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A Muppet Family Christmas (1987): Cast

A Muppet Family Christmas (1987) movie poster

A Muppet Family Christmas is a 1987 family comedy directed by Eric Till and Peter Harris, starring Terry Angus as Additional Muppet Performer (uncredited), Gerard Parkes and Dave Goelz. It runs 48 minutes.

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A Muppet Family Christmas (1987) movie poster
Released
Runtime
48 min
Directors
Eric Till and Peter Harris
Genres
Comedy , Family , Music
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is A Muppet Family Christmas About?

The premise of A Muppet Family Christmas without spoilers.

Fozzie Bear surprises his mother on Christmas Eve by bringing the entire Muppet gang to her farm for a holiday celebration. Doc and his dog Sprocket, who had planned a quiet Christmas, are drawn into the festivities and help with preparations. Sesame Street and Fraggle Rock friends join in, while Kermit worries when Miss Piggy is missing after being caught in a snowstorm.

A Muppet Family Christmas Themes & Keywords

· 24 tags
  • bandleader
  • electronic keyboard
  • the muppets
  • bass guitar
  • guitar
  • saxophone
  • trumpet
  • pipe organ
  • holiday season
  • holiday family
  • holiday comedy
  • 1980s
+12 more
  • christmas
  • boyfriend girlfriend relationship
  • gravelly voice
  • rock music
  • rock band
  • sled
  • santa claus
  • piano
  • christmas tree
  • blizzard
  • snowman
  • sesame street
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Cast & crew

A Muppet Family Christmas Cast & Characters

Terry Angus leads the cast as Additional Muppet Performer (uncredited), with Gerard Parkes as Doc and Dave Goelz as Gonzo / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Zoot / Beauregard / Boober Fraggle. Directed by Eric Till and Peter Harris; 15 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in A Muppet Family Christmas

· 11 more
  • Karen Prell Red Fraggle / Maureen the Mink (voice)
  • Jim Henson Kermit the Frog / Rowlf the Dog / Dr. Teeth / Swedish Chef / Waldorf / Ernie / Self
  • Frank Oz Miss Piggy / Fozzy Bear / Animal / Sam the Eagle / Bert / Grover / Cookie Monster
  • Jerry Nelson Robin the Frog / Camilla the Chicken / Floyd Pepper / Lew Zealand / Pops / The Count / Gobo Fraggle / Herry Monster
  • Steve Whitmire Turkey / Rizzo the Rat / Wembley Fraggle / Sprocket the Dog / Lips (voice)
  • David Rudman Miss Piggy's Photographer (voice)
  • Richard Hunt Scooter / Janice / Statler / Beaker / Gladys the Cow / Two-Headed Monster / Snowman (voice)
  • Caroll Spinney Big Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
  • Debra Spinney Additional Muppet Performer (uncredited)
  • Bob Stutt Additional Muppet Performer (uncredited)
  • Fred Stinson Additional Muppet Performer (uncredited)
From the directors

More from Eric Till and Peter Harris

More films directed by Eric Till and Peter Harris, best-rated first: Luther, Duct Tape Forever, Bonhoeffer: Agent of Grace and The Girl Next Door.

Cars

Cars in A Muppet Family Christmas

1 car on screen: the 1974 Chevrolet C/K-Series.

  • 1974 Chevrolet C/K-Series in A Muppet Family Christmas 1974 Chevrolet C/K-Series Minor role
Details

A Muppet Family Christmas Also Known As

14 alternative titles, including “Karácsonyi Muppet-show” and “Boze Narodzenie u muppetów”.

Also known as
  • Karácsonyi Muppet-show
  • Boze Narodzenie u muppetów
  • Zaproszenie na gwiazdke z muppetami
  • Um Natal Especial com Os Marretas
  • Die Muppets feiern Weihnacht
  • Los Teleñecos celebran la Navidad
  • Los Muppets en un Cuento de Navidad
  • Una Navidad con los Teleñecos
  • Die Muppets feiern Weihnachten
  • Семейное Рождество Маппетов
  • Різдво у Маппетів
  • Boże Narodzenie u Muppetów
+2 more
  • Le Noël des Muppets
  • 布偶家庭圣诞

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FAQ

A Muppet Family Christmas FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of A Muppet Family Christmas, each answered in a sentence.

How long is A Muppet Family Christmas?

A Muppet Family Christmas runs 48 minutes.

When was A Muppet Family Christmas released?

A Muppet Family Christmas was released on December 16, 1987.

Who directed A Muppet Family Christmas?

A Muppet Family Christmas was directed by Eric Till and Peter Harris.

More films by Eric Till

Who is in the cast of A Muppet Family Christmas?

A Muppet Family Christmas stars Terry Angus as Additional Muppet Performer (uncredited), Gerard Parkes as Doc and Dave Goelz as Gonzo / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Zoot / Beauregard / Boober Fraggle, among 15 credited actors.

Does A Muppet Family Christmas have a post-credit scene?

No. A Muppet Family Christmas has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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