Madeline Kahn (1942–1999) was a comedic actress best known for her roles in Mel Brooks films, including Young Frankenstein, Blazing Saddles and High Anxiety. She won a Tony Award in 1993 for her role in The Sisters Rosensweig. She also voiced Gypsy in Pixar's A Bug's Life, and appeared as a regular cast member on Cosby.
In 1977, Kahn appeared as a guest star on The Muppet Show episode 209.
In 1978, she recorded inserts for Sesame Street (see below).
In 1979, Kahn made a cameo in the El Sleezo Cafe scene in The Muppet Movie.
In 1981, she returned to Sesame Street to portray Madeline, a bird watcher, in Episode 1576. She came back to the show one more time in 1993, as the Commissioner of Fun and Games in Episode 3136.
Sesame Street segments[]
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Episode 1106 | Rhino Tag
After a film involving rhinoceroses, Kahn comments, "I love rhinoceroses...but I wouldn't invite one to lunch." |
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Episode 1110 | Working Dog Tag
Reacting to a previous segment about a working dog, Kahn wonders how much a workin' dog like that gets paid. |
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Episode 1112 | "Sing After Me"
Kahn and Grover sing a duet of "Sing After Me." |
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Episode 1116 | "Everybody Eats"
Kahn is inserted briefly into the established film piece, munching on an apple. |
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Episode 1139 | Giraffe Tag
Following a film insert about giraffes, Kahn appears to say that they make great pets for those who have high ceilings. |
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Episode 1139 | Counting 1-10
Kahn appears as twins, who count to 20 together. |
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Episode 1172 | Me
Kahn sings "Me-me-me-me....," then points to the word. |
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Episode 1174 | O Tag
In a series of five short scenes, Kahn reacts to the letter O in a multitude of emotions:
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Episode 2370 | M-Madeline
Kahn sings, "Mmm...Madeline." |
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Sesame Street, Special | Kahn appears to sing a line of "Put Down the Duckie." |