Kermit and his friends go to New York City to get their musical on Broadway only to find it's a more difficult task than they anticipated.
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The Muppets graduate from college and decide to take their senior revue on the road. They hit the streets of Manhattan trying to sell their show to producers, finally finding one young and idealistic enough to take their show. After several mishaps and much confusion, things begin to come together for them. Written by Jan Bednarczuk <bednarczuk@nwu.edu>
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13 July 1984 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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$4,416,022, 15 July 1984, Wide ReleaseGross USA:
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[a group of penguins peek through the door]
Penguin: Do you have any jobs available?
Pete, Kermit, and the Rats: No!
Penguin: Well, excuse us for living!
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Performed by Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt, and Dave Goelz
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When Miss Piggy karate chops Kermit into a chair and he finally snaps out of his amnesia, he hits the chair upside down. This would've required Kermit to turn 180 degrees still facing everybody as he's flying towards it, which would be impossible due to the laws of physics. See more »Quotes
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Penguin: Well, excuse us for living!
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Saying Goodbye / Together Again (Closing Medley)Music and Lyrics by Jeff Moss
Performed by Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt, and Dave Goelz
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The Muppets Take Manhattan
The best of the "Muppet" films sees the iconic furry creatures venturing to Manhattan in hopes of lighting up Broadway with their songs and dancing. Funny, touching, and simply great fun for all ages--I haven't seen the original "Muppet" film but I think it'd be hard-pressed to beat this. I got this as a free rental at my video store and kept renting it over and over again for free. If I ever see it on DVD I'm buying it immediately.
**** 1/2 out of *****