Muppet Man
The story of how Jim Henson tried to convince broadcasters that The Muppets was a great idea and how he worked to get the characters on air where they became a comedy staple.
Dummy
Sometimes you need a little help finding yourself.
An ex-office worker becomes a ventriloquist, leading to a date with his unemployment counselor; but his quirky family and a gauche female friend may thwart his new career and love life.
Top Billed Cast
Adrien Brody Steven Schoichet
Milla Jovovich Fangora "Fanny" Gurkel
Illeana Douglas Heidi Schoichet
Vera Farmiga Lorena Fanchetti
Jessica Walter Fern Schoichet
Ron Leibman Lou Schoichet
Jared Harris Michael Foulicker
Helen Hanft Mrs. Gurkel
Richmond Hoxie Sorensen
Mirabella Pisani Bonnie
Adam LeFevre Theater Director
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