The crossword solution for the term MUPPETS CHIMP __ MINELLA is SAL, which stands for Scooter and Animal's band leader, Sam the Eagle. Sam the Eagle is a Muppet character who is an anthropomorphic eagle and the self-proclaimed 'patriotic American' of the Muppet Show. He is voiced by Frank Oz and was performed by Jerry Nelson. Sam the Eagle is the leader of the house band, Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem, and is often seen conducting the orchestra. He is also the leader of the Muppet Chimp Minella, a group of chimpanzees that perform in the Muppet Show.