Tales from Muppetland: The Muppet Musicians of Bremen

TV Movie
1972
50m

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Tales from Muppetland: The Muppet Musicians of Bremen (1972)

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.

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Frank Oz

Jerry Nelson

T.R. the Rooster
(voice)
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Jim Henson

Kermit the Frog
(voice)
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Richard Hunt

Chicken
(voice)
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John Lovelady

Additional Muppet Performer
(voice)

Danny Seagren

Additional Muppet Performer
(voice)

Faz Fazakas

Additional Muppet Performer
(voice)
(as Franz Fazakas)
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Phyllis Marshall

Catgut
(voice)

François Klanfer

Rover Joe
(voice)
(as Francois Klanfer)
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Nick Nichols

Leroy the Donkey
(voice)
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Bonnie Erickson

Mean Floyd (body)
(uncredited)

Jerry Juhl

Chicken
(voice)
(uncredited)

Director
- Jim Henson
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Trivia
T.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.

Connections
Featured in Jim Henson: Idea Man (2024)

Soundtracks
I'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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Never Catches the Usual Henson 'Spark'

Everything seems a bit off in this one. The puppetry is an innovative blend of hand puppets, full-body costumes and marionettes, but the presentation is just too bland to stand alongside other more impressive 'Tales from Muppetland' specials.

Everything is just a bit muddy and off, even Kermit seems a little odd here (although I love his little dance at the beginning).

Never liked this one as a kid, thought I might have a newfound appreciation for it now as a Muppet fan and all, but no dice. I found myself bored and disappointed. Check out Henson's much better Muppet fairy tale specials from this era, like "Hey, Cinderella" or the masterpiece "Frog Prince". "Musicians of Bremen" however, probably won't hold the attention of you or your child very well.