Scooter (Muppet) Scooter (Muppet) Scooter is a Muppet character known for being the backstage stage manager, utility stage crew member, and general all-around "gofer" on "The Muppet Show." He was originally performed by Richard Hunt until his death in 1992, and is currently performed by David Rudman. Scooter is orange with a darker orange sprout of hair. In keeping with the jokes about bespectacled Muppets such as Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, Scooter's eyes are actually the lenses of his glasses. Behind the glasses frames, there's nothing but his orange skin (although unlike Bunsen, whose glasses were transparent, Scooter had actual "eyes" with pupils
The Muppet Show plotlines taking place behind the show. Kermit the Frog is portrayed as a showrunner who tries to maintain control of the overwhelming antics of the other Muppet characters, as well as appease the guest stars. The series is known for its uniquely designed characters; vaudevillian wit; physical slapstick; sometimes absurdist humor; and its slate of parodies. Each episode also features a different guest star. As the series' popularity rose, many celebrities were eager to perform with the Muppets on television and in film. The cast of performers over the course of the series consisted of Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson,