Bubba the Rat
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Bubba the Rat is a Muppet
character who first appeared in the movie Muppets from Space
. He is performed by Bill Barretta
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Bubba is the tough-talking leader of the lab rats who Rizzo
befriended in Muppets from Space. In the movie, Rizzo helps Bubba to escape, and later Bubba helps Rizzo to save his friend Gonzo
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He also appeared with Rizzo and the other rats in The Muppets' Wizard of Oz
.
The Muppets
The Muppets are a group of puppet characters created by Jim Henson starting in 1954–55. Although the term is often used to refer to any puppet that resembles the distinctive style of The Muppet Show, the term is both an informal name and legal trademark owned by the Walt Disney Company in reference...
character who first appeared in the movie Muppets from Space
Muppets from Space
Muppets from Space is a 1999 science fiction comedy film and the sixth feature film to star The Muppets, and the first since the death of Muppets creator Jim Henson to have an original Muppet-focused plot. The film was directed by Tim Hill, produced by Jim Henson Pictures, and released to theaters...
. He is performed by Bill Barretta
Bill Barretta
Bill Barretta has been performing with the Muppets since 1991, when he performed the body of family father Earl Sinclair on Dinosaurs...
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Bubba is the tough-talking leader of the lab rats who Rizzo
Rizzo the Rat
Rizzo the Rat is a Muppet, performed by Steve Whitmire. Rizzo first appeared in episode 418 of The Muppet Show, as one of a group of rats following Christopher Reeve around backstage. He can be seen mugging and reacting to practically every line of dialogue. He remained a scene-stealing background...
befriended in Muppets from Space. In the movie, Rizzo helps Bubba to escape, and later Bubba helps Rizzo to save his friend Gonzo
Gonzo the Great
Gonzo the Great is a puppet character, one of Jim Henson's Muppets. He was developed and performed by Dave Goelz. The character made his first appearance in a 1970 Christmas special entitled "The Great Santa Claus Switch". Known as a "Whatever" , he is considered one of The Frackles...
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He also appeared with Rizzo and the other rats in The Muppets' Wizard of Oz
The Muppets' Wizard of Oz
The Muppets' Wizard of Oz is a 2005 musical telefilm directed by Kirk Thatcher and starring Ashanti and The Muppets. The film was produced by Bill Barretta and written by Debra Frank, Steve L. Hayes, Tom Martin, and Adam F...
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