This treacly act, consisting of love songs often from musicals and operettas, was reminiscent of Nelson Eddy and Jeanette MacDonald. Wayne and Wanda even went so far as to tackle "Indian Love Call" (which Eddy and MacDonald had performed in Rose-Marie) in episode 106.
The characters first appeared in the unreleased pilot version of episode 101. In the middle of an extended version of "The Muppet Show Theme," Kermit introduced a clip of them singing "You Made Me Love You," even though neither the song nor the performers were featured in the pilot itself. Wanda made her first official appearance in the "At the Dance" segment in the same episode, where she danced with Mahna Mahna in both the pilot and broadcast versions.
Wayne and Wanda, as a pair, were properly introduced in a rare backstage appearance in episode 102, in which they complained that their act had been cut and badmouthed guest star Connie Stevens until they realized that she was eavesdropping on their conversation. Their first onstage act was "Stormy Weather" in episode 103.
The pair, who had been featured in a majority of the first season episodes, were cut entirely from the second season, due in part to the departure of Wanda's performer, Eren Ozker, and in part to the promotion of Jerry Juhl to head writer, who shifted the show's focus from running gags to character-based comedy. As a result, Wayne and Wanda, who had rarely appeared backstage during the first season and consequently never developed as individual characters, were cut from the show's regular line-up.
Wayne, however, was brought back as an individual performer in the third season, singing solo numbers like "My Wild Irish Rose" and "Dog Walk," and appearing as the hero in series of Muppet Melodrama sketches in which he attempted to save Miss Piggy from Uncle Deadly's dastardly schemes. The Wanda puppet, with different hair and attire, continued to be used as a Whatnot in "At the Dance" segments, as well as a background puppet throughout the next four years of The Muppet Show.
In episode 406, Wanda (now played by Kathryn Mullen) returned to the show and rejoined Wayne. The pair give Kermit such a guilt trip for having fired them that he rehired them on the spot. Once they started singing, however, Kermit remembered why he'd fired them in the first place and once again dispensed with their services. Although Wayne appeared once more on the show's fifth season, this would be Wanda's last appearance until the 1980s, when she appeared in the background of Muppets Studios Presents: You're the Director, a View-Master video game.
Of late, Wayne and Wanda made an appearance of sorts in The Muppets Big Book of Crafts as a pair of finger puppets designed and built by April Asher. They have also been featured in BOOM! Studios' comic books, most notably performing "When the Lusitania Went Down" (with the usual introduction by Sam the Eagle and disastrously premature ending) in issue #1 of The Treasure of Peg-Leg Wilson and "Mighty Like a Rose" in issue #3 of Family Reunion. Unlike most other "musical numbers" featured in this printed title, these two numbers are actually songs in the public domain (much in the style of the songs Wayne and Wanda performed on The Muppet Show) as opposed to original poems by Roger Langridge. In the Pigs in Space comic, Rizzo the Rat suggests an idea: "Wayne and Wanda Night Fever".
Let It Snow
Wayne & Wanda Lyrics
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But the fire is so delightful
And since we've no place to go
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
It doesn't show signs of stopping
And I've bought some corn for popping
The lights are turned way down low
When we finally kiss goodnight
How I'll hate going out in the storm!
But if you'll really hold me tight
All the way home I'll be warm
The fire is slowly dying
And, my dear, we're still goodbying
But as long as you love me so
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
Wayne and Wanda's rendition of "Let It Snow" is a classic Christmas song that perfectly captures the cozy and romantic atmosphere that surrounds the holiday season. The song opens with a juxtaposition of a frighteningly cold weather and a delightful fire, emphasizing the warmth and coziness of staying indoors with a loved one on a wintry day. The repetition of the chorus, "Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!" emphasizes the acceptance of the cold and the desire to enjoy the moment as it is.
The second verse talks about the snow not showing signs of stopping and the preparations made, including buying corn for popping, for a cozy indoor time. The lights are turned down low, highlighting the intimacy of the moment. The third verse talks about the couple wanting to kiss goodnight but dreading going out into the snow. However, the prospect of the tight embrace of their loved one on their way home keeps them warm, both literally and figuratively. The final verse acknowledges the dying fire and the inevitability of saying goodbye but emphasizes that as long as the couple loves each other, the snow can keep falling.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh the weather outside is frightful
The current weather conditions are perturbing and frightening
But the fire is so delightful
The environment inside the house is warm and comfortable, thanks to the fireplace
And since we've no place to go
As we have no other place to go, we can embrace the current surroundings
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
We must relish the snowfall and enjoy the moment
It doesn't show signs of stopping
The snowfall is expected to continue and shows no signs of ceasing
And I've bought some corn for popping
I have arranged for some corn for popping, which we can enjoy while we spend some quality time indoors
The lights are turned way down low
The lighting inside the house has been dimmed down to create a cozy, pleasant atmosphere
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
We should cherish the snowfall and enjoy the moment
When we finally kiss goodnight
When it's time to say goodbye and we kiss each other goodnight
How I'll hate going out in the storm!
Leaving the warmth of the house and facing the storm outside will be unpleasant
But if you'll really hold me tight
If you hold me tightly during our way back home, it will keep me warm and protected from the cold and stormy weather
All the way home I'll be warm
I'll feel comfortable and warm throughout our journey back home if you hold me tightly
The fire is slowly dying
The fire in the fireplace is slowly extinguishing
And, my dear, we're still goodbying
We are departing from each other's company with reluctance and reluctance
But as long as you love me so
As long as you love me, it will keep me warm and happy even in your absence
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
We should appreciate and enjoy the snowfall even though we are about to part ways
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Jule Styne, Sammy Cahn
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
MrJB
Merry Christmas Wayne And Wanda! Merry Christmas!
Max Patrick
LOL!
Max Patrick
0:34
freddypig
This is one of the few times they made it through the first verse.
CelesteK
Right now the ever popluar Wayne and Wanda and their version of that great oldie Let it snow let it snow let it snow. Oh let it work, let it work, let it work. LOL!
superkyeman
(Laughing Hysterically)
Beatriz RguezS
Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it S...
NaiTaiDai
"Funny...FUNNY! Ha!"
Awesome Trixie
Hahaha!!!!
mydearestpotato
I clicked on the snow button during this. 0_o