Dr. Teeth and The Electric Mayhem The band's first film role was performing the song "Can You Picture That?" in "The Muppet Movie". They also performed "Night Life" and participated in "The Happiness Hotel" in "The Great Muppet Caper" and performed "Jingle Bell Rock" in "A Muppet Family Christmas". They appeared in "The Muppets Take Manhattan" (sans Lips) where Dr. Teeth sang "You Can't Take No For An Answer". Following the deaths of two of the group's puppeteers, Jim Henson (Dr. Teeth) and Richard Hunt (Janice), they were limited to brief instrumental background music for years. However, Dr. Teeth and The Electric Mayhem backed Miss Piggy
The Muppet Show Kermit the Frog only plays a supporting role. Kermit the Frog becomes the host for the show from the start of the first series, while former host Nigel gets a part as the orchestra leader. Statler and Waldorf now watch the show from a balcony. Other characters from the pilots, including Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem, Sam Eagle, The Swedish Chef, George the Janitor, Mildred Huxtetter, Crazy Harry, Brewster, Nigel the Conductor, and Droop continue to make appearances. Characters from previous Jim Henson productions also make appearances, including Rowlf the Dog, Sweetums and Robin the Frog (from "The Frog