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Business Business was a variety sketch performed on The Ed Sullivan Show in February 1968. Jim Henson developed the routine under the original title "Sell-Out."Adam Savage Visits Jim Henson’s Archives! A clip of the routine was used to represent the Muppets in the 1998 special, A Really Big Show: Ed Sullivan's 50th Anniversary.
In the sketch, two creatures discuss business and financial terms. Two other creatures join in the scat and battle the business creatures with words of happiness and kindness. The intense and methodical tone of the dialogue is balanced with the humor of the characters' movements and the jazz riff that underscores the sketch.
The routine was revived for the Jim Henson's Inspired Silliness cruise ship show,Adam Savage's Tested: Behind One of Jim Henson's Most Classic Sketches and later once again for the July 2023 Puppet Up! shows.Dan Garza on X July 25, 2023 These performances utilize the original recorded track from 1968 with updated versions of the puppets.
Business2023.jpg|Puppet Up version
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Category:Variety Show Sketches
Category:Finance