The Frog Prince (Muppets)
The Frog Prince released on home video as Tales from Muppetland The Frog Prince is a 1971 special directed by Jim Henson. It is a retelling of the classic fairy tale of The Frog Prince featuring Kermit the Frog as the narrator, Kermits nephew Robin as the Frog Prince, Sir Robin, and Sweetums, among others. This television special marked the debut of both Robin and Sweetums to the world of The Muppets. Also, a fullbodied version of Taminella Grinderfall from the Tales of the Tinkerdee and The Land of Tinkerdee pilots appeared here alongside a fullbodied variation of King Goshposh called King Rupert the Second.
The special opens with Kermit and several other frogs sitting around a well, when a small frog they do not recognize appears. The frog introduces himself as Sir Robin the Brave, explaining that he is actually a prince. He recounts, in flashback, how he once fought an ogre named Sweetums and was transformed into a frog by Sweetumss master, the villainous witch Taminella Grinderfall. Taminella intended to give Robin to Sweetums as his breakfast, but Robin hopped away before they could catch him. The other frogs laughingly dismiss Robins story as a fairy tale. Kermit is more sympathetic, though he himself does not fully believe Robin. Robin reveals to Kermit that he cannot swim, and Kermit gives him swimming lessons. Nearby, they hear King Rupert the Second proclaiming that he will step down as king that evening and his daughter, Princess Melora who is turning nineteen that day, will be crowned queen. Robin is overjoyed, as he must be kissed by a princess in order to be returned to human form.The princess later comes to the well, and Robin learns that she is under an enchantment that prevents anyone from understanding what she says her speech consists mostly of spoonerisms. As she sits by the well, singing to herself, she accidentally drops her golden ball in the water. Robin offers to retrieve it for her if she will befriend him and take him to the palace two conditions that must be met before she can kiss Robin. Though initially reluctant, Melora agrees and Robin succeeds in fetching the ball, despite his limited swimming skills. Melora puts him in her basket to take him back to the palace but before they leave, Robin learns that Taminella is also at the palace, posing as the kings sister. Robin reveals Taminellas identity to Kermit, who follows him to the palace to keep an eye on him. ........
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