The Muppets Go to the Movies

May 20, 1981

0h 49m

★ 7.2

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.

Genres

TV Movie

Family

Comedy

Music

Production Companies

Jim Henson Productions

ABC

ITC Entertainment

Marble Arch Productions

The Muppets Go to the Movies Trailers

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Cast

Himself

Dudley Moore

Herself

Lily Tomlin

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

Jim Henson

Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Animal / Sam Eagle

Frank Oz

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

Jerry Nelson

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

Richard Hunt

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

Dave Goelz

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

Steve Whitmire

Gaffer / Muppet Performer (voice)

Kathryn Mullen

Popcorn Girl (voice)

Louise Gold

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6.6

Oklahoma!

Oct 10, 1955

In the Oklahoma territory at the turn of the twentieth century, two young cowboys vie with a violent ranch hand and a traveling peddler for the hearts of the women they love.

7.7

The Sound of Music

Mar 29, 1965

In the years before the Second World War, a tomboyish postulant at an Austrian abbey is hired as a governess in the home of a widowed naval captain with seven children, and brings a new love of life and music into the home.

7.1

Another Cinderella Story

Sep 16, 2008

A guy who danced with what could be the girl of his dreams at a costume ball only has one hint at her identity: the Zune she left behind as she rushed home in order to make her curfew. And with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity in front of him, he sets out to find his masked beauty.

7.5

Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper

Sep 28, 2004

In her first animated musical featuring seven original songs, Barbie comes to life in this modern re-telling of a classic tale of mistaken identity and the power of friendship. Based on the story by Mark Twain.

6.9

Barbie in the Nutcracker

Sep 30, 2001

"Barbie" stars as Clara in this animated retelling of the classic Christmas ballet, complete with Tchaikovsky soundtrack and ballet choreography.

6.8

Charlotte's Web

Mar 1, 1973

Wilbur the pig is scared of the end of the season, because he knows that come that time, he will end up on the dinner table. He hatches a plan with Charlotte, a spider that lives in his pen, to ensure that this will never happen.

6.3

Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie

Oct 4, 2002

Get ready as Bob the Tomato, Larry the Cucumber and the rest of the Veggies set sail on a whale of an adventure in Big Idea's first full-length, 3-D animated feature film. This is the story of Jonah and the Whale as you've never seen it before - a story where we learn that one of the best gifts you can give - or get - is a second chance.

8.0

Rent: Filmed Live on Broadway

Nov 21, 2008

Set in New York City's gritty East Village, the revolutionary rock opera RENT tells the story of a group of bohemians struggling to live and pay their rent. "Measuring their lives in love," these starving artists strive for success and acceptance while enduring the obstacles of poverty, illness and the AIDS epidemic.

6.2

De-Lovely

Jul 2, 2004

From Paris to Venice to Broadway to Hollywood, the lives of Cole Porter and his wife, Linda Lee Thomas were never less than glamorous and wildly unconventional. And though Cole's thirst for life strained their marriage, Linda never stopped being his muse, inspiring some of the greatest songs of the twentieth century.

6.4

The Nutcracker Prince

Nov 21, 1990

After young Clara receives a wooden nutcracker as a Christmas gift, she dreams about a fantastical battle between her Nutcracker Prince and the evil Mouse King. At stake is the Nutcracker's freedom - and Clara's future happiness.

6.9

Scrooge

Nov 5, 1970

A musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic ghost tale starring Albert Finney.

6.5

Road to Singapore

Mar 22, 1940

Two playboys try to forget previous romances in Singapore – until they meet a beautiful dancer.

4.5

The Rare Blue Apes of Cannibal Isle

Jan 1, 1975

A musical adventure about a young runaway who uncovers an island full of 'fantastic' characters.

0.0

Kiss Me, Kate

Nov 17, 2024

Recorded from the West End, Kiss Me Kate follows a pair of divorced actors brought together to participate in a musical version of The Taming of the Shrew. Of course, the couple seem to act a great deal like the characters they play, and they must work together when mistaken identities get them mixed up with the mafia.

6.8

Help!

Jul 29, 1965

An obscure Eastern cult that practices human sacrifice pursues Ringo after he unknowingly puts on a ceremonial ring (that, of course, won't come off). On top of that, a pair of mad scientists, members of Scotland Yard, and a beautiful but dead-eyed assassin all have their own plans for the Fab Four.

5.9

The Jungle Book 2

Feb 7, 2003

Mowgli has been living in the man-village with his little stepbrother Ranjan and his best friend Shanti. But the man-cub still has that jungle rhythm in his heart, and he misses his old buddies Baloo and Bagheera. When Mowgli wanders back to the wild for some swingin' fun, he soon finds the man-eating tiger Shere Khan is lurking in the shadows and planning his revenge.