The Muppets Go to the Movies (1981)

05/20/1981 (US) • 49m

TV Movie, Family, Comedy, Music

Overview

In this one-hour special taped between March 9-17, 1981, Lily Tomlin and Dudley Moore join the Muppets in a tribute to film classics. Kermit the Frog hosts the program, which begins with an all-cast rendition of "Hey a Movie!" from The Great Muppet Caper.

Top Billed Cast

Jim Henson

Kermit / Rowlf / Link Hogthrob / The Swedish Chef / Waldorf

Frank Oz

Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Animal / Sam Eagle

Jerry Nelson

Lew Zealand / Pops / Julius Strangepork /Floyd Pepper (voice)

Richard Hunt

Beaker / Janice / Scooter / Sheriff / Statler (voice)

Dave Goelz

The Great Gonzo / Joe / Beauregard / Fireman (voice)

Steve Whitmire

Rizzo the Rat / The Scarlet Pimpernel / Jed (voice)

Kathryn Mullen

Gaffer / Muppet Performer (voice)


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

musical

television special

muppets

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