The Muppets Go to the Movies (1981)

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.

Cast (31)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Dudley Moore

Himself

Lily Tomlin

Herself

Jim Henson

Kermit / Rowlf / Link Hogthrob / Swedish Chef / Waldorf (voice)

Frank Oz

Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Sam the Eagle (voice)

Jerry Nelson

Lew Zealand / Pops / Dr. Julius Strangepork / Floyd Pepper (voice)

Richard Hunt

Beaker / Janice / Scooter / Sheriff / Statler (voice)

Dave Goelz

The Great Gonzo / Joe / Beauregard / Fireman (voice)

Steve Whitmire

Rizzo the Rat / The Scarlet Pimpernel / Jed (voice)

Louise Gold

Popcorn Girl (voice)

Kathryn Mullen

Gaffer / Muppet Performer (voice)

Brian Meehl

Muppet Performer (voice)

Bob Payne

Muppet Performer (voice)

Rollie Krewson

Muppet Performer (voice)

Roscoe Arbuckle

Keystone Kop (archive footage) (uncredited)

Richard Arlen

David Armstrong (archive footage) (uncredited)

Charles Avery

Keystone Kop (archive footage) (uncredited)

Clara Bow

Mary Preston (archive footage) (uncredited)

Glen Cavender

Keystone Kop (archive footage) (uncredited)

Heinie Conklin

Keystone Kop (archive footage) (uncredited)

Bobby Dunn

Keystone Kop (archive footage) (uncredited)

James Finlayson

Keystone Kop (archive footage) (uncredited)

George Jeske

Keystone Kop (archive footage) (uncredited)

Edgar Kennedy

Keystone Kop (archive footage) (uncredited)

Del Lord

Keystone Kop (archive footage) (uncredited)

Hank Mann

Keystone Kop (archive footage) (uncredited)

Mike Quinn

Muppet Performer (voice) (uncredited)

M

Mack Riley

Keystone Kop (archive footage) (uncredited)

Charles 'Buddy' Rogers

Jack Powell (archive footage) (uncredited)

Al St. John

Keystone Kop (archive footage) (uncredited)

Ford Sterling

Keystone Kop (archive footage) (uncredited)

Slim Summerville

Keystone Kop (archive footage) (uncredited)

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