Sort by Number of Votes - Most Rated Movies and TV Shows With Val Strazovec

1. The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)

G | 85 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

7.8

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64 Metascore

The Muppets present their own touching rendition of Charles Dickens' classic tale.

Director: Brian Henson | Stars: Michael Caine, Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire, Jerry Nelson

Votes: 70,599 | Gross: $27.28M

2. Muppet Treasure Island (1996)

G | 99 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

6.9

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64 Metascore

The Muppets set sail in search of treasure, with Jim Hawkins and Long John Silver.

Director: Brian Henson | Stars: Tim Curry, Billy Connolly, Jennifer Saunders, Kevin Bishop

Votes: 26,522 | Gross: $33.61M

3. A Muppet Family Christmas (1987 TV Movie)

TV-PG | 47 min | Comedy, Family, Musical

8.1

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Fozzie Bear surprises his mother on Christmas Eve by bringing the entire Muppet gang to her farm to celebrate the holidays.

Directors: Peter Harris, Eric Till | Stars: Frank Oz, Dave Goelz, Richard Hunt, Kathryn Mullen

Votes: 4,675

4. The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland (1999)

G | 73 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family

5.8

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59 Metascore

A tug-of-war between Elmo and his friend sends his blanket to faraway Grouchland, a place full of grouchy creatures and the villainous Huxley. Elmo embarks on a rescue mission, learning important lessons about sharing and responsibility.

Director: Gary Halvorson | Stars: Kevin Clash, Mandy Patinkin, Vanessa Williams, Sonia Manzano

Votes: 3,719 | Gross: $11.63M

5. Muppets Tonight (1996–1998)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Music

7.7

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Kermit the Frog, Clifford and friends struggle to put on a weekly TV variety show.

Stars: Dave Goelz, Kevin Clash, Bill Barretta, Jerry Nelson

Votes: 2,131

6. The Christmas Toy (1986 TV Movie)

TV-G | 50 min | Family, Fantasy, Musical

7.7

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The toys in the playroom of the Jones household magically come to life when their owners aren't looking. On Christmas Eve, as the toys eagerly await the arrival of a new toy, Rugby the tiger plots to make sure he remains the favorite toy.

Director: Eric Till | Stars: Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire, Kathryn Mullen, Jerry Nelson

Votes: 1,459

7. Muppet Classic Theater (1994 Video)

G | 68 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy

7.5

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The Muppets perform six classic fairy tales: Three Little Pigs, King Midas' Golden Touch, The Boy Who Cried Wolf, Rumpelstiltskin, The Emperor's New Clothes and The Elves and the Shoemaker. Hosted by Gonzo and Rizzo the Rat.

Director: David Grossman | Stars: Dave Goelz, Jerry Nelson, Steve Whitmire, Frank Oz

Votes: 820

8. The Jim Henson Hour (1987–1992)

48 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy

8.2

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An anthology show featuring the work of the great puppeteer and his staff.

Stars: Jim Henson, Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire, Kevin Clash

Votes: 536

9. The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years (1986 TV Movie)

Comedy, Family

8.1

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Kermit the Frog and all his friends celebrate 30 years of master puppeteer and producer Jim Henson's extraordinary media franchise.

Director: Peter Harris | Stars: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt

Votes: 335

10. Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree (1995 TV Movie)

30 min | Comedy, Family, Musical

6.1

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A single Christmas tree becomes the source of cheer for the people and animals living around Mr. Willowby's (Robert Downey, Jr.'s) estate. Based on the children's book of the same name.

Director: Jon Stone | Stars: Robert Downey Jr., Stockard Channing, Leslie Nielsen, Kevin Clash

Votes: 290

11. Must Be Santa (1999 TV Movie)

G | 120 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

4.3

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Through a cosmic mix-up, a shiftless but good-hearted man is accidentally tagged to be the new Santa Claus after the old Santa dies. The gruff, no-nonsense manager of the North Pole is decidedly unhappy with the selection

Director: Brad Turner | Stars: Arnold Pinnock, Deanna Milligan, Dabney Coleman, Keenan Macwilliam

Votes: 250

12. The Jim Henson Hour (1987–1992)
Episode: Dog City (1989)

48 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy

7.5

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In the tough streets of Dog City, Ace inherits a saloon from his late Uncle Harry and is unwilling to pay the protection money.

Director: Jim Henson | Stars: Camille Bonora, Rickey Boyd, Fran Brill, Kevin Clash

Votes: 85

13. The Very Best of the Ed Sullivan Show 2 (1991 TV Special)

120 min | Comedy, Family, Music

7.7

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Burt Reynolds hosts a retrospective of the very best moments from The Ed Sullivan Show, featuring performances from some of the biggest stars of music and comedy, stories about the show, interviews from Ed's favorite performers, and more.

Director: Andrew Solt | Stars: Burt Reynolds, The 5th Dimension, Julie Andrews, Jim Bailey

Votes: 55

14. Holiday Greetings from 'The Ed Sullivan Show' (1992 TV Special)

120 min | Comedy, Music

8.7

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Bob Newhart hosts a retrospective of The Ed Sullivan Show (1948), featuring many brief glimpses of the nearly endless parade of musical and comedic talents that graced the stage over the more than 22 years of the show's run, including many anecdotes.

Director: Jeff Margolis | Stars: Bob Newhart, The Amin Brothers, The Animals, Paul Anka

Votes: 47

15. Muppets Tonight (1996–1998)
Episode: Pierce Brosnan (1996)

TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Family, Music

8.5

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Pierce Brosnan feels he is neither as suave nor as debonair as the characters he plays on screen. But he gets to prove himself when the Crustacean Liberation Army takes the Muppet Studios hostage.

Director: Gary Halvorson | Stars: Pierce Brosnan, Steve Whitmire, Bill Barretta, Kevin Clash

Votes: 42

16. Muppets Tonight (1996–1998)
Episode: Sandra Bullock (1996)

TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Family, Music

7.8

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A Mad Bomber threatens to blow up Muppet Studios if the ratings dip below fifty. Luckily Sandra Bullock knows just how to handle such situations. During the panic, a tape of Muppet Babies gets mixed up with one of Seinfeld.

Director: Gary Halvorson | Stars: Sandra Bullock, Bill Barretta, Kevin Clash, Dave Goelz

Votes: 35

17. Muppets Tonight (1996–1998)
Episode: Garth Brooks (1996)

TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Family, Music

7.4

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Clifford and company try to convince Garth Brooks to sing a little bit of country music, but he's more interested in performing Broadway show tunes and Shakespeare.

Director: Greg V. Fera | Stars: Garth Brooks, Leonard Nimoy, Kevin Clash, Dave Goelz

Votes: 26

18. Muppets Tonight (1996–1998)
Episode: Billy Crystal (1996)

TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Family, Music

7.6

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Bobo the Bear takes the position of the studio's new doorman/security guard. However, all incoming guests have trouble getting past him. Billy Crystal and Larry King appear.

Director: Gary Halvorson | Stars: Billy Crystal, Larry King, Dave Goelz, Brian Henson

Votes: 24

19. Muppets Tonight (1996–1998)
Episode: Martin Short (1996)

TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Family, Music

7.0

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Martin Short gets the short end of the shtick when Seymour and Pepe take him on an elevator ride that nearly flattens his chances of performing in the big dance number.

Director: Gary Halvorson | Stars: Martin Short, Kevin Clash, Dave Goelz, Brian Henson

Votes: 23

20. Muppets Tonight (1996–1998)
Episode: John Goodman (1996)

TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Family, Music

7.7

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John Goodman just wants his guest spot to be a relaxing one, but that becomes hard when Andy and Randy Pig pledge to be his personal slaves after he saves their lives.

Director: Greg V. Fera | Stars: John Goodman, Brian Henson, Jerry Nelson, Steve Whitmire

Votes: 22

21. Muppets Tonight (1996–1998)
Episode: Whoopi Goldberg (1996)

TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Family, Music

7.6

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Everyone panics when Andy and Randy Pig are sent to pick up Miss Piggy from the airport for her performance with Whoopi Goldberg in the big musical number.

Director: Gary Halvorson | Stars: Whoopi Goldberg, William Shatner, Joseph Wapner, Dave Goelz

Votes: 20

22. Muppets Tonight (1996–1998)
Episode: Cindy Crawford (1996)

TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Family, Music

7.4

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Security Bear Bobo gets hit by Cupid's arrow and falls in love with Cindy Crawford. Rizzo offers to help him woo her heart. Another love arrow makes Sal Minella become even more enamored of Johnny Fiama than usual.

Director: Greg V. Fera | Stars: Cindy Crawford, Micky Dolenz, Jerry Nelson, Steve Whitmire

Votes: 19

23. Muppets Tonight (1996–1998)
Episode: Jason Alexander (1996)

TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Family, Music

7.8

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Creative differences threaten to close down a revival of "Bats," a musical written by Gonzo and Jason Alexander during their college years.

Director: Gary Halvorson | Stars: Jason Alexander, Vendela Kirsebom, Jerry Nelson, Steve Whitmire

Votes: 19

24. Muppets Tonight (1996–1998)
Episode: Tony Bennett (1996)

TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Family, Music

7.5

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Singer Johnny Fiama falls flat on his face when he meets his idol, Tony Bennett.

Director: Gary Halvorson | Stars: Tony Bennett, Steve Whitmire, Bill Barretta, Kevin Clash

Votes: 18

25. Muppets Tonight (1996–1998)
Episode: Heather Locklear (1996)

TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Family, Music

7.5

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The Muppets are relieved to find that Heather Locklear is not as mean as she appears on Melrose Place. But then she snacks from Bunsen Honeydew's experimental mood meals.

Director: Gary Halvorson | Stars: Heather Locklear, Brian Henson, Jerry Nelson, Steve Whitmire

Votes: 18

26. Muppets Tonight (1996–1998)
Episode: Paula Abdul (1996)

TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Family, Music

7.3

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Clifford is trying to get Paula Abdul to kiss him. Gonzo performs with the Refined Young Cannonballs. Muppet Labs presents a Robot Abraham Lincoln, who promptly goes on a rampage.

Director: Gary Halvorson | Stars: Paula Abdul, Bill Barretta, Kevin Clash, Dave Goelz

Votes: 17