Peter Harris

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Peter Harris

Born January 1, 1933 · Gosport, Hampshire, England, UK

Died February 23, 2021 · aged 88

Peter Harris (1933 — 23 February 2021) was an English television director, best known for his work on The Muppet Show, Spitting Image and Bullseye. He discovered Lenny Henry on New Faces, worked on Celebrity Squares, Tiswas, Family Fortunes, Crossroads, Fifteen to One and a variety of other shows in a career spanning five decades.

Known For

A Muppet Family ChristmasA Muppet Family Christmas · 1987
A Muppet Family Christmas
6.91987
MovieFamilyComedy
Fozzie Bear surprises his mother on Christmas Eve by bringing the entire Muppet gang to her farm to celebrate the holidays. Doc and his dog Sprocket, who had planned a quiet Christmas, end up joining the Muppets in their holiday activities and preparations. The Sesame Street and Fraggle Rock regulars join the festivities, but to Kermit's dismay, the only one missing is Miss Piggy, who has been caught in a snowstorm.
The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 YearsThe Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years · 1986
The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years
6.11986
MovieFamilyFantasy
For the first time in their careers, all the Muppets (except the ones that couldn't make it, like the Doozers, Gorgs and most of the Fraggles) have gathered together in one place to celebrate their thirtieth anniversary and honor the one who brought them together: Kermit the Frog (and by doing so, Jim Henson).
Muppet TreasuresMuppet Treasures · 1985
Muppet Treasures
7.31985
MovieComedy
Fozzie and Kermit have come across a priceless collection of great moments in the career of the Muppets. This collection features many Muppet TV segments, including episodes of "Pigs in Space," and "Veterinarian's Hospital."
The Very Best of the Muppet ShowThe Very Best of the Muppet Show · 1999
The Very Best of the Muppet Show
7.01999
MovieComedyFamily
Play the music! Light the lights! The Best of the Muppet Show is now available on DVD--and what a show it is! All non-human life is here in a muppet-fest of music and comedy: from pigs in space to talking rats, singing chickens to a chocolate "moose". The initial 50-minute feature has all the best bits from this inspirational, celebrational 1970s show including Kermit's sensitive rendering of "It's Not Easy Being Green" and Miss Piggy's less sensitive take on Wonder Woman.
Sesame Street: 20 Years & Still Counting! 1969-1989Sesame Street: 20 Years & Still Counting! 1969-1989 · 1989
Sesame Street: 20 Years & Still Counting! 1969-1989
7.31989
MovieComedyFamily
This one-hour special marks the 20th anniversary of Sesame Street, the ground-breaking educational children's series that has taught numbers and the alphabet, along with social and cultural concepts, to generations of preschoolers.
The Muppets at Walt Disney WorldThe Muppets at Walt Disney World · 1990
The Muppets at Walt Disney World
6.61990
MovieComedyFamily
The Muppets are visiting Kermit's family for their annual reunion. However, the others learn that the swamp is right next to Walt Disney World, where they sneak in and are pursued by a persistent security guard. Featured attractions and areas include Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular!, Star Tours, the Mad Tea Party, World Showcase, the Walt Disney World Monorail System and the utilidors.
The Muppets Go to the MoviesThe Muppets Go to the Movies · 1981
The Muppets Go to the Movies
7.01981
MovieTV MovieFamily
In this one-hour special taped between March 9-17, 1981, Lily Tomlin and Dudley Moore join the Muppets in a tribute to film classics. Kermit the Frog hosts the program, which begins with an all-cast rendition of "Hey a Movie!" from The Great Muppet Caper.
The Muppet RevueThe Muppet Revue · 1985
The Muppet Revue
10.01985
MovieMusicComedy
Kermit and Fozzie take a stroll down Muppet Memory Lane in this rollicking revue which contains both original production and material from the best of the Muppet Show series. Along the way, they share songs and laughs with Harry Belafonte, Rita Moreno, Linda Ronstadt and Paul Williams. Music spectaculars ranging from "Moonlight Sonata" to "Stayin' Alive" are interspersed with Muppet News, breakthroughs (and crackups) from Muppet Labs, culinary creations from the Swedish Chef, and much, much more.

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Spitting ImageSpitting Image · 1984
Spitting Image
7.21984
SeriesComedy
Spitting Image is an award winning British satirical puppet show, created by Peter Fluck, Roger Law and Martin Lambie-Nairn. The series was produced by Spitting Image Productions for Central Independent Television over 18 series which aired on the ITV from 1984 to 1996. The series was nominated and won numerous awards during its run including 10 BAFTA Awards, including one for editing in 1989, and even won two Emmy Awards in 1985 and 1986 in the Popular Arts Category. The series featured puppet caricatures of celebrities famous during the 1980s and 1990s, including British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and fellow Tory politicians, American president Ronald Reagan, and the British Royal Family. The Series was the first to caricature the Queen mother.

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