The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show(1982)
Who has a tiara, lavender gloves, and her very own show?
The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show Synopsis
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).
The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show (1982) is a tv movie, music and comedy film directed by Jim Henson, released on September 17, 1982 with a runtime of 50m. It stars Frank Oz, Jim Henson, George Hamilton and John Ritter. Viewers rate it 8.2 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Jim Henson
- Writers:
- Henry Beard, Buz Kohan, Jim Henson
- Producers:
- Jim Henson
- Composer:
- Joe Raposo
- Production:
- Henson Associates
- Status:
- Released
The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show Cast & Crew
Main cast
Frank Oz
as Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Animal (voice)
Jim Henson
as Kermit The Frog (voice)
George Hamilton
as Self
John Ritter
as Self
Andy Kaufman
as Tony Clifton
Dave Goelz
as Gonzo / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew (voice)
Richard Hunt
as Scooter / Janice / Beaker (voice)
Steve Whitmire
as Rizzo the Rat / Background Singer (voice)
Karen Prell
as Additional Muppet Performer
Kathryn Mullen
as Additional Muppet Performer
- Terry Angus
Terry Angus
as Additional Muppet Performer
- Tom Harvey
Tom Harvey
as Pretend Network V.P.
Key crew
Directed by Jim Henson, written by Henry Beard, Buz Kohan and Jim Henson, produced by Jim Henson.
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The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.2/10 from 5 ratings.
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The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show online?
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Who stars in The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show?
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The main cast of The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show (1982) includes Frank Oz, Jim Henson, George Hamilton, John Ritter and Andy Kaufman. The film was directed by Jim Henson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show released?
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The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show was released on September 17, 1982 and runs for 50m.
Is The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show worth watching?
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The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show (1982) holds an average rating of 8.2 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy tv movie, music and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.