Steve Whitmire
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Biography: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Steven Whitmire (born September 24, 1958) is an American puppeteer who works with The Jim Henson Company and Sesame Workshop. He has been the performer of two signature Muppets - Kermit the Frog and Sesame Street's Ernie - since the death of their creator, Jim Henson, in 1990. Characters original to Whitmire include Rizzo the Rat, Lips (the trumpet player from Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem), Foo-Foo (Miss Piggy's beloved dog), Fraggle Rock's Wembley Fraggle, and Bean Bunny. Following the death of puppeteer Richard Hunt and Jerry Nelson's departure, Whitmire took over the roles of Beaker and Statler. He also voiced Link Hogthrob in the Muppet Party Cruise. Description above from the Wikipedia article Steve Whitmire, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia .
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Atlanta, Georgia
Birthday: September 24, 1958
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Gender: Male
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Muppets from Space
Overview: When Gonzo's breakfast cereal tells him that he's the descendant of aliens from another planet, his attempts at extraterrestrial communication get him kidnapped by a secret government agency, prompting the Muppets to spring into action. It's hard to believe Gonzo's story at first, but Kermit and friends soon find themselves on an epic journey into outer space filled with plenty of intergalactic misadventures.
Genres: Family Science Fiction Fantasy Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-07-14
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Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium
Overview: Molly Mahoney is the awkward and insecure manager of Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium—the strangest, most fantastic and most wonderful toy store in the world. After Mr. Magorium bequeaths the store to her, a dark and ominous change begins to take over the once-remarkable Emporium.
Genres: Family Fantasy Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-11-14
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The Muppets Take Manhattan
Overview: When the Muppets graduate from Danhurst College, they take their song-filled senior revue to New York City, only to learn that it isn't easy to find a producer who's willing to back a show starring a frog and a pig. Of course, Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy won't take no for an answer, launching a search for someone to take them to Broadway.
Genres: Romance Comedy Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-06-27
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Sesame Street: Elmo Visits the Firehouse
Overview: Elmo learns fire safety from Firefighter Bill. This all comes about because he was scared after being in a fire at Mr. Hooper's Store on Sesame Street. Elmo visits Engine Company 58 Ladder Company 26 of the FDNY where he gets to see the firetruck, try on a helmet, and learn about firefighters.
Genres: Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-09-03
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Of Muppets & Men
Overview: Documentary about the work of puppeteer Jim Henson and his team in creating The Muppet Show.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-10-31
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A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa
Overview: When Gonzo forgets to mail three letters to Santa, he convinces Kermit and the gang to help him deliver the notes to the North Pole. Along the way, they discover that Christmas is the time to be with those you care about most, as they dash home to make a friends Christmas wish come true.
Genres: Comedy Family Adventure TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-12-17
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Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland
Overview: Follow Abby and Elmo down the rabbit hole in this enchanting re-imagining of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Elmo the Rabbit is late, late, late and has rushed away with Abby's wand in his back pocket. Abby must follow Elmo into Wonderland to get it back. Will the Counterpillar or Rose-ita the Rose help her? Can she turn to Grover the Mad Hatter or Cheshire Cookie Cat for sound advice? Join Abby, Elmo, and more Sesame Street friends in this whimsical adventure that's fun for the whole family!
Genres: Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-01-01
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CinderElmo
Overview: Our favorite little red monster is the star of this delightful film that playfully skews the story of Cinderella. Originally aired on Fox television in 1999, the feature is a playful mix of human actors and Sesame Street characters that is an easy watch for families with 3- to 7-year-olds. Cinderelmo (he's a boy, if you didn't know) dreams of playing in a castle and meeting the princess. Unfortunately his mean--but not that mean--stepmother wants her two other sons to go to the ball at which the princess must declare whom she wishes to marry.
Genres: Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-01-01
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Kermit's Swamp Years
Overview: At 12 years old, Kermit the Frog and best friends Goggles and Croaker travel outside their homes in the swamps of the Deep South to do something extraordinary with their lives.
Genres: Fantasy Family Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-09-03
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The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
Overview: Elmo loves his fuzzy, well-worn blue blanket more than anything in the whole world. However, when Elmo's blanket gets sucked through a colorful, swirling tunnel into Grouchland, the yuckiest place on earth, Elmo goes on an adventure to Grouchland to retrieve his prized possession.
Genres: Family Adventure Comedy Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-10-01
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The Christmas Toy
Overview: It's Christmas Eve and the playroom is alive with excitement for the new toys that will arrive the next day. Balthazar, the old and wise bear, explains to the other toys that they must welcome the newcomers even though each of them may be replaced as one of the children's new favorite toys.
Genres: Family Fantasy Music TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-12-06
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Lady Gaga & the Muppets Holiday Spectacular
Overview: Thanksgiving special starring Lady Gaga performing songs from ARTPOP and Muppet sketches.
Genres: Music Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-11-29
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Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the Muppets
Overview: Rocky Mountain Holiday is a one-hour musical variety special featuring John Denver and the Muppets, which aired on ABC on May 12, 1983. In the special, John and the Muppets go on a summer camping trip to the Rocky Mountains.
Genres: Comedy Family Music TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-05-12
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Fraggle Rock - Dance Your Cares Away
Overview: Boober Gorg: After being hit on the head by a radish, Boober thinks he's a Gorg! Determined to protect Gorgs' radishes, he joins forces with the giants to capture he Fraggle friends. Blanket of Snow, Blanket of Woe: When Mokey forgets to cover Marjory the Trash Heap before the first snowfall, Marjory freezes solid! With help from Boober and the Gorgs, Mokey keeps her promise to make things right. Inspector Red: Who stole the ancient fragglehorn? Red plays detective so solve the strange and bizarre mystery. Which of the suspects is guilty? Would a guilty Fraggle let an innocent Fraggle take the rap?
Genres: Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-01-04
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The Muppets Go to the Movies
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.
Genres: TV Movie Family Comedy Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-05-20
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Muppets Most Wanted
Overview: While on a grand world tour, The Muppets find themselves wrapped into an European jewel-heist caper headed by a Kermit the Frog look-alike and his dastardly sidekick.
Genres: Comedy Adventure Crime Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-03-20
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The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show
Overview: Taped in Toronto between August 9-24, 1982, Miss Piggy hosts her own variety show, with special guests John Ritter, George Hamilton and Tony Clifton (Andy Kaufman). Under the direction of Kermit the Frog, the Muppets work in the control room and, amidst chaos, manage to keep the show on the air. Throughout the show, a romantic triangle develops among Piggy, Ritter (who is smitten with the pig) and Hamilton (who is deeply uncomfortable with the star's romantic inclinations).
Genres: TV Movie Music Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1982-09-17
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The Muppets Go Hollywood
Overview: Kermit the Frog throws a glamorous party at the Cocoanut Grove nightclub to celebrate the premiere of the Muppets' first feature film, The Muppet Movie. Hosts Dick van Dyke and Rita Moreno interview the wide array of celebrities and Muppets who attend the event. Gary Owens serves as off-camera announcer, and appears on-screen to introduce Miss Piggy.
Genres: TV Movie Family Comedy Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1979-05-16
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The Muppets All-Star Comedy Gala
Overview: The Muppets take part in a "Muppets All-Star Comedy Gala" at Just For Laughs 2012 in Montreal from July 10 -29th.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-12-24
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Bert and Ernie's Great Adventures
Overview: In Bert and Ernie's Great Adventures, the Sesame Street duo take preschoolers on a fantastical journey! Preschoolers will learn all about friendship, cooperation and critical thinking skills as Bert and Ernie search for buried treasure as 'Pirates,' visit outer space in 'Planet Bert,' and swim with the fishes in 'Deep Sea.' The adventures continue as they help out an Arctic friend in 'Penguins,' meet a baby dinosaur in 'Cavemen,' and cook up a mess in 'Bakers.' Children will delight in the cool clay animated look and the fun and creative stories.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-06-01
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The World of 'The Dark Crystal'
Overview: A documentary which explores the making of Jim Henson and Frank Oz's 1982 fantasy film 'The Dark Crystal', which originally aired on PBS in the United States on January 9, 1983. This one-hour documentary details the technological innovations in the field of animatronics, art design, film making, and Henson's own brand of magic. Requiring 5 years of production, including over two years of pre-production, The Dark Crystal was inspired by the imagination of artist Brian Froud and conceived by scores of talented designers, builders, technicians, and performers. The World of the Dark Crystal shows how Jim Henson's Creature Shop in London and the Muppet Workshop in New York brought Brian Froud's art and Jim Henson's vision to life.
Genres: Documentary Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-01-09
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Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree
Overview: A single Christmas tree becomes the source of cheer for the people and animals living around Mr. Willowby's estate. Based on the children's book of the same name.
Genres: Comedy TV Movie Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-12-06
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Fraggle Rock - Live by the Rule of the Rock
Overview: Catch a Tail by the Tiger: Gobo has not received his usual postcard from his Uncle Traveling Matt. He eventually comes to realize that he must venture out into outer space to look for him – a trip that would terrify and Fraggle. Believe It or Not: Red and Wembley discover a creature who is whatever you believe hi is. The trouble starts when Ma Gorg believes him into being a monster in the basement of the castle. All Work and All Play: Cotterpin Doozer decides she’d rather be a Fraggle, like Red, than spend the rest of her life building with the Doozers. Approx. Run Time: 170 minutes (including bonus features).
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-01-01
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Jerry Nelson: A Celebratory Birthday Animatic
Overview: 'Today (July 10) is Jerry Nelson's birthday! To celebrate, artist Zach Kenny has taken an incredible audio tape from 1999 of over three dozen Muppets wishing him a happy birthday, and created an animatic so we can all see it too!' - ToughPigs on Twitter
Genres: Animation Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-07-10
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The Secret Policeman's Ball
Overview: A live stand-up comedy and music gig to celebrate Amnesty International's 50th Anniversary.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-03-04
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Sesame Street: Being Green
Overview: Elmo and Abby find out it can be easy being green when they stumble onto the Earth-a-Thon, hosted by Mr. Earth, happening right on Sesame Street. Telly, Rosita, and Cookie Monster answer phone calls from children calling in with pledges to reduce, reuse, recycle (and possibly send cookies to Cookie). But what happens when Abby uses her magic to help Elmo be really "green"?
Genres: Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-04-07
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The Muppets
Overview: When Kermit the Frog and the Muppets learn that their beloved theater is slated for demolition, a sympathetic human, Gary, and his puppet brother, Walter, swoop in to help the gang put on a show and raise the $10 million they need to save the day.
Genres: Comedy Family Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-11-22
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Muppet Sing Alongs: Muppet Treasure Island
Overview: Muppet Sing Alongs: Muppet Treasure Island is a 1996 video produced just before the release of the feature film Muppet Treasure Island. Kermit is joined by Polly Lobster, Clueless Morgan, Mad Monty and the other pirates from Muppet Treasure Island in this half hour of pirate songs.
Genres: Family Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-02-14
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The Song of the Cloud Forest
Overview: Milton, a lonely golden toad whose species are on the verge of extinction, finds himself in two minds when he realizes that his only potential mate is in the captivity of a group of human beings.
Genres: Family TV Movie Comedy Romance Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-07-16
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The Very Best of the Muppet Show
Overview: Play the music! Light the lights! The Best of the Muppet Show is now available on DVD--and what a show it is! All non-human life is here in a muppet-fest of music and comedy: from pigs in space to talking rats, singing chickens to a chocolate "moose". The initial 50-minute feature has all the best bits from this inspirational, celebrational 1970s show including Kermit's sensitive rendering of "It's Not Easy Being Green" and Miss Piggy's less sensitive take on Wonder Woman.
Genres: Comedy Family Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-05-17
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The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 2
Overview: Highlights from the sensational, muppetational seventies series. Kermit the Frog hosts a selection of top clips, including episodes of the classic sci-fi saga 'Pigs in Space' and surgical soap 'Veterinarian's Hospital'.
Genres: Family Comedy Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-05-17
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The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 3
Overview: This third edition of 'The Very Best of the Muppet Show' is a collection of three Muppet Show episodes. In the 'Linda Carter Episode', Wonder Woman inspires Fozzie, Scooter and other cast members to become apprentice heroes. In the 'Diana Ross Episode', the soul diva helps Kermit win over a tough crowd, shows Fozzie how to tell a joke and performs 'Love Hangover' and 'Reach Out and Touch'. Finally in the 'Johnny Cash Episode', the country singer joins Kermit and friends for a live radio show on Muppet station WHOG and sings some favourites like 'Orange Blossom Special' and 'Ghost Riders in the Sky'.
Genres: Comedy Family Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-07-17
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Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
Overview: Jon Stewart hosts the Sesame Street Muppets' 30 year celebration, but Elmo steps in when things go awry.
Genres: Family Music TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-02-20
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Muppet Sing Alongs: Billy Bunny's Animal Songs
Overview: Billy Bunny sings his way across the forest where he runs across a swamp full of frogs, a cave filled with rapping bears, and a singing porcupine.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-05-21
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The Muppets: Ode to Joy
Overview: Join the Muppets' best sidekick, Beaker as he spreads his passion for the classics with his rendition of Beethoven's "Ode to Joy."
Genres: Music Comedy Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-07-16
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A Muppet Family Christmas
Overview: Fozzie Bear surprises his mother on Christmas Eve by bringing the entire Muppet gang to her farm to celebrate the holidays. Doc and his dog Sprocket, who had planned a quiet Christmas, end up joining the Muppets in their holiday activities and preparations. The Sesame Street and Fraggle Rock regulars join the festivities, but to Kermit's dismay, the only one missing is Miss Piggy, who has been caught in a snowstorm.
Genres: Family Comedy Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-12-16
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Jim Henson Idea Man
Overview: Featuring unprecedented access to Jim Henson's personal archives, filmmaker Ron Howard brings us a fascinating and insightful look at a complex man whose boundless imagination inspired the world.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-05-18
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Dreamchild
Overview: Eighty-year-old Alice Hargreaves is about to visit Columbia University to attend a reception in honor of author Lewis Carroll. As a child, Alice had a close friendship with the writer, and their relationship was the creative catalyst for Carroll's most beloved work. However, as Alice reflects on her experiences with the author, she realizes the complexity of their bond has had lasting, deeply felt ramifications.
Genres: Drama Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-10-04
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Down at Fraggle Rock
Overview: Take a closer look at Fraggle Rock in this documentary special hosted by Jim Henson - featuring a glimpse inside Fraggle Rock character design and development, as well as the evolution of the television series.
Genres: Documentary Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-07-13
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Weezer and the Muppets Go Fishin'
Overview: Weezer and the Muppets Go Fishin' is a 21-minute behind the scenes documentary on the making of the Keep Fishin' music video that aired on MTV2 on July 14, 2002 and was featured as a streaming video in three parts on Weezer's official website shortly afterwards. The documentary features Pepe the King Prawn and Gonzo interviewing the members of Weezer as well as appearances by Kermit the Frog, Rowlf the Dog, and other Muppets in outtakes and behind-the-scenes footage. The "behind the scenes" documentary concludes with the premiere of the actual music video, Keep Fishin'.
Genres: Documentary Music Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-07-14
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The Nick and Jessica Variety Hour
Overview: America's favorite young married couple, Nick Lachey & Jessica Simpson, multi-platinum artists known from their hit MTV series, "Newlyweds," star in their first-ever television special, featuring a fun-filled variety hour of music and comedy. In a throwback to the days of Sonny & Cher and Laugh-In, the beloved Nick & Jessica breathe new life into the variety format, showcasing their singing and comedic talents in a series of sketches and musical performances with such guests as Jewel, Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds, Kenny Rogers, baseball Hall of Fame star Johnny Bench, Mr. T, and The Muppets stars Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy.
Genres: Comedy Family Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-04-11
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Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas
Overview: Can there be such a thing as too much Christmas? Find out... when a magical Christmas wish is granted and Elmo gets to see what the world would be like if every day were Christmas! You'll enjoy lots of songs and holiday cheer with Elmo and his new friend Lightning, the reindeer, and discover for yourself why Christmas is best kept to one day a year!
Genres: Family Music Adventure Comedy TV Movie Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-12-24
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Muppet Treasure Island
Overview: After telling the story of Flint's last journey to young Jim Hawkins, Billy Bones has a heart attack and dies just as Jim and his friends are attacked by pirates. The gang escapes into the town where they hire out a boat and crew to find the hidden treasure, which was revealed by Bones before he died. On their voyage across the seas, they soon find out that not everyone on board can be trusted.
Genres: Comedy Adventure Family Action Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-02-16
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The Muppets' Wizard of Oz
Overview: A young woman named Dorothy Gale dreams of becoming a singer but is unable to pursue her dreams. After being swept up by a tornado with her pet prawn Toto, Dorothy embarks on a journey to meet the Wizard of Oz, the person who both Dorothy and the citizens of Oz believe can help make her dream come true.
Genres: Family Adventure Comedy Music Fantasy TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-05-20
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It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie
Overview: The owner of a bank (Miss Bitterman) wants to own the Muppet Theatre so she can build a nightclub over it. After she tricks Pepe into giving her the only copy of the contract between her father and the Muppets, she changes it so the Muppets have very little time to pay a debt they owe. Meanwhile, the Muppets are trying to put on a Christmas show. After the Muppets are confronted by Bitterman, they make a lot of sacrifices to save up so they can keep the Theatre.
Genres: Comedy Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-12-24
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Muppet Classic Theater
Overview: Gonzo and Rizzo host a presentation in the Muppet Theater of six fairy tales performed by the Muppets. Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Robin the Frog, Gonzo and Rizzo star in the various stories. The production also marked the first appearance of Andy and Randy Pig and the Elvises, who later appeared on Muppets Tonight. Written by Jim Lewis and Bill Prady, each story also features an original song.
Genres: Music Comedy Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-09-27
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John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together
Overview: In this beloved holiday classic, Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and all the Muppets join the singer for a heart-warming Christmas celebration, with traditional carols as well as lesser-known holiday songs.
Genres: Family Music Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1979-12-05
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An Audience with Kylie Minogue
Overview: Australian singing superstar Kylie Minogue performs some of her greatest hits in front of a star-studded audience in London.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-10-06
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Muppet Video: The Kermit and Piggy Story
Overview: The Muppets tell the magical story of the chorus pig who rises from barnyard obscurity to super stardom and finds the short, green and handsome frog of her dreams.
Genres: Comedy Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-04-16
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The Bells of Fraggle Rock
Overview: Gobo thinks the Fraggles' own Solstice holiday, the Festival of the Bells, is a big waste of time. Despite Cantus' warnings, Gobo goes on a journey to find out if the mythical Great Bell at the heart of Fraggle Rock is real. When the Rock slows down in the winter, the Fraggles hold the Festival of the Bells to make sure it keeps moving. As part of the celebration, they ring bells to awaken the Great Bell at the heart of the Rock. They also dress up as a Weebabeast, who used to guard the Great Bell when the Rock was small. Meanwhile, Doc and Sprocket explore mid-winter holiday traditions from around the world.
Genres: Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-12-24
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Muppet Sing Alongs: Things That Fly
Overview: Things That Fly is a 30-minute sing-along special released direct-to-video by Jim Henson Video in 1996. In the special, Kermit the Frog and a young boy Muppet, Lindy, explore different varieties of things that fly in an effort to return a young, lost alien named Norberta return to her home planet. The video is a companion to Muppets On Wheels. (https://muppet.fandom.com/wiki/Things_That_Fly)
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-02-14
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Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade
Overview: Award-winning singer Cee Lo Green is one of several stars set to perform in this year’s “Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade” on ABC.
Genres: TV Movie Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-12-25
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Labyrinth
Overview: When teen Sarah is forced to babysit her half-brother Toby, she summons Jareth the Goblin King to take him away. When he is actually kidnapped, Sarah is given just thirteen hours to solve a labyrinth and rescue him.
Genres: Adventure Family Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-06-27
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The Muppets at Walt Disney World
Overview: Filmed right after the merger between Disney and Jim Henson productions, the Muppet's are featured heading to the greatest place on earth, Walt Disney World. Kermit and Robin take the gang to the swamp for a vacation in Califorina. It is the annual Bug Fry and it's a journey to the roots again for Kermit and Robin. However, the rest of the cast is less than excited about being in a stinking bog. When it is mentioned that they can see the fireworks from Disney, everyone is excited and wants to go to the park instead of being at the bug fry. Kermit says the'll take a short peak and be right back. As the Muppets accidentally break into the park, security tries to round them all up as they visit all of the parks. Magic Kingdom, Epcot, and Disney/MGM. Finally, after being round back up, they get a chance to meet the one and only Mickey Mouse and show a huge musical number at the end.
Genres: Comedy Family TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-05-06
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The Muppet Movie
Overview: A Hollywood 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 – while being chased by the desperate owner of a frog-leg restaurant!
Genres: Adventure Music Family Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1979-06-22
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The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years
Overview: For the first time in their careers, all the Muppets (except the ones that couldn't make it, like the Doozers, Gorgs and most of the Fraggles) have gathered together in one place to celebrate their thirtieth anniversary and honor the one who brought them together: Kermit the Frog (and by doing so, Jim Henson).
Genres: Family Fantasy Music TV Movie Comedy Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-01-21
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The Muppets - Studio DC - Almost Live
Overview: With songs, dancing and backstage antics, The Muppets and Disney Channel's biggest stars team up for another fun variety show.
Genres: Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-02-11
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I Love Muppets
Overview: Gonzo the Great talks about the Muppets creator Jim Henson and what he did before the television show was made in 1976.
Genres: Comedy Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-03-31
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The Tale of the Bunny Picnic
Overview: As they get ready for their annual Bunny Picnic, Bean, a young, imaginative bunny eager to help, is told he's too little. Hurt, he wanders off into the lettuce patch where he comes face to face with the grumpy old farmer's junk yard dog! Bean runs and warns the others but no one believes him. Undaunted, little Bean helps the Muppet Bunnies in a big, big way!
Genres: Family Comedy TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-03-26
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The World of Jim Henson
Overview: In this episode of PBS' Great Performances, the history and legacy of puppeteer Jim Henson is explored, from his six-second commercial beginnings to a five-season run on ABC of The Muppet Show to several theatrically released films, including five Muppet movies, The Dark Crystal, and Labyrinth.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-11-23
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Best Ever Muppet Moments
Overview: A review of the most memorable Muppet moments to commemorate Kermit the Frog's 50th anniversary.
Genres: Comedy Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-03-11
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Fraggles Look For Jobs
Overview: Fraggle Rock wrap video taped in 1986, and screened May 16, 1986.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-05-16
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Muppets on Wheels
Overview: Muppets on Wheels is a 30-minute sing-along special released direct-to-video by Jim Henson Video in 1995. In the special, Kermit the Frog and Lindy, a young boy who wants to learn about things that go, explore different varieties of vehicles, including a race car, a tractor, a rollercoaster, a bicycle, and several types of trucks. The video is a companion to Things That Fly. (https://muppet.fandom.com/wiki/Muppets_On_Wheels)
Genres: Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-05-20
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Weezer: Video Capture Device - Treasures from the Vault 1991-2002
Overview: Weezer: Video Capture Device - Treasures From the Vault 1991-2002 contains every one of Weezer's music videos from that time period (including the classic Spike Jonze directed clips for "The Sweater Song," and "Buddy Holly"). Also included are never-before-released videos, live footage from the beginning of the band's career, acoustic performances, and footage of the band at work in the studio.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-03-23
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The Muppet Christmas Carol
Overview: A retelling of the classic Dickens tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, miser extraordinaire. He is held accountable for his dastardly ways during night-time visitations by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future.
Genres: Music Comedy Family Fantasy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-12-10
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Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play
Overview: Bert, Ernie, and friends put on a new play and some of your favorite words are the stars.
Genres: Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-05-31
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Sesame Street: Quiet Time
Overview: Quiet Time is a Sesame Street video released on April 1, 1997. Big Bird wants to find out what to do at "quiet time." He asks his friends for suggestions, which include reading, drawing, and napping. A countdown of the Top Ten quiet time ideas appear periodically (announced by David Rudman) on a Campbell's Soup can, including such ideas as "Practice your giraffe imitation."
Genres: Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-04-01
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Sesame Street: Bedtime with Elmo
Overview: It's bedtime on Sesame Street! Just like all little kids, Elmo and Abby would rather make funny faces and sing silly songs than go to sleep
Genres: Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-06-01
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Sesame Street: 123 Count with Me
Overview: Count on Ernie to make learning the numbers a musical treat! Today, he's stopping by The Furry Arms to show how easy and useful learning to count can be. Adding to the fun, Elmo and, of course, The Count help out with musical numbers of their own. Soon everyone agrees: whether it's 3 frisky puppies, 6 hungry pigeons, or 15 stampeding elephants, counting is as easy as 1 2 3!
Genres: Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-06-01
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The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson
Overview: While the Muppets prepare a tribute to the late Jim Henson, they learn about the life and career of the renowned puppeteer/film maker.
Genres: Documentary Drama Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-11-21
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Dog City: The Movie
Overview: This parody of film noir and gangster flicks takes us through the dangerous town of Dog City, teeming with colorful Muppet Dog characters. Rowlf the dog is your guide through the underside of canine life during the 1930s in Dog City. Our hero, Ace, enters the world of bulldog gangsters and terrier molls when he inherits a saloon from his late Uncle Harry. Unwilling to pay protection money, Ace finds himself the target of Bugsy, a bulldog bully who owns most of Dog City. Life can be ruff!
Genres: Action Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-05-05
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The Great Muppet Caper
Overview: Kermit and Fozzie are newspaper reporters sent to London to interview Lady Holiday, a wealthy fashion designer whose priceless diamond necklace is stolen. Kermit meets and falls in love with her secretary, Miss Piggy. The jewel thieves strike again, and this time frame Miss Piggy. It's up to Kermit and Muppets to bring the real culprits to justice.
Genres: Crime Comedy Mystery Music Romance Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-06-26
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The Best of Kermit on Sesame Street
Overview: Kermit is being awarded the Frog of the Year Award, presented by Grover. Grover first recites a long poem about frogs, which introduces various Kermit the Frog segments from Sesame Street, while being interrupted by the Three Little Pigs, who are there because Kermit introduced them twice on Sesame Street News.
Genres: Family Music TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-09-01
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Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
Overview: Sesame Street All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever! was a 1994 TV special that aired on ABC to celebrate Sesame Street's 25th anniversary. It was originally broadcast on May 18, 1994. The show featured Joe Pesci (as Ronald Grump), Corbin Bernsen (as real estate attorney, Arnie), Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman (as a Worm TV hosts), John Goodman (as Tough Guy Helpline operator), Charles Grodin (as Chaz), Julia Louis-Dreyfus (as reporter Kathie Lee Kathie), Rosie O'Donnell (as the Good Hope Fairy), Susan Sarandon (as Bitsy), Barbara Walters (reporting for 25/25), and Regis Philbin and Kathie Lee Gifford (as themselves).
Genres: Family TV Movie Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-05-18
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The Dark Crystal
Overview: On another planet in the distant past, a Gelfling embarks on a quest to find the missing shard of a magical crystal and restore order to his world, before the grotesque race of Skeksis find and use the crystal for evil.
Genres: Adventure Family Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1982-12-17
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The Earth Day Special
Overview: The Earth Day Special is a television special revolving around Earth Day that aired on ABC on April 22, 1990. Sponsored by Time Warner, the two hour special featured an all-star cast addressing concerns about global warming, deforestation, and other environmental ills.
Genres: Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-04-22
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Food Fight! | Muppisode
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Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-12-05
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The Muppets: Ringing of the Bells
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Genres: Music Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-12-11
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The Muppets: Stars & Stripes FOREVER!
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Genres: Music Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-06-27
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Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover
Overview: He's furry, he's blue, and he's everyone's adorable, old pal, Grover, in his very own special! Come to the Flyers' Club Roost where everyone on Sesame Street has gathered to celebrate the many sides of Grover.
Genres: Family Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-08-31
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Muppet*Vision 3D
Overview: Experience the magic of the Muppets during a hilarious film and live-action extravaganza.
Genres: Comedy Fantasy Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-05-16
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Sesame Street: Elmo's Christmas Countdown
Overview: There's a miracle on Sesame Street in this special holiday tale. Elmo, Abby Cadabby, and their new friend Stiller the Elf are going to count down to Christmas with the Christmas Counter-Downer. But all the counting boxes have gone missing and Christmas may never come again!
Genres: Family TV Movie Fantasy Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-12-23
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A Sesame Street Christmas Carol
Overview: Oscar the Grouch is visited by three ghosts in an attempt to teach him the true meaning of Christmas.
Genres: Family Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-12-01
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Holiday Greetings from 'The Ed Sullivan Show'
Overview: A comical and musical collection of yuletide appearances on the Ed Sullivan show. Timeless appearances by musical guests such as Johnny Mathis, Sergio Franchi and Bing Crosby are included along with comedic performers such as Topo Gigio and the Muppets.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-12-25
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AFI's 100 Years... 100 Songs: America's Greatest Music in the Movies
Overview: The top 100 songs of the past 100 years chosen by the American Film Institute are presented by host-actor John Travolta.
Genres: TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-06-22
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