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Free to Be... a Family(1988)
Status: Released
Date: 1988-12-14
88%
4 Votes
Time: 1h 0m
Overview:
Seminal TV special about two groups of children, one in New York City and the other in Moscow, who befriend each other over a satellite connection and find common ground. The Muppets and several celebrities make a cameo.
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United States of America
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Movie: Free to Be... a Family
Top 10 Billed Cast
Jon Bon Jovi
Self - Host
Mel Brooks
Self
Kevin Clash
Elmo / Unemployed Bear (voice)
Phil Donahue
Self
Whoopi Goldberg
Self
Jim Henson
Kermit the Frog (voice)
Penn Jillette
Self
Frank Oz
Miss Piggy (voice)
Gilda Radner
Self
Carly Simon
Self
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Overview
Seminal TV special about two groups of children, one in New York City and the other in Moscow, who befriend each other over a satellite connection and find common ground. The Muppets and several celebrities make a cameo.
Release Date
1988-12-14
Average
8.75
Rating:
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