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The Muppets Go to the Movies

The Muppets Go to the Movies

TV Movie, Family, Comedy, Music

49m

May 20, 1981 (44 years ago)

Overview

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.

ActorAge thenAge now
Dudley Moore

Dudley Moore

Himself

Birthday: April 19, 1935

46 March 27, 2002 (66)
Lily Tomlin

Lily Tomlin

Herself

Birthday: September 1, 1939

4186
Jim Henson

Jim Henson

Kermit / Rowlf / Link Hogthrob / The Swedish Chef / Waldorf

Birthday: September 24, 1936

44 May 16, 1990 (53)
Frank Oz

Frank Oz

Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Animal / Sam Eagle

Birthday: May 25, 1944

3681
Jerry Nelson

Jerry Nelson

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

Birthday: July 10, 1934

46 August 24, 2012 (78)
Richard Hunt

Richard Hunt

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

Birthday: August 17, 1951

29 January 7, 1992 (40)
Dave Goelz

Dave Goelz

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

Birthday: July 16, 1946

3479
Steve Whitmire

Steve Whitmire

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

Birthday: September 24, 1958

2266
Kathryn Mullen

Kathryn Mullen

Gaffer / Muppet Performer (voice)

Birthday: February 10, 1940

4185
Louise Gold

Louise Gold

Popcorn Girl (voice)

Birthday: August 19, 1956

2469