance as teh furry red monster would be at that year's White House Easter Roll.

Editors Note: I couldn't find video of Elmo at the event, so if any readers find it please let me know and I'll update this post. 

Sesame Street Promos from 1970-1975:

 

Friday Night Videos, NBC July 23, 1993: 

Kermit and Clifford appeared on this short-lived series to promote the release of the Muppet Beach Party album. The show premiered the "Kokomo" music video and below you can see Kermit and Clifford performing "Under the Boardwalk" with Branford Marsalis  and the Tonight Show Band.  

The Ed Sullivan Show, October 8, 1967 - Jimmy Dean & The Muppets "Friendship":

We hope you enjoyed these rare Muppet performances.  Join us next time as we present more rare Muppet clips!