The Muppets Go to the Movies
Synopsis
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 Cast
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Dudley Moore
Himself
Lily Tomlin
Herself
Jim Henson
Kermit / Rowlf / Link Hogthrob / Swedish Chef / Waldorf (voice)
Frank Oz
Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Sam the Eagle (voice)
Jerry Nelson
Lew Zealand / Pops / Dr. 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)
Louise Gold
Popcorn Girl (voice)
Kathryn Mullen
Gaffer / Muppet Performer (voice)
Brian Meehl
Muppet Performer (voice)
Bob Payne
Muppet Performer (voice)
Rollie Krewson
Muppet Performer (voice)
Roscoe Arbuckle
Keystone Kop (archive footage) (uncredited)
Richard Arlen
David Armstrong (archive footage) (uncredited)
Charles Avery
Keystone Kop (archive footage) (uncredited)
Clara Bow
Mary Preston (archive footage) (uncredited)
Glen Cavender
Keystone Kop (archive footage) (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Harris
- Screenplay & Story
- Jim Henson, Jerry Juhl, Chris Langham
- Original Title
- The Muppets Go to the Movies
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 49m
- Production Studios
- Jim Henson Productions, ABC, ITC Entertainment, Marble Arch Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Harris
Jim Henson, Jerry Juhl, Chris Langham
Jim Henson, David Lazer
Department Leadership Roster
Jim Henson
Producer
Peter Harris
Director
Jim Henson
Writer
Jerry Juhl
Writer
Chris Langham
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Muppets Go to the Movies
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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 principal cast of The Muppets Go to the Movies includes Dudley Moore, Lily Tomlin, Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson.
When was The Muppets Go to the Movies released and how long is it?
The Muppets Go to the Movies was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 49m.
Is The Muppets Go to the Movies based on a book or true story?
The Muppets Go to the Movies is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Jim Henson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Muppets Go to the Movies?
The Muppets Go to the Movies holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).