The Muppets Take Manhattan

The Muppets Take Manhattan is a movie by The Muppets Released in 1984

## Plot

Following graduating from Danhurst College, The Muppets perform their theatrical production of Manhattan Melodies for their class. Upon the suggestion of taking the show to Broadway, the ensemble proceed with the idea, certain they will become stars instantly. Arriving in Manhattan, the group meet producer Martin Price, but the police arrive and reveal he is a wanted con artistbefore arresting him. The Muppets try other producers to no avail, leading to their morale and finances taking a nosedive. Thinking they are becoming a burden to Kermit when he snaps at them, the rest of the Muppets agree to go their separate ways for new occupations, though Miss Piggy secretly remains in Manhattan to keep an eye on Kermit. Though disappointed by the development, Kermit vows to make the show a hit and enlists the assistance of diner owner Pete, his aspiring fashion designer daughter Jenny, and the diner's staff of rats led by Rizzo.
Kermit's attempts to promote fail, and, in the form of post, learns that Scooter house manages a Cleveland, Ohio movie theater; Fozzie joins some other bears in hibernating within the forests of Maine where he has a hard time sleeping; Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem have a gig in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, performing in a retirement home; Gonzo and Camilla are trying to make a successful water skiing act in Michigan; and Rowlf is working at a dog kennel in Delaware. While in Central Park, Jenny comforts Kermit about his losses, while an envious Piggy watches. Distracted, Piggy's purse is stolen but she takes chase and, in the ensuing chaos, reunites with Kermit, and takes a job at Pete's.
Kermit receives a letter from producer Bernard Crawford, who is interested in the musical. However, the letter was actually written by his son Ronnie, who is struggling to prove himself as a producer and believes that in Manhattan Melodies is good. Bernard himself is hesitant but agrees to fund the show. Thrilled, Kermit heads back to the diner but is so distracted that he walks into oncoming traffic and is struck by a passing car.
Piggy summons the rest of the Muppets back to New York, only to discover that Kermit has disappeared. At the hospital, Kermit has lost memory of his life. He makes his way to Madison Avenue where he meets a trio of frogs, Bill, Gill and Jill, who work in advertising and offer him a job. He takes the job and begins going by "Phil". The rest of the Muppets search for Kermit. Bill, Gill, Jill and Kermit end up at Pete's diner where Kermit's friends recognize him when he unknowingly plays the show's opening number. At the Biltmore Theatre on opening night, the Muppets try to help Kermit remember. When Kermit laughs at the idea of being in love with Piggy, she karate chops him, restoring his memory. As they prepare for the opening number, the Muppets ask Kermit if their new friends can watch from backstage. Kermit, realizing the show needs more Muppets, suggests that the Madison Avenue frogs, the dogs, the bears, the chickens and others become supernumerary actors.
The show is a hit, culminating in what is intended to be a staged wedding between Kermit and Miss Piggy's characters, only for a real minister to appear in lieu of Gonzo. With all of the Muppets, the Sesame Street Muppets and Uncle Traveling Matt from Fraggle Rock present, the show ends as is.

## Human Cast

* Juliana Donald as Jenny
* Louis Zorich as Pete
* Lonny Price as Ronnie Crawford

## Muppet Cast

* Jim Henson as Kermit, Rowlf, Dr. Teeth, The Swedish Chef, Waldorf
* Frank Oz as Miss Piggy, Fozzie, Animal
* Jerry Nelson as Floyd, Lew Zealand, Camilla
* Richard Hunt as Scooter, Janice, Statler, Beaker, Muppy
* Dave Goelz as Gonzo, Zoot, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, Beauregard, Bill, Chester
* Steve Whitmire as Rizzo, Gil
* Kathryn Mullen as Jill
* Karen Prell as Yolanda
* Brian Muehl as Tatooey
* Bruce Edward Hall as Masterson, Beth

## Characters at the Wedding

### The Muppets

Crazy Harry, Pops, Sam the Eagle, The Newsman, Marvin Suggs, Gaffer, Gramps, Lou, Whatnots, Bubba, Flute-Snatcher, Uncle Deadly, Mrs. Appleby, Robin the Frog, Link Hogthrob, Dr. Julius Strangepork, J. P. Grosse, Lips, Hilda, Louis Kazagger, Pigs, Bears, Mahna Mahna, Droop, Luncheon Counter Monster, The Snowths, Geri and the Atrics, Wayne and Wanda, Rover Joe, Slim Wilson, George the Janitor, Mildred Huxtetter, Bobby Benson, Baskerville the Hound, The Fazoobs, Male Koozebanian Creature, Female Koozebanian Creature, Svengali's Assistant, Lothar, Flower-Eating Monster, Frogs, Chickens, The Babies, Dogs

### Sesame Street

Ernie, Bert, Cookie Monster, Grover, Big Bird, Oscar the Grouch, Count von Count, Telly Monster, Elmo, Two-Headed Monster, Simon Soundman, The Honkers, Guy Smiley, Mona Monster, Grundgetta, Herry Monster, Buster the Horse, AM Monsters, Deena, Pearl, Bruce Monster, Irvine, Grandmother Happy, Forgetful Jones, Clementine, Maurice Monster, Biff, Sully, Sherlock Hemlock, Dinger