The Late Movies: Best of the Swedish Chef

By Erica Palan

Even before the Food Network, people were making fun of television chefs. More accurately—the Muppets were making fun of television chefs. The Swedish Chef has grown to be a beloved Muppet. Here, see some of his most notable segments. Bork, bork, bork!
Swedish Meatballs
The Swedish Chef made Swedish meatballs for his first dish. Naturally.
Turtle Soup
I think the turtle wins.
Chickie in the Baskee
Score!
Ping Pong Ball Eggs
It's not recommended to try this with eggs at home.
Home-Cooked Meal
Vitamins for dinner?!
Japanese Cake
This cake is not happy about getting cut.
The Swedish Chef's Uncle
Danny Kaye plays the part on an episode of the Muppet Show.
Fishy Chowder
"To make the fishy chowder, you need the fishy fish."