In The Muppets episode “Too Hot to Handler,” while Scooter books the salacious TV talk show host Chelsea Handler for “Up Late,” Kermit discovers that Becky may be hiding something from Fozzie when they all go on a double date.
Becky was originally portrayed by Margo Harshman for the pilot. She is now portrayed by Riki Lindhome. Lindhome has appeared on several TV shows including Gilmore Girls (Juliet), Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Criminal Minds and Bones, among others. Lindhome is also recognized for her roles in the blockbuster films Million Dollar Baby (Mardell Fitzgerald) with Hilary Swank, and Changeling with Angelina Jolie. Or you might recognize her voice from the anmaimated series Monsters vs. Aliens (Susan Murphy / Ginormica). Lindhome is currently working on the TV comedy Another Period (Beatrice Downsy) with Michael Ian Black, Christina Hendricks, and Paget Brewster. The Muppets airs Tuesdays at 8pm on ABC.