Muppet Babies: The Movie

[Fozzie Bear]

Que? I thought they had plans for a direct to video sort of thing...Maybe they do... just like they have plans to make a Fox Muppet show, an animated Farscape, New Muppet Movies....

This cracked me up!!

I have to say this: It was a cute run of cartoons, and YES even "I"--the staunch anti-MB President--watched the cartoons.

However, I have a complete dislike for the "baby" and "child" versions of the Muppets and other Popular icons. I can never be swayed to like them.

If they did make a movie about Muppet Babies, I would prefer to see the adults talking, and Piggy start daydreaming and fade into the puppets of the Muppet Babies. Only then could I accept it.

 

[Drtooth]

I have to agree that it doesn't matter if it's in the universe of Muppets or not. I liked MB, and I was spoiled because one year they had the original Muppet SHOW, then Muppet Babies and then Animated Fraggle Rock (the only version I saw as a kid, since I hadn't cable).

but who says that the voice actors would be different? Frank Welker et al are still around, and I bet they can still do a great job.

I mean, A MB movie, I'd see it (according to rumors) would be a direct to video afair. That means they can get cheaper animation and no one would really care. If you do a feature film you have to at least make the animation look good. I.e. Disney Cheapquals theatrically released were animated in TV animation studios, but gave an illusion of shading etc. Too bad they didn't have the illusion of a good plot line

 

[Kamit]

It's not the fault of Muppet Babies that everyone jumped on the "Baby Bandwagon" afterwards. That's the way TV works (just look at the current trend of crime shows or reality TV).

That being said I can see a little where you are coming from. I remember being so happy that there was going to be a new Scooby Doo cartoon - and then hating "A Pup Named Scooby Doo" because it wasn't like the original Scooby Doo. The same thing happened with the "Never-ending Story" and "The Land Before Time" - I refuse to acknowledge any of those sequels. But I'm sure there are people who love the sequels - just not me.

 

[Baby Rowlf]

Heh.. I know the perfect way to tie it all together. Have the babies go on a wild adventure with their imaginations. Then, after they've returned to the Nursery and everything is back to normal, have everything fade out like in a dream sequence, with the adult Miss Piggy suddenly waking up and commenting on what a strange dream that was.

Baby Rowlf

 

[Daffyfan4ever]

Nothing!!

They don't work! They don't fit into the Muppets' story at all. They were introduced as part of Miss Piggy's fantasy in a coach ride. Muppet Babies as shown in the cartoon DO NOT EXIST, and the writers made a mistake by throwing it in Muppet Family Christmas, because even THEN they shouldn't be there.

Muppet Babies were part of Piggy's fantasy; they met going to Hollywood. Unless they find a way to incorporate it all as Miss Piggy's fantasy, it doesn't exist.

And now, you'll all hate me; but, you know I don't believe in Muppet Babies, Flintstones Kids, Tom and Jerry Kids, Pink Panther and Son, Popeye and Son, or any of the other spin-offs like that.

That's okay, just as long as you don't trash "A Pup Named Scooby-Doo." Lol.

 

[Daffyfan4ever]

It's not the fault of Muppet Babies that everyone jumped on the "Baby Bandwagon" afterwards. That's the way TV works (just look at the current trend of crime shows or reality TV).

That being said I can see a little where you are coming from. I remember being so happy that there was going to be a new Scooby Doo cartoon - and then hating "A Pup Named Scooby Doo" because it wasn't like the original Scooby Doo. The same thing happened with the "Never-ending Story" and "The Land Before Time" - I refuse to acknowledge any of those sequels. But I'm sure there are people who love the sequels - just not me.

Oh, sorry. I responded to Fozzie's post before I read your post. About "A Pup Named Scooby-Doo." I really enjoy it. I still watch it on Cartoon Network whenever I have time. Sure, it's not like the original. But once you get used to it, you really enjoy the show. It's funny how dumb they made Fred in that one. Anyway, back to the subject of the Muppet Babies. Yeah, I think they could try a movie about that and see how well it works. I remember enjoying that cartoon when I was little.

 

[dwayne1115]

Well the frist reason that this thought would not work is becaues ipeople would say who are the muppets babys? The show has not been on the air in so long that if you ethier grew up with it or a die hard muppet fan you would know anything about them. Thats the only problem i see and it could be fixed with the piggy daydreaming, or they could be about to loses the Theater agine and wile packing thier things geting ready to leave they find an old pic albem and start tumbing though it and then most of the movie is how the Babies Solved a really big problem like they where about to loses Gonzo becaues his Real parents wanted him back.
I know sounds to much like MFS i just used Gonzo caus he was the one that was on my mind. but if it was somthing like that it would work but just a heres the muppet babys no that would not work. and then you would wonder would they but in Sceter hummmm there would be som many more qustions AHHHHH i just ansered them kind of near the end of the movie who they are about to lose the Theater to is Scooters Long lost Sister this is sounding reall good. and she would see hey i dont want to hurt my long lost friend aww heck ill give them the theater.

Now who think that is a movie come on let me know and if alot of people think it is a good idah i will try writting it out and maybe just maybe it would work.

 

[Beauregard]

Here is something I wrote as a begining for Muppet Babies: The Movie, a while ago. Tell me what you think.

***

BLACK

CARD: According to the archives of the world of the Muppet’s and according to all parties involved, this story is in no way true and is not based on real events.

SCENE 1

INT-NURSERY-DAY

The MUPPET BABIES are sat around in a circle KERMIT is standing in the middle of the circle.

KERMIT
And so the bad man, Skritmore, sneaked forward and grabbed the beautiful Pig Princes...Gonzo, your turn.

GONZO goes into the middle of the circle and KERMIT takes his place in the circle.

FOZZIE
When suddenly the handsome hero, me, charged into the court yard and snatched the heavy princess, Miss Piggy, into my arms and...

MISS PIGGY stands up.

MISS PIGGY
Enough! Stop, stop, stop.

SKEETER
But, it just got exciting, Piggy.

MISS PIGGY
Fozzie, you can’t be the hero, Kermit is the hero.

FOZZIE
(crest fallen)
I can’t?

MISS PIGGY
No, you couldn’t be a hero if you tried.

SCOOTER
So, whose turn is it now?

There is a CRASH heard outside the room.

BEAN
W, w, what was that?

GONZO
Maybe it was the evil bad man, Skritmore.

BEAN
Oh no.

FOZZIE
Well, the handsome hero had better check it out.

MISS PIGGY
Yes, go on Kermie.

KERMIT
But, piggy.
(beat)
Oh, all right.

KERMIT goes out of the room and the others look at one another scared.

KERMIT (V.O.)
Come quick, something’s happened to Nanny.

ROWLF
What?

They all rush out of the nursery.

CUT TO

INT-BOTTOM OF THE STAIRS

We can see Nanny’s green socks. The Muppet Babies gather round.

SCOOTER
What’s happened?

SKEETER
I think she’s fallen down the stairs. She must have tripped over the toys that ‘someone’ left at the top.

ANIMAL
Nanna, broke leg?

NANNY (V.O.)
It’s all right, children. I am all right.

KERMIT
Are you sure?

NANNY
I, just, can’t seem to get up.

FOZZIE
Should I call the ambulance?

NANNY
I think maybe it would be better if Kermit did.

KERMIT
Ok, Nanny.

NANNY
And can you call Uncle Stadler, and Uncle Waldorf and get them to come too.

KERMIT
Sure, Nanny.

FADE TO

INT-BEDROOM-NIGHT

UNCLE STADLER and UNCLE WALDORF are tucking them all into their beds. Soon they come to FOZZIE.

FOZZIE
Uncle Stadler, I can be a hero can’t I?

STADLER
(chuckles)
Of course you can, Fozzie. Everyone can be a hero.

WALDORF
There just aren’t many princesses around theses days.

MISS PIGGY
But, I am a princess aren’t I, Uncle Waldorf.

WALDORF
Oh, I wouldn’t say that.

MISS PIGGY
Yes, I am, and Kermit is the handsome hero, so Fozzie can’t be.

STADLER
Yes, he can. Everyone can be a hero, but they have to want to be.

WALDORF
And they have to be brave. You all need to be brave with Nanny in hospital.

KERMIT
Is she going to be all right?

WALDORF
Sure she will, and she’ll be back here in a couple of days.

SKEETER
I am sure going to miss her.

SCOOTER
Me too.

ROWLF
Well, at least we won’t have to take a bath till she is back.

KERMIT
Rowlf.

STADLER
Well, we’ll be downstairs if you need us. Good night.

ANIMAL
GOOD NIGHT. GOOD NI-GHT.

CUT TO

Close up of FOZZIE’s face.

FOZZIE
I can be a hero. I can.

RIPPLE FADE TO

INT-DARK ROOM

A tall scary man, MR DEARI, stands behind a desk. There is a KNOCK heard and the door opens. Three people enter.

The first is a boy about 15 with a long nose, SCNOZ, (he is a child version of the child catcher). The second is a girl about 12 with half black and half white hair in plaits, ELLA, (she is a child version of Cruella Deville). The third is a 13-year-old boy with a hook instead of one of his hands, JAMMIE (he is a child version of Captain Hook).

SCNOZ
I have managed to round up an appropriate team. This is Ella DeVile, and that is Jamie Hook.

ELLA
Hi.

JAMIE
Hello.

MAN
Welcome to the team. Let me introduce the rest.

BABY CLUELESS MORGAN, BABY BAD POLLY, and BABY MAD MONTY, and child versions of HARRY and MARVE from ‘Home Alone’ come in.

MR DEARI
Polly.

POLLY
Hi.

MR DEARI
Monty.

MONTY
Evening.

MR DEARI
Clueless.

CLUELESS
Yes, Deari?

MR DEARI
Harry.

HARRY
Hi.

MR DEARI
And last and least, Marve.

MARVE
What?

MR DEARI
As you know, I am Mr Deari. The leader of the children’s secret crime society. I have a job for you...

RIPPLE FADE TO

INT-LIVING ROOM-EVENING

UNCLE STADLER and UNCLE WALDORF are sat in armchairs drinking hot chocolate.

STADLER
Brave little children, aren’t they, Waldorf.

WALDORF
Yes, poor things. Imagine Nanny tripping over that new train set.

STADLER
Well, you know what they say.

WALDORF
Never trip over train sets.

A sound of footsteps is heard outside the room.

STADLER
(raising voice)
Get back to bed.

The door opens a crack.

WALDORF
We said go back to bed.

WALDORF turns round and looks at the door. HARRY, MARVE, ELLA, JAMIE, and the SCNOZ come in. STADLER stands up.

STADLER
What’s going on?

WALDORF
Hey, what do you think your doing here?

They quickly and efficiently tie STADLER and WALDORF up.

CUT TO

INT-BEDROOM

FOZZIE sits up in bed. A noise is heard from below.

FOZZIE
What’s that?

ROWLF
(tired)
What’s what?

FOZZIE
I heard a noise.

The Window opens silently and CLUELESS MORGAN, POLLY and MONTY climb through.

ROWLF
It was nothing. Go back to sleep, Fozzie.

FOZZIE
I wish Nanny was here.

ROWLF
Yeah, me too.

FOZZIE
I have to go to the little bear’s room.

FOZZIE jumps out of bed and leaves the room. As soon as he has gone out there is a little SCREAM.

SKEETER
What was that?

ROWLF
I think something’s happened to Fozzie.

SKEETER
Let’s check it out.

ROWLF
Ok.

ROWLF and SKEETER jump out of their beds and run out the door to see what it was.

SKEETER (V.O.)
Hey, who are you?

ROWLF (V.O.)
What have you done to Fozzie?

SKEETER (V.O.)
Hey let go.

There are two little screams.

The door opens and MARVE, ELLA, HARRY, JAMIE, and the SCONOZZIE come in. They each walk to a bed of one of the Muppet babies. CLUELESS, MONTY, and POLLY stand up.

MARVE
Shhhh.

Each of the human actors wrap the Muppet babies up in their quilts and carry one out each. The three puppets all have a hard time trying to kidnap PIGGY.

CUT TO

INT-ANOTHER NURSERY

BABY SWEETUMS, BABY POPS, BABY BEAUREGARD, BABY CHIEF and BABY SAM THE EAGLE are sat around in front of a television. On the television is a desk and a toy phone. Behind it is sat BABY NEWSMAN.

NEWSMAN
And we conclude today’s News Flash with the news that according to our sources 10 little children and two uncles went missing yesterday evening. This is what our sources say.

Several large stream of tomato sauce, brown sauce, and various other sauces shoot in from the sides of the screen covering the NEWSMAN.

NEWSMAN
And that concludes the baby channel this morning.

The BABIES look at one another shocked.

SWEETUMS
Maybe that’s why they didn’t come round.

BEAUREGARD
Do you mean you think it’s Kermit and co?

POPS
It could be.

SAMMY
Oh no. We must do something.

SWEETUMS
Let’s go and find them.

POPS
We can’t, Nanny has shut us in for the morning.

SWEETUMS
No problem.

SWEETUMS crashes out through the wall.

SWEETUMS
Come on gang.

The others follow him.

RIPPLE FADE TO

INT-SQUARE ROOM

The MUPPET BABIES are all tied up.

FOZZIE
Oh dear, who could have done this?

GONZO
Maybe it was the evil bad man, Skritmore.

EVERYONE
Gonzo.

GONZO
It was just a guess.

KERMIT
So where are we guys?

MISS PIGGY
I don’t know, Kermie. Do you think I can see anymore than you?

ROWLF
Looks like we are locked in a room with no windows.

BEAN
And I need the toilet.

EVERYONE
Bean!!!

SKEETER
I say we should get out of these ropes.

SCOOTER
Well, you would. But how?

SKEETER
Maybe if we could cut the ropes.

SCOOTER
With what?

SKEETER
I don’t know. I have come up with all the other clever ideas so far. You figure it out.

FOZZIE
Does anyone have a pair of round-ended scissors in their pyjamas?
(beat)
I thought not.

ANIMAL
Animal like chew on rope.

ANIMAL start to chew his rope.

Suddenly and unexpectedly the door opens and the BAD MAN enters.

MR DEARI
Good morning, children. I hope you have all had a good sleep. I just wanted to let you know I have kidnapped you.

KERMIT
Why?

BAD MAN
What?

FOZZIE
Why would you want to kidnap us?

MR DEARI
I won’t bore you with the details. Now do any of you have anything to say before I go again?

BEAN
Actually, I need the little bunny’s room.

MR DEARI
Oh dear.
(shouts)
Clueless, Monty, get in here.

CLUELESS and MONTY come in.

CLUELESS
Yes Deary?

BAD MAN
Escort this bunny to the bathroom.

CLUELESS
Ok. Come on little bunny. I don’t want to hurt you.

FOZZIE
Actually, I need the little room too.

MONTY
Come with me.

SKEETER
Me too.

MISS PIGGY
And actually, I’d like to find the powder room.

ANIMAL
Animal need nappy changed.

MR DEARI
Oh bother. Harry, Marve, Ella, Jammie, Scnoz, get here.

RIPPLE FADE TO

INT-NURSERY

SWEETUMS, SAMMY, BEAUREGARD and POPS are standing looking around.

BEAUREGARD
Oh dear. They don’t seem to be here. Something bad must have happened.

SAMMY
Where can they be?

SWEETUMS
We go get help, right?

SAMMY
This is a disaster and calls for the entire Baby Force.

BEAUREGARD
Have you got their number?

SWEETUMS and SAMMY look at him as if he was stupid.

BEAUREGARD
No?

CUT TO


***

Well, what do you think?

 

[Fozzie Bear]

That's okay, just as long as you don't trash "A Pup Named Scooby-Doo." Lol.

It stunk.

Actully, I don't HATE any of these shows, and I've watched them at some point or another, and actually stuck by the MB cartoon because they were Muppets--I just don't like the idea of completely reverting back to the kids-types of adult characters.

And NOW we have to deal with Super Hero Kids on Cartoon Network, I found out recently. Geez. Will the insanity ever stop??

Heh.. I know the perfect way to tie it all together. Have the babies go on a wild adventure with their imaginations. Then, after they've returned to the Nursery and everything is back to normal, have everything fade out like in a dream sequence, with the adult Miss Piggy suddenly waking up and commenting on what a strange dream that was

I would go for that. But, only if they used the puppets.

 

[Beauregard]

Yeah, pupets is a must, though if it means we get one, cartoon will do. Maybe Piggy as a puppet and then the Babies as cartoons?