The Muppets Take Manhattan

film by Oz [1984]

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The Muppets Take Manhattan is a 1984 film featuring the beloved Muppet characters created by Jim Henson. The movie follows Kermit the Frog and his friends as they travel to New York City to try and get their musical on Broadway.12

The film is one of several motion pictures inspired by the popularity of The Muppet Show, which aired from 1976 to 1981 and featured characters like Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, and Gonzo. The Muppets, a blend of marionettes and puppets, were typically made from foam rubber and fabric. The success of The Muppet Show led to other series and films, with the rights to the Muppets eventually being acquired by the Disney Company in 2004.1

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…in which he appeared were The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984), Muppets from Space (1999), The Muppets (2011), and Muppets Most Wanted (2014). Among his well-known songs are “(It’s Not That Easy) Bein’ Green” (1970), “The Rainbow Connection” (1979), and “The First Time It Happens” (1981); the latter two songs were…
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…in which he appeared were The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984), Muppets from Space (1999), The Muppets (2011), and Muppets Most Wanted (2014). Among his well-known songs are “(It’s Not That Easy) Bein’ Green” (1970), “The Rainbow Connection” (1979), and “The First Time It Happens” (1981); the latter two songs were…
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