The Muppets Go Hollywood

May 16, 1979

0h 49m

★ 6.3

It's magic! Madness!

Overview

Kermit the Frog throws a glamorous party at the Cocoanut Grove nightclub to celebrate the premiere of the Muppets' first feature film, The Muppet Movie. Hosts Dick van Dyke and Rita Moreno interview the wide array of celebrities and Muppets who attend the event. Gary Owens serves as off-camera announcer, and appears on-screen to introduce Miss Piggy.

Genres

TV Movie

Family

Comedy

Music

Production Companies

Henson Associates

Marble Arch Productions

The Muppets Go Hollywood Trailers

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Cast

Various Muppets

Frank Oz

Various Muppets

Jerry Nelson

Various Muppets

Richard Hunt

Various Muppets

Dave Goelz

Various Muppets

Steve Whitmire

Various Muppets

Kathryn Mullen

Various Muppets

Jim Henson

Self

Paul Williams

Self

Kenny Ascher

Self

Johnny Mathis

Self

Rita Moreno

Self

Dick Van Dyke

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