On This Day: June 26, 1981 – The Great Muppet Caper Premieres in Theaters

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On This Day: June 26, 1981 – The Great Muppet Caper Premieres in Theaters.

On this day June 26, 1981, The Great Muppet Caper premiered in theaters. Directed by Jim Henson, the film followed Kermit, Fozzie, and Gonzo as reporters on assignment in London, trying to solve the mystery of a stolen diamond. Filled with musical numbers, celebrity cameos, and the signature Muppet humor, it was a fun and colorful follow up to The Muppet Movie.

With a budget of 14 million dollars, the movie went on to earn over 31 million at the box office. It blended a classic mystery plot...
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