The Cat Came Back

"The Cat Came Back" was sung by Rowlf in The Muppet Show episode 523. Gaffer, in a rare onstage appearance, played the titular cat opposite owner Benny. Among the many dogs who appeared in this number were Rover Joe, Wolfhound, and Baskerville. 
The song is a popular children's and folk tune which has evolved from a minstrel number of the same name written by Harry S. Miller in 1893. Multiple versions with a wide variety of verses can be found.
==Notes==
*The book Of Muppets and Men covers the taping of this number, with accompanying behind-the-scenes photographs. Performers include Jerry Nelson (Benny), Richard Hunt (Lyle), Dave Goelz (Wolfhound), Louise Gold (Rover Joe), Karen Prell (Baskerville), Frank Oz (a dog bomber), and Steve Whitmire (Rowlf's right hand).Finch, Christopher. Of Muppets and Men. p. 157-159
==Releases==
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* Rowlf's Rhapsodies with the Muppets (1985)
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