We’re talking about Minutes 65-66 of Muppet Treasure Island, in which Spa’am introduces himself and the boars chant “Boom Sha-kalaka” for a long time. With EXTREMELY special guest Craig Shemin! He’s a Muppet writer and Henson historian! He worked at Jim Henson Productions when this movie came out!
PLUS: Is Spa’am evil? Does anyone remember SPAM Man? A whole herd of new pig puppets! Pulling old Muppet costumes out of storage! The origins of “boom shakalaka!” And a real live elephant!
ALSO: Read about the Hormel v. Henson court case at Casetext.com!
Hosted by Anthony Strand & Ryan Roe
Guest Craig Shemin
Produced & Edited by Ryan Roe
Logo by Morgan Davy
Movin’ Right Along: A Muppet Movie Podcast is available at ???????????????ToughPigs.com??????????????? or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Podbean, or wherever you get podcasts!
