💬 The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984)

A frog?

A little more on the cheeks. And a little more on my cheeks.

A little slow and confused.

Aboard.

Absolutely.

Actually, we're gonna be the stars.

Adequate musculoskeleton response.

Afternoon, all.

All right, all right, all right.

All right, don't beg. I'll stay. But I need some help.

All right, rats, you go to work.

All right!

All right.

All right. No rotator cuff dislocation.

All the trouble That you're goin' through

And a powder puff for me.

And I didn't mean it when I said...

And I want my money back.

And I will follow

And I'll be cutesy with you.

And I'll have everything

And I'm gonna always love you

And I'm gonna learn to drive a car

And I'm gonna learn to fly a plane

And I'm gonna learn to scuba dive too

And I'm gonna sell that show.

And I'm meeting some interesting people.

And I'm Piggy. Now, listen carefully.

And it sure is nice that we're all together like this, isn't it?

And it was all essay questions. No sweat. I know I passed.

And it's filled with New Yorkers. Look at them.

And keep possession Of your positive state of mind

And now I'm here Now you're here

And now, for today's climactic act...

And practice neurosurgery On your brain

And remember, boffo, Lennie. Socko, Lennie. Okay?

And she'll be all I ever need

And she's gonna learn to drive a car

And she's gonna learn to fly a plane

And so is this.

And some with the help of daily psychological counseling.

And thank you.

And the first part is...

And the polar bear, he says to the panda bear:

And the script needs a lot of work. I still think something's missing.

And the world's treating you unkind?

And then I think I'll study criminal law

And then the phone rings. You know who it is? It's the polar bear.

And they're playing our old song

And they're your friends.

And we're all gonna be on Broadway.

And what we can do for you is give you a nice, clean set of clothes...

And Yolanda.

And you wanna see That dream come true

And, Jenny? I'd like you to do the costumes.

Anybody got some warm milk?

Anyway, thank you again.

Apiece?

Are they here yet? Are they here yet?

Are you okay? What are you doing here?

Are you ready?

Are you thinking big name stars?

Aren't you excited?

Aren't you gonna write it down?

Baby.

Back at you. Thank you.

Back to nature. I love it out here in the woods.

Bad man!

Bad man! Bad man!

Bad man.

Be frank, Phil.

Be sure of one special thing

Because I'm not giving up.

Because the show's not dead as long as I believe in it.

Beth, Beth, Beth. Wake up.

Broadway is dying to get a great musical like this.

Broadway! Broadway, Broadway!

Broadway?

But I got this boffo, socko script for Broadway called Manhattan Melodies.

But I wanna produce your show on Broadway.

But is okay. I make them cook.

But is peoples working, is water boiling...

But it'll be over soon.

But Kermit said he'd be here in 10 minutes. He's never been gone like this.

But my friends...

But only after All my children are born

But only after All our children are born

But that's to be expected, because, as you know, you have amnesia.

But there's just one thing.

But this is all a misunderstanding.

But this show's not good enough for Broadway.

But we'd work it off. We promise.

But you know, you could use a little rouge.

But you will be so proud of me. I did great.

But you're supposed to be out of town.

But, you know, there are no letters from Gonzo or Rowlf...

But... Well...

By sheer chance, I happened to learn French...

Bye.

Camilla and I have joined a traveling aquacade.

Camilla.

Can I get my skates back, please?

Cancel the show!

Cheekbones. That's what you need.

Chicken... Chicken on my ear!

Come here. Don't you realize it might be against the law...

Come here. Have a seat.

Come on, baby, don't be rude.

Come on, it's just for one day. We'll all be on Broadway tomorrow.

Come on, Pete, give these guys a break, all right?

Come on, Piggy.

Come on, we're gonna get this show on Broadway.

Come to my office at your earliest convenience.

Come, sit down.

Daddy wants his little Snookie ookums...

Days go passing into years

Dear bears and chickens and things:

Dear Kermit: How are you?

Dear Kermit: How's the Frog?

Dear Kermit: How's the man?

Dear Kermit: Wocka wocka wocka

Did I miss it? Am I late?

Did you just say Kermit is missing?

Do you believe in interspecies dating?

Do you have any toys around here?

Do you remember the opening number?

Do you think I'm doing this as a hobby? Do you?

Do you, Froggy, take this pig To be your lawful wedded wife

Do you, Piggy, take this frog to be Your lawful wedded husband?

Do you?

Dog gets quiche at 8.

Doggy toys.

Don't get up. Keep eating.

Don't push it, Pig.

Don't want to leave But we both know

Don't we all?

Don't worry. We'll take good care of her.

Each time I see him

Easy.

Eileen, do you think I'm pretty?

Enough for two nights, unless we find cheaper lockers.

Excuse me. I will get it. After all, moi am a waitress.

Excuse me. May I borrow those a moment?

Extra! Extra! Somebody's getting married.

Fellas, that's standard Broadway procedure.

Fight! Fight! Fight!

Fill up. Philip. Phil.

Fill.

For the next part of my plan, I have to look older. I'll grow a mustache.

Fozzie?

Friends do not spy.

Frog and pig

Frog, frog. No singing, okay? Just give me the general idea.

Gangway. Coming through.

Gee, it's good to be together again

Gesundheit.

Get away from that door. Move!

Get back. Get back or the chicken gets it.

Get him off my ear!

Get it? Koala. Wocka wocka.

Get off!

Get that chicken off my ear!

Get your new French perfume here, Quelle Différence.

Get your Quelle Différence. It's French. It's feminine.

Give me a break.

Go get them, guys.

Go.

Go. Go. Go.

Gonna be a movie star

Gonna climb the Matterhorn

Gonzo, are you okay?

Gonzo, is Camilla all right?

Good boy. Now, sit.

Good morning.

Good, because I'm ready for the second part of my plan.

Good. Exercise does the trick.

Goodbye, Kermie.

Goodbye, Piggy.

Goodbye.

Gorgeous?

Gosh sake, I go crazy!

Have a seat.

Have I ever lied to you?

Have you ever heard of a whispering campaign?

Have you heard from the gang?

Have you seen a frog?

Have you sold the show yet?

Have you tried something simple like:

He doesn't remember.

He really doesn't remember us.

He said that we could have the sets, props and costumes, everything...

He'll be the reason

He'll make her happy

He'll make me happy

He'll stand beside me

He's gotta sell the show. What show?

He's in suite 1024, but I'll call and see...

He's Ronnie Crawford. He's producing the show.

Hello?

Hello.

Here I am

Here we go.

Here's one from Fozzie.

Here's one more. It's from Dr. Teeth.

Here's your ticket.

Hey, baby.

Hey, everybody. Listen, everyone. Listen. Listen.

Hey, frog.

Hey, guys. We're going to New York.

Hey, here's one from Rowlf.

Hey, how about a new place for lunch today?

Hey, how's the coffee?

Hey, I'm going to New York City to be on Broadway.

Hey, Kermit, come on.

Hey, Kermit, we did it. We did it. We did it.

Hey, Kermit. Next time we'll see you on Broadway.

Hey, lay off him, will you?

Hey, lovey dovey!

Hey, Pete. Here you go.

Hey, Phil, since you know the waiters, why don't you order for us.

Hey, place is closed.

Hey, Snookie. Hey, look at little Snookie ookums.

Hey, somebody's getting married.

Hey, squishy bottom.

Hey, that waiter's a rat.

Hey, watch it, will you?

Hey, watch it.

Hey, you're a wonderful crowd.

Hey. They must not get a lot of repeat business here.

Hi, doctor.

Hi, Fozzie.

Hi, Fran. How are you?

Hi, guys.

Hi, guys. Kermit, could our friends watch the show from backstage?

Hi, I'm Fozzie.

Hi, I'm Kermit.

Hi, Kermit. Nice to meet you.

Hi, Lennie. I just flew in from the Coast.

Hi, sweetheart. I just flew in from the Coast.

Him.

Hit it, girls.

Hold it a minute. I'll get back to you.

Hold it. Hold it.

Hold it. What's your name?

How about a little exercise?

How about: Ocean Breeze Soap. It's just like taking an ocean cruise...

How do they do it?

How should I know how many? Count them yourself.

How should I know?

I am Mr. Skeffington. One of my secretaries made...

I believe there must be some sort of mistake.

I bet he's back there getting soup bowls for everybody.

I bet we could help it along with a little makeup.

I better get over there right away.

I can use your help, because I have a three part plan.

I can't leave Kermit. We're still pinned.

I can't sleep either.

I did some reading about Broadway producers and investors and agents...

I didn't know it was a koala bear.

I didn't know this cave was coed.

I didn't say anything of the kind. I'll do everything I said I would.

I do

I do not wish to discuss it in present company.

I don't have to take this abuse. I quit.

I don't know what to do next.

I don't know what to do next. We failed, okay?

I don't know.

I don't know. I haven't been feeling like myself lately.

I don't like it.

I don't think there's gonna be one.

I feel like I'm being a phony, and I can't take it anymore.

I forgot my skis.

I gave him my life savings.

I got an appointment with, what's his name, your top theater agent.

I gotta get back to work. I had a test today, so I came in late.

I gotta tell the whole gang.

I guess they're all out there doing terrific.

I hear my beeper. I gotta split. Have your people call my people.

I hope I passed. It's for acceptance into a fashion design college.

I just can't imagine That you've ever been gone

I just saw my whole life flash before my nose.

I knew you wanted to.

I live on tips.

I love your hair. Don't ever touch it.

I love your office. Don't change a thing.

I mean, in fashion.

I mean, just think, you're gonna be on Broadway in a few months.

I never heard of that.

I never use them anyway. I just like to run around in shorts.

I now pronounce you

I only know

I really admire that.

I said hello.

I said...

I see that face comin' back to me

I signed my dad's name. I didn't think you'd come otherwise.

I smell something.

I started out when I was very...

I stopped shaving three days ago. Didn't you notice?

I tell you what. If I may...

I tell you, frog...

I think I overdid it. Take a look.

I think we could be making some overtime here.

I throw the fish away, and they come back to me.

I told you, I wanna do something different.

I try to get tips to feed my family and my mother.

I wanna take that chance right now.

I will first make a death defying leap...

I wish I did.

I wonder if Kermie really meant it. I mean, about failing.

I work hard.

I would be interested in talking with you about...

I would like some meat in here.

I wrote the show, so when I sell it, I can bring them back.

I'd be proud to produce your show. Fellas, you're gonna be on Broadway.

I'll be a doctor of diseases I'll help you with your sneezes

I'll be at Pete's in 10 minutes, okay? We did it.

I'll be the cutest model you ever saw

I'll get us something to eat.

I'll have two eggs, dry toast...

I'll trade with anyone that has a Jacuzzi.

I'll unlace them while you fight. It's no trouble.

I'm allergic to amphibians singing.

I'm coming up the stairs, and I want my lunch.

I'm giving you big eye...

I'm glad we got no money. Now I ain't got no appetite.

I'm glad you're not hurt, Miss Piggy.

I'm gonna always be loving you

I'm gonna check to see that there are no physical injuries one last time.

I'm gonna do something special too, you know.

I'm gonna fight for him though.

I'm gonna need your help, and the other rats too.

I'm in Cleveland, and I have a terrific job.

I'm in Delaware, and I found a terrific job in management.

I'm letting my dad help out with the show.

I'm looking for a singing, dancing frog.

I'm looking for Mr. Crawford.

I'm looking for the Gordon Employment Agency.

I'm ready for the second part of my plan.

I'm Ronnie Crawford, I'm producing Kermit's show.

I'm sorry I'm late, Mr. Wrightson.

I'm sorry. I have to get a contract, so I can go out and kill them.

I'm staying here!

I'm staying, and I'm getting our show on Broadway.

I'm still here and I'm staying. You hear that, New York?

I'm surrounded by friends, and I love what I'm doing.

I'm... I'm Mr. Crawford.

I've been trying to sleep for days.

I've gone out with some rats before, if that's what you mean.

I've gotta call the papers, rent a theater...

I've heard of him. He's a bigtime Broadway producer.

If he can also balance the budget, I'll hire him.

If I could sell the show, everyone could come back...

If we can ever do something for you, let us know.

If you two are in love, I don't wanna hear.

Imagine...

In fact, I wish we'd met much sooner.

In love with a pig?

Is cow juice and patty for lady.

Is frog gone? Yes.

Is grits. Grits. Hominy grits.

Is New York.

Is no coffee shop. Is zoo.

Is no sweat. I write good.

Is no work, is dancing...

Is patty coming. Is cow juice coming.

Is peoples worrying, is peoples looking...

Is something wrong? Can we talk?

Is special today: Yankee bean soup...

Is time.

Isn't that Kermit the Frog, the bigtime producer, over there?

Isn't this great?

It brings out your eyes. Know what you need?

It goes, Dear Kermit: I'm in Michigan.

It is so different.

It just isn't fair.

It needs a little work, because something's still missing.

It was just a long shot.

It went longer than I thought.

It'll help you grab one of those rotten, stinking men.

It's about kids that come to New York to marry...

It's about time. I can't handle everybody.

It's all I've been lookin' for And so much more

It's coming. It's coming. Got two hands only.

It's just New York.

It's just...

It's Kermit.

It's New York.

It's no use. We've been trying for hours.

It's not Broadway, but I have met some good looking chickens.

It's not often that a frog and a bear and a pig and a chicken...

It's not starting over It's just going on

It's okay. Everything's been going wrong lately.

It's perfect for my first production. My dad and I have this agreement.

It's the best Broadway show of the year.

It's the hottest thing coming to Broadway this season.

It's time for saying goodbye

It's totally today, yet tremendously timeless. You get first look see.

IWhere were you? We were all so worried.

Janice, everybody, please. I'm glad to see you too.

Jenny.

Just a couple of frogs.

Just a frog with a musical, Mr. Price.

Just a second. How did you know about that toupee?

Just because this is ridiculous doesn't mean it won't work.

Just imagine. Wouldn't it have been wonderful...

Just take a second.

Keep the skates.

Kermie, I'm sorry I yelled at you.

Kermie!

Kermie? Kermie?

Kermit has written a wonderful musical called Manhattan Melodies...

Kermit needs me.

Kermit won't care.

Kermit would want it that way.

Kermit, he never wanted our show. He just wanted our money.

Kermit, here's one more. Dear Mr. Kermit the Frog:

Kermit, I'm not good at this. I don't take rejection well.

Kermit, please! We need you! Come back to us!

Kermit, schmermit. Look at that. You look great.

Kermit, this is for your own good. Grab him.

Kermit, we'll all write to you and let you know where we are.

Kermit, when are you gonna start growing your mustache?

Kermit!

Kermit! Kermit!

Kermit! Kermit! Kermit!

Kermit?

Kermit.

Kind of makes you sick, doesn't it?

Ladies and gentlemen.

Lazy rat? Okay, have it your way. See if I care.

Let go of my nose.

Let us out. Let us go home.

Let's go, Murray. You've pulled your last con job.

Like an old familiar song

Like, you don't know us?

Listen, all I'm saying is maybe it's time we went out on our own.

Listen, I can work nights.

Listen, what's going on?

Listen. I tell you what is.

Little binky booter.

Little Kermie.

Little Piggy.

Look at all those people out there.

Look at everything.

Look at me

Look at me, here I am

Look at me, here I am...

Look at me. You are not Phil.

Look at us, here we are

Look here, now. Look here.

Look, can I tell you the truth?

Look, can't we start without them?

Look, maybe you do know me, but I really don't remember you.

Look, Waldorf. It's the frog and the pig.

Love, from Rowlf.

Love, Scooter.

Mail come. Got mail for you.

Makes us remember The good times we've had

Man, he'd be better off if we left town.

Marvin, put him on the desk.

May I help you?

May I see a menu, please?

May I take your coat?

Maybe he wants you to sign a contract.

Maybe if we snuggle...

Maybe spying on vous and that certain young girl of the opposite gender.

Maybe we should just cancel.

Maybe we'd sell the show with more special effects, like exploding socks.

Maybe you expect me to go hog wild?

Maybe, perhaps, you could bring home the bacon?

Miss?

Moping time's over.

More frogs and dogs and bears and chickens and whatever.

Mr. Price, I'm Kermit, and these are my friends. We've got a show...

Mr. Winesop?

Mr. X, I'm sorry to tell you this, but your case is hopeless.

Much better than that cement mixer I lived in.

Much more to say Foolish to try

Murray? I thought his name was Martin.

Must be from the gang.

My heart can sing

My job didn't turn out too terrific...

My name is Lew Zealand. I'm a boomerang fish thrower.

My name's Beth.

My name's Jenny.

My private plane's double parked, so I gotta run.

My purse!

My reservation secretary made...

My, what friendly service.

New York City. Oh, boy!

New York.

Nice upholstery.

No doubt about it. You have amnesia.

No gold chains, no shirt cut to the navel, no toupee.

No matter what I may do

No matter what life may bring

No, man, go back to sleep. Nobody's landed.

No, no, no

No, no.

No, that's okay, sweetheart. No need for that...

No, the script isn't ready. There's still something missing.

No, they cannot watch the show from backstage.

No, they'll be here any minute

No, wait.

No, you can't until they're here

No!

No.

No. But we've got this great show called Manhattan Melodies...

No. It is opening night tonight...

No. Meat makes me ill, Gil.

No. No shootings.

No. No, no, it's fine, Kermie. Really.

No. That is...

Nobody cares about shootings anyway.

Not now. We gotta write the gang and get them back.

Not sure quite where And I don't know just when

Nothing can go wrong 'cause I am

Now

Now and forever

Now let's try the mandible.

Now that we'll be on Broadway...

Now this might hurt just for a minute.

Now we're here And there's no need remembering when

Now, I want you to take a deep breath. This will hurt.

Now, shake hands.

Now, while Daddy is gone...

Now, Yolanda, chopping is an art.

Ocean Breeze Soap will get you clean.

Ocean Breeze Soap.

Ocean Breeze Soap. For people who don't want to stink.

Of course you are. You're more than pretty.

Of course. I know you're gonna be a famous fashion designer someday.

Oh, boy, me can hardly wait

Oh, brother.

Oh, dear Lord, not jogging.

Oh, frog. Is mailman come with letters for you.

Oh, good. Something from the grill, Jill?

Oh, here's my favorite part.

Oh, hey, it's from Scooter.

Oh, I don't need them. I've seen this movie 97 times.

Oh, I see. Thank you.

Oh, I think you're talented too.

Oh, I'm sure they've written.

Oh, Jenny, that's very good.

Oh, Kermit, thank you for saying that.

Oh, Kermit. Remember, just act confident...

Oh, no.

Oh, no. The killer fish are attacking.

Oh, sure. Yeah.

Oh, thanks, Pete. That's terrific. Oh, boy.

Oh, the sounds of love.

Oh, wait till I tell the guys in Marketing.

Oh, wait, I can't see.

Oh, yeah, yeah.

Oh, yeah? Well, you know, we just graduated from college.

Oh, yeah.

Okay, guys, this is it. Don't blow it.

Okay, what's the scoop?

Okay, you start.

Okay?

Okay.

One cheeseburger platter. What do you want to drink?

Pardonnez moi, dear.

Peachy.

Peoples is peoples.

Pete, are you sure that Kermit wasn't at the bus terminal?

Pete, thanks for giving Piggy a job.

Phil, I'm Bill and this is Gil.

Phil, I'm Gil and this is Jill.

Phil, I'm Jill. You know Gil and Bill.

Phil, you've got one right here.

Phil? What does he mean, Phil?

Philip Phil? Catchy name.

Photographic memory.

Picky, picky. Hey, Pete. Where's the beef?

Piggy said that to me once too.

Piggy, are you going too?

Piggy, have you been spying on me?

Piggy, I think the ride is over.

Piggy, I thought Gonzo was gonna play the minister.

Piggy, I'm sure Kermit's all right.

Piggy, what are we gonna do?

Piggy?

Piggy.

Please. I must have silence.

Pleased to meet you.

Pop, everybody's waiting for food.

Pop, we could always use help in the kitchen.

Powder puff for you.

Pucker. Pucker.

Quelle Différence. The newest perfume...

Rats cooking, is frog washing, is pig waitress.

Rats want job. Frog want job. What next? Penguins?

Really? With soup in them?

Remember you said we could not get married until we had enough money?

Right where I belong

Right where we belong

Right. Could you send telegrams to Kermit's friends?

Right. Thanks, Jenny.

Rizzo, I'm back.

Rizzo, is bagel with schmeer and hominy grit ready.

Rizzo, where's Jenny?

Ronnie.

Rowlf, come on, let us out of here.

Rubber balls. Rubber fire hydrants. Rubber newspapers.

Say it isn't worth the trouble

Say, isn't that that rich producer over there?

Saying goodbye

Saying goodbye Going away

Saying goodbye Why is it sad?

See what the huggies get you?

Seems a bit long.

Seems like goodbye's Such a hard thing to say

She must be really talented.

She only knows

She'll be a doctor of diseases And help you with your sneezes

She'll make him happy

She'll make me happy

She's gonna be a movie star

She's gonna be a veterinarian too

She's hot. Hot mama.

She's hyperventilating. She needs mouth to beak resuscitation.

She's Jenny. She's a friend of Kermit's, and mine.

She's trying to help me sell the show.

Sightseeing.

Sincerely, Bernard Crawford, Producer.

Sir, don't you want your 3D glasses?

Sir, your glasses.

Snookie wookums want his little boney woney?

Snookums gets breakfast at 8 a.m. Exactly.

Snookums prefers rubber Wall Street Journal to the rubber Washington Post.

So everyone, here we go Let's start the show

So I did some research into the major nudist colonies in the area...

So life is great here in Ohio.

So now the show opens in just one week.

So put some Jell O down your pants.

So the grizzly bear, he walks out of the room.

So what's the third part of your plan?

So where are all your friends?

So, like, you got a boyfriend, or what?

Some with honors...

Somebody

Somebody get a chapel And a choir to sing

Somebody get a preacher Somebody bake a cake

Somebody get a sweet negligee

Somebody get an organ to play

Somebody get champagne Somebody rent a room

Somebody get some flowers Somebody get a ring

Somebody get some shoes and rice And presents to take

Somebody get the lovely bride And somebody get the...

Somebody get this wedding under way

Somebody, somebody Somebody, somebody

Somebody's getting married

Somebody's getting married?

Somebody's getting married.

Somehow I know We'll meet again

Sometimes it just takes a while.

Sometimes it's better to go

Songs, dances, shootings.

Sorry I'm late, Pop.

Sorry. Not my table.

Stay.

Stay. Stay.

Stay. Stay. Stay.

Stop that. You're getting the walls messed up.

Sweet thing. Sweet thing.

Tell me, Mr. Author, what is this musical? All dancing, all croaking?

Tell Piggy she's gonna be a star.

Thank you for everything, guys. Thank you. Yeah.

Thank you, doc.

Thank you, Margaret.

Thank you.

Thank you. I really don't know what to say, except we're really glad...

Thank you. Thank you.

Thanks a lot, Mr. Price. But I'd like you to read the script.

Thanks, everybody, for having so much faith in us.

Thanks, honey. You're too much. Far out. Right on.

Thanks. But, sir, your 3D glasses.

Thanks. That helped a lot.

That does it!

That does it.

That might be interesting.

That must be more mail from the gang. Piggy.

That was a great presentation you made this morning, Jill.

That was the most humiliating experience of my life.

That's a great idea.

That's all I need

That's all she needs to know

That's been happening a lot lately.

That's exactly what I was about to say. You be the stars.

That's Gonzo. That's Fozzie. That's Rowlf and Scooter.

That's him. That's Murray Plotsky.

That's it. That's what's missing from the show. That's what we need.

That's my dad.

That's okay, Kermit. I'll see you back at Pete's.

That's one floor down.

That's the closest I wanna be to a frog.

The coffee's fine. Come on in.

The corn is popping in your face, and it's 3D.

The costume was great, but it's hard to tell how it went.

The crowd here is also wailing and cooking.

The curtain's up And the lights are bright

The fish are coming from the game room.

The frog is staying!

The huggies. You gave Jenny the huggies?

The incredible Gonzo.

The number for the Board of Health.

The office boy is out getting lunch.

The one who's investing in Manhattan Melodies?

The popping corn is...

The problem is, you were found with no identification, and oddly enough...

The producer said he's gonna put the show on Broadway.

The producer's here.

The publicity's started, and tickets are selling.

The show opens in two weeks?

The show opens in two weeks.

The thing is that I'm not Bernard Crawford. I'm Ronnie Crawford.

The truth is, Phil, our jobs are on the line.

The two leads marry, and there's this song:

The writer and the star of my show is missing...

Their love will grow

Then because you share a love so big

Then you and Jenny would not be tormented by my presence.

There are two police officers outside. They'd like to speak to you.

There'll be plenty people talkin' Say forget all about it

There's nothing else? I'll do anything. I'll sweep...

There's nothing left to do. We have to go on without him.

There's nothing wrong. And I will have the tuna melt, please.

There's still something missing...

These dishes need washing.

They got married!

They had to leave.

They sure are. They're for the next train out of town.

They'll be so happy

They're all doing pretty well.

They're all doing terrific, aren't they?

They're finally getting married

They're probably reading the script right now.

They're still applauding. Kermie, you have to go out and take a bow.

This is all very amusing, but I have to go now.

This is just... You look fabulous. Look at you.

This is Snookums.

This is turning out to be a little tougher than I thought.

This time I'll take the bill, Gil.

This way, please.

This whole morning like this. You complain.

Those producers looked at us like we were from outer space.

Three hundred dollars?

Tickle?

To know

Today

Today. Yeah.

Together a...

Together again

Touching a hand Wondering why

Turn your face. Did you ever wear rouge?

Two zeros on a trampoline with a side of Joan of Arcs.

Unknowns.

Until forever

Until forever, their love will grow

Until you die?

Very impressive. You speak Chinese like a native.

Vincent? Vincent?

Vincent...

Wait a minute.

Wait a minute. No.

Wait a minute. Wait just a second.

Wait, wait, wait.

Wait, wait, wait. Is no good.

Wait. We gotta get his friends here, those bears and chickens and things.

Waitress!

Waldorf, they finally made it to Broadway.

Wanna smile

Watch it.

We can always use a frog with horse sense.

We did it.

We go bye bye?

We got this great gig here outside of Pittsburgh.

We have a show to put on. Your show, and it's opening tonight.

We know.

We put together this terrific act.

We sold the show. The producer wants to put it on Broadway.

We tried and we failed.

We understand. We don't have any money either.

We'd better go to the theater now and get ready.

We'll have lunch. Ciao.

We'll have to rehearse day and night to get ready...

We'll take a meeting, all right?

We're all so proud to be graduating now.

We're going to New York.

We're gonna be on Broadway.

We've been working on a new slogan. Tell us if you like it.

We've got this great show that's gonna be a big hit on Broadway.

We've had some job offers. Right?

Wedding, wedding Pig and Froggy wedding

Well, even if the show was good enough, we're all just graduating.

Well, excuse us for living.

Well, here we are.

Well, how's our amnesia patient this morning?

Well, I bet he just got so excited about the show...

Well, I kind of need a job.

Well, I...

Well, I'm gonna be a singer

Well, I'm gonna get them back.

Well, if she is just a friend, then what about...

Well, it's crazy.

Well, it's just me and my friends.

Well, it's subtle.

Well, Kermie, I...

Well, my dad said tha...

Well, no. No shooting stuff. It's more like songs and dances.

Well, not really. No.

Well, right now, we're all broke.

Well, she's gonna be a singer

Well, thanks a lot, you guys.

Well, thanks, Jenny.

Well, that's great.

Well, these job offers are...

Well, this pig is going to.

Well, we have to eat.

Well, we made it, guys. We're really here.

Well, we'd have enough if we had a hit on Broadway.

Well, we're Kermit's friends.

Well, what are we waiting for? Let's go to Broadway.

Well, what's wrong?

Well...

Were you a hit? They loved it, right? How'd the costume work?

What a crazy body.

What a great looking place.

What a rat.

What about our future plans?

What about the show? What are we gonna do next?

What are we standing around here for? We gotta find Kermit.

What better place could anyone be?

What better way could anything end?

What can you do?

What did I say? What did I say?

What do you advertise?

What do you mean?

What do you think?

What happened to those rats you had here?

What is that stuff supposed to be?

What is?

What kind of toys would you like, sir?

What office is he in again, doll?

What was that?

What you gonna do When the times get tough

What?

What? That'll teach you to mess with a lady. Understand?

What'll you have?

What's going on out there?

What's that all about? Manhattan Melodies, what's that?

What's with all this French stuff?

Whatever you say, pal.

When you walked in, I said, She needs rouge.

Whenever there's a dream Worth a dreamin'

Where am I, anyway?

Where are you taking me?

Where my heart may lead

Where you going, sweetheart?

Which one do you think is table four?

Who is this guy?

Who's gonna be starring in this masterpiece?

Who's she?

Why are you always asking me? Can't you take care of yourselves?

Why don't we just have a seat over there for a minute, okay?

Why don't we take Manhattan Melodies to New York.

Why don't you find a job, make a new life for yourself.

Why, it's nuts.

Why, no one's ever tried that.

With an Afro?

With cops, shootings, car chases, that kind of thing?

Woman!

Woman! Woman! Woman!

Wow, it's such a beautiful day.

Wow. I thought opening night was supposed to be exciting.

Write it down.

Yeah, and Kermit, we still believe in the show.

Yeah, I forgot about that.

Yeah, I had some bad tuna myself.

Yeah, I heard you passed the test.

Yeah, me too.

Yeah, rubber Wall Street Journal.

Yeah, stretch the old frog legs.

Yeah, sure. Piggy's probably busy with some kind of terrific job.

Yeah, thanks, Dad.

Yeah, they are.

Yeah, we're in hip city here.

Yeah, yeah, right. Job offers.

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

Yeah!

Yeah! Yeah! Right, right, right!

Yeah? Great.

Yeah.

Yeah. Apiece.

Yeah. But not without our little green buddy.

Yeah. He feels too responsible for us.

Yeah. Now I smell something.

Yeah. Pete, about that job. See, I was wondering...

Yeah. Yeah, sure.

Yes, sir.

Yes, sir. Yes, sir.

Yes, welcome aboard, Phil.

Yes. He's investing millions of dollars...

You are fired.

You are Kermit the Frog.

You are Kermit the Frog...

You are Mr. Enrico Tortellini of Passaic, New Jersey.

You are with us now.

You can take the weirdos at table four.

You can't take no for an answer

You don't?

You give me money, we start rehearsals tomorrow.

You got it too.

You gotta be kidding with gross.

You have any jobs available?

You hear me, New York?

You know kids nowadays, always eating lunch.

You know what? Why don't you wear lipstick?

You know, maybe your fashion designing can help me now.

You know, maybe, Kermit...

You know, they're all dogs and bears and chickens and stuff.

You mean it?

You mean just say what the product does?

You mean, out on our own alone? Without even each other even?

You mean, you don't have any money at all?

You mean...

You mean...?

You noticed that, huh?

You promised I could have one chance to become a Broadway producer...

You see, Phil, we're in the ad game.

You slow. You no take orders. You lazy rat, you.

You think so?

You too.

You wanna know what I make around here?

You want to marry me.

You were fine this morning. Did something happen at lunch?

You wrote this show for them. That's Ronnie and Jenny.

You'd better take your places.

You'll do it, Kermit.

You're gonna go back on your promise?

You're in my heart So until then

You're more than gorgeous, Piggy. You're unique.

You're not gonna watch the show, you'll be in the show. Come on, everybody.

You've gotta hang onto Your optimistic outlook

Your face is round, no offense. I'll give you a complete makeup job.

A glass of milk. Right.

A musical? Send him in. Okay, guys, let's go on in.

Are you Kermit the Frog? Yeah.

Bad man. Bad man. Way to go, everybody.

Beg your pardon? Shake. Shake.

Broadway of what city? Gonzo.

Broadway? Yes, yes, yes.

But seriously... But seriously, I'm in Maine.

But we don't have... Kermie, I don't think that's right.

Bye, Jenny. See you tomorrow. Yeah. Take care.

Call us and tell us what happens. Okay.

Chester. Oh, I feel terrible.

Could they? Could they? Phil...

Did I do something wrong? No.

Do some more. Freckles. You need freckles for cutesy.

Do some more. I'll give you doe eyes.

Excuse me. Yes?

Eyebrows. Pigs don't have eyebrows.

Feel better? Yeah.

Fellas... Mr. Price?

Freckles. Cutesy, cutesy, cutesy.

Gee, that food smells good up there. Yeah, I'm starving.

Good afternoon. Kermit the Frog.

Hello, Pete's. Jenny?

Here are your glasses. To the left. Hurry up, Mom.

Hi, Kermit. Hello.

Hot stuff. Hey, baby.

I need you to draw a picture of me. Sure.

I'm Jenny. I'm her father.

I'm up. I'm up. Is it spring? All right. I'm up. I'm up. I'm up.

Is customer. Coming.

Is something wrong? Do you...?

Isn't this exciting? It's the wedding of the year

It's all about life in the big city. In the big city, huh?

It's Broadway. You made it. Yeah. Right.

It's from Gonzo. Great.

It's Kermit. How you doing?

Kermit, should we change the script? Yeah, what should we do?

Kermit, thanks. Kermit, Kermit. Kermie?

Kermit! Kermit!

Kermit? Yeah.

Kermit. Hi. Hi, Jenny.

Leonard Winesop? Yeah, Lennie. Lennie, right.

Let me see. Doe eyes.

Let's go. Great. Come on.

Listen, Pete. Wait, wait. Hey.

Looking good. Purple and pretty. Pretty and purple.

Masterson. Hello.

Mr. Mayor. It's an emergency. Hold it, everybody.

No, it's terrific. We gotta tell everybody Kermit's okay.

No. No, I'll be fine. I'll be just bien. Sorry.

None of your beeswax. Have you been spying on me?

Now. Dad, I got great news.

Oh, Gonzo. Like, that's a lame idea. Oh, yeah?

Oh, please? Okey dokey.

Oh, really? Yeah.

Okay, guys, do your stuff. Right.

Piggy. Kermie?

Quelle Différence... Piggy, please.

Really? What?

Really? Yeah.

Rizzo, is ready. Part time, so I can work on my show.

Rowlf, Rowlf. Oh, Fozz...

Scooter, break out the quarters. Yes, sir.

See you later. Yeah.

So I said, Look, buddy, I don't take my clothes off for anyone...

Songs and dances? Yeah.

Stop yelling at her. He wasn't yelling.

Thanks a lot, Jenny. Hey, no sweat.

That's right. And if we don't do it...

They like it. They love it.

They're kind of out of town. Right? Yeah. Yeah.

Together again Again

We have to get him to the theater. Yeah.

We love it. Thank you, Phil.

We wanna go home. Yeah, Rowlf, we wanna go home.

We'll make you look like a movie star. Oh, yes.

We'll take 11 bowls, please. Okey dokey.

We'll take good care of him. Snookums is a him.

Well, I... I was... Aren't you gonna wait for your soup?

Well, I'm afraid not. Should I? What do you mean should you?

Well, thanks to Phil's flow chart. Thank you, Jill.

Well, this could be our future. Yeah, yeah.

Well, why don't you say so? I just did!

Well, you wanna go in your office... No. No, actually...

What are doe eyes? Bambi eyes.

What are you gonna do? We'll fix you up.

What do you think, guys? What?

What happened? Kermit?

What? Good try, fella. Come on.

What? Kermit disappeared?

What? Yeah.

What's going on? You're going on.

When do we hear the great news? Dad.

When I started in show business... Thank you, Dad.

Where were you when I needed you? Murray.

Why does everyone always blame dogs? No, no. What I smell is a hit.

With our revolutionary new slogan: Ocean Breeze will get you...

Yeah, it looks like they're in love. Yeah.

Yeah! Broadway!

Yeah. Yeah.

Yep. And I already got tickets. Are they good seats?

Yes, I was. Gonzo, don't make trouble.

Yes. Now you're gonna really wear rouge.

You do? Yeah. Yeah, I love it.

You have it too. I have them too.

You want to have children with me. With you?

...3D.

...a frog?

...a reservation for me.

...a reservation for the weekend in the name of Snookums.

...and a whatever even get accepted into college.

...and get a job interpreting at the UN.

...and has a wonderful opening number. It goes like this. Hit it.

...and I know what I have to do to sell our show.

...and I need $300 from you.

...and I wanna produce it.

...and it opens with a great number. It goes like this:

...and landing comfortably on the imitation leather easy chair...

...and that you'd get the sets, lights and scenery and everything.

...and the show must go on.

...and we have got to find Kermit.

...and we open in two weeks? No sweat. Come, Piggy. We'll find him.

...and you love me.

...because Lennie and I go way back. I'm talking way back.

...but I do have marketing data to review.

...but the show has to open in two weeks.

...even if it is artistic.

...from the loop de loop ramp...

...having a chicken dancing onstage? What...?

...he lost track of time. No. No, he's missing. I know it.

...I'd like to check your reflexes once again today.

...if we'd known each other when we were little?

...if you can't beat them, join them.

...in Manhattan Melodies.

...is cheese, is big shoes.

...is come. Yeah.

...is no come.

...like you know the show is gonna kill them.

...little lumpy dum dums won't have his daddy...

...maybe it would've been better if we had never have met.

...my friends are all gone.

...no, thank you very much, indeed.

...of the common, ordinary frog on the street.

...only there's no boat, and you don't go anywhere.

...or he'll be very angry.

...singing the William Tell Overture.

...smooth.

...so I decided to hibernate.

...spinning and hurtling my body through the flaming circle of doom...

...that he'll wanna produce on Broadway.

...that it would have been better if we had never met.

...that you'll wanna produce on Broadway.

...the band's wailing...

...the huggies? What?

...then we just say goodbye to each other.

...to be a half hour late from lunch, especially on your first day.

...to be especially good this weekend while Daddy is gone...

...to give him washy scrubby.

...to make it the best Senior Variety Show ever.

...wearing no clothing.

...while my chickens do their impression of Tony Bennett...

...with spoon.

...you liked Manhattan Melodies. We all worked hard...

...your musical, Manhattan Melodies.

'Cause I want to be a good mommy too

'Cause no feeling feels Like that feeling

'Cause somebody's Getting married today

'Cause you're here with me

The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984)
The Muppets Take Manhattan is a delightful film that was released in 1984. This musical comedy follows the beloved Muppet gang as they aim to kick-start their careers on Broadway. Created by Jim Henson, this family-friendly adventure features an exceptional cast of Muppet characters, including Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo, and many more. The Muppets embark on a journey to New York City with big dreams of staging their own Broadway show. However, they soon realize that making it in the entertainment industry is no easy feat. Along the way, they encounter a variety of obstacles and even find themselves temporarily separated. Yet, their unwavering determination, friendship, and incredible talent ultimately lead them to success. The Muppets Take Manhattan is filled with catchy songs, heartwarming moments, and plenty of humor. It perfectly captures the charm and wit that made the Muppets such beloved characters. If you're a fan, you can play and download the sounds from this film here, allowing you to relive the magic anytime you like.
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