Scooter (Muppet) and Nelson were also known for being vocally talented, and Scooter sat in with the band on occasion (as a vocalist or guest musician). Scooter and Floyd's rendition of "Mr. Bass Man" symbolizes Hunt and Nelson's relationship. Scooter has appeared in most Muppet films and television specials. In "The Muppet Movie", Scooter acts as The Electric Mayhem's manager. In "The Great Muppet Caper", he was a resident of the Happiness Hotel. In "The Muppets Take Manhattan", he was among the core group who attended college together and struggled to put their show on. In this appearance, he was the treasurer
The Great Muppet Caper as "Kermit's 50th Anniversary Edition". Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment released "The Great Muppet Caper" on Blu-ray and DVD, alongside "Muppet Treasure Island", on 10 December 2013. In 1982, Joe Raposo was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song for "The First Time It Happens" but lost to "Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)" by Burt Bacharach, Carole Bayer Sager, Christopher Cross and Peter Allen from "Arthur". This was the only one of the first three Muppet films not to be nominated for Best Music, Original Song Score. In 1981, Miss Piggy won the Youth in Film