The genius of Jim Henson #2

Here, for your viewing pleasure, is "Simon Smith and his Amazing Dancing Bear".

There are several reason why I love this. First of all, it has Rowlf in the background. Rowlf is one of my all-time favourite Muppets, so anything featuring him is a treat.

Secondly, it's worth watching for Fozzy's reactions. He starts off an unwilling participant, but gradually gets into it until he's dancing like a madman, clearly loving it. I am fully aware that Fozzy is being operated by someone and that he's mostly made from fur and felt, but I swear you can see a look of joy in his face.

Finally, he takes his hat off and swings it on the end of his cane. This is one of the funniest things ever seen, especially his face when it flies off the end of the cane. And THEN his face as his hat miraculously reappears in his hand. First time Walt and I watched this we had to rewind and watch it again. Laughed for several minutes we did.

So here, it is. Enjoy.