They missed a possible gag in the episode which could have run as follows: Rowlf: What would you like me to play? Nureyev: Do you have some music by Bach? Crazy Harry: [entering, with a TNT plunger] Вы говорите, что вам нравится “бабах?” [subtitled: “You say you like “babakh”?] Nureyev: Нет! НЕТ! [subtitled: “No! NO!”] [KABOOM!] Waldorf: I didn’t know Crazy Harry spoke Russian. Statler: Well, when he turns up everyone’s Russian to the exits! Statler & Waldorf: DO-ho-ho-ho-ho-ho!
I have always loved Ballet and I have always wished to see Nureyev dance but never had the opportunity, however many years ago I was in London to see the show EVITA at a matinee and was on my way to the station to go home when I saw a queue of people at a stage door I asked a man what was the queue for and he told me that Nureyev was signing autographs. I was so excited and joined the queue. I always carried my autograph book with me and could not believe my luck. I got inside the stage door and HE was sitting on a stool in the stage door keepers office and people were just passing their papers for him to sign but no one spoke to him. I decided I had to speak to him,he was the greatest dancer in the world and I was determined to speak to him so as he signed my book I said " Thank you Mr Nureyev,it is so kind of you to sign my book"" He looked up at me with that beautiful face and deep blue eyes and smiling at me said " Its a pleasure " and we both smiled and I walked out with a big smile on my face. I was thrilled and even though it was many years ago I still feel wonderful when I think about him. What an amazing talent he had and how he is missed. We will never see his like again. Thank you Rudi xxx
I was lucky enough to see him in Don Quixote with the Australian Ballet, when I was in my teens. A wonderful performance. It was filmed, but I haven’t been able to find the recording.
Hands down, whoever is in the pig costume, is a true genius. Also, can we all agree that the Muppet Show had a guest list most late night show hosts still turn green with envy..?
qhsperson They can indeed! It's not very common, partially because the point of pointe is to look weightless and etherial and men aren't usually looking to look that way, lol. There's also the weight issue, male dancers weigh a lot more and that's a lot of added pressure on such small bones. So it's a lot of stress to create a look that's opposite to traditional male ballet roles. But there are lots of men who've done it (professionally and recreationally). There's even a ballet troupe where all the men dance en pointe, Les Ballet Trockadero. They're very funny, you should check them out!
I never realized what perfect comedic timing and demeanor Nureyev had. His facial expressions, movements, everything -- perfect. I was fortunate enough to have seen him perform live and it was a joy. But this is a side of him I never knew about. Brilliant. What a loss that he's gone.
Lucille Ball, Mary Tyler Moore, Jenna Elfman, Rita Rudner, and Teri Garr all had two things in common - they were great comic actors and also had a heavy duty background in dance. (It could be due to timing.)
Love how Nureyev totally commits to his roll. Also agree with everyone else that the choreography is super and whoever is dancing Miss Piggy does a marvelous job. And aren't the scenery and costumes great? And how about that clever editing? Okay, guess this is just a stellar bit all around. Thanks for posting.
Just the fact that he didn't take himself so terribly seriously was a great testament to who he was as a person and as a performer. I can't imagine many male ballet dancers being willing to dance this role.
This is one of the funniest and most charming videos on TH-cam. I've seen it many times, and I'm entertained and amused every time. That very serious gentleman, Mr. Nureyev, was such a good sport. He obviously had a great sense of humor in addition to his talent and grace.
I remember seeing this on The Muppet Show when I was a kid. I loved Rudolph Nureyev before this - I absolutely adored him after. Superhuman talent AND a sense of humor!
I wonder who danced the female part? It's hard enough to do those moves, let alone doing them swaddled in layers of latex under stage lights. Brava, Madame!
+Jane Stahl I was just thinking that :-) I can just visualise some ballerina being told "The good news is that you're going to be partnering Rudolph Nureyev in Swan Lake. The bad news is that you're going to be doing it in a fat suit dressed as a pig." But whoever she is, she did a good job and gets bonus points for sheer bravery, imho
+ChooseYour Poison Graham Fletcher was my ballet teacher before I went to a vocational school and he just as good of a teacher as he was dancer. At quite a young age without realizing I went to see him as Mr. Mistoffelees in the musical Cats, long before he taught me, and embarrassingly I sent him a fan letter saying how much I wanted to dance the part. Brilliant man. Brilliant Teacher.
+Joe Massey I envy you to have had such a wonderful teacher and mentor. I stopped dancing at 12 and never danced classical ballet, but to dance this in toe shoes, wrapped in latex and with the added pressure of not injuring Nureyev; I can't even imagine. Are male ballet dancers taught how to dance on pointe?
Vedete. ..... questa féerie quasi irragionevole è quasi assurda ma, la tavola è ben apparecchiata per gli occhi lui Nurejev è fantasticoooooo! Il duello stravagante è pieno di particolari decorato con tale grazia che riporta Molto slancio^^^^^^^^^ tutto tra estasi e meraviglia! Paco da camino segñala
Nureyev loved poking fun at the common image of him as a 'serious' artist and of ballet being a 'serious' art form. I love it when performers make fun of themselves and their art because then it shows that they're having fun and that makes it that more enjoyable.
What fun, hysterical! And see this GREAT star of ballet, with a great sense of humor and so good at comical dance timing too! I got to see him in his concert dance performance here in San Diego, many years ago, and i remember he did a comedy routine in that show as well. It was a highlight in life to see him in person. He brought so much light and grace and beauty and fun to the world. Thank you Mr. Nureyev!!! Wherever you are ;)
If anyone is wondering about the music: 0:29 - Tchaikovsky - Swan Lake (Swan Theme) 1:09 - Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky - Swan Lake - 25 No. 13 Danses des cygnes d (Allegro moderato) 1:40 - Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky - Swan Lake Suite (Op.20) - Pas d'action - Part 6/8
The Muppet Show was quite good at attracting quality people. Because part of the audience was going to be young children, the writers stayed away from mean spirited comedy. It allowed Fozzy to be a horrible comedian, and everyone still loved him for trying.
I remember seeing this as a child! I haven't seen this in so long but I loved it! I was actually having a lousy day and seeing this just put a smile on my face!
I feel like there was an organized chaos feel to the original muppet show that you can't quite get back with todays squeaky clean organized television, like Muppets Tonight was the closest thing we had and it was kinda weird. (Wasn't bad but not as good as the original). I also wish they'd just bring it back instead of trying to do modern re-imaginings of the show, like Muppets Now.
@@NinjaDimes I so agree with you, just bring back the original and stope remaking. Same with the old movies, how many times do you remake it with this star of the week. But I bet some liberal moron will say the org Muppets were evil and all that crap. I think I read somewhere yrs ago that the Muppet show was watched by more adults than kids. The Swedish Chef was one of the best or when they played the YMCA song that hat me in stiches. Jim Henson died too younG ( i think if memory serves me right he died from a "simple gall bladder surgery". I can only hope he is upstairs cracking the Good LORD up with his muppets, heck if we think we all have problems, just think how many tough ones HE has in an hour!
Oh my goodness! I've never seen/watched this before as a child. This made me snort like a pig from laughing so hard, especially when Rudolph squeezed Miss Piggy's nose, and Miss Piggy shoved Rudolph with her chest. 😂😂
@@tracypaxton1054 The cut/splices are very good for a comedy skit. Also, wearing that much foam/latex the dancer had to have a way to cool down; 30 seconds dancing under the hot lights, and back into the walk-in freezer.
loved Rudolph Nureyev. thought he was fantastic. I also loved the Muppet Show but either missed this or completely forgot about this. thanks for the upload!
serious - Muppets and their scetches/numbers never getting old. Even it were (not only) a children program, it's very very clever and professionally made
OH....it's good to laugh out loud! How great they were!!!!! creating really funny dance is very difficult but this was a brilliant work. Concept - costume and execution....a true work of Art!
When they asked Nureyev who his favorite partner was, he remarked: "Miss Piggy." This is his funniest, most interesting performance. He was great at what he did. It was sad he went when he did. 'Couldn't forget his performance here--even if you tried.
How wonderful that he could have fun like this with his talent & calling! Just brilliant! How amazing is the partner, as well, having to perform in that bulky suit!!!
It is the first time I have watched this video. It was interesting to see Mr. Nureyev in this comedy act. Everything fit perfect. Congrats for his partner who did a great job. A beautiful gift for those who love dancing.
ВЕЛИЧАЙШИЙ ТАНЦОР ВСЕХ ВРЕМЁН И НАРОДОВ❣❣❣ У меня дома есть несколько кассет с балетными спектаклями, в которых танцует РУДОЛЬФ НУРИЕВ✍ СВЕТЛАЯ ПАМЯТЬ РУДОЛЬФУ НУРИЕВУ🙏🙏🙏
I remember watching this when I was a little girl. I laughed so hard, and had a huge crush on Mr. Nureyev (I couldn’t blame Miss Piggy for throwing herself at him)😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤
Huh! No word! Just fantastic! We may have language barriers but we have dance expressions of the body movements, face and of course ,musical expressions.
and my friend Sue (who is also Sue in the Muppets and yes she has blond curls) made that top that Nureyev is wearing. He liked it so much it went into his repertoire.
I just looked up who was dancing in the pig costume because I was so curious (you could tell they were *good*. Apparently his name was Graham Fletcher and he was a dancer with the Royal Ballet in the UK (at the Royal Opera House). In his later years he was a ballet teacher in the UK.
This always makes me laugh. I was lucky enough to see Nureyev at the Festival Hall way back in the 80s. I think in Coppelia. An absolute legend. Much missed.
I remember as a kid eight years old laughing so hard with my mom and dad watching this back in the 70s. RIP mom and dad and Mr. Nuriyev.
I was an adult when this came out, and I probably laughed as hard as you did. The Muppet Show appealed to a wide age range, which is extremely rare.
Маленький ,ноги ,руки короткие .
They missed a possible gag in the episode which could have run as follows:
Rowlf: What would you like me to play?
Nureyev: Do you have some music by Bach?
Crazy Harry: [entering, with a TNT plunger] Вы говорите, что вам нравится “бабах?” [subtitled: “You say you like “babakh”?]
Nureyev: Нет! НЕТ! [subtitled: “No! NO!”]
[KABOOM!]
Waldorf: I didn’t know Crazy Harry spoke Russian.
Statler: Well, when he turns up everyone’s Russian to the exits!
Statler & Waldorf: DO-ho-ho-ho-ho-ho!
What a wonderful memory. ❤️
😂😂😂😂😂
I have always loved Ballet and I have always wished to see Nureyev dance but never had the opportunity, however many years ago I was in London to see the show EVITA at a matinee and was on my way to the station to go home when I saw a queue of people at a stage door I asked a man what was the queue for and he told me that Nureyev was signing autographs. I was so excited and joined the queue. I always carried my autograph book with me and could not believe my luck. I got inside the stage door and HE was sitting on a stool in the stage door keepers office and people were just passing their papers for him to sign but no one spoke to him. I decided I had to speak to him,he was the greatest dancer in the world and I was determined to speak to him so as he signed my book I said " Thank you Mr Nureyev,it is so kind of you to sign my book"" He looked up at me with that beautiful face and deep blue eyes and smiling at me said " Its a pleasure " and we both smiled and I walked out with a big smile on my face. I was thrilled and even though it was many years ago I still feel wonderful when I think about him. What an amazing talent he had and how he is missed. We will never see his like again. Thank you Rudi xxx
Wow. 😮 Good for you-what an awesome experience! ❤
❤🎉😊
My great-aunt (who was a tennis referee) met him at a party: she said he was charming & lovely
I was lucky enough to see him in Don Quixote with the Australian Ballet, when I was in my teens. A wonderful performance. It was filmed, but I haven’t been able to find the recording.
Hands down, whoever is in the pig costume, is a true genius. Also, can we all agree that the Muppet Show had a guest list most late night show hosts still turn green with envy..?
It was professional dancer Graham Fletcher. This sketch was Nureyev's idea.
And, as we all know, it's not easy being green
...I'll see myself out.
We also can say a truie genius (truie is the female of the pig in french) 😉
Yes! And they never were hawking their latest flick or endlessly boring us with inane chitchat about themselves!
Heck, I think it was Nureyev's appearance on the show that made it suddenly "respectable" and even desirable to be on!
Kudos to dancer in the pig suit, but also the camera work too. The cuts between dancer and empty prop being flung around the stage are top notch too
The wonderful & great Rudolf Nureyev what a talent with a wonderful sense of humour.
Sorely missed still today.
Somewhere in the world is a retired ballerina who says, "I once skated with Nuryev." and leaves out the part about being dressed as a pig.
Actually the person in the pig costume is a man! His name is Graham Fletcher and was a professional dancer with the Royal. :)
Babbette Duboise When I'm much older I'll try and trick my grandchildren into believing just that.
Kate Ngiam
I was wondering if it might be a man, but I really didn't know that male dancers could go on point. Thanks for the info.
qhsperson They can indeed! It's not very common, partially because the point of pointe is to look weightless and etherial and men aren't usually looking to look that way, lol. There's also the weight issue, male dancers weigh a lot more and that's a lot of added pressure on such small bones. So it's a lot of stress to create a look that's opposite to traditional male ballet roles. But there are lots of men who've done it (professionally and recreationally). There's even a ballet troupe where all the men dance en pointe, Les Ballet Trockadero. They're very funny, you should check them out!
Kate Ngiam
I've heard of them, but I never considered that they'd be on point.
Jim Henson asked Nureyev if there was anything he wanted to do. He said he wanted to dance with Miss Piggy...this was the best they could do.
Pretty good, indeed,
Actually, I think it was just a giant unnamed pig, not the "Devine" Ms. P. She's not that big, and her face and hair color is different, anyway.
Hugh S instead he gets sexually assaulted by her in a sauna. Pretty funny stuff.
To dance with Piggy was the best Nuriev could do?! He was a great dancer. Just don't write stupid things, please...
Larisa Wasilisa Sarcasm and Context, darling. Google them. You’re welcome. - from your grade school English teacher.
I never realized what perfect comedic timing and demeanor Nureyev had. His facial expressions, movements, everything -- perfect. I was fortunate enough to have seen him perform live and it was a joy. But this is a side of him I never knew about. Brilliant. What a loss that he's gone.
kes S It’s always the brightest stars that burn out too soon. RIP Nureyev!
Lucille Ball, Mary Tyler Moore, Jenna Elfman, Rita Rudner, and Teri Garr all had two things in common - they were great comic actors and also had a heavy duty background in dance. (It could be due to timing.)
Wow you saw him live!! What an experience.
it was a dancer, Graham Fletcher. it's kind of logic also if you look at the high.
He, apparently, had a very wild sense of humor.
Love how Nureyev totally commits to his roll. Also agree with everyone else that the choreography is super and whoever is dancing Miss Piggy does a marvelous job. And aren't the scenery and costumes great? And how about that clever editing? Okay, guess this is just a stellar bit all around. Thanks for posting.
Art is one thing, comedy is another. This is one of those times where the two roads meet, and the result is beautifully funny.
So fun to see Rudy do a comedic role! He had such a fierce intensity in his dancing. How beautiful he was.
Watch his Don Quixote : there's a scene where he and his partner exchange their accessories and the way he uses it is really funny.
@@lindildeev5721 thankssss🤝👏🇨🇮
Just the fact that he didn't take himself so terribly seriously was a great testament to who he was as a person and as a performer. I can't imagine many male ballet dancers being willing to dance this role.
Not only was he willing, he actually asked to do it. This sketch was his idea.
Baryshnikov. But both were amazing, innovative performers.
This is one of the funniest and most charming videos on TH-cam. I've seen it many times, and I'm entertained and amused every time. That very serious gentleman, Mr. Nureyev, was such a good sport. He obviously had a great sense of humor in addition to his talent and grace.
I love it when superstars go on comedy shows, it must be a sort of relief for them to show another side. And what a dancer, he is missed.
The whole thing was actually his idea.
@@minecachair Thanks for sharing that information. I like and admire him even more.
I remember seeing this on The Muppet Show when I was a kid.
I loved Rudolph Nureyev before this - I absolutely adored him after.
Superhuman talent AND a sense of humor!
Rudolf Nureyev hard to believe he died in 1993, he was only 54 yrs old. One of the best in the last 100 yrs!
You are so right hard to believe the world lost such a great talent I still cannot find anyone that can hold a candle to him.
"Swine Lake" haha!!! Oh, Muppets...you were brilliant.
The whole Swine Lake thing was actually Nureyev's idea . . proof that he did have a sense of humour!
Oh Jesus
TRUTH 😂
"Was changed into a pig by the evil Dr Trichinosis."
In every Muppet show there are true humor points that kids won't get.
Wait until you see 'Piggoletto' with Beverly Sills...
Just incredible to watch him at work. Wonderful that he could still take it all not so seriously at that point in his career!
artistphx he was so funny. He wasn't overly corny and was very good at comedy!
Amazingly, that's a male dancer called Graham Fletcher playing the role of Miss Piggy the swan! He did an amazing job!
She is not miss piggy, she was another character
I fell in love with Nureyev's dancing and skill because of this video. He will always be remembered. Rest in peace.
))!! Тот случай, когда ничто не помеха, если в душе ты - балерина !!))
I wonder who danced the female part? It's hard enough to do those moves, let alone doing them swaddled in layers of latex under stage lights. Brava, Madame!
+Jane Stahl I was just thinking that :-) I can just visualise some ballerina being told "The good news is that you're going to be partnering Rudolph Nureyev in Swan Lake. The bad news is that you're going to be doing it in a fat suit dressed as a pig." But whoever she is, she did a good job and gets bonus points for sheer bravery, imho
tinitunz Really? It was a male performer? Double bonus points for his excellent work en pointe then :)
+ChooseYour Poison Graham Fletcher was my ballet teacher before I went to a vocational school and he just as good of a teacher as he was dancer. At quite a young age without realizing I went to see him as Mr. Mistoffelees in the musical Cats, long before he taught me, and embarrassingly I sent him a fan letter saying how much I wanted to dance the part. Brilliant man. Brilliant Teacher.
+Joe Massey I envy you to have had such a wonderful teacher and mentor. I stopped dancing at 12 and never danced classical ballet, but to dance this in toe shoes, wrapped in latex and with the added pressure of not injuring Nureyev; I can't even imagine. Are male ballet dancers taught how to dance on pointe?
+Jane Stahl It is becoming more common however most of the time male dancers have to teach themselves for roles they are doing at the time.
But that Piggy Ballerina is undeniably TALENTED...soooo TALENTED ♡♡
He plays it off so well -- just another testament to him as a great performer!
Vedete. ..... questa féerie quasi irragionevole è quasi assurda ma, la tavola è
ben apparecchiata
per gli occhi lui Nurejev
è fantasticoooooo!
Il duello stravagante è
pieno
di particolari decorato
con
tale grazia che riporta
Molto slancio^^^^^^^^^
tutto
tra estasi e meraviglia!
Paco da camino segñala
Из Израиля с любовью. Респект "неистовому татарину " ! Вечная память великому АРТИСТУ !
@@jadvigasvabe2466 он татарин из Башкирии.
Гениальный татарин❤❤❤
I'm so happy the TH-cam algorithm allowed me to behold this masterpiece even if it's 11 years late :')
Nureyev loved poking fun at the common image of him as a 'serious' artist and of ballet being a 'serious' art form. I love it when performers make fun of themselves and their art because then it shows that they're having fun and that makes it that more enjoyable.
What a legend Rudolf was! A truly amazing artist!
I have to give Miss Piggy a nod for being able to keep up with him. 🤣
What fun, hysterical! And see this GREAT star of ballet, with a great sense of humor and so good at comical dance timing too! I got to see him in his concert dance performance here in San Diego, many years ago, and i remember he did a comedy routine in that show as well. It was a highlight in life to see him in person. He brought so much light and grace and beauty and fun to the world. Thank you Mr. Nureyev!!! Wherever you are ;)
In Heaven, dancing with Erik and Dame Margot.
If anyone is wondering about the music:
0:29 - Tchaikovsky - Swan Lake (Swan Theme)
1:09 - Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky - Swan Lake - 25 No. 13 Danses des cygnes d (Allegro moderato)
1:40 - Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky - Swan Lake Suite (Op.20) - Pas d'action - Part 6/8
thank you !!
Brilliant. How sweet, genuine and funny! Nureyev was an amazing actor and had great timing with his "partner."
Rest In Piece , legend. Thank you for sharing this art, this passion for dancing with us. Gone too soon 😞
When TV actually had quality famous people that did some kind of art.
The Muppet Show was quite good at attracting quality people. Because part of the audience was going to be young children, the writers stayed away from mean spirited comedy. It allowed Fozzy to be a horrible comedian, and everyone still loved him for trying.
Who said pigs can't fly???
LOL
david stuart
😂😂😂😂
david stuart 😂
Muslims
楽しい！
Gotta give Rudi credit for having a sense of humor!
Yep this skit was his idea
I remember seeing this as a child! I haven't seen this in so long but I loved it! I was actually having a lousy day and seeing this just put a smile on my face!
Brilliant... Oh, Rudolf, the world misses you so.
it was a shame near the end, I saw him in Nutcracker and wasn't at his best. Great to see the Master though, be so sad
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🌹
Es grandioso artístico que mas puedo hablar Gracias 🍃🌷🙏💝
@@boojay111 yes he faded away
YES
He could do whatever he wanted,even dancing with a Muppet was a great performance.
Nureyev actually asked if he could dance with Miss Piggy - this skit was his idea. This was the closest the puppeteers could come to it.
Когда ждёшь прекрасного лебедя, а приходит девушка с тяжёлым характером
This is the problem with on-line dating.
@@geraldfrost4710 ahahahahha
@@geraldfrost4710 нет, просто человек может оказаться говном.
@@geraldfrost4710😂
Fantástico Nureyiev dançando com a Pig. Amei
Очень оригинально! Молодецы, молодцы!!!
Нуриев гениален. Его партнерша тоже. И у обоих громадное чувство юмора
Uau! Um elogio de um Russo! E russo, não é?
Ну не знаю может самоирония это круто но как-то немножко пошло
"A beautiful princess has been turned into a pig by the wicked magician Trichinosis..." hehehehe!!
They played this on TV in the first part of the eighties (when I was still active in case it's you).
Rudolf Nuyerev was amazing. Makes me sad to think that he's no longer with us
Как же он был прекрасен! И хрюша хороша.
I wish they would bring back the Muppett Show
So many old people loved it as well as younger folks.
I feel like there was an organized chaos feel to the original muppet show that you can't quite get back with todays squeaky clean organized television, like Muppets Tonight was the closest thing we had and it was kinda weird. (Wasn't bad but not as good as the original). I also wish they'd just bring it back instead of trying to do modern re-imaginings of the show, like Muppets Now.
@@NinjaDimes I so agree with you, just bring back the original and stope remaking. Same with the old movies, how many times do you remake it with this star of the week. But I bet some liberal moron will say the org Muppets were evil and all that crap.
I think I read somewhere yrs ago that the Muppet show was watched by more adults than kids. The Swedish Chef was one of the best or when they played the YMCA song that hat me in stiches. Jim Henson died too younG ( i think if memory serves me right he died from a "simple gall bladder surgery". I can only hope he is upstairs cracking the Good LORD up with his muppets, heck if we think we all have problems, just think how many tough ones HE has in an hour!
Гений не просто гений,а супер гений.СветлаЯ память актеру!
хорошо, что сбежал из вонючего совка..
@@Жорик-у7к И заразился в "блестящем " обществе! 🤔
@@cherchezlafamme2400
Дуня, .. ты эта, прекращай..
@@Жорик-у7ки к чему пришел ?к СПИДу и смерти?
@@Жорик-у7к именно, Советский Союз создавал бриллианты.
Oh my goodness! I've never seen/watched this before as a child. This made me snort like a pig from laughing so hard, especially when Rudolph squeezed Miss Piggy's nose, and Miss Piggy shoved Rudolph with her chest. 😂😂
Oh wow,Nureyev on Muppets.Never seen this before.He was more than a star.He was a Galaxy.Would love to have seen him live.
Either my eyes are being deceived, or the dancer inside the pig is superhuman O.O
Candycanes02 there's only one explanation the of us alive
When the pig is dancing, there is a human ballet dancer inside. When Nureyev is hurling the pig about, it's just an empty costume.
superhuman. Only possible explanation for doing ballet in what is essentially a mix between a space suit and a portable steam bath.
@@tracypaxton1054 The cut/splices are very good for a comedy skit.
Also, wearing that much foam/latex the dancer had to have a way to cool down; 30 seconds dancing under the hot lights, and back into the walk-in freezer.
@@kaylagarland7837 ?
Великий Нуриев даже в смешном велик!👏👏👏
Нет.
А что это за музыка?
@@user-dn2rd3er7l Лебединое озеро. В данном случае озеро - Свиное.
Извращение, насмешка над культурой. Унижение женщины.👎
Это Нуриев? Как то тяжело он прыгает.
Just never gets old, does it? Two legends, in their own swine.
I do come here ... again & again ... whenever I need a good laugh :o)
But also to see excellent dancing and choreography. Thank you!
loved Rudolph Nureyev. thought he was fantastic. I also loved the Muppet Show but either missed this or completely forgot about this. thanks for the upload!
Even in this fun skit, Nureyev is such an incredible dancer.
Hello Peggy, How are you doing?
Whenever I need an escape I watch this video: so much fun, perfection and grace. Have to go and visit Nureyev's grave in Paris ❤
Боже, какой же он Божественный
Забавно и замечательный номер с Нуриевым.
serious - Muppets and their scetches/numbers never getting old. Even it were (not only) a children program, it's very very clever and professionally made
OH....it's good to laugh out loud! How great they were!!!!! creating really funny dance is very difficult but this was a brilliant work. Concept - costume and execution....a true work of Art!
Whoever was under that piggy far exceeded talented. She was stellar and then some. SO well done, both of you! Mr Nureyev, brilliant!
Hello Sheri, How are you doing?
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Hmmmm….Judith, Vicki & Magda. I think you’ll have plenty of females to keep you busy. You can scratch me off your list. Happy trails…….
Nureyev at his best!! Brilliant.
When they asked Nureyev who his favorite partner was, he remarked: "Miss Piggy." This is his funniest, most interesting performance. He was great at what he did. It was sad he went when he did. 'Couldn't forget his performance here--even if you tried.
her form was perfect.i loved her style
I was always amazed at the truly big stars that appeared on this show.
Yes! Remember when Roger Moore was on it? I loved that.
A classically trained dancer with a sense of humor. Who knew?
Omg! this is so funny!, I love it!, brilliant performance of Rudy and Miss Piggy!, great!, many thanks for sharing it!
Excellent - we miss you Rudolph
The Muppet Show was fabulous - witty and humane.
How wonderful that he could have fun like this with his talent & calling! Just brilliant! How amazing is the partner, as well, having to perform in that bulky suit!!!
It is the first time I have watched this video. It was interesting to see Mr. Nureyev in this comedy act. Everything fit perfect. Congrats for his partner who did a great job. A beautiful gift for those who love dancing.
Oh I enjoyed it, I can't remember when I last saw a muppet show. I used to look forward for them.
THIS IS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL THING I’VE EVER SEEN!!!!!
I only saw the Nutcracker as a trip to the ballet but this skit is absolutely hysterical!
He was loved by everyone universally in the 60s for his strength, character & talent .
ВЕЛИЧАЙШИЙ ТАНЦОР ВСЕХ ВРЕМЁН И НАРОДОВ❣❣❣
У меня дома есть несколько кассет с балетными спектаклями, в которых танцует РУДОЛЬФ НУРИЕВ✍
СВЕТЛАЯ ПАМЯТЬ РУДОЛЬФУ НУРИЕВУ🙏🙏🙏
Какая сильная нежность! Талант от бога! Всегда в сердце❤!❤️🌼
Как точно сказал сам Марк Твен: "Америка нужна чтобы всё опошлить".
And we do a helluva good job.
Идиот, это юмористический детский спектакль
Рудольф !!! Прекрасен в танце и вне танца. Бриллиант балета !! Мы помним и любим тебя❤🌹
Вне танца???хаааа
@@ОльгаКишинская-ф8п потому и погиб, что не только танцевал.
I remember watching this when I was a little girl. I laughed so hard, and had a huge crush on Mr. Nureyev (I couldn’t blame Miss Piggy for throwing herself at him)😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤
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Huh! No word! Just fantastic! We may have language barriers but we have dance expressions of the body movements, face and of course ,musical expressions.
課題の映像探しをしていた筈なのに…😂😂
何周も見ちゃうわ！！最高ですね！！！
omg hilariously brilliant! I don't recall seeing this as a child.
and my friend Sue (who is also Sue in the Muppets and yes she has blond curls) made that top that Nureyev is wearing. He liked it so much it went into his repertoire.
О боже это я смотрела в 91 году по телеку мне было 17 лет.Обожала Маппет шоу.
I LOVE Rudi and The Muppets. "Swine Lake" indeed!!! Rudi is my Hero of the 1960s. He escaped from Evil Russia.
Even a Lady Pig is so flexible.
She is doing so we'll over the years :-)))))
Nunca imagine que el gran Nureyev tuviera este sentido del humor. Amo a los muppets.
Просто он гений и может быть прекрасным даже в объятиях свинки!))
Свинка тоже прекрасно исполнила свою партию! (точнее, исполнил)
@П Осенний передача в записи,где то кукла,где то человек!!!
Да, здорово, смешно, шикарно !
Наверное, именно таких номеров ему не хватало для полной самореализации.
Эта свиния это мужик.
Rudolf is the best! The world Ballet without him is nothing!
Абалдеть и великие умеют шутить. Эта как раз та вещщь которую буду пересматривать что бы поднять себе настроение. И очюдо как Рудик талантлив ))))
I want Misha 😫 😩 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰❤❤❤🥰😍😍🥰.
Brilliant man with a wonderful Miss Piggy. Just loved this💕
Viele Scherz und noch mehr Spass, Rudolf Nuriev immer bleibt im unserem Herzen. Brawo...👍👌👏👏👏👏💐💐💐💐💝
The fact that I fell in love with ballet when I was a kid because of this one episode is still funny to me
Only needs one word BRILLIANT.👍👍👍👍
Nureyev was magic!
How fortunate we are to have footage of this legend. It's like watching a miracle happen!
The way he tossed that poor ballerina across the stage had me dyin😂😂😂😂
I wish they'd bring back the Muppet Show! So much fun to watch!
Nanamo0n I would be game for it
They did. Wasn't exciting like the original 😒 🙄 😕 😐 😑.
I just looked up who was dancing in the pig costume because I was so curious (you could tell they were *good*. Apparently his name was Graham Fletcher and he was a dancer with the Royal Ballet in the UK (at the Royal Opera House). In his later years he was a ballet teacher in the UK.
This makes me love Rudi even more.
This always makes me laugh. I was lucky enough to see Nureyev at the Festival Hall way back in the 80s. I think in Coppelia. An absolute legend. Much missed.
He WOULD NOT have been able to be THIS creative, in Russia. It is good to see anyone doing what they love!!❤❤
I never laughed this hard in my life xDD