The Muppets Take Manhattan

The Muppets Take Manhattan is a 1984 American musical comedy film directed by Frank Oz. It is the third of a series of liveaction musical feature films starring Jim Hensons Muppets with special appearances by Art Carney, James Coco, Dabney Coleman, Gregory Hines, Linda Lavin, and Joan Rivers. The film was produced by Henson Associates and TriStar Pictures, and was filmed on location in New York City during the summer of 1983 and released theatrically the following summer. It was the first film to be directed solely by Oz who also performs Sam the Eagle, Fozzie Bear, Miss Piggy, and Animal, as he previously codirected The Dark Crystal with Henson.

Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, and the rest of the Muppets graduate from Danhurst College by entertaining their fellow graduates with their theatrical production of Manhattan Melodies. Upon the suggestion of taking the show to Broadway, the Muppets proceed with the idea, certain they will become stars instantly. Arriving in Manhattan, the group meet producer Martin Price but soon discover he is a con artist named Murray Plotsky upon the arrival of the police. Plotsky is arrested, leaving the Muppets hopes dashed. They try other theatrical producers but without success, 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 and get 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 help of diner owner Pete, his daughter Jenny who is an aspiring fashion designer, and the diners staff of rats led by Rizzo. Attempting to promote the show, Kermit first poses as an eccentric producer bragging about the musicals quality but the producer he meets discards the script after Kermit makes his exit. Kermit then poses as a famous playwright, having the rats insert a caricature picture at Sardis restaurant but when the rats are exposed, the plan fails. ........

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