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*[[William H. Macy]] played Ernie Stine |
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*[[Jon Polito]] played Bob |
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? | A 2007 computer animated feature by DreamWorks Animation, about a bee name Barry B. Benson deciding what to do after graduating from college. When Barry talks to Mr. Klauss Vanderhayden, since he is suing Honey Farms for taking the bees honey, he finds the image of a bear as the jar of honey inappropriate to represent honey. However, Mr. Vanderhayden replies that theyre very lovable creatures and names a few bears, including [[Fozzie Bear|Fozzie]]. |
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? | *[[John Goodman]] voiced Layton T. Montgomery |
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? | *[[Larry King]] voiced a bee version of himself |
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? | *[[Ray Liotta]] voiced himself |
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? | *[[Megan Mullally (actress)|Megan Mullally]] voiced Trudy |
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? | *[[Michael Richards]] voiced Bud Ditchwater |
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? | *[[Chris Rock]] voiced Mooseblood the Mosquito |
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==The Benchwarmers== |
==The Benchwarmers== |
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*[[Richard Libertini]] played Frank Walker in both movies |
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*[[George Wendt]] played Fat Sam in Fletch |
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? | A 2006 computer animated feature by Aardman Animation, about a mouse trapped in the sewer.
At one point, heroine Rita addresses the villainous Toad with Hoy! Kermit! |
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? | *[[Sean Barrett]] supplied additional voices |
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? | *[[Hugh Jackman]] voiced Roddy |
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? | *[[Miriam Margolyes]] voiced Ritas Grandma |
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? | *[[Ian McKellen]] voiced the Toad |
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? | *[[Andy Serkis]] voiced Spike |
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==Ghostlight== |
==Ghostlight== |
Latest revision as of 00:57, 10 January 2025
The following is a list of Muppet Mentions made in movies outside of the [Henson](/wiki/The_Jim_Henson_Company)/[Sesame](/wiki/Sesame_Workshop) fold, all of which are too brief or minor to constitute having their own page in the [Movie Mentions category](/wiki/Category:Movie_Mentions). See also: [Minor TV Mentions](/wiki/Minor_TV_Mentions) and [Minor Documentary Mentions](/wiki/Minor_Documentary_Mentions).
All Nighter
In the 2017 film about the adventures of the estranged father and ex-boyfriend of a seemingly missing girl, father Mr. Gallo refers to the ex as [Kermit](/wiki/Kermit_the_Frog) several times due to his banjo playing.
- Connections
[Taran Killam](/wiki/Taran_Killam)played Gary[Kristen Schaal](/wiki/Kristen_Schaal)played Roberta[J.
K. Simmons](/wiki/J._K._Simmons)played Mr. Gallo
American Fiction
A 2023 film about an African-American author who, fed up with the success of novels that play on black stereotypes, writes one under a pseudonym that employs those same stereotypes to the extreme, only to be shocked when it becomes a huge success.
As Thelonious Monk Ellison prepares for a meeting under the guise of his alter ego, his agent, Arthur, criticizes his choice of clothing, saying, I told you to dress street. When Monk says he did, wearing a simple gray t-shirt and jeans, Arthur responds, Fucking [Sesame Street](/wiki/Sesame_Street).
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[Sterling K. Brown](/wiki/Sterling_K._Brown)played Dr. Clifford Cliff Ellison[Issa Rae](/wiki/Issa_Rae)played Sintara Golden[Tracee Ellis Ross](/wiki/Tracee_Ellis_Ross)played Dr. Lisa Ellison[Miriam Shor](/wiki/Miriam_Shor)played Paula Baderman[Leslie Uggams](/wiki/Leslie_Uggams)played Agnes Ellison[Jeffrey Wright](/wiki/Jeffrey_Wright)played Thelonious Monk Ellison
Animal Crackers
A 2017 computer animated film about magical animal crackers. When leaving the circus after a memorial service for their aunt and uncle, Owen and Zoe receive a box of animal crackers. When their daughter Mackenzie discovers them, they claim that itll turn her into a [Cookie Monster](/wiki/Cookie_Monster).
Later, when returning to the circus, Chesterfield the clown greets Owen, who has turned into a bear as a result of eating the animal crackers, as [Fozzie](/wiki/Fozzie_Bear). Fozzie Bears name also appears in the end credits of the film.
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[Emily Blunt](/wiki/Emily_Blunt)played Zoe Huntington[Danny DeVito](/wiki/Danny_DeVito)played Chesterfield[Harvey Fierstein](/wiki/Harvey_Fierstein)played Esmerelda[Gilbert Gottfried](/wiki/Gilbert_Gottfried)played Mario Zucchini[John Krasinski](/wiki/John_Krasinski)played Owen Huntington[Ian McKellen](/wiki/Ian_McKellen)played Horatio P. Huntington[Sylvester Stallone](/wiki/Sylvester_Stallone)played Bulletman[Tara Strong](/wiki/Tara_Strong)played Talia[Raven-Symoné](/wiki/Raven-Symon%C3%A9)played Binkley[Patrick Warburton](/wiki/Patrick_Warburton)played Brock
Another Perfect Stranger
A 2007 film about a teenage girl who has conversations about life and religion with a stranger she meets on an airplane. In one scene, a woman is holding a baby who is wearing [Elmo](/wiki/Elmo) overalls.
Argo
In this 2012 Best Picture [Oscar](/wiki/Academy_Awards)-winning movie, [Ben Affleck](/wiki/Ben_Affleck) plays CIA agent Tony Mendez whos trying to convince his superiors to agree to his plan for the rescue of six US Embassy employees in 1980 Iran.
When meeting with Cyrus Vance (US Secretary of State) and Stansfield Turner (Director of Central Intelligence), his boss Jack ODonnell tells him, Brace yourself. Its like talking to those [two old fucks](/wiki/Statler_and_Waldorf) on [the Muppets](/wiki/The_Muppet_Show).
- Connections
[Alan Arkin](/wiki/Alan_Arkin)played Lester Siegel[John Goodman](/wiki/John_Goodman)played John Chambers[Bob Gunton](/wiki/Bob_Gunton)played Cyrus Vance[Philip Baker Hall](/wiki/Philip_Baker_Hall)played Stansfield Turner[Richard Kind](/wiki/Richard_Kind)played Max Klein
Baby Driver
During an early scene where Baby talks with his deaf foster father Joseph, Baby holds a banana in his ear, and says Sorry, I couldnt hear you. I have a banana in my ear, referencing the [Ernie](/wiki/Ernie) and [Bert](/wiki/Bert) sketch on [Sesame Street](/wiki/Sesame_Street).
- Connections
[Jamie Foxx](/wiki/Jamie_Foxx)played Leon[Jon Hamm](/wiki/Jon_Hamm)played Jason[Paul Williams](/wiki/Paul_Williams)played the Butcher
The Babysitter
A 2017 [Netflix](/wiki/Netflix) Comedy/Horror film about a group of teens in a demonic cult.
After getting covered in blood John complains to Allison, commenting on her yellow cheerleading uniform What the hell are you wearing? Looking like [Big Bird](/wiki/Big_Bird)s side bitch.
- Connections
[Bella Thorne](/wiki/Bella_Thorne)played Allison
Bad Moms
Amy, Carla and Kiki are out to dinner with their kids and discuss Amys chances at the candidate night for the PTA president position. They begin to talk about their own kids flaws and Carla says My son still watches Sesame Street. And he doesnt get it.
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[Christina Applegate](/wiki/Christina_Applegate)played Gwendolyn[Kristen Bell](/wiki/Kristen_Bell)played Kiki[Kathryn Hahn](/wiki/Kathryn_Hahn)played Carla[Mila Kunis](/wiki/Mila_Kunis)played Amy[Lilly Singh](/wiki/Lilly_Singh)played Cathy[Martha Stewart](/wiki/Martha_Stewart)played herself[Wanda Sykes](/wiki/Wanda_Sykes)played Dr. Karl
The Bands Visit
In a scene set in a childs bedroom, an [Elmo](/wiki/Elmo) doll is seen on the shelf.
Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar
As Barb and Star gloss over a menu, Star wants to try the frogs legs. Barb is immediately reminded of the bicycle scene with Kermit in [The Muppet Movie](/wiki/The_Muppet_Movie); the scene itself is excerpted later in a life flashing before eyes montage.
In the audio commentary, Greenbaum refers to the title characters as having Bert and Ernie beds.
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[Vanessa Bayer](/wiki/Vanessa_Bayer)played Debbie[Reba McEntire](/wiki/Reba_McEntire)played Trish[Wendi McLendon-Covey](/wiki/Wendi_McLendon-Covey)played Mickey
Bart Got a Room
As Danny goes through a list of potential prom dates, he asks his friend for an opinion of Sokolov.
He replies, Too tall for you. Like, [Big Bird](/wiki/Big_Bird) tall.
- Connections
[Cheryl Hines](/wiki/Cheryl_Hines)played Beth Stine[William H. Macy](/wiki/William_H._Macy)played Ernie Stine[Jon Polito](/wiki/Jon_Polito)played Bob
The Benchwarmers
The Benchwarmers is a 2006 comedy film. On a video store shelf, [Muppets from Space](/wiki/Muppets_from_Space) can be briefly glimpsed.
- Connections
[Terry Crews](/wiki/Terry_Crews)played a poker player[Jon Lovitz](/wiki/Jon_Lovitz)played Mel[Rob Schneider](/wiki/Rob_Schneider)played Gus
Big
A 1988 fantasy-comedy film directed by [Penny Marshall](/wiki/Penny_Marshall).
Late in the film, as Josh and Susan discuss developing a new product line, a [Big Bird StoryMagic](/wiki/Big_Bird_StoryMagic) plush is seen in the background.
- Connections
[Elizabeth Perkins](/wiki/Elizabeth_Perkins)played Susan[Tom Hanks](/wiki/Tom_Hanks)played Josh[Jon Lovitz](/wiki/Jon_Lovitz)played Scotty
Big Sky River
In the 2022 Hallmark Movies & Mysteries film, Sheriff Boone Taylor of Parable, Montana, owns two horses named [Bert](/wiki/Bert) and [Ernie](/wiki/Ernie).
The Big Year
A 2011 movie about [birding](/wiki/Birds). In one scene, Stu Preissler ([Steve Martin](/wiki/Steve_Martin)) is on a boat and get seasick.
Commenting on his complexion, Preissler states, [Its not easy being green](/wiki/Bein%27_Green).
- Connections
[Corbin Bernsen](/wiki/Corbin_Bernsen)played Gil Gordon[Jack Black](/wiki/Jack_Black)played Brad Harris[John Cleese](/wiki/John_Cleese)narrates a historical montage[Anjelica Huston](/wiki/Anjelica_Huston)played Annie Auklet[Rashida Jones](/wiki/Rashida_Jones)played Ellie[Steve Martin](/wiki/Steve_Martin)played Stu Preissler[Joel McHale](/wiki/Joel_McHale)played Barry Loomis[Jim Parsons](/wiki/Jim_Parsons)played Crane[Kevin Pollak](/wiki/Kevin_Pollak)played Jim Gittelson[Al Roker](/wiki/Al_Roker)played a New York weatherman[Ben Stiller](/wiki/Ben_Stiller)executive produced
Blended
After an unsuccessful blind date, Jim and Lauren find themselves stuck together in a resort with their kids.
They go to the dining room where they are met by Mfana, who says Hello, [Mr. Snuffleupagus](/wiki/Mr._Snuffleupagus). Jim corrects him by saying Heh, Theodopolis.
- Connections
[Drew Barrymore](/wiki/Drew_Barrymore)played Lauren[Terry Crews](/wiki/Terry_Crews)played Nickens[Joel McHale](/wiki/Joel_McHale)played Mark[Wendi McLendon-Covey](/wiki/Wendi_McLendon-Covey)played Jen[Adam Sandler](/wiki/Adam_Sandler)played Jim[Bella Thorne](/wiki/Bella_Thorne)played Hilary
Bon Cop Bad Cop 2
A sequel to a popular Canadian film, this bilingual title was released in 2017.
When David Bouchard introduces himself as from the Sûreté du Québec, the American cops decide he cant be speaking French. Suggesting German and Swedish, they conclude he speaks like the [Swedish Chef](/wiki/The_Swedish_Chef).
Boulevard
In this 2014 movie featuring [Robin Williams](/wiki/Robin_Williams), a game show is playing on a hospital TV, where the contestants compete under a category called Famous Lovers. One of the questions is, One of TVs most unusual romances involved two characters from The Muppet Show, one is a pretty porker named [Miss Piggy](/wiki/Miss_Piggy). The contestant correctly answers [Kermit the Frog](/wiki/Kermit_the_Frog).
The Bucket List
The 2007 movie about two elderly men, diagnosed with cancer. They make a shared Bucket list with things they want to do before they die of their cancer. While Carter watches [Jeopardy](/wiki/Jeopardy), one of the questions is These two Muppets are roommates on the long-running show Sesame Street. Carter says the answer out loud, Who are Bert and Ernie?
- Connections
[Morgan Freeman](/wiki/Morgan_Freeman)played Carter[Sean Hayes](/wiki/Sean_Hayes)played Thomas[Alex Trebek](/wiki/Alex_Trebek)played himself
Carry On, Emmannuelle
1978 entry in the Carry On series of bawdy British comedies, with a repertory company broadly spoofing occupations or movie genres, and the final entry until the 1992 reunion Carry On Columbus.
In this parody of the French sex comedy Emmannuelle, servants peep at their employer and his wife in the bedroom. The butler tells the elderly boot boy he should look through the keyhole. When he asks what hell see, the butler says, Well, it certainly wont be The Muppet Show.
Castle in the Sky
A 1986 Japanese animated film directed by Hayao Miyazaki, known as Laputa: Castle in the Sky outside of America, about a young boy and girl who attempt to keep a magic crystal from military agents while searching for the titular castle. The film has two English dubs, one produced in 1989 by Magnum Video Tape and Dubbing to be played for international Japan Airlines flights, and distributed by Streamline Pictures in the United States, and a dub recorded by [The Walt Disney Company](/wiki/The_Walt_Disney_Company) in 1998 and released in 2003.
In the Magnum dub, after Pazu falls through the roof of his house, Sheeta falls on top of him, and asks if hes OK, he responds, Are you kidding? Im built like a brick Muppet if Muppets were made of brick.
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[Barbara Goodson](/wiki/Barbara_Goodson)voices Sheeta in the Magnum dub[Mark Hamill](/wiki/Mark_Hamill)voices Colonel Muska in the Disney dub[Cloris Leachman](/wiki/Cloris_Leachman)voices Dola in the Disney dub[James Van Der Beek](/wiki/James_Van_Der_Beek)voices Pazu in the Disney dub[Frank Welker](/wiki/Frank_Welker)does creature voices in the Disney dub
Cats Dont Dance
A 1997 animated film that takes place in an alternate history 1939 where a dancing orange tabby cat named Danny wants to be a movie star like Fred Astaire.
One of the movie posters parodied at the end of the movie before the credits is [Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles](/wiki/Teenage_Mutant_Ninja_Turtles_(film)), with T.W. Turtle as Raphael.
- Connections
[Don Knotts](/wiki/Don_Knotts)voices T.W. Turtle[Kathy Najimy](/wiki/Kathy_Najimy)voices Tillie Hippo[Frank Welker](/wiki/Frank_Welker)voices Farley Wink.
Chairman of the Board
In this 1998 film, Edison (Carrot Top) is fired from his job as a restaurants chicken mascot. A telegram arrives. Asked who Edison is, a roommate identifies him as Big Bird.
A Christmas Kiss
2011 TV movie about an assistant who falls in love with her bosss boyfriend. After the two have decorated the Christmas tree of the future, Adam Hughes suggests that they see [Charlie Browns Christmas](/wiki/Peanuts), [The Grinch](/wiki/The_Grinch), [Its a Wonderful Life](/wiki/It%27s_a_Wonderful_Life), [A Christmas Story](/wiki/A_Christmas_Story) and [The Muppet Christmas Carol](/wiki/The_Muppet_Christmas_Carol). Wendy asks him if hes sure that hes game to watch all of them, even the Muppets, and Adam says that he is.
Crazy for Christmas
A 2005 Christmas TV movie, it features billionaire Fred Nickells, who has suffered a nervous breakdown, giving early retirement to all his staff.
Two members stay on, the doorman and Nickells lawyer, Arthur Finnegan. Finnegan is gay. Telling Nickells new driver about his relationship, he says he works on [Sesame Street](/wiki/Sesame_Street). He plays [Snuffleupagus](/wiki/Mr._Snuffleupagus) back end. The boyfriend appears at the end, uncredited.
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[Joe Flaherty](/wiki/Joe_Flaherty)played Roger the doorman[Joyce Gordon](/wiki/Joyce_Gordon)played Mrs. Granger
Death to Smoochy
A dark comedy following Sheldon Mopes (Edward Norton) rise to stardom with his Barney-like character Smoochy the Rhino, and all the amoral inner workings of the childrens entertainment that he encounters. Early in the film, Sheldon states I was born on November 11th, 1970. You know what else happened on that day? [The] [first broadcast](/wiki/Episode_0001) of [Sesame Street](/wiki/Sesame_Street)! (The statement is factually incorrect by one year and one day.) Later, while Robin Williams character Randolph Smiley (aka Rainbow Randolph) smashes Angelos television set, he calls Smoochy a Muppet from hell, during a barrage of expletives.
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[Danny DeVito](/wiki/Danny_DeVito)directed and co-starred as Burke Bennett[Harvey Fierstein](/wiki/Harvey_Fierstein)played Merv Green[Todd Graff](/wiki/Todd_Graff)played Skip Kleinman[Jon Stewart](/wiki/Jon_Stewart)played Marion Frank Stokes[Robin Williams](/wiki/Robin_Williams)played Rainbow Randolph Smiley
Dinner for Schmucks
Barry tells a couple from Switzerland that he speaks some of their language, and proceeds to deliver some [mock Swedish](/wiki/The_Swedish_Chef).
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[Steve Carell](/wiki/Steve_Carell)played Barry[Jemaine Clement](/wiki/Jemaine_Clement)played Kieran[Zach Galifianakis](/wiki/Zach_Galifianakis)played Therman[Randall Park](/wiki/Randall_Park)played Henderson[Paul Rudd](/wiki/Paul_Rudd)played Tim[Kristen Schaal](/wiki/Kristen_Schaal)played Susana[Octavia Spencer](/wiki/Octavia_Spencer)played Madame Nora
The Expendables
In this 2010 action film, Toll Road (played by Randy Couture) says, Its not easy [being green](/wiki/Bein%27_Green) while explaining how he got his cauliflower ear.
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[Eric Roberts](/wiki/Eric_Roberts)played James Munroe[Mickey Rourke](/wiki/Mickey_Rourke)played Tool[Sylvester Stallone](/wiki/Sylvester_Stallone)played Barney Ross[Bruce Willis](/wiki/Bruce_Willis)played Mr. Church
Firebreather
A 2010 made for TV [Cartoon Network](/wiki/Cartoon_Network) animated movie about the life of Duncan, the son of a human female and male [kaiju](/wiki/Kaiju).
- During biology class, Duncan creates a distraction so he can rescue a tiny kaiju by bouncing around a frog set for dissection and screaming Theyre waterboarding Kermit!
- Connections
[Kevin Michael Richardson](/wiki/Kevin_Michael_Richardson)voiced Belloc[Nicole Sullivan](/wiki/Nicole_Sullivan)voiced Dr.
Alexandrine Pytel
The Five-Year Engagement
A scene between a woman and her friend involves an argument done in the voices of [Cookie Monster](/wiki/Cookie_Monster) and [Elmo](/wiki/Elmo) to amuse her daughter.
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[Emily Blunt](/wiki/Emily_Blunt)played Violet Barnes[Kevin Hart](/wiki/Kevin_Hart)played Doug[Mindy Kaling](/wiki/Mindy_Kaling)played Vaneetha[Kumail Nanjiani](/wiki/Kumail_Nanjiani)played Pakistani Chef[Randall Park](/wiki/Randall_Park)played Ming[Jason Segel](/wiki/Jason_Segel)co-wrote the movie and played Tom Solomon[Molly Shannon](/wiki/Molly_Shannon)played Onion Chef[Nicholas Stoller](/wiki/Nicholas_Stoller)co-wrote and directed the movie
Fletch Lives
In the 1989 sequel to 1985s Fletch, following a scene in which hes made a man squeal like a pig in order to get a termite out of his ear, the title character begins an internal dialogue, After my close call with [Miss Piggy](/wiki/Miss_Piggy), I couldnt wait to get home.
- Connections
[Chevy Chase](/wiki/Chevy_Chase)played Irwin Fletch Fletcher in both movies[Kareem Abdul-Jabbar](/wiki/Kareem_Abdul-Jabbar)played himself in Fletch[Richard Belzer](/wiki/Richard_Belzer)played Phil in Fletch Lives[Geena Davis](/wiki/Geena_Davis)played Larry in Fletch[Richard Libertini](/wiki/Richard_Libertini)played Frank Walker in both movies[George Wendt](/wiki/George_Wendt)played Fat Sam in Fletch
Ghostlight
A 2024 dramedy about a family working through their grief while performing in a production of [Romeo and Juliet](/wiki/Romeo_and_Juliet).
One of the actresses in the production, Rita, is seen wearing a [Cookie Monster](/wiki/Cookie_Monster) t-shirt several times throughout.
Girls Just Want to Have Fun
1985 comedy written by Amy Spies. Janey Glenn, arguing with her father about getting to go out at night shouts, We made a deal when I was seven and a half, nightlife was The Muppet Show!
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[Helen Hunt](/wiki/Helen_Hunt)played Lynne Stone[Sarah Jessica Parker](/wiki/Sarah_Jessica_Parker)played Janey Glenn[Jonathan Silverman](/wiki/Jonathan_Silverman)played Drew
Go Back to China
When spoiled rich girl Sasha Li blows through most of her trust fund, she is cut off by her father and forced to go back to China and work for the family toy business. When Sasha takes her fathers designers to Hong Kong to look at products and get new ideas for toys, she takes them to a toy store where [Sesame Street Backpack Buddies Elmo](/wiki/Sesame_Street_Backpack_Buddies) and [Sesame Street Mini Collection Bert](/wiki/Sesame_Street_Mini_Collection) can be seen in the background.
Go Figure
In the 2005 [Disney Channel](/wiki/Disney_Channel) movie about figure skating, the main character Katelin owns a Big Bird plush, which is dressed up in a blonde wig and googly eyes.
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[Brittany Curran](/wiki/Brittany_Curran)played Pamela[Kristi Yamaguchi](/wiki/Kristi_Yamaguchi)played herself
Golden Age
A 2006 animated mockumentary by Augenblick Studios Inc. which parodies various animated characters in media. In the Hansel and Gretel segment, [Ernie](/wiki/Ernie) and [Bert](/wiki/Bert) are shown as [lovers](/wiki/Are_Ernie_and_Bert_gay%3F) as an example of romantic inclinations.
Gregorys Girl
A school hallway in this 1980 Scottish teen comedy is decorated with a poster featuring Kermit the Frog, Fozzie Bear, Animal, and Dr. Teeth that reads, Listen kids! Dont forget to brush your teeth every morning and every night because — Clean teeth dont decay! —ask [Dr. Teeth](/wiki/Dr._Teeth) here...
- Connections
[John Gordon Sinclair](/wiki/John_Gordon_Sinclair)played Gregory
Grimsby (a.k.a The Brothers Grimsby)
2016 comedy film starring Sacha Baron Cohen. At the beginning of the opening credits a group of teenagers are walking down the street and a poster of [The Swedish Chef](/wiki/The_Swedish_Chef) promoting [Warburtons](/wiki/Warburtons) Giant Crumpets can be seen in the background.
- Connections
[Penélope Cruz](/wiki/Pen%C3%A9lope_Cruz)played Rhonda George[Ian McShane](/wiki/Ian_McShane)played MI6 Spy Boss
Head Over Heels
2024 romantic movie for the Hallmark Channel.
During a party, Addison utilizes a whisper campaign to get guests to visit Austins section of the party. She cites that she got the idea from [The Muppets Take Manhattan](/wiki/The_Muppets_Take_Manhattan).
Hot Pursuit
In a fight over a gun, Rose Cooper calls Daniella Rivas slurs dirty and disgusting. Riva responds, Dirty? Im gonna show you dirty, [Miss Piggy](/wiki/Miss_Piggy).
- Connections
[Sofía Vergara](/wiki/Sof%C3%ADa_Vergara)played Daniella Riva[Reese Witherspoon](/wiki/Reese_Witherspoon)played Rose Cooper
I Love You, Man
When Peter Klaven gets set up on a man-date with a guy from his brothers gym, he gives him the nickname [Elmo](/wiki/Elmo) because of his high, squeaky voice.
- Connections
[Aziz Ansari](/wiki/Aziz_Ansari)as Eugene[Jane Curtin](/wiki/Jane_Curtin)played Joyce Klaven[Rashida Jones](/wiki/Rashida_Jones)played Zooey Rice[OK Go](/wiki/OK_Go)played the wedding band[Paul Rudd](/wiki/Paul_Rudd)played Peter Klaven[Andy Samberg](/wiki/Andy_Samberg)played Robbie Klaven[Jason Segel](/wiki/Jason_Segel)played Sydney Fife
I Wonder Whos Killing Her Now
1975 comedy about a man who hires a hitman to kill his wife and changes his mind, only to find the hit was passed on continually to a weird array of characters.
One of them, the vampire-like mad surgeon Dr. Binay, speaks with a [Transylvanian](/wiki/Transylvania) accent, prompting a waiter to ask, Are you on Sesame Street?
- Connections
[Bob Dishy](/wiki/Bob_Dishy)played Jordan Oliver[Richard Libertini](/wiki/Richard_Libertini)played Jack Kirsten/waiter[Pat Morita](/wiki/Pat_Morita)played Heshy Yamamoto
In Search of the Ultra-Sex
The 2015 film is the English subtitled version of A la Recherche de lUltra-Sex, a [French](/wiki/France) comedy film written, directed, and edited by the comedy duo Nicolas & Bruno, who used around a hundred (more or less non explicit) excerpts from vintage porn movies from the 1970s and 1980s, of which they re-dubbed all male and female characters to create a plot loosely revolving around a global pandemic that infects the world with infinite lust.
In one brief scene, a [Fisher-Price](/wiki/Fisher-Price) [Miss Piggy puppet](/wiki/Muppet_plush_(Fisher-Price)#1979) can be spotted, simulating sex with a [Mattel](/wiki/Mattel) [Ken doll](/wiki/Barbie). It is not directly stated which original porn movie the scene is to be credited to.
Jack and Jill
[Regis Philbin](/wiki/Regis_Philbin) is filming a [Pepto-Bismol](/wiki/Pepto-Bismol) commercial, produced by Jack ([Adam Sandler](/wiki/Adam_Sandler)).
Philbin is perturbed that the stomach puppet is getting better lines than him. A scraggly puppeteer pops up from under the bed. What do you mean cut, man? I got to be at Sesame Street by one.
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[Johnny Depp](/wiki/Johnny_Depp)made a cameo[Eugenio Derbez](/wiki/Eugenio_Derbez)played Felipe[Katie Holmes](/wiki/Katie_Holmes)played Erin[Caitlyn Jenner](/wiki/Caitlyn_Jenner)made a cameo[Norm Macdonald](/wiki/Norm_Macdonald)played Funbucket
Just Go with It
In the 2011 film, someone refers to a big nosed person as Snuffleupagus.
- Connections
[Rachel Dratch](/wiki/Rachel_Dratch)played Kristen Brant[Keegan-Michael Key](/wiki/Keegan-Michael_Key)played Ernesto[Nicole Kidman](/wiki/Nicole_Kidman)played Devlin Adams[Adam Sandler](/wiki/Adam_Sandler)played Danny Maccabee
Joy Ride
Early in the film, Lolo comments that she and Audrey are as iconic a pair as [Bert](/wiki/Bert) and [Elmo](/wiki/Elmo). Audrey corrects her that [Ernie](/wiki/Ernie) is part of that duo.
- Connections
[Seth Rogen](/wiki/Seth_Rogen)was a producer for the film
Killer Condom
The 1996 German horror film includes a scene in which the main character, a detective played by Udo Samel, searches a New York City apartment containing two pieces of Miss Piggy memorabilia.
The King of Staten Island
In the 2020 film, Scotts mom Margie says his first tattoo was of Kermit the Frog smoking a joint. He got it when he was 16. I don’t remember that episode of Sesame Street, Ray jokes.
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[Moises Arias](/wiki/Moises_Arias)played Igor[Robert Smigel](/wiki/Robert_Smigel)played Alan Moskowitz[Marisa Tomei](/wiki/Marisa_Tomei)played Margie Carlin
The Kitchen
In the 2012 film, Pam (Catherine Reitman) says Kenneth? Its like the Cookie Monster walked in here. So loud.
Larry the Cable Guy: Health Inspector
Complaining about his new partner, the titular character grouses You ever see that program, Sesame Street? Bert and Ernie, them little fellas? You ever see them, that was a team, all right? They got all their work done, to get to have dadgum fun.
Learning to Drive
In the 2014 film, Jasleen is watching Sesame Street to learn English. She watches the Spanish animated insert, Peligrio, and sounds out the word.
- Connections
[Ben Kingsley](/wiki/Ben_Kingsley)played Darwan Singh Tur[John Hodgman](/wiki/John_Hodgman)played Car Salesman[Samantha Bee](/wiki/Samantha_Bee)played Debbie
Let Go
A woman finds Ed Asners elderly character standing in front of a crosswalk on a busy street and asks him if he needs help.
He replies, Yeah, you can help. Im looking for the barn. Can you point the way, [Miss Piggy](/wiki/Miss_Piggy)? The woman breaks down crying claiming that her therapist says her nose is exotic.
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[Ed Asner](/wiki/Edward_Asner)played Artie[Kevin Hart](/wiki/Kevin_Hart)played Kris Styles
Lisa Frankenstein
The titular characters crush Michael asks her stepsister Taffy to have a moment alone with Lisa, quoting [Oscar Wilde](/wiki/Oscar_Wilde) as a means of appeasing her, to which Taffy rebuttals Oscar Wilde may have said that, but [Oscar the Grouch](/wiki/Oscar_the_Grouch) said Scram!.
- Connections
[Cole Sprouse](/wiki/Cole_Sprouse)played The Creature
Little Miss Sunshine
In a scene near the beginning of the film, Frank Ginsberg can be seen sitting in one of his sisters childrens rooms with a [Sesame Street](/wiki/Sesame_Street) pillow behind him.
- Connections
[Alan Arkin](/wiki/Alan_Arkin)played Edwin Hoover[Steve Carell](/wiki/Steve_Carell)played Frank Ginsberg[Paul Dano](/wiki/Paul_Dano)played Dwayne Hoover[Greg Kinnear](/wiki/Greg_Kinnear)played Richard Hoover[Gordon Thomson](/wiki/Gordon_Thomson)played Larry Sugarman
Little Monsters
At one point in the film, Audrey serenades some children with [I Dont Want to Live on the Moon](/wiki/I_Don%27t_Want_to_Live_on_the_Moon).
- Connections
[Josh Gad](/wiki/Josh_Gad)played Nathan Schneider/Teddy McGiggle[Lupita Nyongo](/wiki/Lupita_Nyong%27o)played Audrey Caroline
Loose Cannons
During the climactic shootout, neo-Nazi assassin Grimmer (Paul Koslo) corners Detective Mac Stern (Gene Hackman) and taunts him, saying All right, hold it, Cookie Monster.
- Connections
[Dan Aykroyd](/wiki/Dan_Aykroyd)played Detective Ellis Fielding[Reg E. Cathey](/wiki/Reg_E._Cathey)played Willie[Dom DeLuise](/wiki/Dom_DeLuise)played Harry The Hippo Gutterman[David Alan Grier](/wiki/David_Alan_Grier)played Drummond
MaXXXine
2024 horror film about an adult film star trying to break into mainstream cinema while fending off a serial killer stalking her. Maxine brings up [Brooke Shields](/wiki/Brooke_Shields) as an example of a contemporary movie star while discussing her ambitions. Leon responds, Brooke Shields didnt do porn. Maxine retorts, So? She still got naked and now shes in a fucking [Muppet movie](/wiki/The_Muppets_Take_Manhattan).
- Connections
[Bobby Cannavale](/wiki/Bobby_Cannavale)played Detective Torres[Giancarlo Esposito](/wiki/Giancarlo_Esposito)played Teddy Knight[Toby Huss](/wiki/Toby_Huss)played a coroner[Michelle Monaghan](/wiki/Michelle_Monaghan)played Detective Williams
Meatballs
1979 comedy directed by Ivan Reitman ([Ghostbusters](/wiki/Ghostbusters)) and starring [Bill Murray](/wiki/Bill_Murray) as a summer camp counselor.
One of the kids has a [Cookie Monster](/wiki/Cookie_Monster) on his bed.
- Connections
[Elmer Bernstein](/wiki/Elmer_Bernstein)scored the film[Jack Blum](/wiki/Jack_Blum)played Spaz[Chris Makepeace](/wiki/Chris_Makepeace)played Rudy Gerner
Meteor
1979 disaster film featuring Sean Connery and Natalie Wood about the Cold War politics involved in the detection of an asteroid on a collision course with [Earth](/wiki/Earth). During a farewell ceremony at the airport, Brian Keiths character carries a gift bag holding a [Fozzie Bear](/wiki/Fozzie_Bear) plush doll.
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[Henry Fonda](/wiki/Henry_Fonda)played The President[Martin Landau](/wiki/Martin_Landau)played General Adlon
Morning Glory
2010 film. When Becky Fuller is unsuccessful at rebooting a fourth place morning show, station executive Jerry Barnes sarcastically suggests that she might go to PBS, to kill Sesame Street.
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[Ty Burrell](/wiki/Ty_Burrell)played Paul McVee[Jeff Goldblum](/wiki/Jeff_Goldblum)played Jerry Barnes[Morley Safer](/wiki/Morley_Safer)played himself
Mothers Day
2016 film. A standup comedian is talking about how his girlfriend is obsessed with their daughter picking up his British accent. All the other kids are watching Sesame Street, our baby is sat down in front of [Downton Abbey](/wiki/Downton_Abbey).
- Connections
[Sarah Chalke](/wiki/Sarah_Chalke)played Gabi[Jennifer Garner](/wiki/Jennifer_Garner)played 2nd Lieutenant Dana Barton[Jon Lovitz](/wiki/Jon_Lovitz)played the comedy club owner[Garry Marshall](/wiki/Garry_Marshall)directed and co-wrote the story[Penny Marshall](/wiki/Penny_Marshall)narrated[Timothy Olyphant](/wiki/Timothy_Olyphant)played Henry[Julia Roberts](/wiki/Julia_Roberts)played Miranda Collins[Jason Sudeikis](/wiki/Jason_Sudeikis)played Bradley Barton
Mr. Jealousy
In the 1997 romantic comedy, Eric Stoltzs character says he does a pretty good Muppet walk as he bounces off-screen with his head tilted into the air.
Mr. Poppers Penguins
2011 movie loosely based on the 1938 childrens book of the same name. At one point in the movie, while the main character, Thomas Popper Jr., is talking about penguins, he mentions that Big Bird is a Muppet.
The book was an [optioned property](/wiki/Optioned_Properties) by [Jim Henson Pictures](/wiki/Jim_Henson_Pictures) in 1995, but was never produced.
- Connections
[Jim Carrey](/wiki/Jim_Carrey)played Mr. Popper[Philip Baker Hall](/wiki/Philip_Baker_Hall)played Franklin[Jeffrey Tambor](/wiki/Jeffrey_Tambor)played Mr. Gremmins
My Year of Dicks
Based on Pamela Ribons 2014 memoir Notes to Boys: And Other Things I Shouldnt Share in Public, the 2022 [Oscar](/wiki/Academy_Awards)-nominated short film My Year of Dicks tells the story of the authors attempts to lose her virginity during her teenage years.
In Chapter 3, Pam tells her best friend Sam that birds value their relationships which she explains by telling the story of how nobody believed [Big Bird](/wiki/Big_Bird)s best friend [Mr. Snuffleupagus](/wiki/Mr._Snuffleupagus) was real until producers realized this was teaching kids that no one might believe them if they had big secrets, so they made [everyone see Snuffy](/wiki/Episode_2096). Sam responds to her tearful delivery by asking if she thinks that Big Bird is a real bird.
Neighbors
In the 2014 comedy movie (directed by [Nicholas Stoller](/wiki/Nicholas_Stoller), starring [Zac Efron](/wiki/Zac_Efron) and [Seth Rogen](/wiki/Seth_Rogen)), while trying to make synonyms for bros before hoes, Teddy (Efron) says [Bert](/wiki/Bert) and [Ernie](/wiki/Ernie) before Squirt and Spermy.
The trailer starts with an a capella version of [The People in Your Neighborhood](/wiki/The_People_in_Your_Neighborhood).[[1]]http://www.movie-list.com/trailers.php?id=neighbors
- Connections
[Adam Devine](/wiki/Adam_Devine)played one of the historical members of Delta Psi Beta.[Anders Holm](/wiki/Anders_Holm)played one of the historical members of Delta Psi Beta.[Andy Samberg](/wiki/Andy_Samberg)played one of the historical members of Delta Psi Beta.
Office Christmas Party
When Clay Vanstone prays to [God](/wiki/God) to bless the office Christmas party, he also says, Oh, and tell [Prince](/wiki/Prince) and [David Bowie](/wiki/David_Bowie) how much they meant to everybody. I mean, [Labyrinth](/wiki/Labyrinth), Purple Rain....they know.
- Connections
[Jason Bateman](/wiki/Jason_Bateman)played Josh Parker[Vanessa Bayer](/wiki/Vanessa_Bayer)played Allison[Rob Corddry](/wiki/Rob_Corddry)played Jeremy[Kate McKinnon](/wiki/Kate_McKinnon)played Mary Winetoss[Olivia Munn](/wiki/Olivia_Munn)played Tracey Hughes[Randall Park](/wiki/Randall_Park)played Fred
Once I Was a Beehive
In this 2015 film about a Latter-Day Saint (Mormon) summer camp, one of the girls asks the others whether theyd prefer marrying a serial killer they really loved, or a man who only says mahna mahna.
The Perfect Storm
2000 film starring [George Clooney](/wiki/George_Clooney) and [Mark Wahlberg](/wiki/Mark_Wahlberg) about a fishing boat caught in a massive storm, when a noreaster cyclone absorbs a hurricane. Meteorologist Todd Gross, when watching the weather patterns that would lead to the perfect storm, has an [Applause plush](/wiki/Sesame_Street_plush_(Applause)) [Count von Count](/wiki/Count_von_Count) by his computer.
- Connections
[Bob Gunton](/wiki/Bob_Gunton)played Alexander McAnnally III[John Hawkes](/wiki/John_Hawkes)played Michael Bugsy Moran
Picture This
[Kevin Pollak](/wiki/Kevin_Pollak)s father character, Tom Gilbert, is baby-sitting. Looking to entertain the child with a DVD, he says Sesame Streets always good, as is Barney.
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[Ashley Tisdale](/wiki/Ashley_Tisdale) played Mandy Gilbert
Please Stand By
2018 film about a young woman in assisted living who struggles to submit her [Star Trek](/wiki/Star_Trek) script to a writing contest.
- Audrey tells her sister Wendy that her daughter Ruby can now say momma, dadda, and
[Elmo](/wiki/Elmo), [laughs] she loves Elmo.
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[Dakota Fanning](/wiki/Dakota_Fanning)played Wendy
Private Parts
In this 1997 film loosely based on [Howard Stern](/wiki/Howard_Stern)s memoir (and starring Stern as himself), when Howard goes to Detroit, the on-air morning man comments that Stern looks like [Big Bird](/wiki/Big_Bird). He also jokes that Big Bird will have [Kermit the Frog](/wiki/Kermit_the_Frog) on the upcoming show.
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[Allison Janney](/wiki/Allison_Janney)played Dee Dee[Ozzy Osbourne](/wiki/Ozzy_Osbourne)played himself[John Popper](/wiki/John_Popper)played himself[Richard Portnow](/wiki/Richard_Portnow)played Ben Stern[Reni Santoni](/wiki/Reni_Santoni)played Vallesecca
Problem Child 3
In this 1995 TV movie sequel, a plush Big Bird appears in the background when Junior talks to a therapist.
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[Gilbert Gottfried](/wiki/Gilbert_Gottfried)played Dr. Peabody[Marianne Muellerleile](/wiki/Marianne_Muellerleile)played Miss Hicks[Jack Warden](/wiki/Jack_Warden)played Big Ben Healy
The Pursuit of Happyness
A scene from the 2006 film, which is set in 1981, shows protagonist Christopher Gardner ([Will Smith](/wiki/Will_Smith)) with a [Sesame Street](/wiki/Sesame_Street) lunchbox featuring [Grover](/wiki/Grover), [Big Bird](/wiki/Big_Bird), [Prairie Dawn](/wiki/Prairie_Dawn), [Oscar the Grouch](/wiki/Oscar_the_Grouch), [Barkley](/wiki/Barkley), [Lefty the Salesman](/wiki/Lefty_the_Salesman) and [Sherlock Hemlock](/wiki/Sherlock_Hemlock).
- Connections
[Dan Castellaneta](/wiki/Dan_Castellaneta)played Alan Frakesh
Reno 911! The Hunt for QAnon
During a scene when Lieutenant Dangle and his bicycle are lifted in the air by a bunch of balloons, Deputy Jones comments that he looks like [Gonzo](/wiki/Gonzo) up there, referring to Gonzos balloon flight in [The Muppet Movie](/wiki/The_Muppet_Movie).
Later, the officers argue if [Mr. Snuffleupagus](/wiki/Mr._Snuffleupagus) name is pronounced Snuffleupagus or Snuffleuffagus.
Rocketman
A photo of [Elton John](/wiki/Elton_John)s performance of [Crocodile Rock](/wiki/Crocodile_Rock) from [The Muppet Show](/wiki/The_Muppet_Show) is shown during the end credits.
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[Jamie Bell](/wiki/Jamie_Bell)played Bernie Taupin[Taron Egerton](/wiki/Taron_Egerton)played Elton John[Elton John](/wiki/Elton_John)was executive producer and co-wrote (Im Gonna) Love Me Again[Gemma Jones](/wiki/Gemma_Jones)played Ivy[Steven Mackintosh](/wiki/Steven_Mackintosh)played Stanley Dwight
Roller Boogie
Linda Blairs character in the 1979 teen exploitation film has a [Miss Piggy Pig Power poster](/wiki/Muppet_posters_(Scandecor)) hanging on her closet door.
Rollercoaster
In this 1977 crime drama directed by James Goldstone, two kids are throwing a frisbee over a mans car while hes washing it. The man yells at them, Go home and watch [Sesame Street](/wiki/Sesame_Street)!
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[Henry Fonda](/wiki/Henry_Fonda)played Simon Davenport[Helen Hunt](/wiki/Helen_Hunt)played Tracy Calder
Rons Gone Wrong
When an altercation between B-Bots breaks out at the school, the observing Bubble staff remark that the sight is like [Mad Max](/wiki/Mad_Max) meets Sesame Street.
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[Zach Galifianakis](/wiki/Zach_Galifianakis)voiced Ron[Ed Helms](/wiki/Ed_Helms)voiced Graham[Liam Payne](/wiki/One_Direction)voiced a B-bot
Rubber
In the 2010 movie, an old Ernie plush doll could be seen in the desert in the opening along with other old junk.
Rumble in the Bronx
In the 1995 [Jackie Chan movie](/wiki/Golden_Harvest), a little girl wears a blue sweater with [Bert](/wiki/Bert)s head on it. She can be seen playing within a large sandcastle and is rescued by Keung (Jackie Chan) from an approaching hovercraft.
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[Greg Berg](/wiki/Greg_Berg)provided voices in the English dub
The Sasquatch Gang
The 2006 film features a scene in which Gavin (Jeremy Sumpter) and Sophie (Addie Land) discuss their favorite fantasy films, including [Labyrinth](/wiki/Labyrinth) and [The Dark Crystal](/wiki/The_Dark_Crystal).
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[Stephen Tobolowsky](/wiki/Stephen_Tobolowsky)played Ernie Dalrymple
Save the Last Dance 2: Stepping Up
When Franz notices Miles and Sara are in a relationship and go together, he says they are like Bert and Ernie.
- Connections
[Ne-Yo](/wiki/Ne-Yo)played Mixx
Set It Up
The 2018 Netflix film features a scene in which Harper tells Charlie that her boss, Kristen, is if Miss Piggy and [Voldemort](/wiki/Harry_Potter) had a baby.
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[Tituss Burgess](/wiki/Tituss_Burgess)played Creepy Tim[Taye Diggs](/wiki/Taye_Diggs)played Richard Rick Otis[Lucy Liu](/wiki/Lucy_Liu)as Kirsten Stevens
Shes All That
Mackenzie asks Laney when was the last time she tweezed her eyebrow.
When Laney mentions she never did, Mackenzie asks if she watches Sesame Street and if she knows the character [Bert](/wiki/Bert).
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[Sarah Michelle Gellar](/wiki/Sarah_Michelle_Gellar)played a Girl in Cafeteria (uncredited)[Jarrett Lennon](/wiki/Jarrett_Lennon)played Naylon[Matthew Lillard](/wiki/Matthew_Lillard)played Brock Hudson[Kevin Pollak](/wiki/Kevin_Pollak)played Wayne Boggs[Gabrielle Union](/wiki/Gabrielle_Union)played Katarina Katie Darlingson
A Simple Wish
In the 1997 family comedy, an Elmo figure can be seen in the background in Anabels room.
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[Alan Campbell](/wiki/Alan_Campbell)played Tony Sable[Ruby Dee](/wiki/Ruby_Dee)played Hortense[Teri Garr](/wiki/Teri_Garr)played Rena[Martin Short](/wiki/Martin_Short)played Murray[Kathleen Turner](/wiki/Kathleen_Turner)played Claudia
The Singing Detective
2003 film starring [Robert Downey, Jr.](/wiki/Robert_Downey,_Jr.) as a detective novelist with a skin disease. In one scene, a nurse ([Katie Holmes](/wiki/Katie_Holmes)) applies ointment to his body, and he tries to think of unsexy things in order not to get aroused. One of the phrases he says to himself is Muppets and puppets!
- Connections
[Mel Gibson](/wiki/Mel_Gibson)played Dr.
Gibbon[Jon Polito](/wiki/Jon_Polito)played Second Hood[Alfre Woodard](/wiki/Alfre_Woodard)played Chief of Staff
Skinny Tiger and Fatty Dragon
1990 buddy cop martial arts comedy movie starring Sammo Hung as a policeman. In one scene, when he impersonates a jewel thief to foil a robbery, he finds several robbers wearing cartoon masks (mostly [Sesame Street](/wiki/Sesame_Street) characters).
The Smokers
2000 movie directed by Kat Slater, starring Dominique Swain and Thora Birch. One character does a [Kermit the Frog](/wiki/Kermit_the_Frog) impression and laments over what kids would call him when he was short and ugly in the eighth grade, Kermit the Frog coming to you live from The Muppet Show.
Step It Up 2: The Streets
Moose says, “Yeah, were her crew! Were getting ready to battle at the streets.“ Felicia replies back, “What street? Sesame Street?”
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three
1974 movie about a New York subway car thats hijacked and held for ransom.
- Lt. Zachary Garber (played by
[Walter Matthau](/wiki/Walter_Matthau)): Rico, you want to make yourself useful? Get personnel and tell them to get together a list of all motormen discharged for cause during the past five to ten years.
- Lt. Rico Patrone: What are you looking for?
- Lt. Zachary Garber: Somebody down there knows how to drive a train. You dont pick that up watching
[Sesame Street](/wiki/Sesame_Street). Tell them we want it today.
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[Thomas Barbour](/wiki/Thomas_Barbour)played the TA chairman[Bill Cobbs](/wiki/Bill_Cobbs)played a man on the subway platform[Doris Roberts](/wiki/Doris_Roberts)played the mayors wife[Jerry Stiller](/wiki/Jerry_Stiller)played Lt. Rico Patrone
Strange Darling
2024 thriller with a non-linear structure about a man and woman who engage in a one-night stand that devolves into a cat-and-mouse game of murder. During the one-night stand, while coming up with a stop word, the man and woman agree on [Mr. Snuffleupagus](/wiki/Mr._Snuffleupagus) being said phrase. As the film is divided into chapters, chapter 1 is referred to on-screen as Mister Snuffle.
They Cloned Tyrone
In this 2023 sci-fi comedy, Slick Charles suspects a conspiracy when the Muppet-looking motherfucker he killed the previous night reappears, alive, as the manager of a fried chicken restaurant.
- Connections
[Jamie Foxx](/wiki/Jamie_Foxx)played Slick Charles[David Alan Grier](/wiki/David_Alan_Grier)played the Preacher
Together Together
During a conversation scene in the 2021 comedy, main character Matt (played by [Ed Helms](/wiki/Ed_Helms)) compares his father to [Dr.
Bunsen Honeydew](/wiki/Dr._Bunsen_Honeydew) while talking to his childs surrogate mother Anna. Anna, being 21 years his junior, is unfamiliar with the character. Matt explains to her who Honeydew is and his dynamic with [Beaker](/wiki/Beaker), to which Anna bluntly responds I guess that makes me your Beaker.
Tower Heist
The titular heist in the 2011 comedy is set at a tower on the route of the [Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade](/wiki/Macy%27s_Thanksgiving_Day_Parade). A Kermit balloon is featured in the parade, his theme music being [Disco Frog](/wiki/Disco_Frog) from Sesame Street. When Charlie, the building manager, wonders if anything suspicious is going on at The Tower, a CCTV monitor responds that Miss Piggy has been cut from the parade.
- Connections
[Alan Alda](/wiki/Alan_Alda)played Arthur Shaw[Judd Hirsch](/wiki/Judd_Hirsch)played Mr. Simon[Eddie Murphy](/wiki/Eddie_Murphy)played Slide[Ben Stiller](/wiki/Ben_Stiller)played Josh Kovacs
The Trip
The Trip is a British 2010 comedy starring Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon. Twice in the movie, Brydons impressions are compared to Muppets.
The War of the Roses
1989 film about a couples escalating divorce proceedings. About ten minutes into the movie, Barbara Rose is walking in the snow, and while the camera starts to zoom out, [We Wish You a Merry Christmas](/wiki/We_Wish_You_a_Merry_Christmas), with the [Sesame Street](/wiki/Sesame_Street) cast, starts playing in the background.
As the camera moves across a rooftop, Oliver Rose is seen sitting at a desk saying Okay, thats the sixth time, now turn it off honey, and the music stops playing.
- Connections
[Dan Castellaneta](/wiki/Dan_Castellaneta)played the man in the chair[Danny DeVito](/wiki/Danny_DeVito)played Gavin DAmato and directed[Kathleen Turner](/wiki/Kathleen_Turner)played Barbara Rose[David Wohl](/wiki/David_Wohl)played Dr. Gordon
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