It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie (2002)
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- PG
- 1h 40min
- Adventure, Comedy
- 29 Nov 2002 (USA)
- TV Movie
'Twas the night before Christmas and the Muppet Theatre is in danger of being torn down, but with hilarious send-ups of just about every holiday movie ever made, the Muppets discover that what matters most is their love for each other.
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Awards:
- Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 1 nomination.
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Cast
| Steve Whitmire | ... |
Kermit / Rizzo the Rat / Beaker / Bean Bunny / Mr. Poodlepants / Statler - Assistant (voice)
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| Dave Goelz | ... |
The Great Gonzo / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Waldorf (voice)
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| Bill Barretta | ... |
Pepe the Prawn / Rowlf the Dog / Swedish Chef / Johnny Fiama / Bobo the Bear / Howard / Lew Zealand (voice)
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| Eric Jacobson | ... |
Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Animal / Yoda (voice)
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| David Arquette | ... |
Daniel
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| Joan Cusack | ... |
Rachel Bitterman
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| Matthew Lillard | ... |
Luc Fromage
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| William H. Macy | ... |
Glenn
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| Whoopi Goldberg | ... |
Daniel's 'Boss'
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| Carson Daly | ... |
Carson Daly
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| Kelly Ripa | ... |
Kelly Ripa
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| Joe Rogan | ... |
Joe Rogan
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| Molly Shannon | ... |
Molly Shannon
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| Robert Smigel | ... |
Triumph the Insult Comic Dog (voice)
(as Triumph the Insult Dog)
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| Zach Braff | ... |
Self - Dr. John 'J.D.' Dorian
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| Sarah Chalke | ... |
Self - Dr. Elliot Reid
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| Neil Flynn | ... |
Self - The Janitor
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| John C. McGinley | ... |
Self - Dr. Perry Cox
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| Judy Reyes | ... |
Self - Nurse Carla Espinosa
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| Bill Lawrence | ... |
Self - 'Scrubs' Producer
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| Mel Brooks | ... |
Joe Snow (voice)
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| Brian Henson | ... |
Scooter / Sal Manilla / Janice / Muppet Performer (voice)
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| Jerry Nelson | ... |
Robin the Frog / Statler / Announcer / Pops / Floyd Pepper / Kid #1 / Muppet Performer (voice)
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| Kevin Clash | ... |
Sam the Eagle / Muppet Performer (voice)
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| John Kennedy | ... |
Dr. Teeth / Sam the Eagle (assistant)
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| Alice Dinnean | ... |
Muppet Performer
(as Alice Dinnean-Vernon)
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| Allan Trautman | ... |
Muppet Performer
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| Geoff Redknap | ... |
Muppet Performer / Sweetums Suit Performer
(as Geoff Rednap)
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| Denise Cheshire | ... |
Muppet Performer
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| Drew Massey | ... |
Muppet Performer
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Adam Behr | ... |
Muppet Performer
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| Gord Robertson | ... |
Muppet Performer
(as Gordon Robertson)
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John Henson | ... |
Muppet Performer / Sweetums
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Dawn Lewis | ... |
Fear Factor Contestant
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| Colin Foo | ... |
Security Guard
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| Yee Jee Tso | ... |
Angel 1
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| Dan Joffre | ... |
Angel 2
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| Jonathan Bruce | ... |
Fat Angel
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Cameron McDonald | ... |
Safari Animal Tracker
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Darrell Lee-Izeard | ... |
Thin Angel
(as Darrell Izeard)
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| Chantal Strand | ... |
Nancy Nut-What
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| Robin Mossley | ... |
Nicki Nut-What
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| Dan Payne | ... |
Handsome Executive
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| Dave 'Squatch' Ward | ... |
Sally Ann Santa
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| Julia Arkos | ... |
Sally Ann Representative
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| Kathleen Gati | ... |
Muppet Performer
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| Jon Stewart | ... |
Self (scenesDeleted)
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| Marci Dacus | ... |
Fear Factor Contestant (uncredited)
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Briana Forbes | ... |
Muppet Performer (uncredited)
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| Ray Galletti | ... |
Club Dot Guy (uncredited)
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Conan Graham | ... |
Executive Assistant (uncredited)
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| Catherine Taber | ... |
Muppet Performer (uncredited)
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| Lawrence Trilling | ... |
Self (uncredited)
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Sisi Wang | ... |
Old Muppet's Date (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Kirk R. Thatcher | ||
Written by
| Tom Martin | ... | (written by) and |
| Jim Lewis | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Martin G. Baker | ... | producer |
| Bill Barretta | ... | co-producer |
| Juliet Blake | ... | executive producer |
| Warren Carr | ... | producer |
| Ruth Caruso | ... | co-producer |
| Brian Henson | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Mark Watters | ||
Cinematography by
| Tony Westman | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Gregg Featherman | ||
Editorial Department
| Brian Anton | ... | assistant editor |
| Frank Mazzaro | ... | on-line editor |
| Leeanna Romero | ... | post-production intern |
| Sati Tooray | ... | colorist |
Production Design by
| Michael S. Bolton | ... | (as Michael Bolton) |
Art Direction by
| James Steuart | ... | (as Jim Steuart) |
Set Decoration by
| Linda Vipond | ||
Costume Design by
| Polly Smith | ||
| Sandra J. Blackie | ... | (uncredited) |
Makeup Department
| Sandy Cooper | ... | key makeup artist |
| Harlow MacFarlane | ... | special makeup effects artist |
| Charles Porlier | ... | special makeup effects designer |
| Debra Wiebe | ... | hair stylist |
Production Management
| Warren Carr | ... | production manager |
| Annie Court | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Drew Locke | ... | unit manager: second unit |
| Ritamarie Peruggi | ... | executive in charge of production |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Fred Frame | ... | second unit director |
| Leann Harvey | ... | trainee assistant director |
| Alexis Hinde | ... | second assistant director: second unit |
| Patrice Leung | ... | first assistant director |
| David Mills | ... | first assistant director: second unit |
| Tracey Poirier | ... | second assistant director |
| Patrick Stark | ... | third assistant director |
Art Department
| Raul Casillas | ... | Set dresser |
| Dave Conway | ... | construction coordinator |
| Brad Elliott | ... | muppet workshop |
| Brian Epp | ... | assistant property master |
| Phil Gough | ... | property master: second unit |
| Kevin Griffin-Park | ... | on-set dresser |
| Frank Haddad | ... | head greensman |
| Leesa Hanna | ... | set dresser |
| Iesza Jessica Jordan | ... | statue maker (as Iesza Snowdon) |
| Theron Layne | ... | scenic carpenter |
| John Marcynuk | ... | set designer |
| Wendy McAllister | ... | storyboard artist |
| Roxanne Methot | ... | assistant art director |
| Beth Nelson | ... | assistant set decorator |
| Kristin Shanski | ... | assistant prop master (as Kristin Shanski Beaudin) |
| Christine Shaw | ... | set dresser |
| Grant Swain | ... | property master |
| Joel Turner | ... | lead greens |
| Darcy Wyness | ... | greensperson |
| Patrick Zahorodniuk | ... | art department coordinator |
Sound Department
| Darren Brisker | ... | sound recordist |
| Neil Cedar | ... | adr recordist |
| Ryan Darden | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Stephen Fitzmaurice | ... | sound mixer (as Steven Fritzmaurice) |
| Richard C. Franklin | ... | adr supervisor (as Rick Franklin) |
| Sara Kohlman | ... | sound assistant |
| Carey Milbradt | ... | foley recordist |
| Charles O'Shea | ... | boom operator (as Charlie O'Shea) |
| Chris Ostler | ... | sound recordist |
| Larry Stensvold | ... | sound mixer |
| Richard Taylor | ... | sound supervisor |
| Sarah Workhoven | ... | adr assistant |
Special Effects by
| Buck Aarons | ... | special effects technician |
| James G. Fisher | ... | first assistant special effects (as Jim Fisher) |
| Brant McIlroy | ... | special effects |
| Robert Yeager | ... | special effects coordinator (as Rob Yeager) |
Visual Effects by
| Adrian Banton | ... | digital character and visual effects: Jim Henson's Creature Shop |
| Hal Bertram | ... | digital character and visual effects: Jim Henson's Creature Shop |
| Jason Bielski | ... | digital character and visual effects: Jim Henson's Creature Shop |
| Clare Burgess | ... | line producer: Jim Henson's Creature Shop |
| Charlene Eberle Douglas | ... | on-set visual effects coordinator (as Charlene Eberle) |
| Sean Feeney | ... | visual effects producer |
| Alan Latteri | ... | digital character and visual effects: Jim Henson's Creature Shop |
| Nick Lloyd | ... | digital character and visual effects: Jim Henson's Creature Shop |
| Dusan Strugar | ... | digital character and visual effects: Jim Henson's Creature Shop |
| John B. Anderson | ... | senior shader writer: Jim Henson's Creature Shop (uncredited) |
| Adrian Banton | ... | digital artist: Jim Henson's Creature Shop (uncredited) |
| Hitesh Bharadia | ... | matchmove supervisor/technical director: Jim Henson's Creature Shop (uncredited) |
| Mike Connolly | ... | digital compositor: Jim Henson's Creature Shop (uncredited) |
| James Furlong | ... | digital tracking: Jim Henson's Creature Shop (uncredited) |
| Myf Hopkins | ... | head of production: Jim Henson's Creature Shop (uncredited) |
| Alberto Montañés | ... | digital compositor: Jim Henson's Creature Shop (uncredited) |
| Mike Pope | ... | digital compositor (uncredited) |
| Dan Sheerin | ... | digital artist (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Marny Eng | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| John Adams | ... | gaffer: second unit |
| Toby Armitt | ... | second assistant camera |
| Paul Arnel | ... | grip |
| Trevor Butt | ... | first assistant camera: "a" camera |
| Harvey Fedor | ... | key grip |
| Niall Fraser | ... | best boy electric |
| Rob Graham | ... | video assist operator: second unit |
| Peter Grotek | ... | dolly grip (as Pete Grotek) / key grip: second unit |
| Martin Udo Haas | ... | dolly grip (as Martin Hass) |
| Colin Hudson | ... | steadicam operator |
| Simon Hunt | ... | gaffer |
| Armin Matter | ... | camera operator |
| Carl Pederson | ... | video engineer |
| Randal Platt | ... | director of photography: second unit |
| Brian Rose | ... | first assistant camera: "b" camera |
| Charlie Schultz | ... | best boy grip |
| Lance White | ... | video assist |
| Keith Woods | ... | rigging gaffer |
Casting Department
| Lynne Carrow | ... | casting: Canada |
| Allison Cowitt | ... | casting: US |
| Mike Fenton | ... | casting: US |
| Ann Frederick | ... | casting assistant |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Jessica Lythgoe-Green | ... | costumer |
| Anthea Mallinson | ... | costume dyer |
| Kurtis Reeves | ... | costume supervisor: second unit |
| Heather Seshadri | ... | costume dyer (as Heather Rupert) |
Location Management
| Teresa Gough | ... | assistant location manager |
| Robert Murdoch | ... | location manager |
| Suzanne Cross | ... | trainee assistant location manager (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Michael Atwell | ... | score recordist: Pro-Tools |
| Tim Bryson | ... | additional mixes: score |
| Annmarie Crivelli | ... | assistant to composer (as Annemarie Crivelli) |
| Audrey DeRoche | ... | music coordinator (as Audrey deRoche) |
| Ross DeRoche | ... | orchestra contractor (as Ross deRoche) |
| Ira Hearshen | ... | orchestrator |
| Jimmy Hoyson | ... | second score engineer |
| Robert Irving | ... | synthesizer programmer |
| Andrew Kinney | ... | orchestrator |
| Dino A. Moriana | ... | music editor |
| Don Nemitz | ... | orchestrator |
| Bill Newlin | ... | orchestrator |
| John Richards | ... | score engineer |
| J. Eric Schmidt | ... | orchestrator (as Eric Schmidt) |
| Nan Schwartz | ... | orchestrator |
| Stephen James Taylor | ... | orchestrator |
| Christopher Klatman | ... | composer: additional music (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Sophie Brodovitch | ... | script coordinator |
| Lana Krotenko | ... | script supervisor: second unit |
| Kelly Moon | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Ron James | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Tony Johnson | ... | transportation captain |
| Jason Wayne Spencer | ... | driver: van |
Additional Crew
| Mary Brehmer | ... | Jim Henson's Muppet Workshop |
| Brittan Brown | ... | post-production accountant |
| Edward G. Christie | ... | Jim Henson's Muppet Workshop (as Ed Christie) |
| Ric De Groot | ... | assistant accountant (as Ric Degroot) |
| Andrea Detwiler | ... | Jim Henson's Muppet Workshop |
| Brad Elliott | ... | Jim Henson's Muppet Workshop (as Brad Elliot) |
| Sandy Fox | ... | loop group voice |
| Kathleen Gati | ... | loop group voice |
| Jerry Gelb | ... | loop group voice |
| Alexander Glua | ... | production assistant |
| Jane Gootnick | ... | Jim Henson's Muppet Workshop |
| Catherine Gordon | ... | assistant accountant |
| Michael Gough | ... | loop group voice |
| Paul Hartis | ... | Jim Henson's Muppet Workshop |
| James Hibbard | ... | Choreographer / choreographer |
| Ann Marie Holdgruen | ... | Jim Henson's Muppet Workshop |
| Lauri Johnson | ... | loop group voice |
| Gordon Juli | ... | security |
| Lorne Kostyshin | ... | craft service |
| Lex Lang | ... | loop group voice |
| Stephanie Leavitt | ... | assistant to producers |
| Laura Livingstone | ... | production coordinator |
| Danny Mann | ... | loop group voice |
| Mona Marshall | ... | loop group voice |
| Tom Martin | ... | executive consultant |
| Jasmine McCaig | ... | production controller |
| David M. McLoughlin | ... | office assistant (as Dave McLoughlin) |
| Robert Milicevic | ... | set security |
| Tim Miller | ... | Jim Henson's Muppet Workshop |
| Tom Newby | ... | Jim Henson's Muppet Workshop |
| Joan Parkinson | ... | Jim Henson's Muppet Workshop |
| Karen Pelrine | ... | second assistant coordinator: second unit |
| Michael Roberts | ... | production accountant |
| Lia Sargent | ... | loop group voice |
| Adrienne Sol | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Rhonda Taylor | ... | assistant to director |
| Mike Atwater | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Simon Bright | ... | key production assistant (uncredited) |
| Raimey Casiro | ... | key production assistant (uncredited) |
| Allison Chretien | ... | set supervisor (uncredited) |
| Ian Doig | ... | animal trainer (uncredited) |
| Grace MacLeod | ... | cat trainer (uncredited) |
| Jason Wayne Spencer | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| James Wojtal | ... | Jim Henson's Muppet Workshop (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- National Broadcasting Company (NBC) (presents)
- The Jim Henson Company (presents)
- Jim Henson Productions
Distributors
- National Broadcasting Company (NBC) (2002) (United States) (tv)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (Brazil) (DVD)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2003) (Japan) (DVD)
- Chum Television (Canada) (tv)
- Disney Channel (2007) (Japan) (tv)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2003) (Germany) (DVD)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2003) (United States) (DVD)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2003) (United States) (VHS)
- Moviemax Family (2017) (Turkey) (tv)
- Net5 (2004) (Netherlands) (tv)
- Premiere (2004) (Germany) (tv)
- Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment (2003) (Netherlands) (DVD) (VHS)
- Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE) (2010) (United States) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE) (2014) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Universal Studios Home Entertainment (2010) (Canada) (DVD)
- Universal Studios Home Entertainment (2014) (Canada) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
Special Effects
- Jim Henson's Creature Shop (digital character and visual effects by)
Other Companies
- Complete Post (on-line editing)
- Deroche Music (music preparation)
- Directors Guild of America (DGA) (acknowledgement)
- Directors Guild of Canada (acknowledgment)
- Ear Whacks! (loop group casting)
- Endemol Entertainment (copyright owner: "Fear Factor" appears courtesy of)
- Freaky Beats and Eats (catering)
- I.A.T.S.E. Local 669 (acknowledgment)
- I.A.T.S.E. Local 891 (acknowledgment)
- NBC Studios (copyright owner: "Last Call With Carson Daly" appears courtesy of)
- Panavision (camera equipment)
- Rainmaker Digital Pictures (dailies)
- Technicolor (post-production audio)
- Touchstone Television (copyright owner: "Scrubs" appears courtesy of)
- Union of B.C. Performers (acknowledgment)
- Westwind Media (post-production audio)
- William F. White International (lighting equipment)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
The owner of a bank (Miss Bitterman) wants to own the Muppet Theatre so she can build a nightclub over it. After she tricks Pepe into giving her the only copy of the contract between her father and the Muppets, she changes it so the Muppets have very little time to pay a debt they owe. Meanwhile, the Muppets are trying to put on a Christmas show. After the Muppets are confronted by Bitterman, they make a lot of sacrifices to save up so they can keep the Theatre. Written by sayinoutcast |
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| Taglines | More holiday fun than humanly possible! See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Snoop Dogg filmed a cameo appearance, but his scene was deleted. In an interview with Kermit the Frog on The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn (1999), Kermit stated that because of Snoop's involvement in Doggystyle (2001), it was considered inappropriate to have him appear in a Muppet movie. See more » |
| Goofs | Kermit's hand shifts on and off the back of the bench between shots during Gonzo's song in the alternate universe See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Inside Pepe's Studio: Hosted by Pepe the King Prawn (2003). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Everyone Matters See more » |
| Crazy Credits | Muppets (tm)\,mu-pets\ 1: a trademark of The Jim Henson Company for a fanciful troupe of famous puppet characters created and performed exclusively by, and/ or for goods and services coming exclusively from, the characters at The Jim Henson Company [var Muppet; The Muppets]; 2: none See more » |
| Quotes |
Daniel's 'Boss':
Why do you care about Kermit's credit problems? Daniel: Just keep watching. I promise you you'll want to help Kermit. Daniel's 'Boss': Okay, I'll keep watching. You're just lucky Spongebob isn't on right now. Daniel: I love Spongebob. Daniel's 'Boss': Do I care? See more » |