MUPPET MEETING OPENERS
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Let the Muppets give your meetings a boost with their award-winning programs. You'll laugh and you'll love the way Jim Henson's Muppets approach every business situation. These programs are packaged to give you maximum flexibility. Now, you can pick and choose your favorite programs a la carte, or order the entire library at a great value!.

Jim Henson's MUPPET MEETING FILMS(TM) will enliven any meeting. They can be used to open a meeting, announce breaks, end a meeting or to sparkle up a meeting that might be a little dull... you would never lead a dull meeting, but some of the other people in your organization....well, you never know.

PRICING FOR MUPPET MEETING FILMS(TM):
Purchase of any one VHS title: $395
Purchase each additional VHS title: $150 each (*this pricing applies only to purchases made on the same day as the original title purchase).
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DVD Version Pricing
Purchase of any one title on DVD: $445
Purchase each additional title on DVD: $200 each (this pricing applies only to purchases made on the same day as the original title purchase).
Five-day DVD Rental of any one DVD title: $250

INDIVIDUAL TITLES:

Use a hilarious satire to introduce your new medical benefits plan. Compared to The difficulties our frustrated employees face untangling Their benefits labyrinth, your program will look like a dream. Time: 3 minutes, 4 seconds.

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Blinded By Research

Market research is The foundation of many important business decisions. Join us for a "stabbing" look at research gone awry. Time: 1 minute, 54 seconds.

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Break'N The Rules

Description: There are few things more frustrating than trying to reason with an over zealous legal department. Case in point: This poor executive seems to be courting disaster by announcing The coffee break. "You can't just say hot coffee," mutters The attorney, "think of The legal ramifications if it's cold!" How can you appease The legal eagles in The company? Find out in this brief "brief." Time: 2 minutes, 45 seconds.

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Computer!

Description: For those who have computer phobia, Grump takes The fear out of hacking as he manages to turn The computer into a pizza machine with The works. A real tasty clip with bits and "bytes" of zany humor. Time 3 minutes, 16 seconds.

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Executives' Island

Description: Clear and focused priorities are The most important tools that good management can utilize. Learn about The dangers of red tape and how it can keep you from achieving your company's goals. Sail into your next break with this delightful parody. Time: 3 minutes, 42 seconds.

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Explosion

Description: The seats are hard, The presentations are long and The material has grown boring. In short, Grump is convinced that this meeting has lost its sizzle. Not so, assures Leo, The coffee break is coming. Even so, Grump is sure The coffee will be cold and "all The danishes will be prune." But Leo knows that this is one break sure to be a blast. Countdown to coffee, five-four-three-two... Time: 50 seconds.

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Five Basic Rules of Selling

Description: It's a jungle out There, especially when you're pitching to a 500 lb. Gorilla. This segment sets The stage for discussing proven sales techniques without monkeying-around. Time: 2 minutes, 16 seconds.

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Great Moments... in Business History

Description: Bone up on your business skills with this insightful look into The evolution of sales and negotiation techniques from prehistoric times to now. Only a Neanderthal wouldn't enjoy this funny break film. Award-Winner! Time: 3 minutes, 12 seconds.

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Great Salespeople Though History

Description: Every person can be a great salesperson. And every sale is a history-making event. Roar with laughter at The MUPPETS interpretations of great salespeople. Inspire your sales force with this classic new confidence builder and break film. Time 3 minutes, 34 seconds

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Grump Critic

Description: Nothing breaks The spirit of a good meeting like boredom. So Leo asks Grump to signal him if The speech goes sour. Grump finds a loud way to let Leo know when he's bored. A great way to introduce your next speaker without tooting your own horn. Time: 2 minutes, 37 seconds.

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How to End a Meeting

Description: The ultimate rousing send-off! When this fat MUPPET Lady sings, your audience will head out The door howling with laughter and ready to take on The world. Time: 2 minutes, 52 seconds.

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How to Sell

When our sales rep discovers The importance of knowing "absolutely everything," about new customers, prospectors beware! Fancy sales techniques just can't compare with The best-selling method of all: Knowing your customers and anticipating Their needs - that's how to sell. A great opener. Time: 3 minutes, 35 seconds.

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Introduction

Description: "I would like to introduce you to The person, who will introduce you to The person, who will..." Zzzzz. Sound familiar? How can you keep your introductions from dragging along? This parody is a great way to keep your audience attentive and eager. Especially when you can use a custom MUPPET introduction - There's a pause where The name of your speaker can be inserted live or on tape. Time: 2 minutes, 23 seconds.

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Introduction With a Slight Snare

Description: The drum roll please... Leo teaches Grump how to jazz up an introduction with a set of drums. But The beat doesn't stop There. Grump sets up some traps of his own. Namely, pounding out a few rhythms with Leo's neck! A great way to introduce speakers, this film is The "cymbal" of MUPPET humor. Time: 2 minutes, 18 seconds.

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Just A Few Announcements

Description: What happens when you have confusing agenda changes during a meeting? Sometimes The most important announcements get lost in The clutter. Use this funny film as an ideal way to help keep your meeting on track. Time: 3 minutes, 18 seconds.

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Leo and The Monster

Description: What started out as a pep talk has turned into an anesthetic! Leo's "short" list of The secrets of success has turned into about 80 or 90 items. Maybe he just needs The right motivation to summarize his list. An enormous ogre breathing down his back ought to do it. If your meeting needs a break, have no fear, The monster is here! Time: 2 minutes, 4 seconds.

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Let's Have The Dam Break

Description: In this, one of our most popular films, we demonstrate that sometimes a break is not only convenient, it is downright essential. Just ask Grump how Leo's watered-down phrases make The pressure too great to bear. Make way! Make way! An emergency MUPPET break is on its way! Time: 2 minutes.

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Meal Break

Description: This break film brings a food fight to life. Make your upcoming meal break look delicious as you watch Grump complains through his. He won't even take a bite until his lunch plate decides to "dish back" some of his "beefing." Time: 1 minute, 39 seconds.

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Nobody's Perfect.

Description: For some reason, The boss doesn't like Grump and Leo's description of The perfect employee. That is, until Grump and Leo create a person in The boss' likeness. In fact, The normally cantankerous boss likes his double so much, he invites him out for a coffee break. Let's go join him. Time: 2 minutes, 29 seconds.

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Now Hear This!

Description: How does The O'Toole Fleener Report become The Pool Cleaner Report? When miscommunication turns into mass confusion, The message comes out loud and clear. Every good person must communicate clearly. Open your next meeting and spread The word. Time: 2 minutes, 53 seconds.

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Safety Zone

Description: "You are traveling through another dimension. A dimension not only of timeclocks and deskspace, but danger," announces The very serious Rod Serling-type MUPPET. Watch Grump try to fend off killer coffee attacks, painful paper cuts and assorted injuries in The office. Yikes! What's in that seemingly innocent file cabinet? Find out in The next stop... The Safety Zone. Time: 2 minutes, 36 seconds.

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Sales Savvy

Description: Sometimes The best way to learn how to do something is to learn how not to do it. While Mr. Right knows everything about selling, Mr. Wrong's idea of a good sales opener is, "Put on a little weight, eh?" Can we really tell The difference between right and wrong? Stay tuned, because we guarantee you'll be sold by The ending. Time: 3 minutes, 20 seconds.

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Sell, Sell, Sell

Description: This is The most popular film in The classic library. The title of this motivational "tour de farce" says it all. A rousing way to open or close any meeting, reminding The audience how all business is based on one thing - selling. Time: 2 minutes, 15 seconds.

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Super Salesperson

Description: Smilin' Ed may be a great salesman, but his seminars are about as much fun as a root canal. His cranky audience will do just about anything to get a break. But when Ed offers to auction off a coffee break, They finally get a humorous lesson in The fine art of selling. Time: 2 minutes, 42 seconds.

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Take This Form and File It!

Description: Look out Leo, There's a new sheriff in town and his name is Grump. In The equivalent of a corporate shoot-out, Grump uses his power to seek revenge. His enemy: Leo. His bullets: FORMS. And lots of 'em! But under all The red tape, There's an important message about forming good filing habits. Time: 2 minutes, 40 seconds.

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Teamwork in Action

Description: Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear and a group of frustrated library patrons work together to create a hilarious musical moment. Watch as They turn a cacophony of sound into a symphony! Time: 2 Minutes

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The Art of Negotiation

Description: To illustrate that The art of negotiation can turn any argument into a peaceful compromise, Leo tells us that he and Grump will do a bit of role playing. However, The only "role" that Grump wants to sink his teeth into has ham and cheese on it. If you are hungering for a light treatment of this serious subject, you'll be pleasantly pleased with Their crazy compromise. Time: 2 minutes.

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The B.I.G. Plan

Description: While Grump figures out how to get his vacation slides out of an AV machine, Leo's B.I.G. (Business Improvement Guaranteed) Plan gets lost in a flurry of wacky acronyms. Cue up this film to crack them up before your corporate presentation or slide show. It's a H.I.T. (Hilariously Imaginative Tale). Time: 4 minutes, 11 seconds.

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The Big Picture

Description: Sometimes it's hard to realize The importance of even a simple, small request. Yet learning to work as a team is The key to success. Take a look at The big picture to get your next coffee break jumping. Time: 2 minutes, 29 seconds.

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The Coffee Break Machine

Description: The ultimate user-friendly coffee machine meets The ultimate abuser. When The monster is thwarted by The complexity of this modern machine, he goes crazy. He soon realizes that The whole machine isn't too big to swallow. But what happens when his stomach starts to percolate? Maybe next time he should try The decaf. Time: 3 minutes, 31 seconds.

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The Half-Minute Manager

Description: Sometimes The goals involved in issues of productivity and time management get lost behind The stopwatch. This break film shows how speeding up can sometimes cause The whole system to break down. A perfect introduction to your discussion of These important topics. Time: 2 minutes, 21 seconds.

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The Ideal Sales Rep

Description: In this clever send-up of The tools and techniques of salesmanship, we learn that becoming a perfect sales rep can be a fairly "weighty" goal. When Leo tries to transform Grump, as usual, Grump manages to drop a bomb on his plans. A surefire way to send your audience off to its next break. Time: 2 minutes, 39 seconds.

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The Meeting That Would Not Die

Description: Watch what happens when a speaker is oblivious to his audience's needs. Guaranteed to keep any meeting lively. This horror film classic is a clever way to head off The energy slump before a break. Award Winner! Time: 2 minutes, 52 seconds.

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The Rap Up

Description: Leo hopes to show his sales force his appreciation for Their efforts. But by The time he asks The board for creative ideas, everyone is dozing. As a last resort, he decides to perform a corporate rap song on BMV - Business Music Video. "I'm The top exec who's on TV... I'm rappin', I'm rappin' for you and for me..." His snappy rhymes are full of thanks, it's a rousing rap-up for your ranks. Award Winner! Time: 2 minutes, 51 seconds.

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The Secret of Success

Description: Caught up in The moment, an impassioned Grump loses his cool while declaring war on complacency and underachievement. Eventually, he gets caught up again... this time in a big net and is carried away! Rally your troops with this dynamic motivational closer. Time: 1 minute, 59 seconds.

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The Sky's The Limit

Description: Watch what happens when Leo praises some of The best heads in The company. They act like They're practically floating on air. This uplifting film will give a rise to your staff and inflate Their egos with bubble bursting pride (hint, hint). Best of all, it's a full-blown way to close a meeting. Time: 2 minutes, 5 seconds.

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Think Bigger

Description: Management must learn to listen to all ideas no matter how small, no matter what The source. Watch The MUPPETS demonstrate how to avoid being swallowed up by The competition by understanding The explosive importance of encouraging new ideas. Time: 2 minutes, 59 seconds.

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Top Ten Reasons to Take a Break

Description: And now, from the home office, here are ten humorous ways to tell people it's time to take a break. A hilarious way to get your audience relaxed and refreshed, so they'll be ready and raring to come back for more. Time: 2 minutes, 24 seconds.

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What's This Meeting All About?

Description: Grump asks a simple question, but Leo filibusters with mind-boggling fluff like, "...it's a blending of positive reinforcement options for a whole system." Huh? In truth, this pointed parody underlines The need for open and clear lines of communication in The office. Time: 1 minute, 39 seconds.

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Wheels of Progress

Description: In one of The worst ideas to roll out of management, Leo puts Grump on a skateboard to increase speed and efficiency around The office. Get ready for a crash course. It's time for real lessons in planning for office efficiency. Time: 2 minutes, 32 seconds.

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Who Needs a Break?

Description: Even though The need to impart a lot of information may be strong, you know that a timely break will improve The impact of a meeting. Get your break off on The right foot and avoid a stampede with this enjoyable satire. Time: 2 minutes, 30 seconds

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Win! Win! Win!

Description: Winning is everything when business gets down to business. In The crowd-rousing tradition of The MUPPET classic "Sell! Sell! Sell!" comes another triumphant message. A motivational closer that can't be beat. A real winner! Time: 2 minutes, 15 seconds.

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