The Muppets Go to the Movies (1981)

  • NR
  • 05/20/1981 (US)
  • TV Movie, Family, Comedy, Music
  • 49m

Overview

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.

Jim Henson

Writer, Characters

Peter Harris

Director

Jerry Juhl

Writer

Chris Langham

Writer

Cast

Dudley Moore's headshot

Dudley Moore

Himself
Lily Tomlin's headshot

Lily Tomlin

Herself
Jim Henson's headshot

Jim Henson

Kermit / Rowlf / Link Hogthrob / The Swedish Chef / Waldorf
Frank Oz's headshot

Frank Oz

Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Animal / Sam Eagle
Jerry Nelson's headshot

Jerry Nelson

Lew Zealand / Pops / Julius Strangepork /Floyd Pepper (voice)
Richard Hunt's headshot

Richard Hunt

Beaker / Janice / Scooter / Sheriff / Statler (voice)
Dave Goelz's headshot

Dave Goelz

The Great Gonzo / Joe / Beauregard / Fireman (voice)
Steve Whitmire's headshot

Steve Whitmire

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

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