The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years
“30 years of Muppet memories!”
Synopsis
For the first time in their careers, all the Muppets (except the ones that couldn't make it, like the Doozers, Gorgs and most of the Fraggles) have gathered together in one place to celebrate their thirtieth anniversary and honor the one who brought them together: Kermit the Frog (and by doing so, Jim Henson).
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Jim Henson
Kermit the Frog / Ernie / Dr. Teeth / Rowlf / Link Hogthrob / The Newsman / The Swedish Chef / Waldorf / Mahna Mahna / Harry the Hipster / Self
Frank Oz
Fozzie Bear / Miss Piggy / Sam the Eagle / Bert / Animal / Grover / Cookie Monster / Marvin Suggs (voice)
Jerry Nelson
Camilla / Count von Count / Crazy Harry / Dr. Julius Strangepork / Lew Zealand / Robin the Frog / Louis Kazagger / Sgt. Floyd Pepper / Two-Headed Monster (Frank) / Gobo Fraggle
Richard Hunt
Beaker / Scooter / Statler / Sweetums / Janice / Two-Headed Monster (Stein) / Tug Monster (voice)
Dave Goelz
The Great Gonzo / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Beauregard / Zoot / Uncle 'Travelling' Matt Fraggle / Boober Fraggle (voice)
Steve Whitmire
Lips / Rizzo the Rat / Sprocket the Dog / Wembley Fraggle (voice)
Caroll Spinney
Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
Julie Andrews
Self (archive footage)
Harry Belafonte
Self (archive footage)
Carol Burnett
Self (archive footage)
George Burns
Self (archive footage)
Ray Charles
Self (archive footage)
Cher
Self (archive footage)
James Coburn
Self (archive footage)
Jimmy Dean
Self (archive footage)
John Denver
Self (archive footage)
Elton John
Self (archive footage)
Gene Kelly
Self (archive footage)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Harris
- Screenplay & Story
- Jerry Juhl, Jim Henson
- Original Score
- Jon Charles, Ray Charles
- Original Title
- The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 48m
- Production Studios
- Henson Associates
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Harris
Jerry Juhl, Jim Henson
Jon Charles, Ray Charles
Susan F. Walker, Jim Milio, Steve Muscarella
Diana Birkenfield, Andrew Solt
Department Leadership Roster
Susan F. Walker
Editor
Jim Milio
Editor
Andrew Solt
Producer
Steve Muscarella
Editor
Mark West
Editor
Peter Harris
Director
Jerry Juhl
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years
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What is The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years about?
For the first time in their careers, all the Muppets (except the ones that couldn't make it, like the Doozers, Gorgs and most of the Fraggles) have gathered together in one place to celebrate their thirtieth anniversary and honor the one who brought them together: Kermit the Frog (and by doing so, Jim Henson).
Who directed The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years?
The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years was directed by Peter Harris.
Who stars in The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years?
The principal cast of The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years includes Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt, Dave Goelz.
When was The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years released and how long is it?
The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 48m.
Who composed the musical score for The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years was composed by Jon Charles, Ray Charles.
Is The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years based on a book or true story?
The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Jim Henson".