The Muppet Show - Season 1 Episode 17 -

Ben Vereen received a Tony Award for his role in "Pippen". Before he became a star in his own right, Ben was an understudy for Sammy Davis Jr. in 1964.A new version of Janice premieres in this episode. Janice has a new head sculpt.Sam also received a makeover. The builders revised his head and made him slightly bluer in color.