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Jim Henson, Mahna Mahna, 1969
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From 1969 (Ep 14, aired on November 27, 1969), the first performance of the classic "Mahna Mahna" by Bip Bippadotta (Jim Henson) and two Anything Muppet girl...

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Addendum: it occurred to me that the name Bip Bipadotta might be based on Kip Addotta, if Henson had worked with him or known his work when developing this bit. But research reveals that's not likely, since Kip didn't get anywhere near show biz until two years after this was filmed.
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