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Randolph and Mortimer, Muppets?

posted 9 years ago by fistoffury
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I was wondering if Randolph and Mortimer were made to resemble Statler and Waldorf from the Muppets, you know, those two old guys with the balcony seats. I noticed a resemblance and I wonder if they were made to resemble Statler and Waldorf on purpose.

[–] equalthree 9 years ago

You could be right. Great pick up. Frank Oz WAS in the movie.

[–] Darthmauler_megaa 9 years ago

Actually, Statler himself was in the movie! His performer Richard Hunt (also played Scooter, Beaker, Janice) was the Dukes' trader. :)

"If it seems too complicated, make it easy on yourself: just send money."

[–] Darthmauler_megaa 9 years ago

As a matter of fact, Statler himself is in the film! Muppet performer Richard Hunt (also played Scooter, Beaker, Janice, many others) played the Dukes' trader.

"If it seems too complicated, make it easy on yourself: just send money."

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[–] stevenackerman69 8 years ago

Here's a funny thing: Two of the Muppeteers appear in this film: Frank Oz as that corrupt cop and with the Dukes in the trading scene, Richard Hunt as Wilson. And Richard Hunt did Statler!!!!!!!