

Out to Lunch
1974-12-10 · 60 min · ★ 8.0
The Muppets of Sesame Street and the cast of The Electric Company take over the ABC Nightly News when the newsroom staff takes a lunch break.
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- Directors
- Bill Davis
- Production companies
- The Jim Henson Company, Children's Television Workshop
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Luis ÁvalosSelf / Casino Owner
Carol BurnettSelf
Barbara EdenSelf
Morgan FreemanSelf / Croupier
Elliott GouldSelf / Various Characters
Jim HensonKermit / Ernie / Guy Smiley / Person with Cue Card (voice)
Richard HuntVarious Muppets (voice)
Rita MorenoSelf / Divorce Woman / Posy / Spectator / 50s Dancer
Jerry NelsonCount von Count / Herry Monster / Mr. Snuffleupagus (voice)
Gary OwensAnnouncer
Frank OzBert / Cookie Monster / Grover (voice)
Caroll SpinneyBig Bird / Oscar the Grouch (voice)
Hattie WinstonSelf / Various CharactersTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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