Sam “Samuel” the Eagle is a character from the syndicated television show The Muppet Show, performed by Frank Oz. The name "Sam" is probably derived from Uncle Sam. The Bald Eagle is the official symbol of the United States, and Sam's patriotic spirit differentiates himself from the rest of the Muppet cast. Because of this, it has been a running gag in either the Muppet show or a Muppet movie, that shows his patriotism towards the U.S. In The Mup...
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Sam “Samuel” the Eagle is a character from the syndicated television show The Muppet Show, performed by Frank Oz. The name "Sam" is probably derived from Uncle Sam. The Bald Eagle is the official symbol of the United States, and Sam's patriotic spirit differentiates himself from the rest of the Muppet cast. Because of this, it has been a running gag in either the Muppet show or a Muppet movie, that shows his patriotism towards the U.S. In The Muppet Christmas Carol, the fourth wall was broken when Sam, playing Scrooge's former headmaster, tells the young Scrooge that he will love business because "It's the American way." Gonzo, playing Charles Dickens, as well as the narrator, whispers in his ear that the line is, "It's the British way," due to the fact the story takes place in England.
Sam often railed against the 'low brow' entertainment he claimed was on the show, and often tried to bring 'dignity and class' to the performances. (Usually without any real success.) During the first...
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