The Muppet Movie Trivia

1. The first cameo appearance is in the swamp at the beginning of the film. Who introduces himself to Kermit as "Bernie the Agent"?

From Quiz Cameos in "The Muppet Movie"

Answer: Dom DeLuise

Bernie the Agent sets Kermit on his way to Hollywood by telling him he could make "millions of people happy". Dom DeLuise began his movie career in 1964 in "Diary of a Bachelor". He moved on to comedic roles in "Silent Movie", "Blazing Saddles", "History of the World: Part I" and "Twelve Chairs". He also has done the voices of Jeremy in "The Secret of NIMH", Tiger in "An American Tale" and Pizza the Hutt in "Spaceballs".

From Quiz "Muppet Movie" Mayhem

Answer: Doc Hopper

Doc Hopper was chasing Kermit to get him to star in his T.V. commercial.

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Answer: James Coburn

The owner of the El Sleezo Cafe referred to it as "the toughest, meanest, filthiest place that fell off the face of the earth." James Coburn (1928-2002) began his acting career on the television show "Studio One" in 1957. His more recent roles include Mr. Crisp in "Sister Act 2", Commodore Duvall in "Maverick" and Harlan Hartley in "The Nutty Professor". The final movie role before his death of a heart attack in 2002 was Martin Tillman in "American Gun."

From Quiz The Muppet Movie

Answer: a bicycle

He rode a bike to get started, but it was crushed by road construction vehicles. The bus was when The Electric Mayhem came to rescue them from the middle of the desert. A car came along when Fozzie joined. There wasn't a train involved at all.

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Answer: Madeline Kahn

After flirting with Kermit, Madeline Kahn (1942-1999) is told to "go wash. You'll get warts." Ms. Kahn was best known for comedic roles, such as Lily Von Shtupp in "Blazing Saddles", Elizabeth in "Young Frankenstein", Empress Nympho in "History of the World: Part 1" and Mrs. White in "Clue". She died of ovarian cancer in December, 1999.

From Quiz "Muppet Movie" Mayhem

Answer: A banjo

Kermit was sitting on a log playing his banjo.

From Quiz The Muppet Movie

Answer: James Coburn

Yup, the late James Coburn played him. He was tossed out of the place just before Kermit entered. He tells Kermit it's "the toughest, meanest, filthiest pest-hole on the face of the earth." Kermit asks why he doesn't complain to the owner, to which he says, "I am the owner."

From Quiz Cameos in "The Muppet Movie"

Answer: Telly Savalas

The sailor bullies Kermit for talking to his girl. Telly Savalas (1924-1994) was best known as Theo Kojak in the television series "Kojak", which ran from 1973-1978. He passed away from bladder cancer in January, 1994.

From Quiz "Muppet Movie" Mayhem

Answer: Hollywood

He was going to Hollywood to become famous.

From Quiz The Muppet Movie

Answer: Studebaker

Kermit - "Gee, a Studebaker. Where'd you get it?" Fozzie - "Oh my uncle left it to me." K - "Oh. Is he dead?" F - "No, he's hibernating."

From Quiz Cameos in "The Muppet Movie"

Answer: Carol Kane

A great running gag! Carol Kane was born in 1952 in Cleveland, Ohio. She first gained recognition as an actor in 1975's "Hester Street", which earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. She later went on to play Simka on the TV show "Taxi", as well as Valerie in "The Princess Bride", Shaldeen in "My Blue Heaven" and Grandma in "Addams Family Values."

From Quiz "Muppet Movie" Mayhem

Answer: El Sleezo Cafe

Fozzie was doing a stand-up routine at El Sleezo.

From Quiz The Muppet Movie

Answer: every year

"There's $500 in it for you up front. $500 is just the beginning. You could be earning this much every year." Oooooooooo! I earned more allowance a year from my parents.

From Quiz Cameos in "The Muppet Movie"

Answer: Milton Berle

Mad Man Mooney offers the Muppets a twelve dollar trade in, which, thanks to Jack (Sweetums), allows them to get a car for $11.95. Milton Berle (1908-2002) was known for his numerous television and radio appearances. He hosted his own show beginning in 1948. He passed away from colon cancer in March, 2002.

From Quiz "Muppet Movie" Mayhem

Answer: A plumber

Gonzo was the owner of " The Great Gonzo's Plumbing" company.

From Quiz The Muppet Movie

Answer: a church

Which they planned to turn into a coffee-house. Isn't that considered blasphemy?

From Quiz Cameos in "The Muppet Movie"

Answer: Elliott Gould

Elliott Gould is best known for playing Trapper John in the movie version of "MASH" (1970). He also has played Ross and Monica's father on the TV show "Friends" as well as voicing Mr. Stoppable on the TV show "Kim Possible". His also played Reuben Tishkoff in "Ocean's Eleven" and "Ocean's Twelve".

From Quiz "Muppet Movie" Mayhem

Answer: A County Fair

Miss Piggy was in a beauty contest.

From Quiz The Muppet Movie

Answer: Bombay, India

Gonzo - "I wanted to go to Bombay, India to become a movie star." Fozzie - "You don't go to Bombay to become a movie star, you go where we're going. Hollywood." G - "Sure, if you wanna do it the easy way." F - "We picked up a wierdo."

From Quiz Cameos in "The Muppet Movie"

Answer: Edgar Bergen

Edgar Bergen (1903-1978) was best known as a ventriloquist. His puppet companions were Charlie McCarthy and Mortimer Snerd. Bergen had two children - Kris and Candace. He died in September, 1978 of kidney disease.

From Quiz "Muppet Movie" Mayhem

Answer: Paint their car

Dr. Teeth and the band painted the car a rainbow theme.

From Quiz The Muppet Movie

Answer: 3

First, the Doc Hopper billboard with Kermit's face on it. Then, the soda-pop ad which the Studebaker camoflaged with after "The Electric Mayhem" got done painting it. Then the billboard with the cream pie that got thrown at Doc Hopper's car after the gang crashed into it.

From Quiz Cameos in "The Muppet Movie"

Answer: Bob Hope

Fozzie gets a honey ice cream cone for himself and a dragonfly ripple for Kermit from the ice cream vendor. Bob Hope (1903-2003) was most famous for his "Road to..." movies with Bing Crosby and Dorothy Lamour. He was also dedicated to helping American troops and performed in several USO shows from World War II through the Gulf War. He died on July 27, 2003 of pneumonia.

From Quiz "Muppet Movie" Mayhem

Answer: A Studebaker

They later traded it in at the used car lot.

From Quiz The Muppet Movie

Answer: a station wagon

Mad Man Mooney (played by Milton Berle) tried to sell them a Volkswagen beetle for $2000, but it fell apart on him. Then Sweetums, after moving the VW out of the way, killed a fly on the price tag of a Ford Woody Wagon, ultimately turning it into a decimal point, changing the price from $1195.00 to $11.95, providing the chance for the gang to snap it up with the trade in allowance they were given. A Mercedes or a pickup truck wasn't offered.

From Quiz Cameos in "The Muppet Movie"

Answer: Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor (1940-2005) offended many people with the foul language that he used in his acts. He was originally slated to play Bart in "Blazing Saddles", but Mel Brooks was unable to secure funding for the movie, so Pryor was listed as a co-writer. His film credits include Jack Brown in "The Toy", Montgomery Brewster in "Brewster's Millions" and Wally Karue in "See No Evil, Hear No Evil". He died of a heart attack in 2005.

From Quiz "Muppet Movie" Mayhem

Answer: Dom Deluise

Kermit met Bernie the Agent while playing his banjo in the swamp.

From Quiz The Muppet Movie

Answer: Debbie Sue

Debbie Sue was the first runner up. Ami Jane helped Debbie Sue crown Miss Piggy. The other two names are unknown.

From Quiz Cameos in "The Muppet Movie"

Answer: Steve Martin & Martin

This is one of my favorite scenes in the whole movie. Kermit asks Steve to taste the wine. He does, spits it out, and says, "excellent choice." Many people believe that Steve Martin was a member of the Saturday Night Live cast, but he was never a cast member. He appeared on the show 20 times and hosted 14 of them. Some of his film roles were Inspector Clouseau in "The Pink Panther", Tom Baker in the "Cheaper by the Dozen" movies, Vincent Antonelli in "My Blue Heaven" and Lucky Day in "The Three Amigos".

From Quiz The Muppet Movie

Answer: a whole bunch

Gonzo offered to buy her a red or green balloon, then the balloon salesperson (Richard Pryor) suggested he buy her both, then when he told Gonzo girls go ga-ga when their boyfriends buy them a bunch of balloons, Gonzo went for it... and the rest is history. :-)

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