Pigs in Space (The Muppets)

According to Muppet Wiki, "Pigs in Space is a recurring sketch from The Muppet Show, featuring the exploits of Captain Link Hogthrob, First Mate Piggy and Dr. Julius Strangepork leading a crew of pigs aboard the Swinetrek. This sketch is a parody of Star Trek, Lost in Space and other space operas of the 1960's and 1970's.

Link Hogthrob is the blonde, cleft-chinned pig with a high opinion of himself who played the not-so-fearless captain of the Swinetrek, where his unbridled machismo was often a source of conflict with First Mate Piggy.

Dr. Julius Strangepork is an elderly pig who serves as resident scientist aboard the Swinetrek. He speaks in a German accent and performed routine repair work as well as offering diagnostics on planets or approaching spacecrafts."

Link Hogthrob's Performer:

Jim Henson (1977-1990)

Steve Whitmire (2000-2016)

Link Hogthrob's Alternate Performer:

Peter Linz (The Muppets Take the Bowl, PuppetPalooza festival and The Muppets Take the O2)

Dr. Julius Strangepork's Performer:

Jerry Nelson

Dr. Julius Strangepork's Alternate Performer:

Matt Vogel (Pigs in Space online series, The Muppets Take the Bowl and The Muppets Take the O2)

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