The Muppet Movie (1979)

Academy Awards, USA 1980

Nominated Oscar	Best Music, Original Song Paul Williams Kenny Ascher For the song "The Rainbow Connection".
	Best Music, Original Song Score and Its Adaptation or Best Adaptation Score Paul Williams Kenny Ascher

Associated Film Distribution
Directed by James Frawley
My rating: 3.5 stars out of 4
IMDb Wikipedia
(Blu-ray, Walt Disney)

Kermit the Frog is convinced to leave his Florida swamp by vacationing Hollywood agent Dom DeLuise. He sets off on a cross-country journey, picking up other aspiring Muppets along the way. He is spotted by Charles Durning, the owner of a restaurant specializing in frog logs, who wants to use Kermit in his commercials. Durning pursues him across the country. By the time they get to California, Kermit and his large entourage must confront a killer hired by Durning in a western ghost town. Side-splitting comedy will be over the head of most youngsters, but a lot of fun for Muppet fans.