Best of the Muppet Show - Harry Belafonte // Linda Ronstadt // John Denver

MPAA Rating

NR

Theatrical Release Date

Jan 28, 1976

Genre(s)

• Muppets
• 3-6 Years
• 10-12 Years
• Family Films
• The Muppet Show

Rating (Stars)

Description

The emphasis is on music in this lively minicollection of episodes from The Muppet Show, but that doesn't mean the late Jim Henson's creative genius goes on holiday. Linda Ronstadt, at the height of her popularity in 1976, belts out her hit "Blue Bayou," though accompanied by Henson's delightful swamp critters. Gentle eco-warrior John Denver has no shortage of lovely nature songs, yet nothing tempers the rage of Miss Piggy, forced to share Kermit with Denver on a camping trip. In a classic Muppet showstopper, this DVD includes Harry Belafonte joined in a Guinea folk song by breathtaking African masks, which move and sing in a moment of true television magic. Brian Henson (Jim's son) introduces all three episodes with some shared memories; the most touching includes footage of Belafonte singing that same Guinea song, years later, at a joyful memorial for Jim. --Tom Keogh

Director

Philip Casson/ Peter Harris

Stars

• Jim Henson
• Frank Oz
• Jerry Nelson
• Dave Goelz
• Eren Ozker

Running Time

80 minutes

Original Price

$19.95

Current Value

$39.96

DVD Features

• Color
• DVD-Video
• Full Screen
• NTSC
• 1.33:1