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The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 2

The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 2

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The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 2

"It's the most sensational, inspirational, celebrational show on TV!"

1999

0h 50m

6.0(2 votes)

Family

Comedy

Music

Overview

Highlights from the sensational, muppetational seventies series. Kermit the Frog hosts a selection of top clips, including episodes of the classic sci-fi saga 'Pigs in Space' and surgical soap 'Veterinarian's Hospital'.

Links & Resources

Social & External

Production Companies

The Jim Henson Company

Associated Television

ITC Entertainment

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Jim Henson

Jim Henson

Kermit the Frog / Waldorf / Rowlf / The Swedish Chef

Frank Oz

Frank Oz

Fozzie Bear / Miss Piggy / Animal / Sam the Eagle

Richard Hunt

Richard Hunt

Statler / Scooter / Janice / Beaker / Sweetums / Gladys

Dave Goelz

Dave Goelz

Gonzo / Zoot / Dr Bunsen Honeydew

Jerry Nelson

Jerry Nelson

Floyd Pepper / Robin the Frog / Crazy Harry / Camilla

Louise Gold

Louise Gold

Annie Sue / Additional Muppets

Steve Whitmire

Steve Whitmire

Lips / Rizzo / Additional Muppets

Eren Ozker

Eren Ozker

Janice / Hilda / Additional Muppets

Kathryn Mullen

Kathryn Mullen

Additional Muppets

Roger Moore

Roger Moore

Self - Special Guest Star

Creative team

Directed by: Philip Casson
Peter Harris
Written by: Joseph A. Bailey
Chris Langham
Produced by: Jim Henson

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