Free to Be... a Family

Free to Be... a Family 1988

Seminal TV special about two groups of children, one in New York City and the other in Moscow, who befriend each other over a satellite connection and find common ground. The Muppets and several celebrities make a cameo.

  • Released: 1988-12-14
  • Runtime: 60 minutes
  • Genre: Comedy, Documentary, TV Movie
  • Stars: Jon Bon Jovi, Mel Brooks, Kevin Clash, Whoopi Goldberg, Jim Henson, Penn Jillette, Frank Oz, Gilda Radner, Carly Simon, Teller, Marlo Thomas, Lily Tomlin, Donald Faison, Robin Williams, Phil Donahue
  • Director: Gary Halvorson