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The Muppets Go to the Movies
The Muppets Go to the Movies

The Muppets Go to the Movies

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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.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

49 mins

Rating

7.1/10

Release Date

20 May 1981

Country

United States of America

Cast

Dudley Moore

Dudley Moore

Himself

Lily Tomlin

Lily Tomlin

Herself

Jim Henson

Jim Henson

Kermit / Rowlf / Link Hogthrob / The Swedish Chef / Waldorf

Frank Oz

Frank Oz

Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Animal / Sam Eagle

Jerry Nelson

Jerry Nelson

Lew Zealand / Pops / Julius Strangepork /Floyd Pepper (voice)

Richard Hunt

Richard Hunt

Beaker / Janice / Scooter / Sheriff / Statler (voice)

Dave Goelz

Dave Goelz

The Great Gonzo / Joe / Beauregard / Fireman (voice)

Steve Whitmire

Steve Whitmire

Rizzo the Rat / The Scarlet Pimpernel / Jed (voice)

Kathryn Mullen

Kathryn Mullen

Gaffer / Muppet Performer (voice)

Louise Gold

Louise Gold

Popcorn Girl (voice)

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