Muppet Movie Cut Scene

[Iggy35]

I read this on a website, anyone know if it's true or not?
It's the first time I ever heard it.

In the original theatrical version of the muppet movie, when he meets Kermit for the first time, Rowlf the dog asks Kermit if he wants a drink, to which Kermit says, "I'll have a grasshopper." This small scene has been deleted from all subsequent versions. (Perhaps the filmmakers didn't want a children's movie to advocate an alcoholic beverage?)

IGGY35

 

[Whatever]

That wouldn't make any sense, since Piggy and Kermit had one of "the finest wines of Idaho" and that was left in.

 

[Ryan]

Also, Rowlf says he has a couple of beers when he gets home.

 

[Whatever]

www.toughpigs.com has a summary of what was cut out, that isn't mentioned.

 

[Iggy35]

Also, Rowlf says he has a couple of beers when he gets home.

All very true!
Hmmmm IMDB is usually such a reliable source!
http://amazon-uk.imdb.com/title/tt0079588/alternateversions

IGGY35

 

[anathema]

There are at least two different cuts of the movie. I have one that runs a few minutes longer than the one we're all familiar with. I haven't had the time to go through it in detail and note the changes, but this is what I remember spotting so far:

- An extra scene with Doc Hopper and Max in their car, during their pursuit of the Studebaker

- Changes to the EM's introductory scene, notably Janice doesn't get to introduce herself


One of these days I will make the time to put the two versions side-by-side on the computer, and I'll post the complete definitive list of changes