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The Muppet Movie (1979)

Directed by James Frawley•1h 35m•Published Oct 22, 2020•Episode length 2h 01m

Episode 34 - The Muppet Movie (Crossover with Talking The Mickey)

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Jim Henson

Kermit the Frog / Rowlf / Dr. Teeth / Waldorf / Doc Hopper's Men / Link Hogthrob / Swedish Chef (voice)

Frank Oz

Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Animal / Sam the Eagle / Doc Hopper's Men / Marvin Suggs / Swedish Chef (hands) / Motorcycle Guy (voice)

Jerry Nelson

Floyd Pepper / Robin the Frog / Crazy Harry / Lew Zealand / Camilla / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew (assistant) (voice)

Richard Hunt

Scooter / Statler / Janice / Sweetums / Beaker / Fozzie Bear (assistant) (voice)

Dave Goelz

The Great Gonzo / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Zoot / Doglion / Iraqian in El Sleezo Cafe / Pig (voice)

Charles Durning

Doc Hopper

Austin Pendleton

Max

Edgar Bergen

Himself / Charlie McCarthy (voice)

Milton Berle

Mad Man Mooney

Mel Brooks

Professor Max Krassman

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James Frawley

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Overview

The Muppets gather to watch their newly-finished big-budget rich-and-famous feature film: a talent agent persuades Kermit the Frog to leave the swamp to pursue a career in Hollywood. On his way there, he meets a bear, a pig, a whatever (his future muppet crew), and some special celebrity guest stars, while being chased by the desperate owner of a frog-leg restaurant!

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Why are there so many song about rainbows? This week we've got a bonus episode that gets us aboard the nostalgia bus, The Muppet Movie. Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, Ellie, and Georgia – as we road trip across America with Kermit, Fozzy, and the gang on the way to become rich and famous…

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Why are there so many song about rainbows? This week we've got a bonus episode that gets us aboard the nostalgia bus, The Muppet Movie. Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, Ellie, and Georgia – as we road trip across America with Kermit, Fozzy, and the gang on the way to become rich and famous in Hollywood. It's a of a 34th episode as we discuss:

All the magical ways that Henson & co. brought us full body shots of muppets without exposing the puppeteers
Where exactly is a bear's natural habitat?
Which of the cameos was our favourite?
Whether Piggy and Kermit's relationship is toxic and which famous musician does Ian compare Piggy to?
Which of the many outstanding songs in the film is our favourite?
Whether or not The Muppet Movie is the Best Film Ever.