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The Muppets Go to the Movies

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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.

DirectorPeter Harris
WritersJim Henson·Jerry Juhl
ProducersJim Henson·David Lazer

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Cast · Directed by Peter Harris

DMDudley Moore
Dudley Moore
Himself
LTLily Tomlin
Lily Tomlin
Herself
JHJim Henson
Jim Henson
Kermit / Rowlf / Link Hogthrob / Swedish Chef / Waldorf (voice)
FOFrank Oz
Frank Oz
Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Sam the Eagle (voice)
JNJerry Nelson
Jerry Nelson
Lew Zealand / Pops / Dr. Julius Strangepork / Floyd Pepper (voice)
RHRichard Hunt
Richard Hunt
Beaker / Janice / Scooter / Sheriff / Statler (voice)
DGDave Goelz
Dave Goelz
The Great Gonzo / Joe / Beauregard / Fireman (voice)
SWSteve Whitmire
Steve Whitmire
Rizzo the Rat / The Scarlet Pimpernel / Jed (voice)
LGLouise Gold
Louise Gold
Popcorn Girl (voice)
KMKathryn Mullen
Kathryn Mullen
Gaffer / Muppet Performer (voice)
BMBrian Meehl
Brian Meehl
Muppet Performer (voice)
BPBob Payne
Bob Payne
Muppet Performer (voice)

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The Muppets Go to the Movies hasn't started streaming in India yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around July 8, 1981. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.