It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie facts for kids
Quick facts for kids It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie |
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| Directed by | Kirk R. Thatcher |
| Produced by | Warren Carr Martin G. Baker |
| Written by | Tom Martin Jim Lewis |
| Starring | The Muppets David Arquette Joan Cusack Matthew Lillard Whoopi Goldberg |
| Music by | Mark Watters |
| Cinematography | Tony Westman |
| Editing by | Gregg Featherman |
| Studio | The Jim Henson Company |
| Release date(s) | November 29, 2002 |
| Running time | 85 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $20 million |
It's A Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie is a fun Christmas television movie from 2002. It was made for the NBC network. The movie was directed by Kirk R. Thatcher. Warren Carr and Martin G. Baker produced it. This special film first came out on November 29, 2002.
The movie features many famous actors and, of course, The Muppets! Some of the stars include Whoopi Goldberg, David Arquette, Matthew Lillard, and Joan Cusack. The cast of the TV show Scrubs also made appearances. This movie is a special tribute to a classic 1946 film called It's a Wonderful Life.
Critics generally liked the movie. It received good reviews and has a high rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The movie was even nominated for an award! It was recognized at the Primetime Emmy Awards for its song "Everyone Matters." This nomination was for Outstanding Music and Lyrics.
Meet the Cast
This movie features a mix of human actors and beloved Muppet performers.
Human Stars
- David Arquette plays Daniel.
- Joan Cusack plays Rachel Bitterman.
- Matthew Lillard plays Luc Fromage.
- Whoopi Goldberg plays The Boss.
- William H. Macy plays Glenn.
- Mel Brooks voices Joe Snow.
- Chantal Strand plays Nancy Nut-What.
- Dave "Squatch" Ward voices Sally Ann Santa Claus.
The Muppet Performers
The talented puppeteers bring the Muppets to life.
- Steve Whitmire performs Kermit the Frog, Rizzo the Rat, and Beaker.
- Dave Goelz performs The Great Gonzo, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, Zoot, and Waldorf.
- Bill Barretta performs Pepé the King Prawn, Swedish Chef, Johnny Fiama, Bobo the Bear, Lew Zealand, Howard Tubman, and Rowlf the Dog.
- Eric Jacobson performs Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Animal, and the Yoda Muppet.
- Kevin Clash voices Sam Eagle.
- Brian Henson performs Scooter, Janice, and Sal Minella.
- John Henson performs Sweetums.
- John Kennedy performs Sam Eagle (puppetry) and Dr. Teeth.
- Jerry Nelson performs Robin the Frog, Pops, Floyd Pepper, Announcer, and Statler.
- Allan Trautman performs Joe Snow (puppetry) and Eugene the Tuba Player.
Special Guest Appearances
Many famous people made short appearances in the movie.
- Zach Braff appeared as himself and his character Dr. John "J.D." Dorian.
- Sarah Chalke appeared as herself and her character Dr. Elliot Reid.
- Carson Daly appeared as himself.
- Neil Flynn appeared as himself and his character Janitor.
- John C. McGinley appeared as himself and his character Dr. Perry Cox.
- Judy Reyes appeared as herself and her character Nurse Carla Espinosa.
- Kelly Ripa appeared as herself.
- Molly Shannon appeared as herself.
- Robert Smigel appeared as Triumph, the Insult Comic Dog.
