Our impromptu Jim Henson series is movin' right along with The Muppet Movie, a wry and whimsical origin story driven by road trip hijinks, showbiz satire, memorable music, rapid-fire cameos, and the enduring power of community. Manny Lozano completes our rainbow connection as we discuss our appreciation of the Muppets on a deeper level and celebrate this film as a crowning achievement in Henson's creative legacy.
The Muppet Movie (1979)
Directed by James Frawley
Written by Jerry Juhl and Jack Burns
Starring Charles Durning and Austin Pendleton with Muppet performances by Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt, and Dave Goelz, and featuring Dom DeLuise, James Coburn, Madeline Kahn, Telly Savalas, Carol Kane, Milton Berle, Elliot Gould, Edgar Bergen, Bob Hope, Richard Pryor, Steve Martin, Mel Brooks, Cloris Leachman, and Orson Welles
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