A Professional Pirate - Tim Curry Muppet Treasure Island 1996

A Professional Pirate Tim Curry Muppet Treasure Island 1996

[@brandywinebridget]

“the reason Michael Caine and Tim Curry are so good in their respective Muppet movies is that Michael Caine treats the Muppets as fellow actors, and Tim Curry treats himself as a fellow Muppet”

[@SuperMrHiggins]

That's such a cool quote. Where is that from? I want to read that interview or whatever it is from.

[@brandywinebridget]

@@SuperMrHiggins random Tumblr user lol That was the whole quote, no further context to be found

[@nobodybutaghost]

I came to this clip because of a tumblr post, hello friend.

[@Tropicalpisces]

Wow. 🎉😮😅👏👏👏👍

[@gorgonzola9373]

@@nobodybutaghost hello friend we are in the same boat :>

[@RichardX1]

Tim Curry as Long John Silver in a Muppet version of Treasure Island was one of the best casting ideas in the history of the dramatic arts.

[@ryanodonovan9497]

It's only a shame that his version of Long John Silver wasn't in any of the Pirates of the Caribbean films. Him interacting with Johnny Depp and/or Geoffrey Rush would've been more golden than the treasure that pirates typically hunt for.

[@HypnoSwag]

I adore Tim Curry.

[@brandonhea4394]

It’s his second favorite role

[@kathleenpmaguire3377]

He's been wheel chair bound for a while, STROKE :(

[@brandonhea4394]

@@kathleenpmaguire3377 Im hoping he is ok.

[@bibliofowl]

My favorite line is "Show him you've been practicing!!" Which implies the pirates got together on the ship and rehearsed this song. LOL

[@c_king1031]

Funt Fact! Pirates actually did have performances on their ships; sang songs, acted out plays, and had free form "rap battles". There are still songs you hear along the coasts that originated or are thought to have originated from pirates/sailors (Drunken Sailor from earlier in the film is a good example) so, maybe one of them did write and preform something like this!

[@temptedbyasiren]

I just learned about the old "rap battle" recently. I believe it was called flyting. Basically back and forth insults that rhyme

[@temptedbyasiren]

@@rezalustig6773 well...yes. lol. But to me it sounds almost like the same thing. Maybe just have a different word for it. Idk.

[@anifan98]

@@temptedbyasiren Sounds like the Monkey Island series with the rhyming battles.

[@CrashB111]

@@c_king1031 Gotta do something for entertainment when you are spending most of you life on the sea.

[@dotheneedful55]

A pirate saying, "I could have been a lawyer, but I had too much heart." The wholesomeness.

[@LynchMobFilms]

"I could've been a lawyer, but I had too much heart". Probably the first lawyer joke ever said in a Disney film, haha!

[@Amber417]

LynchMobFilms actually the first lawyer joke Disney ever made was in The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad. When Mr. Toad is accused of stealing a motorcar, his horse Cyril comes to court to testify. When Cyril says Toad got the motorcar the honest way, the prosecutor asks “what is the honest way?” To which Cyril replies “I thought you wouldn’t know that, guv’nor”

[@poposterous236]

I was expecting "I could've been a lawyer but I didn't have the heart" because that would be a twist on the cliche. As a lawyer joke it wouldn't pass the bar. Lawyer jokes are like lawyers, they're not clever.

[@jdb2002]

It wasn't a Disney movie when that line was originally said in 1996

[@chazzwozzio]

@@Amber417 love that one

[@captaindestruction9332]

I love that line and the “ I couldve been in politics because ive always been a big spender” line. Both are lines you miss/gloss over as a child but notice when older. Makes the movie even more enjoyable 😂.

[@maicey_t.]

"This is my ONLY number!" I love how salty he is.

[@kaeocosta2623]

It is near a beach, after all.

[@Ddanielgonzalez]

@@kaeocosta2623 you could say he’s being crabby

[@MLaak86]

lol yep - "how unfair is this on me that I only get one song?!"

[@billyjimbob8048]

My favorite line in the whole movie

[@stephenfowlie742]

Like a true sea man

[@xrockthe40ozx]

If you grew up in the 90's tim curry holds a special place in your heart.

[@MegaKat]

if you worked the live action Rocky Horror Picture Show on a regular basis, Tim Curry held a special place in... ... ...um, no, that's not your heart. Never mind.

[@misterchubbikins]

He holds a special place in your nightmares.

[@benrig89]

"They called me mad! Insane! WENDELL!"

[@boccs9925]

In the 90s it was never a question of IF a show would use Tim Curry, only a matter of When.

[@Bierstadt54]

Indeed.

[@mischievousone9999]

It was his only number and he nailed it

[@Lone_Wolf91]

Mischievous One You should hear his “toxic love”

[@daniellevinson6975]

That's Tim Curry for you...

[@danieloceansmith3156]

He even said in the song it’s his one number, and it still sounds natural for this guy

[@kazmosis5326]

Tim sang this in one take and live (rather than dubbed or lip sync). So all Muppet movies now demand live singing...

[@daniellevinson6975]

@@kazmosis5326 Can't say I have much difficulty believing that.

[@totz_the_plaid9625]

You just know that Long John legitimately liked and cared about Jim. He was an evil person who would do whatever he HAD to, but would genuinely prefer to go about it in a friendly, nonviolent way. A criminal to the core, but in every other way, a good guy. Utterly sincere.

[@TarheelTeddy2011]

It’s what makes him such a great character

[@HorrorCoreRanger]

Just as r.l. Stevenson wrote em All them years ago

[@TheLegoDave]

Just because he’s a bad guy doesn’t mean that he’s a bad guy

[@scottbuckley823]

Is really a bad guy?. I mean this was a time when the British were trading slaves and invading countries, so leading some pirates actually seems more noble than what their bosses were doing.

[@TheLegoDave]

@@scottbuckley823 just because someone is worse doesn’t mean that they’re not also a villain

[@benrig89]

The closest I've ever got to divorce with my wife was when I showed her this movie and she wasn't impressed.

[@JJ-se5ym]

Fs XD

[@godlygamer911]

Sounds like you made a mistake

[@abehambino]

Totally understandable reaction!

[@dorksanonymous4394]

When I started working at a pirate themed restaurant, I told my sister I was a professional pirate and she said "you don't have to wear a suit."

[@justinratcliffe947]

Hilarious

[@samking4310]

How and where do I sign up?!

[@ArcFallOrder1919]

Lol 😆

[@zoebrugg7594]

🤣👍🏻

[@joaosoares-rr5mj]

you hiring for the crew? XD

[@rapzad3623]

I truly think this is the peak accomplishment of the muppet franchise. Never got as good as this, never will be better.

[@crabman2010]

A Muppets Christmas carol is a close second

[@geeebuttersnap2433]

Muppets movie 2011 is a distant 3rd or 4th. The original muppets might be in 3rd.

[@RSpracticalshooting]

Seriously this movie was so damn good.

[@bakionigeri6414]

The DIFINITIVE movie

[@goose8106]

This and muppet Christmas carol

[@ClassicDepravities]

you know, if Tim Curry was the captain, I'd join his pirate crew in a heartbeat. man's got charisma.

[@williamlancaster5136]

I know this comment is 13 years old but i just have to say Yeah if tim curry was the captain i'd become a pirate in a heartbeat. I know i'd probably end up swinging from a noose but i know damn well the journey to the gallows will be a Fun one.

[@jbearclowater]

Tim Curry absolutely nails the character of Long John Silver in this movie. I would join his crew in an instant.

[@ValhallaViking249]

This song has convinced me to quit my job and become a pirate with Tim Curry.

[@zoebrugg7594]

Same! But I would steal only books, and maybe bookshelves, and cats.

[@joaosoares-rr5mj]

take me with you

[@loadeddice4696]

@@zoebrugg7594 Yarr! Tis Bookbeard, the fearsome pirate!

[@zoebrugg7594]

@@loadeddice4696 Book-beard!! 🤣 🤣

[@mrsclio4752]

Tim Curry's overacting is magnificent. His laugh straight from Pennywise, his vocals from the "Rocky Horror"...just awesome

[@NerdFrequency]

No one asked Tim to give an Oscar worthy performance alongside muppets. He did that for us.

[@kimquinn7728]

His diction, the perfect pauses, the belly laugh, perfection. I love him as Hook, the concierge in Home Alone, Clue, Toxic, my favorite is Cardinale Richlieu in The Three Musketeers. A wonderful actor. A private man. A class act.

[@Mantaur104]

The man is a treasure, even when he's antagonizing ... Mr. Ip-kisssss.

[@kariebossa4851]

Don’t forget Darkness, his character in Legend!

[@leandroc76]

You should see The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

[@theroadie1346]

Don’t forget Emperor Doviculus

[@Lashly273]

@kim Quinn he wasn't in Hook. different actor.

[@mmmmmmm4269]

When he sings "a more challenging career!", theres something about the progression that is really gripping!!!

[@ishachan]

Absolutely

[@0nceBittenTwiceShy]

Everything he says or does is gripping

[@TarheelTeddy2011]

It’s the crescendo of the instruments and the chorus introduction!

[@b3nmusicofficial810]

and the way he delivers every line is perfect, he’s insane!

[@RonkleBonk]

For sure

[@carlysynnoeve]

This album not being on Spotify is one of my greatest sadnesses in life

[@josamuffin2]

How do we file for this to be a crime? I agree with you 😅

[@rangerfanboy1710]

And it's not on iTunes either

[@Schattengewaechs99]

Now you’ll have to pirate it, gnarharharhar!

[@Nut_Meg101]

I was lucky to find it on CD brand spanking new at Entertainmart.

[@poochkane]

Jim must have had just an IRON will man, if Tim Curry sang this song to me I would join his crew instantly.

[@namecomingsoon9517]

RageKaje if it means I don’t have to wear a suit I’m in

[@Rodshark75]

He wouldn't even have to have sung to get me to join... but I wouldn't stop him from indulging in his only number in the movie. Plus his crew had been practicing. *lol*

[@kishinsa-x5861]

Hell yeah, my kind of crew.

[@fierceditiesnaruto]

Right?

[@JSRbowling595]

Aye aye, Captain Silver. Sign me up

[@Sperium3000]

You can really tell how much fun Tim Curry had doing this song.

[@Tumblepatch]

"We'd never STAB you in the back..." The ease and casual manner with which he flicks that muppet away is both hilarious and terrifying 😂😂😂

[@AngelJuliet]

Thumbs up if Tim Currey was the best Long John ever!

[@calvinfujii5921]

There's also Brian Murray. (RIP)

[@katasamyillustration157]

There is now, Luke Arnold in Black Sails.

[@JSRbowling595]

Eddie Izzard played the role in 2012, and I think he did great

[@darkherdt1725]

Charlton Heston and Jack Palance did a good job as well but Tim Curry was the first Long John Sliver for me and helped me love the story of treasure island from movies to the book.

[@MrSserpent]

They are all the best

[@caseyfalconer7347]

Sing it lads! Show him we've been practicing 😂

[@c_king1031]

Funt Fact! Pirates actually did have performances on their ships; sang songs, acted out plays, and had free form "rap battles". There are still songs you hear along the coasts that originated or are thought to have originated from pirates/sailors (Drunken Sailor from earlier in the film is a good example) so, maybe one of them did write and preform something like this!

[@PaulieStanley]

Tim Curry... The only one who makes me want to be a pirate, a sweet transvestite and a killer clown. Superb actor.

[@TheSonOfTheDragon]

Don't forget a demon from the movie Legend.

[@ChristineTheHippie]

And was one hell of a scary unsub in Criminal Minds.

[@SpideysNo1Fan]

And "Te second best terrorist in the world" LOL

[@varric]

Or a psycopathic noble in Dragon Age Origins.

[@Korganthetorkal]

@@varric Or a sludge entity in Ferngully.

[@bettykidd6768]

dedicated to my 72 year old husband who still sings this ever now and then.

[@drunkpunch7334]

Can i volunteer to marry him next?

[@Styles_Breez]

Whatta pimp

[@davidweiss9891]

@@drunkpunch7334 🤑👙😍😘😜😅😛

[@kevinloscalzo8638]

Is Tim your husband?

[@thaisennj9781]

This warms my heart

[@SpacePerformer]

"Cuz when you're a professional piiiiraaate...." "You don't have to wear a suit" XD LOL Muppet Treaure Island will forever be one of my favorite movies.

[@coleomantenforty8747]

Daily reminder that you are old.

[@unblessedcoffee1457]

It's so obvious Tim Curry loved this role.

[@jaceyking5015]

This movie came out when I was a toddler, and it is by FAR still to this day my favorite Muppet movie. I know that Jim Henson had passed away beforehand, but man, this movie is just so magical, I just love it!

[@kodrewmaxwell3580]

Mine, too! I watched it last December, and it was fantastic.

[@queenratiganthefirst5442]

Tim Curry is a national treasure.

[@magicaltour1]

No, not a national treasure. A global one.

[@queenratiganthefirst5442]

@@magicaltour1 You win.

[@soothingmeow22]

Honestly the most underrated Muppets movie of all time

[@DoveCalderwood]

Tim always gives his all in every performance he does. Something I really love about him

[@jodyrussell4969]

And Tim Curry played the ruthless cardinal in the Three Musketeers, talk about multi talented.

[@benji1701D]

indeed he is one multi talented performer ! and his performance as Cardinal Richelieu in the three musketeers is my favorite performance and portrayal of the cardinal ever!

[@benji1701D]

still it's extremely sad he had a stroke awhile back and is now in a wheelchair plus he's no longer as extremely young as he used to be like here in Muppet treasure Island

[@paulwagner688]

And King Arthur in Spamalot. He was brilliant in that show.

[@spazemunky]

We never deserved Tim Curry. He IS the treasure

[@123Mascia]

"Before we lose our tempers we will always count to 10." hahah, I love it

[@TarheelTeddy2011]

One of the few recent musicals where you actually look forward to the songs!

[@ForgottenHonor0]

"This is my ONLY number!" And we all know why! He'd have stolen the entire movie rather than only every scene he was in!

[@jinn91]

You're a legend if you're an adult and still visit this from awesome childhood

[@xvrebellion]

OH jimmy jim jim jimmity jimjim

[@lewislee-shield9816]

Hahahah the best comments ever 😂😂👍

[@UlftheBerserker1916]

I'm not Jimmy Jim Jim jimmity Jim Jim HE'S jimmy Jim Jim jimmity Jim jim

[@drewcounts4238]

I love this movie I still love this movie and I’m 32 years old

[@richardpowell4281]

This movie is probably the most underrated musical of all time. I grew up with it as a child, and it is still one of my favorite films.

[@MStrat1106]

I'm surprised how skillfully understated Tim Curry is in this movie; he usually was an eye-rolling over-doing scene stealer. He may have realized he couldn't out-mug the Muppets and honorably played it straight. Very effective, fun stuff (and, sadly, as he says, his "only number").

[@SuperSonicBlur]

It's his only lead singing song but he does have a part in Sailing for Adventure. Still, a fantastic actor playing the role perfectly, it's straight but still in the exaggerated manner that fits with the Muppets.

[@wynngwynn]

I honestly don't think anyone underestimates Tim Curry even this many years later.

[@joerichmond76]

Tim has said a few times this was among his favorite roles!

[@BerlinKim1]

This has always been Tim's favorite film to work on. He had such fun and said Muppets have no egos. 😉

[@TheAllSeeingEye2468]

Tim curry Johnny Depp and Geoffrey Rush in the same pirate movie would be the best movie ever!

[@thomasbedient9191]

"Upstage lads. This is my ONLY Number!" Stop breaking the fourth wall, Long John.

[@delloliod]

And this is why I had a crush on Tim Curry as a kid Then this year I saw him in Rocky Horror Picture show ---- it only fueled the flame LOL

[@5hadowWolf]

Same

[@questworldiangreenknight7455]

...lol

[@paysonterhune290]

As a descendant of Robert Louis Stevenson, I say this is the BEST adaptation of Treasure Island ever!

[@paulmacartney8266]

Cool opinion

[@coadjacob]

Uh-uh! You’re related to Stevenson?!

[@paulmacartney8266]

@@coadjacob Either he is a descendant of the author or hes just such a big fan of his famous pirate novel.

[@questworldiangreenknight7455]

I love Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde as well. Fun fact. Long John Silver really met Captain Hook. It’s literally a canon thing!!!!

[@Foxpawed]

It's a great adaptation but I still think the 1990 version is the best overall, and of the disney-owned versions, Treasure Planet beats it for the solar punk aesthetic and the best Jim/Silver relationship arc out of all of them.

[@Quinntus79]

Tim Curry’s simultaneously makes me giggle and creeps me out.

[@jsteffey88]

0:58 Look at Jim Hawkin's reaction when Long John starts singing. He's like, "Huh?".lol.

[@jamesbuttram9753]

LOL never noticed that. And his eyes move back and forth in time with the song.

[@rebajoe]

He's been nonchalant about the Muppety stuff so far and suddenly now he's confused? Of course now it's also the humans doing it so...

[@ShadowyFox_86]

You could tell Curry enjoyed the extreme campiness of this whole movie.

[@solidsentinel1285]

They say you can judge a man based on what they know Tim Curry from. This is one of if not the best answer

[@MarioSonicPhillyFan700]

Every Muppet Villain was pretty good but Tim Curry was the best one in my opinion

[@RickJaeger]

"Hey man, just play the gig. Don't get involved in politics!" I love the Muppets.

[@D4RK4NG3L_]

The way he laughs and how shady he is is hilarious🤣

[@immanuelpauu582]

If you're still watching this in 2020 then my dear friend you are indeed a PROFESSIONAL PIRATE 💀💀💀

[@joaosoares-rr5mj]

im here in 2022, and i dont regreat my life choices

[@goose8106]

Yay I mean ummm arrrrgg ☠️🏴‍☠️

[@therealharrih9969]

2023 😂🙌

[@sybilvega]

2024 😂

[@spadinnerxylaphone2622]

A rare villain song where the bad guy actually makes a good argument.

[@kyleblackwell2253]

It's an amazing song in general, then adding the visual where they subtly undercut every positive selling point puts it over the top. 😂

[@17thknight]

I loved this movie when I was a kid, and watching it now it surprises me how many adult jokes sneak through kids' movies. ("I coulda been a contenda..." from Down on the Waterfront). Tim Curry is so fantastic here, too. One of my favorite actors.

[@jbearclowater]

Some day I wish to have as much fun doing something as Tim Curry is having in this scene.

[@MrMikellsof88]

Always come back to this song. Best one in the movie.

[@HitchcockJohn]

Okay, fun fact I’m suddenly realizing- this part of the movie might actually be slightly DARKER than the original book. For one thing in the book Jim goes ashore willingly, whereas in the Muppet film he’s outright kidnapped and taken prisoner. In this version Long John outright threatens to kill Jim (though he it might be more to look strong in front of his crew than any sincere intention to harm him), and tries to force him into joining the pirate crew. In the book Jim is never actually faced with this decision and in fact leaves the pirates very quickly, allowing him to find Ben Gunn.

[@melichardcurlq6535]

That's fascinating; I've never read thr book. This is the only version of the story I know, and of course I realize as a Muppet version, I shouldn't expect 100% accuracy. (I do love this movie so much, regardless)

[@vadimastprojects8770]

I dunno. When Jim is, in fact, captured, by pirates (after hiding Hispaniola), they do threaten to kill him. Silver protects him because he can be used as a hostage.

[@vadimastprojects8770]

@@melichardcurlq6535 The book is great. Not a hard read and very well written.

[@vadimastprojects8770]

@Grungus Khan What racist stuff?

[@vadimastprojects8770]

@Grungus Khan If that's the only thing that triggered you...

[@04EXCURSION]

he is such an outstanding actor, and his voice is awesome, i need to buy this movie, havent watched it in forever

[@jailcatjones3250]

I've always loved Tim curry, he is part of mine and probably your childhoods as well.

[@HypnoSwag]

Let's just all mutually agree that we LOVE Tim Curry in this role!

[@joaosoares-rr5mj]

let's us all just mutually agree that we love tim curry period...

[@chiplickums9263]

Disney needs to start making muppet versions of other books,I'd kill for muppets Dracula or 20,000 leagues under the sea

[@Enterprise-D666]

Professional Pirate lyrics: [LONG JOHN] When I was just a lad looking for my true vocation My father said "Now son, this choice deserves deliberation Though you could be a doctor or perhaps a financier My boy, why not consider a more challenging career?" [PIRATES] Hey ho ho! You'll cruise to foreign shores (HAHAHAH!) And you'll keep your mind and body sound (Sing it lads) By working out of doors (Show em’ you’ve been practicing!) [LONG JOHN] True friendship and adventure are what we can't live without,- [PIRATES] -and when you're a professional pirate- [POLLY] -that's what the job's about [LONG JOHN] (spoken) Upstage, lads. This is my only number (sung) Now take Sir Francis Drake, the Spanish all despise him But to the British, he's a hero and they idolize him It's how you look at buccaneers that makes them bad or good And I see us as members of a noble brotherhood [PIRATES] Hey ho ho! (Oh I love it! ) (Tis poetry in motion!) We're honorable men And before we lose our tempers we will Always count to ten [LONG JOHN] On occasion, there may be someone you have to execute,- [PIRATES] And when you're a professional pirate- [CLUELESS] -you don't have to wear a suit.........what? [MONTY] I could have been a surgeon. I like taking things apart [POLLY] I could have been a lawyer but I just had too much heart [CLUELESS] I could have been in politics 'cause I've always been a big spender [BLACK-EYED PETE] (spoken) And me, I could've been a contender [LONG JOHN] Some say that pirates steal and should be feared and hated I say we're victims of bad press that's all exaggerated We never stab you in the back, we never lie or cheat We're just, in fact, the nicest guy you ever want to meet (spoken) Tell the truth, lad. Do you really think the Captain and the Squire are planning to share the treasure with the likes of us? Can't hear ya. No? And we being the rightful owners, Flint’s own crew, who shed our blood getting it here. Join us lad. Donate your compass to the treasure hunt and get a full share! [LONG JONG and PIRATES] Hey ho ho! It's one for all for one And we'll share and share alike with you And love you like a son We're gentlemen of fortune and that's what we're bound to be And when you're a professional pirate- [LONG JOHN] You'll be honest, brave, and free! The soul of decency! You'll be loyal and fair and on the square But most importantly,- [LONG JONG and PIRATES] -when you're a professional pirate You are always in the best of company!

[@helenabrawn6908]

Such a handsome man and so talented.

[@MiketheMutant1993]

It's also a reference to the 1954 film starring Marlon Brando: "On the Waterfront". The full(ish) quote is: "I coulda had class. I coulda been a contender. I coulda been somebody. Instead of a bum. Which is what I am".

[@goose8106]

This song randomly popped into my head this was one of my favorite movies growing up

[@wjzav1971]

1:17 I love how Jim is startled when everyone breaks into song.

[@drewskie41]

Most underrated movie of all time

[@HoustonSoto]

00:14 always loved the reveal of John Silver in his Pirate duds. I remember being a kid and seeing this in the theater and that moment was so badass.

[@Adamguy2003]

I love this song, it's my favorite in the movie! Tim Curry is THE MAN!

[@kodrewmaxwell3580]

Same

[@dreambakes6007]

Ahh man I'm sad it cuts off before he shouts 'DOWN!' That always tickled me way more than it should have

[@CompostByWinnie]

This is literally my favorite song. Close second is the song from the start of the movie. Not my fave from the movie, oh no, my fave of all time of any song ever

[@markenriquez625]

Treasure island is a classic story that has been done many times. Long John Silver is one of the great characters of literature and the best film portrayal of that character was done by an actor in a movie with puppets. There's something beautiful about that.

[@Firespray421]

Since I was a kid, anytime I think of Long John Silver I see Tim Curry :) He fit the role perfectly like no one else ever could/can! Oh, and Hans Zimmer's composition here is AMAZING, it's no wonder Disney called him back for Pirates of the Caribbean!

[@YZee-ij1uv]

Honestly, the title credits for this film is an INSANELY good pirate theme - I wonder if he regretted using it up on a Muppet movie instead of keeping his powder dry for a film like POTC! (probably not, given how insanely good that music is as well - but the thought of it always makes me smile!)

[@traviskoser883]

3:30 That's one of my favorite sets of lines in the whole movie.

[@UrpleSquirrel]

Tim Curry is so good in this movie, because the man is practically a muppet himself.

[@jafro8]

hes such a good actor!

[@dorothyallspice1862]

I concur! Though I believe "good" would be a total understatement lol

[@slightliestupid9]

I remember having this on vhs as a kid and watching it so many times

[@kreegun6698]

Jim was right. All the theatrics aside they're nothing but murdering pirates. Long John is trying to convert Jim with greed. All he asks for is for Jim's compass. A symbol for his actual moral compass that belonged to his father. We see the pirates smile and singing while they steal and kill each other. Gonzo and Rizzo later in the scene tag along with Smollet just because Jim is family. They don't need any other motivation. Like Long John said earlier in the movie, "true friends are worth their weight in gold." We see the pirates turn on Long John when they discover the gold has been taken. This is why Long John can't kill Jim. He was the only one who couldn't be corrupted by greed. Jim lives on to journey with his family while Long John presumably dies alone with his gold. Anyway I'm still listening to this banger a decade later.

[@sammybear7100]

Here because of Mrs. Maisel!! ❤❤ Im gonna miss this amazing show!!😢

[@Desidiosuss]

I love that this show reminded me of this song. I'm going to miss Mrs. Maisel tho.

[@FLPman]

Tim Curry is just one of those guys.. he stands out in any movie.. he works well with muppets too

[@colbyjames7255]

When asked in an interview if there was ever a "Love that got away," (to paraphrase) that he wished he'd pursued, but failed to, Tim Curry said, "Yes... Miss Piggy."

[@SR-iy4gg]

I've always loved this movie. So funny and I love the songs.

[@lordjimbo2]

That Silver fellow may not be entirely trustworthy...

[@acelister16]

lordjimbo2 now he tells us

[@questworldiangreenknight7455]

What gave you that idea? I’m sure We can trust him, and we can trust Captain Barbosa😂

[@jsmith6111]

@@questworldiangreenknight7455 its a quote said by kermit at the start of them film

[@CoolNameDesigns]

I can watch this movie one hundred times and it wouldn’t get old

[@sirdouglas2010]

My husband and I are listening to the excellent Classic Tales podcast by BJ Harrison doing TREASURE ISLAND in seven episodes and it is fabulous! The only equal to BJ's (voice) Captain Hook is Tim Curry. Now we must see the Muppets' movie again. We haven't seen it since we were kids. Can't wait.

[@Eternaldarkness3166]

When Tim Curry goes, this is my only number.. I like to think that was a little 4th wall humor jab at the movie for only having Tim Curry do one song.

[@arlenesmith128]

That...is exactly what the joke is?

[@GinEric84]

Well that's obviously what it was..

[@Wildabeast20]

I mean... yeah

[@garethdwright91]

Lmao no shit

[@lukess.s]

When he sings about being a professional pirate I like to think that was a song about being a professional pirate

[@commander144]

give tim curry the oscar for best actor

[@ceirwan]

Anyone else remember Tim Curry doing the voice over for Captain Hook in Pirate Pan and the Pirates?

[@Elnis888]

The best pirate movie ever made. And, yes, I WILL fight you!

[@GardensAndGames]

Still the best Muppet movie, IMO.

[@cantsleep1894]

for some reason, im obsessed with the line "my boy, why not consider a more challenging career" ..... ?!?!?!?!? fucking love this film...

[@barbaro267]

I think Robert Louis Stevenson would be very proud of this movie XD

[@karsonpalmerswork]

Best. Kids Movie. Ever. Period.

[@bonzupippinpaddleoxacoppil484]

Hilarious to know that there’s at least 5 guys kneeling crotch-level with Tim enthusiastically singing through this number.

[@MitchellFace]

I like it all Silver hypes up the chorus every time they sing it. Like he’s so proud of his crew’s singing.

[@SuzieGuru]

The great thing about this song is that Tim Curry practically is a Muppet - he's plainly having fun with this role, and that makes this song all the more enjoyable =)