James Frawley · 1979 · road

James Frawley's 1979 film, the Muppets' first feature and their origin story. Kermit the Frog leaves his swamp and drives across America toward Hollywood, gathering a ramshackle family of friends along the way and pursued by a frog-legs restaurateur, all of them chasing the dream of making millions of people happy.

1. 1
   The Florida Swamp

   Told he could make millions of people happy in Hollywood, Kermit the Frog leaves his swamp and sets off across America.

2. 2
   The Deep South

   At the El Sleezo Cafe and points beyond he gathers a troupe - Fozzie, Gonzo, Miss Piggy - all chasing the same dream.

3. 3
   The Southwest

   Across the desert they roll in a rainbow-painted Studebaker, pursued by a frog-legs tycoon who wants Kermit silenced.

4. 4
   Hollywood

   They reach the studio at last and sign the standard rich-and-famous contract, the whole ramshackle family together.