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The Muppets Go to the Movies

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
Frank Oz He was 36, now 79 years old as Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Animal, Sam Eagle
Jim Henson He was 44, 53 years old when he died as Kermit the Frog, Rowlf the Dog, Link Hogthrob, The Swedish Chef, Waldorf
Lily Tomlin She was 41, now 84 years old as Herself
Dudley Moore He was 46, 66 years old when he died as Himself
Jerry Nelson He was 46, 78 years old when he died as Various Characters

The Muppets Go to the Movies Crew

Name Department
Jim Henson as Producer. He was 44 (53) years old when He died Production
Jim Henson as Writer. He was 44 (53) years old when He died Writing
Jerry Juhl as Writer. He was 42 (67) years old when He died Writing
Chris Langham as Writer. He was 32 (now 74) years old Writing
Peter Harris as Director. Directing
The Muppets Go to the Movies poster
The Muppets Go to the Movies (42 years)

  • Release day: Wednesday, May 20, 1981
  • Runtime: 49 minutes