Free to Be... a Family (1988)
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.
Director: Gary Halvorson
Genre: Comedy, Documentary, TV Movie
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: December 14, 1988
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
Screenplay
Production: The Jim Henson Company
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Gary Halvorson
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Free to Be... a Family about?
- 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.
- Who directed Free to Be... a Family?
- Free to Be... a Family was directed by Gary Halvorson.
- Who stars in Free to Be... a Family?
- Free to Be... a Family stars Jon Bon Jovi, Mel Brooks, Kevin Clash, Phil Donahue, Whoopi Goldberg, Jim Henson.
- How long is Free to Be... a Family?
- Free to Be... a Family has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is Free to Be... a Family?
- Free to Be... a Family is a Comedy, Documentary, TV Movie film.
- Where was Free to Be... a Family produced?
- Free to Be... a Family was produced in United States of America.