Perhaps the most famous segment in the show's history, Moreno attempts a sultry rendition of "Fever" while Animal backs her on drums. As Animal's playing becomes increasingly frenetic and loud, a frustrated Moreno eventually settles the score by bashing his head between two cymbals.
For those interested in her broader life story, the 2021 documentary Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go For It on PBS American Masters provides an in-depth look at her 70-year career, including her battles against typecasting and industry sexism. "The Muppet Show" Rita Moreno (TV Episode 1976) - IMDb [S1E1] Rita Moreno
The episode featured a running gag where Fozzie Bear answered a series of increasingly bizarre phone calls, and Moreno had a memorable conversation with Kermit the Frog that was interrupted by the giant monster Sweetums . The EGOT Achievement Perhaps the most famous segment in the show's