The Muppet Movie

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Presented by Craig Cohen, Houston Public Media Executive Producer/Host, Houston Matters

After Kermit the Frog decides to pursue a movie career, he starts his cross-country trip from Florida to California. Along the way, he meets and befriends Fozzie Bear, Miss Piggy, Gonzo, and rock musicians Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem. When Kermit is offered a job by Doc Hopper (Charles Durning) to advertise fried frog legs at his restaurant chain, Kermit turns it down. However, Hopper refuses to relent and pursues Kermit and his companions to a final showdown. 

Tickets

  • $9 general admission; $7 MFAH members, students with ID, seniors (65+)

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About the Presenter
Craig Cohen is the executive producer and host of Houston Matters, which airs weekday mornings on Houston Public Media, News 88.7 FM. Cohen is a 20+ year veteran of broadcast journalism, and has spent the bulk of his career in public media in roles ranging from programmer and manager, to talk show host, reporter, news director, and producer. In that time, he has interviewed politicians, industry leaders, authors, and newsmakers, among others.


Generous support has been provided by the Foundation for Independent Media Arts.

The Muppet Movie

Directed by James Frawley
(USA, 1979, 95 minutes, in English)
Brown Auditorium Theater, digital

Location

Caroline Wiess Law Building
1001 Bissonnet Street
Houston, TX 77005
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