Andy and Randy Pig
Encyclopedia
Andy and Randy Pig are Miss Piggy's
dimwitted young nephew
s.
In their first appearance in Muppet Classic Theater
, Andy and Randy, along with their "sister" Sandy (played by Miss Piggy), starred in a version of the "Three Little Pigs
" tale. Both Andy and Randy also appeared in other segments of Muppet Classic Theater. Andy was voiced by Brian Henson
in this production but would be performed by Steve Whitmire
in all other appearances. Randy was always performed by Dave Goelz
.
In Muppets Tonight
the characters were reintroduced with different puppets and established as Miss Piggy's nephews. Although they were hired as production assistants, their severe ineptitude caused the show more harm than help. When faced with any task, Andy and Randy would exclaim in unison, "This job's too hard!" In addition to "working" backstage, Andy and Randy were featured in the recurring sketches, "Bay of Pigswatch" and "The Eagle's Nest".
Andy and Randy also hosted their own mini-game in
Muppets Party Cruise
.
.
Miss Piggy
Miss Piggy is a Muppet character who was primarily played by Frank Oz on The Muppet Show. In 2001, Eric Jacobson began performing the role, although Oz did not officially retire until 2002....
dimwitted young nephew
Nephew
Nephew is a son of one's sibling or sibling-in-law, and niece is a daughter of one's sibling or a sibling-in-law. Sons and daughters of siblings-in-law are also informally referred to as nephews and nieces respectively, even though there is no blood relation...
s.
In their first appearance in Muppet Classic Theater
Muppet Classic Theater
Muppet Classic Theater is a program featuring The Muppets that was released direct-to-video on September 27, 1994. It consists of six stories from the fairy tale tradition, all performed by the Muppet characters and narrated by Rizzo and Gonzo. They were previously the main characters in The Muppet...
, Andy and Randy, along with their "sister" Sandy (played by Miss Piggy), starred in a version of the "Three Little Pigs
Three Little Pigs
Three Little Pigs is a fairy tale featuring anthropomorphic animals. Printed versions date back to the 1840s, but the story itself is thought to be much older...
" tale. Both Andy and Randy also appeared in other segments of Muppet Classic Theater. Andy was voiced by Brian Henson
Brian Henson
Brian Henson is an Academy Award-winning puppeteer, director, producer, and technician. The son of puppeteers Jane and Jim Henson, Brian was born in New York City, New York....
in this production but would be performed by Steve Whitmire
Steve Whitmire
Steven Whitmire is an American puppeteer who works for The Jim Henson Company, Sesame Workshop and Disney's The Muppets Studio. He has been the performer of two signature Muppets - Kermit the Frog and Sesame Street's Ernie - since the death of their creator and original performer, Jim Henson, in...
in all other appearances. Randy was always performed by Dave Goelz
Dave Goelz
Dave Goelz is a puppeteer best-known for his association with The Muppets, and in particular with the Muppet character Gonzo. His other Muppet characters include Bunsen Honeydew, Zoot , Beauregard the janitor and Tiny...
.
In Muppets Tonight
Muppets Tonight
Muppets Tonight is a live-action/puppet television series created by Jim Henson Productions and featuring The Muppets. Much like the "MuppeTelevision" segment of The Jim Henson Hour, Muppets Tonight was a continuation of The Muppet Show, set in a television studio, rather than a theater.-Format:The...
the characters were reintroduced with different puppets and established as Miss Piggy's nephews. Although they were hired as production assistants, their severe ineptitude caused the show more harm than help. When faced with any task, Andy and Randy would exclaim in unison, "This job's too hard!" In addition to "working" backstage, Andy and Randy were featured in the recurring sketches, "Bay of Pigswatch" and "The Eagle's Nest".
Andy and Randy also hosted their own mini-game in
Muppets Party Cruise
Muppets Party Cruise
Muppets: Party Cruise is a party video game released in 2003 by Mass Media Inc.. Players have the choice between a "short cruise" and a "long cruise". In the "short cruise" players simply select a mini-game to play. In the "long cruise", players are characters on a board-game style board and must...
.
Origins
Andy and Randy began as Kirby and Jeffy in Muppet Time! segments, played by Joey Mazzarino and Kevin ClashKevin Clash
Kevin Jeffrey Clash is an American puppeteer and voice actor whose characters include Elmo, Baby Sinclair, Clifford, Splinter and Hoots the Owl...
.
Filmography
- Muppet Classic TheaterMuppet Classic TheaterMuppet Classic Theater is a program featuring The Muppets that was released direct-to-video on September 27, 1994. It consists of six stories from the fairy tale tradition, all performed by the Muppet characters and narrated by Rizzo and Gonzo. They were previously the main characters in The Muppet...
- Muppets TonightMuppets TonightMuppets Tonight is a live-action/puppet television series created by Jim Henson Productions and featuring The Muppets. Much like the "MuppeTelevision" segment of The Jim Henson Hour, Muppets Tonight was a continuation of The Muppet Show, set in a television studio, rather than a theater.-Format:The...
- Mopatop's ShopMopatop's ShopMopatop's Shop is a television series that which premiered on CITV in the UK in 1999. 260 ten-minute episodes were made and aired daily. It was a co-production between Jim Henson Productions and Carlton Television.-Production:...
- Muppets Party CruiseMuppets Party CruiseMuppets: Party Cruise is a party video game released in 2003 by Mass Media Inc.. Players have the choice between a "short cruise" and a "long cruise". In the "short cruise" players simply select a mini-game to play. In the "long cruise", players are characters on a board-game style board and must...