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Uncle Deadly is a dragon-like Muppet character associated with The Muppet Show. Presented as the Phantom of the Muppet Theater, he has a dark, theatrical persona and is known for appearing as an ominous presence within the Muppet ensemble. The character is intended for audiences familiar with Muppet television and stage-style comedy, where his threatening appearance contrasts with the show's comic tone.
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Who is Uncle Deadly in The Muppet Show?
Uncle Deadly is a blue, dragon-like Muppet known as the Phantom of the Muppet Theater. He receives his proper phantom introduction in episode 121 of The Muppet Show after an earlier appearance with Vincent Price.
Who performed Uncle Deadly in the original Muppet Show?
Jerry Nelson performed Uncle Deadly during his original appearances in the 1970s. Matt Vogel took over the performance for the character's major return in the 2011 film The Muppets.
What does Uncle Deadly do in The Muppets movie from 2011?
In The Muppets, Uncle Deadly works for oil magnate Tex Richman alongside Bobo the Bear. Richman wants to demolish the Muppet Theater and drill for oil, but Deadly eventually turns against him and helps save the theater.
What happened to Uncle Deadly after The Muppet Show?
He returned prominently in the 2011 film and later appeared in the 2015 ABC series as Miss Piggy's wardrobe supervisor. He also appears in the 2021 special Muppets Haunted Mansion.
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