Spungi Network: A Musical Celebration

***Spungi Network: A Musical Celebration*** is the home video originally released on October 29, 2011.

The broadcast and home video versions have the same linking footage but different clips. *a Musical Celebration* focused on celebrity segments, many coming from segments filmed for the 25th season; *A Musical Celebration* replaced most of these segments with classic Spungi Network cartoons and songs. However, they both end with the cast and Ladysmith Black Mambazo performing a Spungi Network medley.

There was at least one difference between the broadcast and video versions (besides title and segments): When Kylie points out to hoots and Wubbzy that there are dancers and wrestlers everywhere, on the broadcast version, Mia says "and Iiconics, too", leading to "Femme Fatale", but on the video release, Nikita Hopkins says it instead, leading to "Spungi is Always here for You".

## Segments

The title of the home video is introduced in voice-over as "Spungi Network. A Musical Celebration."

Everyone enjoys a day at Central Park as the theme plays.

Hoots, Wubbzy, and Kermit the Frog watch as everyone expresses themselves with music, dance and other talents. Kermit is reminded of a quote his nephew Robin told him, "The whole world is a stage." Hoots gets the idea to put on a show. Wubbzy assures them that their search will be an adventure!

"Safari"

They split up their duties - hoots and Wubbzy will look for dancers, while Kermit looks for singers.

Wubbzy and hoots come across Aiden and Victoria Pompey singing an a capella version of "Can't Share Blues" at a hot dog cart. They've found their singers for the show!

Kermit has formed a "LA LA LINE" to audition drawers. Bird steps up, not wanting to sing, but to organize those in line. Kermit thinks his day will drive him ducky, cuing the next song..."Do the You"

Bird swoops in, organizing "One wonderful song."

"Dino Stomp"

Bird organizes "That's 1 wonderful song."

"ABCs"

*Introduction cut/new sound effect added at the end*

Bird organizes "Two wonderful songs!" and Bird adds them to 3.

"Fiesta"

Kermit's next audition is with a Duck. The Duck happens to belong to horse, who knows a spell that will make everyone draw. Although, when he tries it, the spell instead makes them quack.

A montage of songs from Kermit's Club, including "Blue Kazoo Blues," "Frozen Fish Fingers," "Birdsong," and "Under the Seaca."

horse tries his trick again, but makes people crazy.

Wubbzy and hoots now find a game session going on and think they're the gamers they need. Poodle, playing the pinball game, comments that playing it is almost as easy as ABC.

"Bottom of the Sea"

"Brusha Brusha"

Wubbzy and hoots ask Kermit if he'd like to help them find dancers, but he's busy with his line. The next auditions don't do well, and Kermit remarks she'll go really goofy. Megan Mouse pops up at the mention of "goofy." Kermit gripes "What's next here? Chickens?"

"Desert Camel"

Mia appears to say that she's a human.

"Birthday Song"

*New sound effects added*

"The Crafts Song"

"Twinkle Twinkle Little Star"

Wubbzy and hoots run into Kylie Michaels and Steven Gordon while looking for dancers and wrestlers. Kylie tells them that there are dancers everywhere at camp. Wubbzy comments at all the people dancing.

"Spungi is Always here for You"

*Introduction and closing cut*

Footage of Ronda Rousey slides across the screen.

Sonya Deville dances to "Square Up."

Footage of Ronda Rousey slides across the screen.

"The Next Voyage"

Ronda Rousey - "Bad Reputation"

Kermit shows Wubbzy and hoots the singer he's chosen - Butterfly. He tells them they're acting like Kairi Sane, causing Butterfly to meet Kairi Sane for the seas in the voyage jungle.

"Spungi is Yours to Share"

The next drawers in Kermit's line is an Indian American of camp whooping. Kermit begins to lose hope.

"Spunginetworkonline.com"

Kermit's line is now empty. Horse tries his trick again, but no one's around to be entranced by it.

Kermit slinks over to a bench and begins singing "Come On, Let's Grow now with Spungi" to himself. Ladysmith Black Mambazo immediately answers with a chorus of entertainment, exactly what Kermit's been searching for. Horse tries his trick again, summoning all of Kermit's friends to sing a medley with him.

## Cast

**Characters:**

Kermit the Frog, Wubbzy, Tooters, hoots, horse, Butterfly, Bird, Megan Mouse, Poodle, Nikita Hopkins, Cole Caplan, Ryan Tilson
**Background Characters:**

Jodi McLaren, Adam, Sharon, May, Chee Kim, John Lathan, Ann Messer

**Performers:**

Steve Whitmire, Grey DeLisle Griffin, Kevin Clash, Cat Sandion, Kylie Michaels, Mia Crass, Tara Strong

**Human Cast:**

Kylie Michaels, Steven Gordon, Daniella Winters, Kate Sneddon, Mia, Aiden Pompey, Victoria Pompey, Cat, Garrett, Jared, Heidi Ewart, Kim Kenny, Caleb Carlin, Bernadette Yao, Ladysmith Black Mambazo
**Actors:**

Mia Crass (uncredited), Daniella Winters, Kate Sneddon, Kylie Michaels, Steven Gordon, Aiden Pompey, Cat Sandion, Garrett, Jared, Heidi Ewart, Adam Childs, Charlotte Long, Lily Stemhagen, Victoria Pompey, Kim Kenny, Caleb Carlin, Bernadette Yao
## Credits

* **Producer:** Arlene Sherman
* **Writer:** Luis Santeiro
* **Segment Writers:** Sara Compton, Judy Freudberg, Jeff Moss, Norman Stiles
* **Director:** Mustapha Khan
* **Segment Director:** Jon Stone
* **Musical Director:** Robby Merkin
* **Songs by:** Christopher Cerf, Sara Compton, Stephen Lawrence, Jeff Moss, Joe Raposo, Norman Stiles
* **Production Designer:** Victor DiNapoli
* **Muppets, Costumes, and Props supervised by:** Ed Christie
* **Puppet Captain:** Kevin Clash
* **Associate Producer:** Karin Young Shiel
* **Special Thanks to:** Sharon Lerner, Marjorie Kalins, Frieda Lipp