#ThrowbackThursday – The Muppet Movie

Original US release date: June 22, 1979 Production budget: $8,000,000 Worldwide gross:$65,200,000 There sadly exists very little context for how big of a deal The Muppets - created by Jim Henson - actually were upon their arrival.  Debuting in 1976 with "The Muppet Show", the Muppets captured the imagination and funny bones of the entire...