Mupnificently Muppety Muppetness

THE MUPPET MOVIE

Released: 31 May 1979
Directed by: James Frawley
Written by: Jack Burns, Jerry Juhl

Kermit picks up a variety of new friends while travelling to Hollywood, a restaurant owner won't take no for an answer, and Sweetums sets off in pursuit of his dream.

"I've seen detergents that leave a better film than this."

HOLY GODIVA 5 - ONION JACK 4
SCORE: 9

THE GREAT MUPPET CAPER

Released: 26 December 1981
Directed by: Jim Henson
Written by: Tom Patchett, Jay Tarses, Jerry Juhl, Jack Rose

A team of journalists head for London after bungling the big news story, three high fashion models plan a jewel robbery, and Kermit falls in love with the wrong Lady Holiday.

"You're overacting. You're hamming it up."

HOLY GODIVA 3 - ONION JACK 3
SCORE: 6

THE MUPPETS TAKE MANHATTAN

Released: 21 December 1984
Directed by: Frank Oz
Written by: Tom Patchett, Jay Tarses, Frank Oz

Kermit's persuaded that his show is good enough for Broadway, a lack of money sees the friends split up to go their own ways, and a big break hits a snag when the star of the show disappears.

"I just saw my whole life flash before my nose."

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL

Released: 18 December 1992
Directed by: Brian Henson
Written by: Jerry Juhl, Charles Dickens

Ebenezer Scrooge has no desire to join in with the festive celebrations, the ghosts of Jacob and Robert Marley warn that three spirits will visit, and the realisation of how others see him help him change his ways.

"Hey! Hey! Hey! hey, light the lamp, not the rat. Light the lamp, not the rat! Put me out, put me out!"

HOLY GODIVA 5 - ONION JACK 5
TOTAL: 10

DIRECT-TO-VIDEO

MUPPET CLASSIC THEATER

(also known as Muppet Fairy Tales)
Released: 27 September 1994
Directed by: David Grossman
Written by: Jim Lewis, Bill Prady

~ THE THREE LITTLE PIGS ~
Sandy Pig isn't impressed by her brothers' attempts at wolf-proof houses.

~ KING MIDAS ~
Things go wrong when Queen Midas claims a wish offered to the King.

~ THE BOY WHO CRIED WOLF ~
A shepherd known for overreactions is given 24 hours warning by a wolf.

~ RUMPELSTILTSKIN ~
A miller claims his daughter can spin straw into gold to impress the King.

~ THE EMPEROR'S NEW CLOTHES ~
An arrested charlatan claims to be the finest tailor in the land.

~ THE ELVES AND THE SHOEMAKER ~
A shoemaker and his nephew wish for a miracle when the banker calls by.

"Mmm, pigs in a blanket? Why, thank you... I believe I will."

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

MUPPET TREASURE ISLAND

Released: 24 May 1996
Directed by: Brian Henson
Written by: Jerry Juhl, Kirk R. Thatcher, James V. Hart,
Robert Louis Stevenson

Jim Hawkins sets off in search of treasure after being given a map by Billy Bones, the ship's captain shares his suspicions about the crew, and a kidnapping scuppers a plan to abandon the pirates on an island.

"Aye, but also beware running with scissors or any other pointy objects. It's all good fun until somebody loses an... aaaaahhhhh."

HOLY GODIVA 5 - ONION JACK 5
TOTAL: 10

MUPPETS FROM SPACE

Released: 26 December 1999
Directed by: Tim Hill
Written by: Jerry Juhl, Joey Mazzarino, Ken Kaufman

Gonzo feels lost after a dream about Noah, messages from somewhere are also picked up by a government agent, and a rescue mission's launched when the whatever and the rat are kidnapped.

"I think before you answer that question, you better be real clear about the final destination of that finger."

HOLY GODIVA 3 - ONION JACK 3
TOTAL: 6

TELEVISION FILM

IT'S A VERY MERRY MUPPET
CHRISTMAS MOVIE

Originally broadcast: 29 November 2002
Directed by: Kirk R. Thatcher
Written by: Tom Martin, Jim Lewis

A banker threatens to kick the Muppets out of their theatre if a debt isn't settled, Pepe warns about a change made to the contract, and an angel tries to persuade his boss to intervene before it's too late.

"And this little piggy's going to kick your skinny banking butt!"

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

TELEVISION FILM

THE MUPPETS' WIZARD OF OZ

Originally broadcast: 20 May 2005
Directed by: Kirk R. Thatcher
Written by: Debra Frank, Steve L. Hayes, Tom Martin,
Adam F. Goldberg, L. Frank Baum

Dorothy dreams of leaving Kansas to become a famous singer, a tornado sweeps her up and carries her off to a mysterious land, and new friends are found along the road to a place where dreams can come true.

"Trash? Pretty big talk coming from a hog on a hog."

HOLY GODIVA 3 - ONION JACK 3
TOTAL: 6

DIRECT-TO-VIDEO

KERMIT'S SWAMP YEARS

Released: 2 September 2002
Directed by: David Gumpel
Written by: Jim Lewis, Joey Mazzarino

Two frog hunters are left disappointed when they return home empty-handed, a toad and a bullfrog are kidnapped after leaving the swamp, and a rescue mission leads to a pet shop and George Washington.

"A pig, huh? I hope I never see another one of those in my entire life."

HOLY GODIVA 2 - ONION JACK 1
TOTAL: 3

THE MUPPETS

Released: 23 November 2011
Directed by: James Bobin
Written by: Jason Segel, Nicholas Stoller

A Muppet fan learns of a plan to destroy the Muppet Studios, Kermit's persuaded to get the gang back together for a show, and a television executive agrees to broadcast it if a celebrity host can be found.

"It's an idiom, you idiot, because you cannot laugh! Oopsie."

HOLY GODIVA 5 - ONION JACK 5
TOTAL: 10

MUPPETS MOST WANTED

Released: 19 March 2014
Directed by: James Bobin
Written by: James Bobin, Nicholas Stoller

The Muppets sign up with an agent for a world tour, Kermit's arrested after being identified as the world's most dangerous frog, and two CIA agents investigate crimes seemingly connected to the show.

"It's not easy being mean."

HOLY GODIVA 4 - ONION JACK 4
TOTAL: 8

~ KERMIT THE FROG ~

The Muppet Movie (1979)

~ JIM HENSON ~
The Muppet Movie (1979)
The Great Muppet Caper (1981)
The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984)

~ STEVE WHITMIRE ~
The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)
Muppet Classic Theater (1994)
Muppet Treasure Island (1996)
Muppets from Space (1999)
It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie (2002)
The Muppets' Wizard of Oz (2005)
Kermit's Swamp Years (2005)
The Muppets (2011)
Muppets Most Wanted (2014)

~ FOZZIE BEAR ~

Muppet Treasure Island (1996)

~ FRANK OZ ~
The Muppet Movie (1979)
The Great Muppet Caper (1981)
The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984)
The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)
Muppet Classic Theater (1994)
Muppet Treasure Island (1996)
Muppets from Space (1999)

~ ERIK JACOBSON ~
It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie (2002)
The Muppets' Wizard of Oz (2005)
The Muppets (2011)
Muppets Most Wanted (2014)

~ THE GREAT GONZO ~

Muppets from Space (1999)

~ DAVE GOELZ ~
The Muppet Movie (1979)
The Great Muppet Caper (1981)
The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984)
The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)
Muppet Classic Theater (1994)
Muppet Treasure Island (1996)
Muppets from Space (1999)
It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie (2002)
The Muppets' Wizard of Oz (2005)
The Muppets (2011)
Muppets Most Wanted (2014)

~ MISS PIGGY ~

The Great Muppet Caper (1981)

~ FRANK OZ ~
The Muppet Movie (1979)
The Great Muppet Caper (1981)
The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984)
The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)
Muppet Classic Theater (1994)
Muppet Treasure Island (1996)
Muppets from Space (1999)

~ ERIC JACOBSON ~
It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie (2002)
The Muppets' Wizard of Oz (2005)
The Muppets (2011)
Muppets Most Wanted (2014)

~ ANIMAL ~

The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984)

~ FRANK OZ ~
The Muppet Movie (1975)
The Great Muppet Caper (1981)
The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984)
The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)
Muppet Treasure Island (1996)
Muppets from Space (1999)

~ ERIC JACOBSON ~
It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie (2002)
The Muppets' Wizard of Oz (2005)
The Muppets (2011)
Muppets Most Wanted (2014)

~ RIZZO THE RAT ~

The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984)

~ STEVE WHITMIRE ~
The Great Muppet Caper (1981)
The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984)
The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)
Muppet Classic Theater (1994)
Muppet Treasure Island (1996)
Muppets from Space (1999)
It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie (2002)
The Muppets' Wizard of Oz (2005)
The Muppets (2011)
Muppets Most Wanted (2014)

~ SAM THE EAGLE ~

The Great Muppet Caper (1981)

~ FRANK OZ ~
The Muppet Movie (1979)
The Great Muppet Caper (1981)
The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984)
The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)
Muppet Treasure Island (1996)
Muppets from Space (1999)

~ KEVIN CLASH ~
It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie (2002)

~ ERIC JACOBSON ~
The Muppets' Wizard of Oz (2005)
The Muppets (2011)
Muppets Most Wanted (2014)

~ STATLER ~

The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)

~ RICHARD HUNT ~
The Muppet Movie (1979)
The Great Muppet Caper (1981)
The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984)

~ JERRY NELSON ~
Muppet Treasure Island (1996)
Muppets from Space (1999)
Kermit's Swamp Years (2002)
It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie (2002)

~ STEVE WHITMIRE ~
The Muppets' Wizard of Oz (2005)
The Muppets (2011)
Muppets Most Wanted (2014)

~ WALDORF ~

The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)

~ JIM HENSON ~
The Muppet Movie (1979)
The Great Muppet Caper (1981)
The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984)

~ DAVE GOELZ ~
Muppet Treasure Island (1996)
Muppets from Space (1999)
Kermit's Swamp Years (2002)
It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie (2002)
The Muppets' Wizard of Oz (2005)
The Muppets (2011)
Muppets Most Wanted (2014)

~ BEAKER ~

Muppets from Space (1999)

~ RICHARD HUNT ~
The Muppet Movie (1979)
The Great Muppet Caper (1981)
The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984)

~ STEVE WHITMIRE ~
The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)
Muppet Treasure Island (1996)
Muppets from Space (1999)
The Muppets' Wizard of Oz (2005)
The Muppets (2011)
Muppets Most Wanted (2014)

~ DR. BUNSEN HONEYDEW ~

The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)

~ DAVE GOELZ ~
The Muppet Movie (1979)
The Great Muppet Caper (1981)
The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984)
The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)
Muppet Treasure Island (1996)
Muppets from Space (1999)
The Muppets' Wizard of Oz (2005)
The Muppets (2011)
Muppets Most Wanted (2014)

~ LEW ZEALAND ~

Muppets Most Wanted (2014)

~ JERRY NELSON ~
The Muppet Movie (1979)
The Great Muppet Caper (1981)
The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984)
The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)
Muppet Treasure Island (1996)

~ BILL BARRETTA ~
It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie (2002)
The Muppets' Wizard of Oz (2005)

~ MATT VOGEL ~
The Muppets (2011)
Muppets Most Wanted (2014)

~ SGT. FLOYD PEPPER ~

The Muppets (2011)

~ JERRY NELSON ~
The Muppet Movie (1979)
The Great Muppet Caper (1981)
The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984)
The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)
Muppet Treasure Island (1996)
It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie (2002)

~ JOHN KENNEDY ~
The Muppets' Wizard of Oz (2005)

~ MATT VOGEL ~
The Muppets (2011)
Muppets Most Wanted (2014)

~ THE SWEDISH CHEF ~

It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie (2002)

~ JIM HENSON ~
The Muppet Movie (1979)
The Great Muppet Caper (1981)
The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984)

~ DAVID RUDMAN ~
The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)

~ BILL BARRETTA ~
Muppet Treasure Island (1996)
It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie (2002)
The Muppets' Wizard of Oz (2005)
The Muppets (2011)
Muppets Most Wanted (2014)

~ SCOOTER ~

The Muppet Movie (1979)

~ RICHARD HUNT ~
The Muppet Movie (1979)
The Great Muppet Caper (1981)
The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984)

~ ADAM HUNT ~
Muppets from Space (1999)

~ BRIAN HENSON ~
It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie (2002)

~ RICKEY BOYD ~
The Muppets' Wizard of Oz (2005)

~ DAVID RUDMAN ~
The Muppets (2011)
Muppets Most Wanted (2014)

~ SWEETUMS ~

Muppet Treasure Island (1996)

~ RICHARD HUNT~
The Muppet Movie (1979)
The Great Muppet Caper (1981)

~ JOHN HENSON ~
Muppet Treasure Island (1996)
Muppets from Space (1999)
It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie (2002)
The Muppets' Wizard of Oz (2005)

~ MATT VOGEL ~
The Muppets (2011)
Muppets Most Wanted (2014)

~ ZOOT ~

The Muppet Movie (1979)

~ DAVE GOELZ ~
The Muppet Movie (1979)
The Great Muppet Caper (1981)
The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984)
The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)
Muppet Treasure Island (1996)
The Muppets' Wizard of Oz (2005)
The Muppets (2011)
Muppets Most Wanted (2014)

~ DR. TEETH ~

The Muppets' Wizard of Oz (2005)

~ JIM HENSON ~
The Muppet Movie (1979)
The Great Muppet Caper (1981)
The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984)

~ BILL BARRETTA ~
It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie (2002)
The Muppets' Wizard of Oz (2005)
The Muppets (2011)
Muppets Most Wanted (2014)

~ JANICE ~

The Great Muppet Caper (1981)

~ RICHARD HUNT ~
The Muppet Movie (1979)
The Great Muppet Caper (1981)
The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984)

~ BRIAN HENSON ~
A Very Merry Muppet Movie (2002)

~ TYLER BUNCH ~
Muppet Treasure Island (1996)

~ DAVID RUDMAN ~
The Muppets (2011)
Muppets Most Wanted (2014)

~ CRAZY HARRY ~

The Muppets (2011)

~ JERRY NELSON ~
The Muppet Movie (1979)
The Great Muppet Caper (1981)
The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984)

RICKEY BOYD
The Muppets' Wizard of Oz (2005)

~ MATT VOGEL ~
The Muppets (2011)
Muppets Most Wanted (2014)

~ ROWLF THE DOG ~

It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie (2002)

~ JIM HENSON ~
The Muppet Movie (1979)
The Great Muppet Caper (1981)
The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984)

~ BILL BARRETTA ~
It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie (2002)
The Muppets (2011)
Muppets Most Wanted (2014)

~ CAMILLA THE CHICKEN ~

Muppets from Space (1999)

~ JERRY NELSON ~
The Muppet Movie (1979)
The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984)

~ALICE DINEAN ~
The Muppets' Wizard of Oz (2005)

~ MATT VOGEL ~
The Muppets (2011)
Muppets Most Wanted (2014)

~ PEPE THE KING PRAWN ~

Muppets from Space (1999)

~ BILL BARRETTA ~
Muppets from Space (1999)
It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie (2002)
The Muppets' Wizard of Oz (2005)
The Muppets (2011)
Muppets Most Wanted (2014)

~ ROBIN THE FROG ~

It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie (2002)

~ JERRY NELSON ~
The Muppet Movie (1979)
Muppet Classic Theater (1994)
Muppets from Space (1999)
It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie (2002)
Muppets Most Wanted (2014)

~ POPS ~

The Great Muppet Caper (1981)

~ JERRY NELSON ~
The Great Muppet Caper (1981)
The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984)
The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)

~ MATT VOGEL ~
Muppets Most Wanted (2014)

~ BEAUREGARD ~

The Great Muppet Caper (1981)

~ DAVE GOELZ ~
The Great Muppet Caper (1981)
The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984)
The Muppets (2011)
Muppets Most Wanted (2014)

~ BOBO THE BEAR ~

Muppets from Space (1999)

~ BILL BARRETTA ~
Muppets from Space (1999)
It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie (2002)
The Muppets (2011)
Muppets Most Wanted (2014)

~ THE MUPPET NEWSMAN ~

Muppets Most Wanted (2014)

~ JIM HENSON ~
The Great Muppet Caper (1981)
The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984)

~ STEVE WHITMIRE ~
The Muppets (2011)
Muppets Most Wanted (2014)

~ LIPS ~

The Great Muppet Caper (1981)

~ STEVE WHITMIRE ~
The Great Muppet Caper (1981)
The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)
Muppets Most Wanted (2014)

~ JOHNNY FIAMA ~

It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie (2002)

~ BILL BARRETTA ~
Muppets from Space (1999)
It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie (2002)
The Muppets' Wizard of Oz (2005)

DAVID ARQUETTE

as
DR. TUCKER
in... Muppets from Space
(1999)

DAVID ARQUETTE

as
DANIEL
in... It's a Very Merry Muppet
Christmas Movie (2002)

WHOOPI GOLDBERG

as
THE BOSS
in... It's a Very Merry Muppet
Christmas Movie (2002)

WHOOPI GOLDBERG

as
WHOOPI GOLDBERG
in... The Muppets
(2011)

RAY LIOTTA

as
GATE GUARD
in... Muppets from Space
(1999)

RAY LIOTTA

as
BIG PAPPA
in... Muppets Most Wanted
(2014)

JEFFREY TAMBOR

as
K. EDGAR SINGER
in... Muppets from Space
(1999)

JEFFREY TAMBOR

as
WIZARD
in... The Muppets' Wizard of Oz
(2005)

AMY ADAMS

as
MARY
in... The Muppets
(2011)

ASHANTI

as
DOROTHY GALE
in... The Muppets' Wizard of Oz
(2005)

KEVIN BISHOP

as
JIM HAWKINS
in... Muppet Treasure Island
(1996)

uncredited

JACK BLACK

as
JACK BLACK
in... The Muppets
(2011)

WILLIAM BOOKSTON

as
WILSON
in... Kermit's Swamp Years
(2002)