Free to Be... a Family
Synopsis
Seminal TV special about two groups of children, one in New York City and the other in Moscow, who befriend each other over a satellite connection and find common ground. The Muppets and several celebrities make a cameo.
Top Cast
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Jon Bon Jovi
Self - Host
Mel Brooks
Self
Kevin Clash
Elmo / Unemployed Bear (voice)
Phil Donahue
Self
Whoopi Goldberg
Self
Jim Henson
Kermit the Frog (voice)
Penn Jillette
Self
Frank Oz
Miss Piggy (voice)
Gilda Radner
Self
Carly Simon
Self
Teller
Self
Marlo Thomas
Self
Lily Tomlin
Self
Robin Williams
Self
Donald Faison
Self
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gary Halvorson
- Screenplay & Story
- Norman Stiles, Sarah Durkee, Christopher Cerf
- Original Title
- Free to Be... a Family
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- The Jim Henson Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gary Halvorson
Norman Stiles, Sarah Durkee, Christopher Cerf
Department Leadership Roster
Gary Halvorson
Director
Norman Stiles
Writer
Sarah Durkee
Writer
Christopher Cerf
Writer
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What is Free to Be... a Family about?
Seminal TV special about two groups of children, one in New York City and the other in Moscow, who befriend each other over a satellite connection and find common ground. The Muppets and several celebrities make a cameo.
Who directed Free to Be... a Family?
Free to Be... a Family was directed by Gary Halvorson.
Who stars in Free to Be... a Family?
The principal cast of Free to Be... a Family includes Jon Bon Jovi, Mel Brooks, Kevin Clash, Phil Donahue, Whoopi Goldberg.
When was Free to Be... a Family released and how long is it?
Free to Be... a Family was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.