May 20, 1981
49 min
Full-HD

The Muppets Go to the Movies (1981)

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.

Category

TV Movie Family Comedy Music

Country

United States of America

Companies

Jim Henson Productions American Broadcasting Company (ABC) ITC Entertainment Marble Arch Productions

Dudley Moore

Himself

Lily Tomlin

Herself

Jim Henson

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

Frank Oz

Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Animal / Sam Eagle

Jerry Nelson

Lew Zealand / Pops / 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)

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