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The Muppet Movie
Why this pick
The Muppets’ first feature has the same warm ensemble chemistry, daft show-business optimism, musical momentum, and affectionate Manhattan-bound dream-chasing spirit.
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MOVIE1984 1h 34m USA
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The Great Muppet Caper
Why this pick
Another gleefully theatrical Muppet adventure, pairing Kermit and Piggy’s comic romance with elaborate musical numbers, self-aware jokes, and a light, exuberant caper pace.
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The Muppets
Why this pick
Its sincere mission to reunite a beloved troupe and put on a comeback show closely echoes the underdog theatrical ambition and big-hearted ensemble appeal of Manhattan.
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The Muppet Christmas Carol
Why this pick
It retains the Muppets’ mixture of nimble jokes, memorable songs, and surprisingly genuine feeling, with a polished storybook theatricality.
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The Blues Brothers
Why this pick
For a similarly manic, music-led quest to save a performance group: an oddball ensemble barrels through setbacks with heartfelt loyalty and huge comic set pieces.
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01 / THE STORY
A little about the film.
Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, and the rest of the The Muppets have graduated from Danhurst College by entertaining their fellow graduates with their theatrical production of ''Manhattan Melodies''. Upon the suggestion of taking the show to Broadway (Manhattan), the Muppets proceed with the idea, certain they will become stars instantly. Arriving in Manhattan, the group meet producer Martin Price (Dabney Coleman) but the police arrive and reveal he is a wanted con artist named Murray Plotsky. Plotsky is arrested, leaving the Muppets' hopes dashed. They try other theatrical producers to no avail, leading to their morale and finances taking a nosedive.
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02 / FACES IN THE FRAME
The people who bring it to life.
Steve Whitmire
Rizzo the Rat / Gill - Frog / Baby Kermit / Chicken / College Student in Audience / Dog / Lew Zealan
Richard Hunt
Scooter / Statler / Janice / Beaker / Dog (voice)
Jerry Nelson
Camilla / Lew Zealand / Floyd / Bear / Chicken / Crazy Harry / Dog / Dr. Julias Strangepork / Granny
Juliana Donald
Jenny
Louis Zorich
Pete
Frances Bergen
Leonard Winesop's Receptionist
James Coco
Mr. Skeffington
Ed Koch
Himself (as The Honorable Edward I. Koch)