The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show

Sep 17, 1982

0h 50m

★ 7.8

Who has a tiara, lavender gloves, and her very own show?

Overview

Miss Piggy hosts her own variety show, with special guests John Ritter, George Hamilton and Tony Clifton (Andy Kaufman). Under the direction of Kermit the Frog, the Muppets work in the control room and, amidst chaos, manage to keep the show on the air. Throughout the show, a romantic triangle develops among Piggy, Ritter (who is smitten with the pig) and Hamilton (who is deeply uncomfortable with the star's romantic inclinations).

Genres

TV Movie

Music

Comedy

Production Companies

Henson Associates

The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show Trailers

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Cast

Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Animal (voice)

Frank Oz

Kermit The Frog (voice)

Jim Henson

Self

George Hamilton

Self

John Ritter

Tony Clifton

Andy Kaufman

Gonzo / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew (voice)

Dave Goelz

Scooter / Janice / Beaker (voice)

Richard Hunt

Rizzo the Rat / Background Singer (voice)

Steve Whitmire

Additional Muppet Performer

Karen Prell

Additional Muppet Performer

Kathryn Mullen

Additional Muppet Performer

Terry Angus

Pretend Network V.P.

Tom Harvey

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