The Muppets Go to the Movies aired on ABC on May 20, 1981 to help promote The Great Muppet Caper. The special was taped between March 9 and 17, 1981. In this one-hour special, 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.
Credits
The Muppets Go to the Movies Cast
| Name |
Character |
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Frank Oz
He was 36, now 80 years old
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as Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Animal, Sam Eagle |
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Jim Henson
He was 44, 53 years old when he died
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as Kermit the Frog, Rowlf the Dog, Link Hogthrob, The Swedish Chef, Waldorf |
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Lily Tomlin
She was 41, now 85 years old
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as Herself |
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Dudley Moore
He was 46, 66 years old when he died
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as Himself |
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Jerry Nelson
He was 46, 78 years old when he died
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as Various Characters |
The Muppets Go to the Movies Crew
| Name |
Department |
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Jim Henson as Producer. He was 44 (53) years old when He died
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Production |
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Jim Henson as Writer. He was 44 (53) years old when He died
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Writing |
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Jerry Juhl as Writer. He was 42 (67) years old when He died
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Writing |
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Chris Langham as Writer. He was 32 (now 75) years old
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Writing |
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Peter Harris as Director. |
Directing |
