The Muppets Go Hollywood
“It's magic! Madness!”
Synopsis
Kermit the Frog throws a glamorous party at the Cocoanut Grove nightclub to celebrate the premiere of the Muppets' first feature film, The Muppet Movie. Hosts Dick van Dyke and Rita Moreno interview the wide array of celebrities and Muppets who attend the event. Gary Owens serves as off-camera announcer, and appears on-screen to introduce Miss Piggy.
Top Cast
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Jim Henson
Self / Kermit / Rowlf / Dr. Teeth / Waldof / Swedish Chef / Pig
Frank Oz
Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Animal / Sam the Eagle (voice)
Jerry Nelson
Floyd Pepper (voice)
Richard Hunt
Scooter / Janice / Statler / Sweetums / Pig (voice)
Dave Goelz
The Great Gonzo / Zoot / Pig (voice)
Steve Whitmire
Muppet Performer / Self
Kathryn Mullen
Muppet Performer (voice)
Peter Matz
Self
Gary Owens
Self
Paul Williams
Self
Kenny Ascher
Self
Johnny Mathis
Self
Rita Moreno
Self
Dick Van Dyke
Self
Steve Allen
Self (uncredited)
Loni Anderson
Self (uncredited)
Carol Arthur
Self (uncredited)
Burt Bacharach
Self (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 16, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stan Harris
- Screenplay & Story
- Jerry Juhl, Don Hinkley, Jim Henson
- Original Score
- Peter Matz
- Original Title
- The Muppets Go Hollywood
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 49m
- Production Studios
- Henson Associates, Marble Arch Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stan Harris
Jerry Juhl, Don Hinkley, Jim Henson
Peter Matz
Department Leadership Roster
Jerry Juhl
Writer
Peter Matz
Original Music Composer
Don Hinkley
Writer
Stan Harris
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
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 Hollywood
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What is The Muppets Go Hollywood about?
Kermit the Frog throws a glamorous party at the Cocoanut Grove nightclub to celebrate the premiere of the Muppets' first feature film, The Muppet Movie. Hosts Dick van Dyke and Rita Moreno interview the wide array of celebrities and Muppets who attend the event. Gary Owens serves as off-camera announcer, and appears on-screen to introduce Miss Piggy.
Who directed The Muppets Go Hollywood?
The Muppets Go Hollywood was directed by Stan Harris.
Who stars in The Muppets Go Hollywood?
The principal cast of The Muppets Go Hollywood includes Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt, Dave Goelz.
When was The Muppets Go Hollywood released and how long is it?
The Muppets Go Hollywood was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 49m.
Who composed the musical score for The Muppets Go Hollywood?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Muppets Go Hollywood was composed by Peter Matz.
Is The Muppets Go Hollywood based on a book or true story?
The Muppets Go Hollywood is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Jim Henson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Muppets Go Hollywood?
The Muppets Go Hollywood holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).