The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson (TV 1990)

While The Muppets prepare a tribute to the late Jim Henson, they learn about the life and career of the renowned puppeteer/film maker.

Director:

Don Mischer

Writers:

Jerry Juhl, Sara Lukinson,

Stars:

Jim Henson, Harry Belafonte, Carol Burnett

Won 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 3 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Jim Henson	...	Himself / Kermit the Frog / Rowlf / Dr. Teeth / Swedish Chef / Waldorf / Ernie (voice) (archive footage)
Harry Belafonte	...	Himself
Carol Burnett	...	Herself
John Denver	...	Himself
Frank Oz	...	Himself / Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Animal / Bert / Grover / Cookie Monster (voice)
Steven Spielberg	...	Himself
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Pam Arciero	...	Grungetta (voice)
Camille Bonora	...	Additional Muppets (voice)
Fran Brill	...	Prairie Dawn (voice)
Ray Charles	...	Himself
Kevin Clash	...	Clifford / Elmo / Hoots the Owl (voice)
Dave Goelz	...	The Great Gonzo / Zoot the Sax Player / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Beauregarde / Boober Fraggle (voice)
Richard Hunt	...	Scooter / Statler / Sweetums / Janice / Beaker (voice)
Rick Lyon	...	Additional Muppets (voice)
Joey Mazzarino	...	Additional Muppets (voice)

Storyline

Jim Henson's classic Muppets put on a tribute to their creator, but also ponder the question: Who was he? To help them figure that out are some of Jim's human friends, as well as some rare clips from the Henson legacy.

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Plot Keywords:

tribute | the muppets | film making | puppet | film maker | 

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Genres:

Documentary | Animation | Action | Biography | Family

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Details

Official Sites:

Henson.com

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

21 November 1990 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Jim Henson Company, The, Jim Henson Productions, Walt Disney Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

78 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

This special both honored Jim Henson and marked the first appearance of any of his characters after his death. Steve Whitmire took over the role of Kermit the Frog and has performed him ever since.

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Connections

Features Sesame Street Pitch Reel (1969)

User Reviews

The Muppets say goodbye to the man that gave them life

This special, filmed and aired the same year of muppet creator Jim Henson's passing, was both sad and uplifting. It was sad watching the characters, and obviously the muppeteers behind them, mourning the loss of Jim. On the other hand, it was nice to know that the muppets would live on. Many people didn't know that Kermit the Frog would continue after Henson, and it isn't until the end that he shows up. Another reassuring sign that the spirit of the Muppets will live on, even if some of them sound a little different.