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The Jim Henson Hour

  • TV Series
  • 1989–19921989–1992
  • 48m
IMDb RATING
8.3/10
486
YOUR RATING
The Jim Henson Hour (1989)
  • Comedy
  • Family
  • Fantasy
An anthology show featuring the work of the great puppeteer and his staff.An anthology show featuring the work of the great puppeteer and his staff.An anthology show featuring the work of the great puppeteer and his staff.
IMDb RATING
8.3/10
486
YOUR RATING
  • Stars
    • Jim Henson
    • Dave Goelz
    • Steve Whitmire
Top credits
  • Stars
    • Jim Henson
    • Dave Goelz
    • Steve Whitmire
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 9User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 3 wins & 6 nominations total

    Episodes13

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    Jim Henson
    Jim Henson
    • Selfas Self…
    13 episodes13 eps • 1989–1992
    Dave Goelz
    Dave Goelz
    • Digitas Digit…
    10 episodes10 eps • 1989–1990
    Steve Whitmire
    Steve Whitmire
    • Bean Bunnyas Bean Bunny…
    10 episodes10 eps • 1989–1990
    Kevin Clash
    Kevin Clash
    • Leonas Leon…
    9 episodes9 eps • 1989–1990
    Fran Brill
    Fran Brill
    • Vickias Vicki…
    9 episodes9 eps • 1989–1990
    Brian Henson
    Brian Henson
    • Storyteller's Dogas Storyteller's Dog…
    9 episodes9 eps • 1989–1992
    Jerry Nelson
    Jerry Nelson
    • Beardas Beard…
    8 episodes8 eps • 1989–1990
    Gord Robertson
    Gord Robertson
    • Lindberghas Lindbergh…
    9 episodes9 eps • 1989–1990
    Dan Redican
    Dan Redican
    • Anthonyas Anthony…
    8 episodes8 eps • 1989–1992
    Rob Mills
    • Animalas Animal…
    7 episodes7 eps • 1989–1990
    Chris Langham
    Chris Langham
    • Additional Muppet Performeras Additional Muppet Performer…
    6 episodes6 eps • 1989
    Camille Bonora
    • Fernas Fern…
    5 episodes5 eps • 1989–1990
    David Greenaway
    • Badgeras Badger…
    5 episodes5 eps • 1989
    Sandra Shamas
    • Garbageas Garbage…
    5 episodes5 eps • 1989–1992
    Erica Fairfield
    • Amandaas Amanda…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1989
    Jennifer Lee
    • Bootsieas Bootsie…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1989
    Andrew Wilson
    • Bradas Brad…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1989
    Frank Oz
    Frank Oz
    • Fozzie Bearas Fozzie Bear…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1989
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      In Feburary 2004, the rights to the Muppets were bought by The Walt Disney Company. This was the only series where the distribution rights were split between The Walt Disney Company and The Jim Henson Company.
    • Alternate versions
      After the shows original run, many parts of this show were broadcast without the Jim Henson Hour opening and without Jim Hensons introductions and closings. All of the second half-hour portions were shown on their own, all hour-long specials (except for The Secrets of The Muppets) were shown without an opening or introductions and closings by Jim Henson, and the first half-hours were previously broadcast in Canada with an altered title (The Jim Henson Show).
    • Connections
      Edited into The Jim Henson Hour: Living with Dinosaurs (1989)

    User reviews9

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    9/10
    One of the best Muppet shows ever
    I was 9 when this show came out, and I have very fond memories of it. The first half was "MuppeTelevision", and the second was "The Story Teller"

    One skit I remember vividly was the Tokens doing "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" with a fabulous Muppet Lion. There was also this great ecology skit, staring Ted Danson. The special affects were fantastic for it's era, the gags were hysterical, and some great informative skits.

    The Storyteller portion of the show is what I remember being excited over the most, however. There I learned about fairy tales that were quite different than I knew of. Fairtales such as the The Heartless Giant, or The True Bride. This portion is now available on DVD, but I wish the whole show series was available. I miss MuppeTelevision.

    Maybe if we beg Disney and Jim Henson Productions hard enough, this wonderful show will be put on DVD in it's entirety.
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    • Aug 18, 2007

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 14, 1989 (United States)
    • Also known as
      • MuppeTelevision
    • Production companies
      • Henson Associates (HA)
      • Jim Henson Productions
      • The Jim Henson Company
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    • Runtime
      48 minutes

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