The Muppet Movie(1979)

Storyline

• While living the quiet life in a swamp, Kermit the Frog is approached by a Hollywood agent to audition for the chance of a lifetime. So Kermit takes this chance for his big break as he makes the journey to Hollywood. Along the way, Kermit comes across several quirky new friends including comedic Fozzie Bear, beautiful but feisty Miss Piggy, and the Great Gonzo. But Kermit must also watch out for ruthless Doc Hopper, who plans to use him as his spokesman for his frog legs food chain. — Blazer346 Kermit the Frog is persuaded by agent Dom DeLuise to pursue a career in Hollywood. Along the way, Kermit picks up Fozzie Bear , Miss Piggy , The Great Gonzo, and a motley crew of other Muppets with similar aspirations. Meanwhile, Kermit must elude the grasp of a frog leg restaurant magnate. — Ray Hamel <hamel@primate.wisc.edu> Story of a frog, a bear and a pig (portraying themselves are Kermit the Frog , Fozzie Bear , and Miss Piggy ) on the road to Hollywood. Kermit claims it is "approximately" the way the Muppets began. While on their nationwide trek, they encounter Doc Hopper who plans to make Kermit his spokesman for his frog leg restaurant chain. Muppet characters' first outing in the movies features cameos in the double digits and safe family fun. — Tim Kretschmann <Tim.K@VirComm.com> Kermit the Frog wants fame. Persuaded by an agent to pursue acting, he hops west towards Hollywood. Tagging along: Fozzie Bear , Miss Piggy , The Great Gonzo, and a motley group of Muppets help dodge evil Doc Hopper and a cameo-filled cast on the trek to Tinseltown. — JK2 <Flickwritr@aol.com>