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* Starting with this movie, [[Eric Jacobson]] took over [[Piggy]] and [[Fozzie]] from [[Frank Oz]]. [[Kevin Clash]] performed [[Sam the Eagle|Sam]] but Jacobson would later take over the role.
 
* Starting with this movie, [[Eric Jacobson]] took over [[Piggy]] and [[Fozzie]] from [[Frank Oz]]. [[Kevin Clash]] performed [[Sam the Eagle|Sam]] but Jacobson would later take over the role.
 
*[[Jerry Nelson]] was ill during filming, so his characters were performed by other puppeteers and dubbed in later by Nelson. The exception was [[Lew Zealand]], who was performed by [[Bill Barretta]].
 
*[[Jerry Nelson]] was ill during filming, so his characters were performed by other puppeteers and dubbed in later by Nelson. The exception was [[Lew Zealand]], who was performed by [[Bill Barretta]].
* In the Universe where Kermit was never born, you can see an advert/poster for "Farm Fresh Bacon" on Miss Piggy's fridge. The poster has an image of Miss Piggy, a red farmhouse, and the wording in one corner.
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* Along with many references to previous movies within the alternate Universe where Kermit was never born, you can see an advert/poster for "Farm Fresh Bacon" on Miss Piggy's fridge. The poster has an image of Miss Piggy, a red farmhouse, and the wording in one corner. Also in Miss Piggy's house is a framed-photo of her as Miss Bogen County.
   
 
==See also==
 
==See also==

Revision as of 23:58, 14 August 2006

Title

It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie title card.

Released Nov. 29, 2002
Duration 100 minutes
Director Kirk Thatcher
Written by Jim Lewis and Tom Martin
Music Christopher Klatman, Davitt Sigerson and Mark Watters
Studio NBC Studios / Jim Henson Pictures / MGM Home Video
Rated PG (for DVD release)

After multiple theatrical films and TV specials, It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie was the Muppets' first full-length TV movie.

The plot of the movie revolves around the old Muppet Theater going through financial hardship, and the entire Muppet cast looking towards Kermit the Frog for guidance. Kermit eventually gets fed up, and an angel is sent to help him out. The movie then follows the formula of It's a Wonderful Life, as Kermit is shown what would have happened to his friends if he had not existed. In the opposite world, evil developer Rachel Bitterman has changed the park near the Muppet Theater into a shopping center. Gonzo is now homeless, Dr. Teeth and his band have become Irish dancers, and Rizzo the Rat is appearing on an episode of Fear Factor where a woman is meant to eat him alive.

The biggest change is the Muppet Theater, which has become a dreadful nightclub called Club Dot. Dr. Honeydew became a doorman of the club, Beaker became a bouncer, Scooter is a cage dancer at Club Dot, and Fozzie is now a pickpocket. Miss Piggy is a phone psychic who lives in an apartment with a series of cats.

Kermit must learn how important he really is to his friends to be returned home in time to see if he -- or one of the other Muppets -- can save the theater.

Cast

  • Muppet Performers
Steve Whitmire, Dave Goelz, Bill Barretta, Eric Jacobson, Brian Henson, Jerry Nelson, Kevin Clash, John Kennedy, Alice Dinnean, Allan Trautman, Geoff Redknap, Denise Cheshire, Drew Massey, Adam Behr, Gordon Robertson, John Henson
  • Human Cast
David Arquette as Daniel
Joan Cusack as Rachel Bitterman
Matthew Lillard as Luc Fromage
William H. Macy as Glenn
Whoopi Goldberg as The Boss
Carson Daly as Himself
Kelly Ripa as Herself
Joe Rogan as Himself
Molly Shannon as Herself
Triumph, the Insult Comic Dog as Himself
Zach Braff as Himself
Sarah Chalke as Herself
Neil Flynn as Himself
John C. McGinley as Himself
Judy Reyes as Herself
Bill Lawrence as Himself
Mel Brooks as the voice of Joe Snow
Dawn Lewis as Fear Factor Contestant
Colin Foo as Security Guard
Yee Jee Tso as Angel 1
Dan Joffre as Angel 2
Jonathan Bruce as Fat Angel
Cameron McDonald as Safari Animal Tracker
Chantal Strand as Nancy Nut-What
Robin Mossley as Nicki Nut-What
Dan Payne as Handsome Executive
Dave "Squatch" Ward as Sally Ann Santa
Julia Arkos as Sally Ann Representative

Muppet Cast

  • Muppet Characters
Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo, Rizzo, Pepe, Statler, Waldorf, Robin the Frog, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, Beaker, Johnny Fiama, Sal Manilla, Sweetums, Scooter, Sam the Eagle, The Swedish Chef, Dr. Teeth, Floyd Pepper, Zoot, Janice, Animal, Lew Zealand, Rowlf, Bobo the Bear, Joe Snow, Yoda Muppet
  • Background Characters
Crazy Harry, Beauregard, Bossmen, Bean Bunny, Mr. Poodlepants, Elvises, Howard Tubman,Zippity Zap, Rats, Chickens, Penguins, Frogs, Shirley, Gimley's Boss, Whatnots

Trivia

  • The movie makes at least two references to the first Muppet feature film, The Muppet Movie: Kermit passes by a statue erected in his honor, the caption of which reads "For the lovers, the dreamers, and you"; Kermit finds out that without him, Doc Hopper's French Fried Frog Legs would have become a very successful enterprise.
  • This movie contains Rowlf's first full spoken lines since Jim Henson's death ("Hey, Kermit!" and "Yeah! Heh, heh. Oh!") voiced by Bill Barretta. Rowlf had a brief vocal muttering in episode 102 of Muppets Tonight ("Yeah") and he silently appeared in The Muppet Christmas Carol, Muppet Treasure Island and Muppets From Space.
  • This movie also contains Scooter's largest part since Richard Hunt's death. He was voiced and puppetered by Brian Henson. In 1999, Scooter had a line in Muppets From Space.
  • Janice also speaks for the first time since Hunt's death. She had made silent apperances in The Muppet Christmas Carol and Muppet Treasure Island. She was performed by Brian Henson.
  • Beauregard appears in the background of many scenes in the film. Beauregard does not have any lines, but Kermit yells "Beauregard!" as he returns to the theater, happy to be alive.
  • Starting with this movie, Eric Jacobson took over Piggy and Fozzie from Frank Oz. Kevin Clash performed Sam but Jacobson would later take over the role.
  • Jerry Nelson was ill during filming, so his characters were performed by other puppeteers and dubbed in later by Nelson. The exception was Lew Zealand, who was performed by Bill Barretta.
  • Along with many references to previous movies within the alternate Universe where Kermit was never born, you can see an advert/poster for "Farm Fresh Bacon" on Miss Piggy's fridge. The poster has an image of Miss Piggy, a red farmhouse, and the wording in one corner. Also in Miss Piggy's house is a framed-photo of her as Miss Bogen County.

See also

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  • It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie: Special Edition (DVD)

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