In Muppet films, during a moment of reflection, Kermit the Frog often gazes towards the night sky and sees a shooting star. This was first established in The Muppet Movie and later reprised in The Muppet Christmas Carol. The tradition has been carried on in several subsequent films and has become a recurring theme in the Muppet franchise. | “Who said that every wish would be heard and answered. When wished on the morning star?” |
The Muppet MovieKermit sees a shooting star in the night sky while stranded in the desert.
The Muppet Christmas CarolBob Cratchit sees a shooting star after singing "One More Sleep 'Til Christmas" on his way home.
Muppet Treasure IslandCaptain Smollett sees a shooting star out his cabin window after looking at Benjamina's picture.
Kermit's Swamp YearsA young Kermit sings "Follow Your Star" to the sky and thinks a star is calling his name, it turns out just to be his mother.
It's a Very Merry
Muppet Christmas MovieDaniel is sent to Earth in order to help Kermit via a shooting star.
Muppet Christmas Movie
The MuppetsKermit and Fozzie look at the stars through a hole in The Muppet Theatre roof before falling asleep in their hammocks.
Others
Muppets from SpaceGonzo sees a shooting star while sitting on the roof of the Muppet's boarding house.
Elmo in Grouchlanda shooting star falls behind Elmo after night falls in Grouchland
Honorable mentions
Follow That BirdBig Bird, Olivia and Snuffy look out to the same star as they sing "One Little Star."
Muppets Most WantedKermit looks out at the moon in the gulag before falling asleep; Walter looks out at the same moon from the Muppets' train.