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** "[[{{Franchise/Superman}} Oh, look! Is that a bird? No, it's a plane]]"
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* NoFourthWall: Surprisingly, despite the show itself, this movie actually ''subverts'' it; with the exception of Oscar's introduction and Count reading the end credits, there is virtually no fourth wall breaking in this movie whatsoever.
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* NoFourthWall: Surprisingly, despite the show itself, this movie actually ''subverts'' it; with the exception of Oscar's introduction and Count reading the end credits, there is virtually no fourth wall breaking only one scene in this movie whatsoever.where the fourth wall is broken when Big Bird looks at the camera when he meets the Dodos, and says to the audience "[[{{ThisIsGonnaSuck}} Big Dodo!?]]"
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* NegativeContinuity: This movie was released in 1985, which was the same year that the adults ''finally'' saw Snuffy for the first time on the show, however, this movie is incredibly vague as to whether or not the adults still believe he's imaginary, or if they have seen them, especially considering Snuffy only interacts with Big Bird in the movie. Today's kids watching the movie probably aren't aware of any of this, but it's still an interesting thought.
** Another continuity error with Snuffy is that it's clear on the show that he lives in a cave (as do most Snuffleupaguses), however, apparently in this movie, he lives out in the open on a grassland area.
** Another continuity error with Snuffy is that it's clear on the show that he lives in a cave (as do most Snuffleupaguses), however, apparently in this movie, he lives out in the open on a grassland area.
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''Sesame Street Presents: Follow That Bird'' is a 1985 big screen adventure from the educational children's series, ''SesameStreet''. The film follows Big Bird, who is sent to live with a bird family, at the insistence of Miss Finch, an agent working for The Feathered Friends, an organization that places "stray birds" into foster families. Big Bird is keen on the idea of having his own bird family at first, but when he sees that he's not really fitting in with the Dodo family (them disapproving of his friendship with Mr. Snuffleupagus being the final straw), Big Bird runs away to return to his real home on Sesame Street; when the news spread, the Sesame Street gang set out in search to find him.
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''Sesame Street Presents: Follow That Bird'' is a 1985 big screen adventure from the educational children's series, ''SesameStreet''.series ''Series/SesameStreet''. The film follows Big Bird, who is sent to live with a bird family, at the insistence of Miss Finch, an agent working for The Feathered Friends, an organization that places "stray birds" into foster families. Big Bird is keen on the idea of having his own bird family at first, but when he sees that he's not really fitting in with the Dodo family (them disapproving of his friendship with Mr. Snuffleupagus being the final straw), Big Bird runs away to return to his real home on Sesame Street; when the news spread, the Sesame Street gang set out in search to find him.
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''Follow That Bird'' is one of several travel/road comedy movies of the 80s, but proves to be a favorite among Muppet fans, and children alike, with its engaging plot, fun songs, and classic character antics from favorites like Ernie and Bert, Oscar the Grouch, Cookie Monster, among others.
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''Follow That Bird'' is one of several travel/road comedy movies of the 80s, 1980s, but proves to be a favorite among Muppet fans, and children alike, with its engaging plot, fun songs, and classic character antics from favorites like Ernie and Bert, Oscar the Grouch, Cookie Monster, Monster and even Kermit the Frog, among others.
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-->'''Big Bird''': SesameStreet is brought to you today by the letters [[WarnerBros "W", and "B"]].
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-->'''Big Bird''': SesameStreet ''Series/SesameStreet'' is brought to you today by the letters [[WarnerBros "W", and [[Creator/WarnerBros "W",and "B"]].
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* ParentalBonus: Bert and Ernie's plane narrowly missing Big Bird is a parody of ''Film/NorthByNorthwest''.
* RoadMovie: Pretty much a trend in the80s.1980s.
* RoadMovie: Pretty much a trend in the
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* ShoutOut: While watching the news in Hooper's Store, the anchor gives the weather report-
-->'''Anchor:''' [[MisterRogersNeighborhood It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood... a beautiful day for a neighbor... would you be mine?]]
** During Count's credit reading, he comes across the executive producer, Joan Ganz Cooney, to which he turns to the camera, waves, and says, "Hi, mom."
-->'''Anchor:''' [[MisterRogersNeighborhood It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood... a beautiful day for a neighbor... would you be mine?]]
** During Count's credit reading, he comes across the executive producer, Joan Ganz Cooney, to which he turns to the camera, waves, and says, "Hi, mom."
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* ShoutOut: While Big Bird's friends are watching the news in Hooper's Store, the anchor anchorman gives the weather report-
-->'''Anchor:''' [[MisterRogersNeighborhoodreport:
-->'''Anchorman:''' [[Series/MisterRogersNeighborhood It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood... a beautiful day for a neighbor... would you be mine?]]
** During the Count's credit reading, he comes across the executive producer, Joan Ganz Cooney, to which he turns to the camera, waves, and says, "Hi,mom.Mom."
-->'''Anchor:''' [[MisterRogersNeighborhood
-->'''Anchorman:''' [[Series/MisterRogersNeighborhood It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood... a beautiful day for a neighbor... would you be mine?]]
** During the Count's credit reading, he comes across the executive producer, Joan Ganz Cooney, to which he turns to the camera, waves, and says, "Hi,
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** Bert and Ernie's plane narrowly missing Big Bird is a parody of NorthByNorthwest.
* [[StepfordSmiler Stepford Smilers]]: The Dodos.
* ThemeNaming: The Dodo children were named Donny and Marie.
* ThoseTwoGuys: The Sleaze Brothers.
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* UnusuallyUninterestingSight: While on the road, Sid notices a haystack (actually Big Bird hiding from Miss Finch) running and casually points it out to Sam, who just casually remarks "We're not looking for a haystack!" Justified in that Sam was driving and not looking in the direction of the haystack, ad Sid doesn't actually say that the haystack was moving.
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* UnusuallyUninterestingSight: While on the road, Sid notices a haystack (actually Big Bird hiding from Miss Finch) running and casually points it out to Sam, who just casually remarks remarks, "We're not looking for a haystack!" Justified in that Sam was driving and not looking in the direction of the haystack, ad Sid doesn't actually say that the haystack was moving.
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-->'''Sid:''' Just a volkswagon with a hole in the roof and no hood.
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-->'''Sid:''' Just a volkswagon Volkswagen with a hole in the roof and no hood.
-->'''Sam:''' Fine, just keep a look out for anythingsuspicious.suspicious.
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* ChekhovsGag: Cookie Monster eating the Volkswagon, including the hood. [[spoiler: in the end this allowed Gordon to get out onto the eaten hood and instruct Big Bird to jump from the truck, even having plenty of room for Big Bird to land.]]
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* CentralTheme: FamilyByChoice, specifically the freedom to keep company with those who make you happy.
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* CentralTheme: FamilyByChoice, specifically the freedom to keep company with those who make you happy.
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* LetsGetDangerous:
--> '''Gordon:''' "Big Bird, jump!"
--> '''Gordon:''' "Big Bird, jump!"
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* DistantDuet: "One Little Star", except that it's [[SubvertedTrope performed by three characters]].
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--> '''Gordon:'' Let's follow that bird.
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--> '''Gordon:'' '''Gordon:''' Let's follow that bird.
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* FoodFight: The scene at the [[PunnyName "Don't Drop Inn"]] descends into this.
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* RetroactiveRecognition: Loonette the Clown from ''TheBigComfyCouch'' (not to mention Jubilee from ''XMenTheAnimatedSeries'') was Ruthie the farm girl.
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--> '''Gordon:'' Let's follow that bird.
--> '''Gordon:'' Let's follow that bird.
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* AbsenteeActor: Northern Calloway, who played resident cool cat David in the series' proper is nowhere to be seen in this movie.
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* CanadaEh: Because it was easier on their budget, the movie was filmed in Canada; a number of Canadian actors, such as John Candy and Alyson Court, as well as Canadian puppeteers Terry Angus and Gord Robertson, appeared in the movie.
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* CanadaEh: CanadaEh / CaliforniaDoubling: Because it was easier on their budget, the movie was filmed in Canada; a number of Canadian actors, such as John Candy and Alyson Court, as well as Canadian puppeteers Terry Angus and Gord Robertson, appeared in the movie.
** TheAllegedCar: The Volkswagen transporting Gordon, Olivia and Cookie Monster is this by the end of the movie, due to Cookie Monster's [[ExtremeOmnivore extreme appetite]]. You could also say the same about the Sloppy Jalopy.
* MediumShiftGag: While not so much a "gag", the brief animation illustrating Big Bird's fantasies of living with his own kind, as well as the opening logo animation, are basically this.
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** The two young Dodos are named Donny and Marie.
* [[StepfordSmiler Stepford Smilers]]: The Dodos.
* [[StepfordSmiler Stepford Smilers]]: The Dodos.
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''Sesame Street Presents: Follow That Bird'' is a 1985 big screen adventure for from the educational children's series, ''SesameStreet''. The film follows Big Bird, who is sent to live with a bird family, at the insistence of Miss Finch, an agent working for The Feathered Friends, an organization that places "stray birds" into foster families. Big Bird is keen on the idea of having his own bird family at first, but when he sees that he's not really fitting in with the Dodo family (them disapproving of his friendship with Mr. Snuffleupagus being the final straw), Big Bird runs away to return to his real home on Sesame Street; when the news spread, the Sesame Street gang set out in search to find him.
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* ColdOpening: The Grouch Anthem;
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* ColdOpening: The Grouch Anthem;Anthem; the logo doesn't even run until the segment is over.
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* ColdOpening: The Grouch Anthem; the movie even starts without any identifying logos.Anthem;
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* CanadaEh: Because it was easier on their budget, the movie was filmed in Canada; a number of Canadian actors, such as John Candy, Chevy Chase, Sally Kellerman, Alyson Court, as well as Canadian puppeteers Terry Angus, and Gord Robertson, appeared in the movie.
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* CanadaEh: Because it was easier on their budget, the movie was filmed in Canada; a number of Canadian actors, such as John Candy, Chevy Chase, Sally Kellerman, Candy and Alyson Court, as well as Canadian puppeteers Terry Angus, Angus and Gord Robertson, appeared in the movie.
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* ThoseTwoGuys: The Sleaze Brothers.
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* ThoseTwoGuys: The Sleaze Brothers.Brothers.
* UnusuallyUninterestingSight: While on the road, Sid notices a haystack (actually Big Bird hiding from Miss Finch) running and casually points it out to Sam, who just casually remarks "We're not looking for a haystack!" Justified in that Sam was driving and not looking in the direction of the haystack, ad Sid doesn't actually say that the haystack was moving.
**During the chase at the end, when Sam asks Sid to see if anybody is following them.
-->'''Sid:''' Just a volkswagon with a hole in the roof and no hood.
-->'''Sam:''' Fine, just keep a look out for anything suspicious.
* UnusuallyUninterestingSight: While on the road, Sid notices a haystack (actually Big Bird hiding from Miss Finch) running and casually points it out to Sam, who just casually remarks "We're not looking for a haystack!" Justified in that Sam was driving and not looking in the direction of the haystack, ad Sid doesn't actually say that the haystack was moving.
**During the chase at the end, when Sam asks Sid to see if anybody is following them.
-->'''Sid:''' Just a volkswagon with a hole in the roof and no hood.
-->'''Sam:''' Fine, just keep a look out for anything suspicious.
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* OhCrap:
--> '''Sam Sleaze:''' What's the matter, don't you like your cage?
--> '''Big Bird:''' My cage? My cage-- '''''MY''''' '''CAGE?!'''
--> '''Sam Sleaze:''' What's the matter, don't you like your cage?
--> '''Big Bird:''' My cage? My cage-- '''''MY''''' '''CAGE?!'''
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* AnAesop: The importance of "family", and what the word really means, as well as how there are many different kinds of people (and species) in the world (and on Sesame Street); talked about directly near the end of the movie.
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* LogoJoke:
-->'''Big Bird''': SesameStreet is brought to you today by the letters [[WarnerBros "W", and "B"]].
-->'''Big Bird''': SesameStreet is brought to you today by the letters [[WarnerBros "W", and "B"]].
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* RetroactiveRecognition: Loonette the Clown from ''TheBigComfyCouch'' was Ruthie the farm girl.
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* MissedHimByThatMuch: Pretty much each of the Sleaze brothers' attempts at nabbing Big Bird, such as them about to catch him in a giant butterfly net, only for Big Bird to coincidentally bend over, missing the net by inches, or when they spot a walking haystack in the field they're driving by, but it's actually Big Bird in disguise to flee from Miss Finch.
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* CanadaEh: Because it was easier on their budget, the movie was filmed in Canada; a number of Canadian actors, such as John Candy, Chevy Chase, Sally Kellerman, Allison Court, as well as Canadian puppeteers Terry Angus, and Gord Robertson, appeared in the movie.
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* CanadaEh: Because it was easier on their budget, the movie was filmed in Canada; a number of Canadian actors, such as John Candy, Chevy Chase, Sally Kellerman, Allison Alyson Court, as well as Canadian puppeteers Terry Angus, and Gord Robertson, appeared in the movie.
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* FragileFlower: Sid. The slightest upset is enough to have him bawling like a baby.
--> '''Trooper:''' Be a man!
--> '''Sid:''' (Crying) I don't wanna be a man!
--> '''Trooper:''' Be a man!
--> '''Sid:''' (Crying) I don't wanna be a man!
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* AbsenteeActor: Northern Calloway, who played resident cool cat David in the series' proper is nowhere to be seen in this movie.
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* ArtShift: Rather than film the movie in the actual studio where the series was taped, a new, more realistic version of Sesame Street was built on location in Toronto; this new version of Sesame Street had considerable amount of scope, that it not only included the locales of the Fix-It Shop, Hooper's Store, and 123 Sesame Street, but we also saw what was ''across'' the street, as well as what was at the ends of the street, including a TV repair shop, a family clinic, and an auto garage.
** And the Dodo family is clearly a family of, well, dodos.
* MoneyDearBoy: In-universe, the Sleaze brothers' motivation of capturing Big Bird for their circus is purely for money.
* MoneyDearBoy: In-universe, the Sleaze brothers' motivation of capturing Big Bird for their circus is purely for money.
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* NoFourthWall: Surprisingly, despite the show itself, this movie actually ''subverts'' it; with the exception of Oscar's introduction, there is virtually no fourth wall breaking in this movie whatsoever.
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* [[ColorMeBlack Color Me Blue]]: To avoid getting caught for having Big Bird in their captivity, the Sleaze brothers paint him blue, and pass him off as their "Blue Bird of Happiness".
* CoolCar: Oscar's Sloppy Jalopy and Count's Countmobile.
* CoolCar: Oscar's Sloppy Jalopy and Count's Countmobile.
* ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin: Big Bird sees a road sign that reads, "No Thru Road"... figuring that's the road he needs to take to head back to Sesame Street.
--> '''Big Bird:''' [[CaptainObvious Boy, No Thru Road sure is awful long...]]
--> '''Big Bird:''' [[CaptainObvious Boy, No Thru Road sure is awful long...]]
* MeaningfulName: Sam and Sid ''Sleaze''.
** Also, when Big Bird is forced to be their "Blue Bird of Happiness", even though he clearly displays blue emotions when in their captivity, even for paying audiences.
** Also, when Big Bird is forced to be their "Blue Bird of Happiness", even though he clearly displays blue emotions when in their captivity, even for paying audiences.
* NoFourthWall: Surprisingly, despite the show itself, this movie actually ''subverts'' it; with the exception of Oscar's introduction, there is virtually no fourth wall breaking in this movie whatsoever.
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* RoadMovie: Pretty much a trend in the 80s.
* ScenicRoute
* ShoutOut: While watching the news in Hooper's Store, the anchor gives the weather report-
-->'''Anchor:''' [[MisterRogersNeighborhood It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood... a beautiful day for a neighbor... would you be mine?]]
* ThemeNaming: The Dodo children were named Donny andMarie.Marie.
* ThoseTwoGuys: The Sleaze Brothers.
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* ShoutOut: While watching the news in Hooper's Store, the anchor gives the weather report-
-->'''Anchor:''' [[MisterRogersNeighborhood It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood... a beautiful day for a neighbor... would you be mine?]]
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''Sesame Street Presents: Follow That Bird'' is 1985 big screen adventure for the educational children's series, ''SesameStreet''. The film follows Big Bird, who is sent to live with a bird family, at the insistence of Miss Finch, an agent working for The Feathered Friends, an organization that places "stray birds" into foster families. Big Bird is keen on the idea of having his own bird family at first, but when he sees that he's not really fitting in with the Dodo family (them disapproving of his friendship with Mr. Snuffleupagus being the final straw), Big Bird runs away to return to his real home on Sesame Street; when the news spread, the Sesame Street gang set out in search to find him.
Along the way, however, Big Bird is also being pursued by Miss Finch, who is determined to send Big Bird back to the Dodos; and Sam and Sid Sleaze, a pair of brothers who run a crooked circus, and decide they want to capture Big Bird and make him their main attraction.
''Follow That Bird'' is one of several travel/road comedy movies of the 80s, but proves to be a favorite among Muppet fans, and children alike, with its engaging plot, fun songs, and classic character antics from favorites like Ernie and Bert, Oscar the Grouch, Cookie Monster, among others.
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!!''This film provides examples of''
* ArsonMurderAndJaywalking: When the Sleaze brothers are pulled over by a state trooper.
-->'''Sam:''' What seems to be the problem, Officer? What's the charge?
-->'''Trooper:''' (Whips out list) What about counterfeiting? Extortion? Fraud? Impersonating a dentist? Stealing an apple from a kid?
-->'''Sam:''' Oh, about that apple, Officer, I can explain that... we was just holdin' for a friend.
-->'''Sid:''' Yeah, for a friend!
-->'''Trooper:''' You can tell that... ''to the judge''.
* CanadaEh: Because it was easier on their budget, the movie was filmed in Canada; a number of Canadian actors, such as John Candy, Chevy Chase, Sally Kellerman, Allison Court, as well as Canadian puppeteers Terry Angus, and Gord Robertson, appeared in the movie.
* CelebrityStar: Considering this is mostly a Muppet movie, it's to be expected. The likes of Sandra Bernhart, Chevy Chase, Waylon Jennings, and John Candy all have parts in the movie. Actress Sally Kellerman even dubbed the voice of the movie's Muppet antagonist, Miss Finch.
* DysfunctionalFamily: The Dodos pretty much crank it up to 11.
* HeyItsThatVoice: Eddie Deezen dubbed the voice of Donny Dodo.
* {{Muppet}}
* RetroactiveRecognition: Loonette the Clown from ''TheBigComfyCouch'' was Ruthie the farm girl.
* ThemeNaming: The Dodo children were named Donny and Marie.
Along the way, however, Big Bird is also being pursued by Miss Finch, who is determined to send Big Bird back to the Dodos; and Sam and Sid Sleaze, a pair of brothers who run a crooked circus, and decide they want to capture Big Bird and make him their main attraction.
''Follow That Bird'' is one of several travel/road comedy movies of the 80s, but proves to be a favorite among Muppet fans, and children alike, with its engaging plot, fun songs, and classic character antics from favorites like Ernie and Bert, Oscar the Grouch, Cookie Monster, among others.
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!!''This film provides examples of''
* ArsonMurderAndJaywalking: When the Sleaze brothers are pulled over by a state trooper.
-->'''Sam:''' What seems to be the problem, Officer? What's the charge?
-->'''Trooper:''' (Whips out list) What about counterfeiting? Extortion? Fraud? Impersonating a dentist? Stealing an apple from a kid?
-->'''Sam:''' Oh, about that apple, Officer, I can explain that... we was just holdin' for a friend.
-->'''Sid:''' Yeah, for a friend!
-->'''Trooper:''' You can tell that... ''to the judge''.
* CanadaEh: Because it was easier on their budget, the movie was filmed in Canada; a number of Canadian actors, such as John Candy, Chevy Chase, Sally Kellerman, Allison Court, as well as Canadian puppeteers Terry Angus, and Gord Robertson, appeared in the movie.
* CelebrityStar: Considering this is mostly a Muppet movie, it's to be expected. The likes of Sandra Bernhart, Chevy Chase, Waylon Jennings, and John Candy all have parts in the movie. Actress Sally Kellerman even dubbed the voice of the movie's Muppet antagonist, Miss Finch.
* DysfunctionalFamily: The Dodos pretty much crank it up to 11.
* HeyItsThatVoice: Eddie Deezen dubbed the voice of Donny Dodo.
* {{Muppet}}
* RetroactiveRecognition: Loonette the Clown from ''TheBigComfyCouch'' was Ruthie the farm girl.
* ThemeNaming: The Dodo children were named Donny and Marie.