The Muppets Go to the Movies (1981)
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.
Director: Peter Harris
Genre: TV Movie, Family, Comedy, Music
Runtime: 49 min
Release Date: May 20, 1981
Cast
- Dudley Moore - Himself
- Lily Tomlin - Herself
- 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)
- Louise Gold - Popcorn Girl (voice)
Screenplay
- Jim Henson
- Jerry Juhl
- Chris Langham
- Jim Henson (Characters)
Production: Jim Henson Productions, ABC, ITC Entertainment, Marble Arch Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Musical Spectacle
Keywords
musical, television special, muppets
More Films by Director: Peter Harris
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Muppets Go to the Movies about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Muppets Go to the Movies?
- The Muppets Go to the Movies was directed by Peter Harris.
- Who stars in The Muppets Go to the Movies?
- The Muppets Go to the Movies stars Dudley Moore, Lily Tomlin, Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt.
- How long is The Muppets Go to the Movies?
- The Muppets Go to the Movies has a runtime of 49m (49 minutes).
- What genre is The Muppets Go to the Movies?
- The Muppets Go to the Movies is a TV Movie, Family, Comedy, Music film.
- Where was The Muppets Go to the Movies produced?
- The Muppets Go to the Movies was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Muppets Go to the Movies?
- The themes of The Muppets Go to the Movies include: Musical Spectacle.