Episode 97: The Muppets Go to the Movies

About this episode

The episode revisits the 1981 television special The Muppets Go to the Movies, exploring its chaotic charm and genre spoofs.

This week, your favorite ex-puppeteers grab their popcorn and a bucket of felt as they revisit the 1981 television special The Muppets Go to the Movies. Part clip show, part genre spoof, and all chaotic charm, this special saw Kermit, Piggy, and the gang lampoon Hollywood’s greatest hits—from westerns and silent films to musicals, monster flicks, and even a dash of epic melodrama. Along for the ride were guest stars Lily Tomlin and Dudley Moore, each gleefully throwing themselves into the Mup...

People in this episode

Hosts: Ben, Will

Guests: Lily Tomlin, Dudley Moore

Topics covered

• Muppets
• film review
• television special
• comedy
• pop culture
• guest stars

Keywords

• Muppets
• Lily Tomlin
• Dudley Moore
• film spoof
• 1981 special
• Kermit
• Piggy

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Muppets Go to the Movies

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