Four mistreated farm animals seek refuge as a band of traveling musicians in this musical tale narrated by Kermit the Frog.Four mistreated farm animals seek refuge as a band of traveling musicians in this musical tale narrated by Kermit the Frog.Four mistreated farm animals seek refuge as a band of traveling musicians in this musical tale narrated by Kermit the Frog.
Jerry Nelson
- T.R. the Rooster
- (voice)
- …
Jim Henson
- Kermit the Frog
- (voice)
- …
Richard Hunt
- Chicken
- (voice)
- …
Faz Fazakas
- Additional Muppet Performer
- (voice)
- (as Franz Fazakas)
- …
Phyllis Marshall
- Catgut
- (voice)
François Klanfer
- Rover Joe
- (voice)
- (as Francois Klanfer)
- …
Nick Nichols
- Leroy the Donkey
- (voice)
- …
Bonnie Erickson
- Mean Floyd (body)
- (uncredited)
Jerry Juhl
- Chicken
- (voice)
- (uncredited)
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- Writers
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I can't remember for the life of me how I saw this special. I think Nickelodeon used to show some old muppet specials on during the day or as special events (they also played the Muppet Show for a while I believe). I remember this clearly as Kermit the frog appears briefly at the start, and talks to a donkey who's on his way to "fame, fortune, and gogolala" (that last part isn't entirely correct quote, but it's close). For kids, it's an entertaining slice of obscure muppet-mania, as there is a host of regular farm-like muppets (not the usual assortment, so try not to be too disappointed by that), loaded with songs and some morals too with the story. It's also very 'old-school' as a TV production, but with the skill and charm that we all know and love from director Henson and writer Jerry Juhl. If you're a parent and you can find a copy- and have the courage to show it to such a child who didn't grow up properly on most puppets (save, hopefully, for Sesame Street)- it's worth a shot, and I'm sure it'll be a good collectible for Muppet fanatics.
- Quinoa1984
- Apr 5, 2008
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- TriviaT.R. (the rooster) changes his name five times - Tuckered Rooster, Terrified Rooster, Travellin' Rooster, Tender-hearted Rooster and Tough Rooster.
- Quotes
Kermit the Frog: You may have noticed that the heroes in this story are all animals, and the villains are all people. I hope none of you take that personally.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Jim Henson: L'homme aux mille idées (2024)
- SoundtracksI'M A TRAVELLIN' MUSICIAN
Sung by Leroy (voiced by Nick Nichols)
Reprised versions also sung with T.R. (voiced by Jerry Nelson), Rover Joe (voiced by François Klafner) and Catgut (voiced by Phyllis Marshall)
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- Muppet Musicians of Bremen
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By what name was Tales from Muppetland: The Muppet Musicians of Bremen (1972) officially released in Canada in English?
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