The Coffee break machine

United States, 1970

Film
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Episode of Series “Muppet Coffee Break”.
As the technologically advanced ‘Coffee Break Machine’ explains the intricacies of its functions, the Cookie Monster proceeds to devour it with explosive results. Stars an early model of the Muppet Show’s ‘Cookie Monster’.

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Credits

producer

Jim Henson

production company

Henson Associates

Duration

00:02:40:00

Production places
United States
Production dates
1970

Appears in

Muppet Coffee Break

Group of items

Muppet Coffee Break

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Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

013324

Language

English

Subject categories

Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Muppets

Comedy

Mathematics, Science & Technology → Technological innovations

Music & Performing Arts → Muppets

Short films

Short films → Short films - United States

Sound/audio

Sound

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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