The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show

The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show

The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show

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The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show

"Who has a tiara, lavender gloves, and her very own show?"

1982

0h 50m

8.2(5 votes)

TV Movie

Music

Comedy

Overview

Miss Piggy hosts her own variety show, with special guests John Ritter, George Hamilton and Tony Clifton (Andy Kaufman). Under the direction of Kermit the Frog, the Muppets work in the control room and, amidst chaos, manage to keep the show on the air. Throughout the show, a romantic triangle develops among Piggy, Ritter (who is smitten with the pig) and Hamilton (who is deeply uncomfortable with the star's romantic inclinations).

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Production Companies

Henson Associates

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Frank Oz

Frank Oz

Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Animal (voice)

Jim Henson

Jim Henson

Kermit The Frog (voice)

George Hamilton

George Hamilton

Self

John Ritter

John Ritter

Self

Andy Kaufman

Andy Kaufman

Tony Clifton

Dave Goelz

Dave Goelz

Gonzo / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew (voice)

Richard Hunt

Richard Hunt

Scooter / Janice / Beaker (voice)

Steve Whitmire

Steve Whitmire

Rizzo the Rat / Background Singer (voice)

Karen Prell

Karen Prell

Additional Muppet Performer

Kathryn Mullen

Kathryn Mullen

Additional Muppet Performer

Creative team

Directed by: Jim Henson
Written by: Henry Beard
Buz Kohan
Produced by: Jim Henson

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