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Rowlf the Dog is a character from the Muppet Show.

History[]

Background[]

Rowlf the Dog was a laid back and sarcastic, piano-playing dog playing at the Terrace Restaurant during Kermit the Frog's first date with Miss Piggy. When Kermit was down, he met Rowlf and the two sang a song together. Kermit later went on to make it big in Hollywood, and Rowlf was one of the Muppet friends who he brought along with him.

Rowlf was given a role as the Muppet show's house pianist, a member of the Muppet orchestra, and lead actor playing "Doctor Bob" in the "Veterinarian's Hospital" sketches.

Appearances[]

Disney's Hollywood Studios[]

Animation Courtyard[]

Here Come the Muppets[]

The pre-show video showed Jim Henson puppeteering Rowlf.

Grand Avenue[]

Muppet*Vision 3D[]

Rowlf does not have a notable appearance in Muppet*Vision 3D. However in the queue, there is a poster for Rowlf playing in the lobby.

PizzeRizzo[]

On the community board, there is an old clipping of Rowlf opposite to Jimmy Dean on the Jimmy Dean show. There is also a flyer for "Smooth Jazz Medleys with Rowlf".[1] There is also a framed caricature of Rowlf playing piano on the wall.[2]

Epcot[]

Regal Eagle Smokehouse[]

Rowlf is identified as having won one of the barbecue competitions.

Gallery[]

References[]

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