Jim Henson

Jim Henson

Born: September 24, 1936
Died: May 16, 1990
in Greenville, Mississippi, USA
Jim Henson was an American film director, television producer and puppeteer, best known as the creator of The Muppets.

Movies for Jim Henson...

Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
Title: Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: April 23, 2021
Type: Movie
Take a stroll down Sesame Street and witness the birth of the most influential children's show in television history. From the iconic furry characters to the classic songs you know by heart, learn how a gang of visionary creators changed the world.
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Sesame Street: 50 Years and Counting
Title: Sesame Street: 50 Years and Counting
Character: Ernie
Released: October 1, 2019
Type: Movie
An American institution turns fifty, and the disc release to mark the event is a very long (almost six hours) compendium of uncut historical segments from the show, without overdubs — Disc one features musical highlights and disc two dramatic and comedic highlights. It’s terrific background material, especially the music disc with the favorite characters both human and muppet. Plus some of my nostalgic favorites — it helps if you once had a baby or toddler in your lap, clapping along with you for these things. I can’t think of a better way to honor the show, and am ready for a followup, with more favorite segments.
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In Their Own Words: Jim Henson
Title: In Their Own Words: Jim Henson
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: September 15, 2015
Type: Movie
The film follows Henson’s career from his first work with his Muppets in the early 1950’s during television’s Golden Age up to his sudden and shocking death in 1990, as he transcended puppetry to become one of the most creative, prolific and influential artists of his time. Key events include his early television work with the Muppets while still a student at the University of Maryland, his commercial work and network appearances in the late 1950s and early 1960’s, his breakthrough with Sesame Street, The Muppet Show, Fraggle Rock, and his groundbreaking fantasy films, Dark Crystal and Labyrinth. Among those interviewed for the Jim Henson episode are his children, Lisa, Cheryl, Brian and Heather Henson, actors Neil Patrick Harris and Candice Bergen, Willard Scott, director John Landis, former Disney CEO Michael Eisner, and Sesame Street cast members Bob McGrath and Carroll Spinney.
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I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story
Title: I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story
Released: May 6, 2015
Type: Movie
A documentary about Caroll Spinney who has been Sesame Street's Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch since 1969. At 78-years-old, he has no intention of stopping.
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Jim Henson: Behind the Seams
Title: Jim Henson: Behind the Seams
Released: June 21, 2014
Type: Movie
Go behind the scenes to witness the magic of the Muppets in this compilation of rare footage of the variety of puppetry created by Jim Henson. Through a combination of documentary clips, interviews, and rare behind the scenes footage, this program offers an insider’s look at the people behind the Muppets and the hard work it takes to make it all look so easy.
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Muppets Most Wanted
Title: Muppets Most Wanted
Character: Kermit The Frog (archival recordings) (uncredited)
Released: March 20, 2014
Type: Movie
While on a grand world tour, The Muppets find themselves wrapped into an European jewel-heist caper headed by a Kermit the Frog look-alike and his dastardly sidekick.
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Paul Williams Still Alive
Title: Paul Williams Still Alive
Character: Kermit the Frog (voice) (archive footage)
Released: September 11, 2011
Type: Movie
Filmmaker and longtime fan Stephen Kessler's portrait of the award-winning 1970s singer-songwriter-actor, who disappeared for much of the 1980s and '90s, but still performs today.
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Jim Henson: His Sesame Street Story
Title: Jim Henson: His Sesame Street Story
Released: December 12, 2009
Type: Movie
This look at the contributions of Jim Henson and his early Sesame Street collaborators (including Frank Oz, Fran Brill, and Caroll Spinney) shows what made the Muppets such an integral part of the beloved show. This program is packed with rare clips from TV specials, guest appearances on talk and variety shows, and much more.
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Jim Henson's Tales From Muppetland
Title: Jim Henson's Tales From Muppetland
Released: July 28, 2009
Type: Movie
A compilation of Jim Henson's fairy tale adaptations including condensed versions of Tales of the Tinkerdee, Hey Cinderella and The Frog Prince, as well as excerpts from Sesame Street and The Muppet Show.
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Reflections of 'The Dark Crystal'
Title: Reflections of 'The Dark Crystal'
Character: Himself
Released: August 1, 2007
Type: Movie
A retrospective look at Jim Henson and Frank Oz's 1982 fantasy film 'The Dark Crystal'.
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A Sesame Street Christmas Carol
Title: A Sesame Street Christmas Carol
Character: Ernie (voice)
Released: December 1, 2006
Type: Movie
Oscar the Grouch is visited by three ghosts in an attempt to teach him the true meaning of Christmas.
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Muppet History 101
Title: Muppet History 101
Released: November 21, 2004
Type: Movie
The program follows the Muppets from their origins in Sam & Friends on local television through commercials, guest appearances, clips from the pilots for The Muppet Show, rare promos, and much more. This compilation, co-curated by late Muppets head writer Jerry Juhl, has been a centerpiece of “Muppets, Music & Magic” since it's premiere presentation in 2004 at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.
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Jim Henson: Commercials and Experiments
Title: Jim Henson: Commercials and Experiments
Released: November 20, 2004
Type: Movie
A collection of Jim Henson's commercials, industrial reels, short films and some related talk show appearances. Includes Henson's Oscar nominated short, "Time Piece," in its entirety. Part of the Jim Henson Legacy's "Muppets, Music & Magic" program that debuted at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in 2004.
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Muppet Music Moments
Title: Muppet Music Moments
Character: Self
Released: November 20, 2004
Type: Movie
Music was always an integral part of The Muppet Show, and assembled here is a collection of some of the classic music numbers interpreted as only the Muppets can. This compilation features a wide range of musical genres, including performances by guest stars Harry Belafonte, Elton John, and Linda Ronstadt.
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Muppets Magic From 'The Ed Sullivan Show!'
Title: Muppets Magic From 'The Ed Sullivan Show!'
Character: Muppet Performer
Released: January 1, 2003
Type: Movie
Long before America came to appreciate the talents of Jim Henson and his brilliant creations, The Muppets, Ed Sullivan had the foresight to identify with Henson's enormous creativity and provide him an opportunity to introduce his unique characters to the American public. With Henson's first appearance on September 18, 1966, The Muppets began to capture America's imagination, breaking down our old conceptions of what could be done with puppetry, challenging us to embrace these creatures as living and thinking beings. Not only does this program introduce us to Kermit, we can also see the beginnings of other Henson characters we've come to know and love, including reindeer discussing Christmas deliveries, singing cows, a monster engulfing a computer, and Kermit swallowing a worm. The charm and warmth that captured children and adults when these inventive segments first aired are just as powerful and compelling today. As you will see... The Muppets' charm and lore are timeless!
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Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play
Title: Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play
Character: Kermit the Frog / Bip Bippadotta / Lavender Anything Muppet in Fat Cat (voice) (archive footage)
Released: May 31, 2002
Type: Movie
It's time to learn to read, Sesame Street style! Bert, Ernie, and friends are putting on a new play and some of your favorite words are the stars!
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The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 3
Title: The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 3
Character: Kermit the Frog / Waldorf / Rowlf / Link Hogthrob
Released: July 17, 2001
Type: Movie
This third edition of 'The Very Best of the Muppet Show' is a collection of three Muppet Show episodes. In the 'Linda Carter Episode', Wonder Woman inspires Fozzie, Scooter and other cast members to become apprentice heroes. In the 'Diana Ross Episode', the soul diva helps Kermit win over a tough crowd, shows Fozzie how to tell a joke and performs 'Love Hangover' and 'Reach Out and Touch'. Finally in the 'Johnny Cash Episode', the country singer joins Kermit and friends for a live radio show on Muppet station WHOG and sings some favourites like 'Orange Blossom Special' and 'Ghost Riders in the Sky'.
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The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 2
Title: The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 2
Character: Kermit the Frog / Waldorf / Rowlf / The Swedish Chef
Released: May 17, 1999
Type: Movie
Highlights from the sensational, muppetational seventies series. Kermit the Frog hosts a selection of top clips, including episodes of the classic sci-fi saga 'Pigs in Space' and surgical soap 'Veterinarian's Hospital'.
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The Very Best of the Muppet Show
Title: The Very Best of the Muppet Show
Character: Kermit the Frog / Waldorf / Rowlf / The Swedish Chef
Released: May 17, 1999
Type: Movie
Play the music! Light the lights! The Best of the Muppet Show is now available on DVD--and what a show it is! All non-human life is here in a muppet-fest of music and comedy: from pigs in space to talking rats, singing chickens to a chocolate "moose". The initial 50-minute feature has all the best bits from this inspirational, celebrational 1970s show including Kermit's sensitive rendering of "It's Not Easy Being Green" and Miss Piggy's less sensitive take on Wonder Woman.
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The Best of Kermit on Sesame Street
Title: The Best of Kermit on Sesame Street
Character: Kermit the Frog (voice) (archive footage)
Released: September 1, 1998
Type: Movie
Kermit is being awarded the Frog of the Year Award, presented by Grover. Grover first recites a long poem about frogs, which introduces various Kermit the Frog segments from Sesame Street, while being interrupted by the Three Little Pigs, who are there because Kermit introduced them twice on Sesame Street News.
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Sesame Street: Elmo Says BOO!
Title: Sesame Street: Elmo Says BOO!
Character: Ernie / Harvey Monster (voice) (archive footage)
Released: July 8, 1997
Type: Movie
Look who's come to visit The Count's spooky castle. It's Elmo! Is he scared? Only for a second because soon he's having a howling good time as his Sesame Street friends stir up some spirited fun. Get ready for nonstop jokes, songs and spooky surprises with Telly, Baby Bear, Bert and Ernie. Elmo Says Boo! is sure to make you shriek — with laughter.
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Sesame Street: Quiet Time
Title: Sesame Street: Quiet Time
Character: Ernie ("Naptime") / Kermit the Frog (voice) (archive footage)
Released: April 1, 1997
Type: Movie
Quiet Time is a Sesame Street video released on April 1, 1997. Big Bird wants to find out what to do at "quiet time." He asks his friends for suggestions, which include reading, drawing, and napping. A countdown of the Top Ten quiet time ideas appear periodically (announced by David Rudman) on a Campbell's Soup can, including such ideas as "Practice your giraffe imitation."
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Sesame Street: Do the Alphabet
Title: Sesame Street: Do the Alphabet
Character: Ernie (voice)
Released: February 6, 1996
Type: Movie
Do The Alphabet is a 1996 Sesame Street direct-to-video compilation, with a framing sequence starring Big Bird and Baby Bear.
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Sesame Street: Imagine That!
Title: Sesame Street: Imagine That!
Character: Ernie (voice) (archive footage)
Released: January 1, 1996
Type: Movie
Telly and Zoe take refuge from the rain in Finders Keepers and while away the rainy day using their imagination. While they wait for the rain to stop, they make toys and costumes out of recycled materials. They also try to help The Amazing Mumford perfect a magic spell that will transport him to the beach.
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The World of Jim Henson
Title: The World of Jim Henson
Character: Self / Kermit the Frog (archive footage)
Released: November 23, 1994
Type: Movie
Episode of Great Performances about Jim Henson
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Sesame Street All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
Title: Sesame Street All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
Character: Kermit the Frog / Ernie
Released: May 18, 1994
Type: Movie
Sesame Street All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever! was a 1994 TV special that aired on ABC to celebrate Sesame Street's 25th anniversary. It was originally broadcast on May 18, 1994. The show featured Joe Pesci (as Ronald Grump), Corbin Bernsen (as real estate attorney, Arnie), Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman (as a Worm TV hosts), John Goodman (as Tough Guy Helpline operator), Charles Grodin (as Chaz), Julia Louis-Dreyfus (as reporter Kathie Lee Kathie), Rosie O'Donnell (as the Good Hope Fairy), Susan Sarandon (as Bitsy), Barbara Walters (reporting for 25/25), and Regis Philbin and Kathie Lee Gifford (as themselves).
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Sesame Street: 25 Wonderful Years: A Musical Celebration!
Title: Sesame Street: 25 Wonderful Years: A Musical Celebration!
Character: Ernie
Released: October 29, 1993
Type: Movie
Muppets, monsters, friends and family - they're all invited to a very special sing-along on the most famous street in the world! Released to coincide with the long-running children's series' silver jubilee, "Sesame Street: 25 Wonderful Years: A Musical Celebration!" (1993) brings together beloved characters Big Bird, Bert and Ernie, Elmo, and more for a funny, nostalgic, and tuneful retrospective of the groundbreaking educational program. Timeless hits "C is for Cookie," "Bein' Green," "Rubber Duckie," "Sing," and many more are included in this hour-long special.
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Muppet*Vision 3-D
Title: Muppet*Vision 3-D
Character: Kermit the Frog
Released: May 16, 1991
Type: Movie
Experience the magic of the Muppets during a hilarious film and live-action extravaganza.
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The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson
Title: The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson
Character: Self, various voices (archive footage)
Released: November 21, 1990
Type: Movie
While the Muppets prepare a tribute to the late Jim Henson, they learn about the life and career of the renowned puppeteer/film maker.
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Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music
Title: Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music
Character: Self / Kermit the Frog (voice)
Released: May 16, 1990
Type: Movie
A television special broadcast on PBS in honor of composer, songwriter, pianist, television writer and lyricist Joe Raposo after he passed away.
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Jim Henson: In Performance
Title: Jim Henson: In Performance
Released: May 16, 1990
Type: Movie
Sure we’re interested in Jim Henson’s work as a filmmaker and creative innovator, but his brilliant talents as a performer are often overlooked. As a puppeteer, he created such indelible characters as Kermit the Frog, Rowlf the Dog, Ernie, and the Swedish Chef. This compilation illuminates the development and evolution of these classic characters – and many more.
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The Muppets at Walt Disney World
Title: The Muppets at Walt Disney World
Character: Kermit the Frog / Rowlf / Dr. Teeth / Waldorf / Swedish Chef / Link Hogthrob (voice)
Released: May 6, 1990
Type: Movie
Filmed right after the merger between Disney and Jim Henson productions, the Muppet's are featured heading to the greatest place on earth, Walt Disney World. Kermit and Robin take the gang to the swamp for a vacation in Califorina. It is the annual Bug Fry and it's a journey to the roots again for Kermit and Robin. However, the rest of the cast is less than excited about being in a stinking bog. When it is mentioned that they can see the fireworks from Disney, everyone is excited and wants to go to the park instead of being at the bug fry. Kermit says the'll take a short peak and be right back. As the Muppets accidentally break into the park, security tries to round them all up as they visit all of the parks. Magic Kingdom, Epcot, and Disney/MGM. Finally, after being round back up, they get a chance to meet the one and only Mickey Mouse and show a huge musical number at the end.
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The Earth Day Special
Title: The Earth Day Special
Character: Kermit the Frog (voice)
Released: April 22, 1990
Type: Movie
The Earth Day Special is a television special revolving around Earth Day that aired on ABC on April 22, 1990. Sponsored by Time Warner, the two hour special featured an all-star cast addressing concerns about global warming, deforestation, and other environmental ills.
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Sesame Street: Monster Hits!
Title: Sesame Street: Monster Hits!
Character: Harvey Monster (voice)
Released: January 1, 1990
Type: Movie
You'll have a monstrously good time with Herry Monster as he hosts the Monster Music Award Show! Everyone's favorite furry monsters from Sesame Street sing eleven of their greatest hits: Clap along as Cookie Monster croons his classic "C Is for Cookie." Tap along as Grover and his friends perform the lively "Fuzzy and Blue." Delight in Herry Monster's heartwarming rendition of "That Furry Blue Mommy of Mine," and so much more! Sing along with Monster Hits! and bring out the little bit of monster in you.
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Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly!
Title: Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly!
Released: January 1, 1990
Type: Movie
Big Bird and his pals are making musical mayhem as they sing the goofiest, nuttiest, silliest songs ever. Join in with Sesame Street favorites Oscar, Ernie, the Count, and more as they tickle your funny bone with tunes like, "Everything in the Wrong Place Ball," "Mary Had a Bicycle," and more. James Taylor drops by to sing "Jellyman Kelly," and Jeremy Irons, Jane Curtin, and Paul Simon lead an all-star cast of celebrities in the showstopper, "Put Down the Duckie." Songs: The Honker-Duckie-Dinger Jamboree; Ladybug Picnic; Jellyman Kelly; Wavin' Goodbye to You with My Heart; Old MacDonald Cantata; Everything in the Wrong Place Ball; One Banana; Calcutta Joe; Mary Had a Bicycle; Ten Tiny Turtles on the Telephone; Put Down the Duckie.
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50 Years of Television: A Golden Celebration
Title: 50 Years of Television: A Golden Celebration
Character: Kermit the Frog
Released: November 26, 1989
Type: Movie
A special highlighting fifty years in the history of television. Includes tributes to Lucille Ball, Carol Burnett, Walter Cronkite, Jackie Gleason, Bob Hope and Ed Sullivan. Clips of classic television moments are presented.
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An Evening with Jim Henson and Frank Oz
Title: An Evening with Jim Henson and Frank Oz
Character: Self
Released: July 14, 1989
Type: Movie
Film produced by the Puppeteers of America documenting a visit from Jim Henson and Frank Oz to MIT in 1989. It features an introduction as well as closing comments by Frank Oz both from 1993.
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Dog City: The Movie
Title: Dog City: The Movie
Character: Self / Kermit the Frog / Rowlf the Dog / Bugsy Them (voice)
Released: May 5, 1989
Type: Movie
This parody of film noir and gangster flicks takes us through the dangerous town of Dog City, teeming with colorful Muppet Dog characters. Rowlf the dog is your guide through the underside of canine life during the 1930s in Dog City. Our hero, Ace, enters the world of bulldog gangsters and terrier molls when he inherits a saloon from his late Uncle Harry. Unwilling to pay protection money, Ace finds himself the target of Bugsy, a bulldog bully who owns most of Dog City. Life can be ruff!
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Title: The Jim Henson Hour
Released: April 14, 1989
Type: TV
The Jim Henson Hour was developed as a showcase for the Jim Henson Company's various puppet creations, including the popular Muppet characters. This hour-long anthology series was hosted by Jim Henson and generally included two segments. The first segment,"Muppetelevision," included comedy skits starring the Muppets, as well as frequent guest appearances by popular entertainers. The second segment often featured rebroadcasts of original, Henson-created productions, such as episodes from Jim Henson's "The StoryTeller" anthology series.
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Free to Be... a Family
Title: Free to Be... a Family
Character: Kermit the Frog (voice)
Released: December 14, 1988
Type: Movie
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.
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Wow, You're A Cartoonist!
Title: Wow, You're A Cartoonist!
Character: Kermit The Frog
Released: October 12, 1988
Type: Movie
Wow, You're a Cartoonist! is a title in the 1988 Play-Along Video series. Hosted by Muppet siblings Kai-Lee and P.J., the video aimed to teach kids how to draw their own cartoons.
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Sesame Street: Put Down the Duckie: An All-Star Musical Special
Title: Sesame Street: Put Down the Duckie: An All-Star Musical Special
Character: Muppet Performer
Released: October 5, 1988
Type: Movie
The stars come out on Sesame Street in this fun-filled video featuring the show's most memorable moments. Sing-along in this star-studded celebration!
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The Best of Ernie and Bert
Title: The Best of Ernie and Bert
Character: Ernie
Released: September 12, 1988
Type: Movie
Perhaps a better title for The Best of Ernie and Bert would be Visits with Ernie and Bert, since the daunting prospect of culling the choicest episodes from more than three decades of Sesame Street is subjective at best. Only eight skits are included in this 30-minute program, which may result in viewer disappointment as countless "favorites" have been omitted.
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Muppet Studios Presents: You're the Director
Title: Muppet Studios Presents: You're the Director
Character: Kermit the Frog / Swedish Chef / Rowlf the Dog / Link Hogthrob (voice)
Released: June 15, 1988
Type: Movie
In this interactive videocassette, viewers are invited to help the Muppets direct three of their latest features, while also preventing the studio from going bankrupt.
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Jim Henson: Sing-Along, Dance-Along, Do-Along
Title: Jim Henson: Sing-Along, Dance-Along, Do-Along
Character: Rowlf the Dog (voice)
Released: June 1, 1988
Type: Movie
Rowlf the Dog and the kids have fun doing all kinds of activities, including singing and dancing. It features interactive sing-alongs including "The Smile was on the Crocodile," "Over and Under," and more.
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Hey, You're as Funny as Fozzie Bear
Title: Hey, You're as Funny as Fozzie Bear
Character: Kermit the Frog (voice)
Released: June 1, 1988
Type: Movie
Fozzie Bear teaches the viewers -- as well as his young friends P.J. and Kai-Lee -- to tell funny jokes and perform impressions and magic tricks. At the end of the video, Fozzie encourages the viewers to bring their parents and friends into the room, to see their Big-Time Comedy Show.
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A Muppet Family Christmas
Title: A Muppet Family Christmas
Character: Various Characters
Released: December 16, 1987
Type: Movie
Fozzie Bear surprises his mother on Christmas Eve by bringing the entire Muppet gang to her farm to celebrate the holidays. Doc and his dog Sprocket, who had planned a quiet Christmas, end up joining the Muppets in their holiday activities and preparations. The Sesame Street and Fraggle Rock regulars join the festivities, but to Kermit's dismay, the only one missing is Miss Piggy, who has been caught in a snowstorm.
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Sesame Street: Sing Along
Title: Sesame Street: Sing Along
Released: January 1, 1987
Type: Movie
Your Sesame Street friends are getting together to sing their favorite songs, and they're inviting you to join all the fun. So sing along with Big Bird, Grover, Ernie, and special guest star Madeline Kahn as they perform Sesame Street favorites "Sing" and "Rubber Duckie," as well as all-time classics like "Old MacDonald," the "Alphabet Song," and more!
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Inside the Labyrinth
Title: Inside the Labyrinth
Character: Self
Released: December 13, 1986
Type: Movie
A behind-the-scenes look at Jim Henson's 1986 fantasy film, 'Labyrinth', featuring David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly.
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The Christmas Toy
Title: The Christmas Toy
Character: Kermit the Frog
Released: December 6, 1986
Type: Movie
It's Christmas Eve and the playroom is alive with excitement for the new toys that will arrive the next day. Balthazar, the old and wise bear, explains to the other toys that they must welcome the newcomers even though each of them may be replaced as one of the children's new favorite toys.
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Labyrinth
Title: Labyrinth
Character: Goblins (uncredited)
Released: June 27, 1986
Type: Movie
When teen Sarah is forced to babysit her half-brother Toby, she summons Jareth the Goblin King to take him away. When he is actually kidnapped, Sarah is given just thirteen hours to solve a labyrinth and rescue him.
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Sesame Street: Learning About Letters
Title: Sesame Street: Learning About Letters
Character: Ernie/Kermit the Frog/King Peter the Persnickety (voice)
Released: May 12, 1986
Type: Movie
With the help of his Sesame Street friends, Big Bird leads Snuffy on a fun-filled trip through the alphabet. Cookie Monster sings the praises of "C" (for "cookie," of course), while Oscar loves "I" and "icky ice cream cones." Special guest Lena Horne joins in on all the musical fun as well. Whether you have a favorite letter, or love'em from A to Z, you'll find them all here in delightful alphabetical disorder.
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The Tale of the Bunny Picnic
Title: The Tale of the Bunny Picnic
Character: Dog (voice)
Released: March 26, 1986
Type: Movie
As they get ready for their annual Bunny Picnic, Bean, a young, imaginative bunny eager to help, is told he's too little. Hurt, he wanders off into the lettuce patch where he comes face to face with the grumpy old farmer's junk yard dog! Bean runs and warns the others but no one believes him. Undaunted, little Bean helps the Muppet Bunnies in a big, big way!
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The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years
Title: The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years
Character: Kermit the Frog / Ernie / Dr. Teeth / Rowlf / Link Hogthrob / The Newsman / The Swedish Chef / Waldorf / Mahna Mahna / Harry the Hipster / Self
Released: January 21, 1986
Type: Movie
For the first time in their careers, all the Muppets (except the ones that couldn't make it, like the Doozers, Gorgs and most of the Fraggles) have gathered together in one place to celebrate their thirtieth anniversary and honor the one who brought them together: Kermit the Frog (and by doing so, Jim Henson).
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Sesame Street: Sleepytime Songs & Stories
Title: Sesame Street: Sleepytime Songs & Stories
Character: Ernie / The King (Bedtime Stories & Songs) (voice)
Released: January 1, 1986
Type: Movie
Bedtime Stories & Songs is a 1986 Sesame Street direct-to-video compilation, released on VHS as part of the My Sesame Street Home Video label. The video was re-released with different segments under the new title of Sleepytime Songs & Stories in 1996, and on DVD in 2005. The framing story involves Big Bird speaking to the audience, offering advice on the best ways to fall asleep. A Honker and her baby stop by, and Telly arrives for a sleepover with heaps of cuddly toys that he couldn't sleep without. Buster the Horse demonstrates how to fall asleep standing up and Susan comments from her apartment window.
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Muppet Video: Rowlf's Rhapsodies with the Muppets
Title: Muppet Video: Rowlf's Rhapsodies with the Muppets
Character: Rowlf (voice)
Released: October 1, 1985
Type: Movie
Rowlf's Rhapsodies with the Muppets was released by Playhouse Video in 1985, as part of a series of compilations featuring songs and sketches from The Muppet Show. In this one hour special, Rowlf the Dog presents a compilation of his best numbers and other silly songs from The Muppet Show. Gonzo and Scooter interrupt him several times, and Fozzie Bear and Miss Piggy make appearances as well. Muppet Show guest star appearances include George Burns, Petula Clark, Peter Sellers, Marisa Berenson and Steve Martin.
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Title: Jim Henson's Little Muppet Monsters
Released: September 14, 1985
Type: TV
Little Muppet Monsters is a short-lived Saturday morning live action/puppet television series, airing only three episodes on CBS in 1985. The first season of Muppet Babies did so well in the ratings, that CBS decided to expand the series from a half-hour to an hour, pairing Muppet Babies with Little Muppet Monsters. They called the hour-long package Muppets, Babies and Monsters.
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Follow That Bird
Title: Follow That Bird
Character: Kermit the Frog / Ernie (voice)
Released: August 2, 1985
Type: Movie
Big Bird is sent to live far from Sesame Street by a pesky social worker, who thinks it would be better for him to live with other birds. Unhappy, Big Bird runs away from his foster home, prompting the rest of the Sesame Street gang to go on a cross-country journey to find him.
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Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff
Title: Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff
Character: Kermit the Frog
Released: July 9, 1985
Type: Movie
Gonzo hosts this collection of some of the weirdest moments from The Muppet Show at his trailer home, assisted by Camilia and visited by Kermit The Frog.
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Muppet Treasures
Title: Muppet Treasures
Character: Kermit The Frog (voice)
Released: July 9, 1985
Type: Movie
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Muppet Video: The Kermit and Piggy Story
Title: Muppet Video: The Kermit and Piggy Story
Character: Kermit the Frog (voice)
Released: April 16, 1985
Type: Movie
The Muppets tell the magical story of the chorus pig who rises from barnyard obscurity to super stardom and finds the short, green and handsome frog of her dreams.
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The Muppet Revue
Title: The Muppet Revue
Character: Kermit the Frog (voice)
Released: April 16, 1985
Type: Movie
Kermit and Fozzie take a stroll down Muppet Memory Lane in this rollicking revue which contains both original production and material from the best of the Muppet Show series. Along the way, they share songs and laughs with Harry Belafonte, Rita Moreno, Linda Ronstadt and Paul Williams. Music spectaculars ranging from "Moonlight Sonata" to "Stayin' Alive" are interspersed with Muppet News, breakthroughs (and crackups) from Muppet Labs, culinary creations from the Swedish Chef, and much, much more.
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Night of 100 Stars II
Title: Night of 100 Stars II
Character: Kermit the Frog
Released: March 10, 1985
Type: Movie
This special is the second "Night of 100 Stars" to benefit The Actors Fund of America. Edited from a seven-hour live entertainment marathon that was taped February 17, 1985, at New York's Radio City Music Hall, this sequel to the 1982 "Night of 100 Stars" special features 288 celebrities.
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Into the Night
Title: Into the Night
Character: Man on Phone
Released: February 22, 1985
Type: Movie
Ed Okin used to have a boring life. He used to have trouble getting to sleep. Then one night, he met Diana. Now, Ed's having trouble staying alive.
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Children's Songs and Stories with the Muppets
Title: Children's Songs and Stories with the Muppets
Character: Kermit the Frog (voice)
Released: January 1, 1985
Type: Movie
Children's Songs and Stories (with the Muppets) was released by Playhouse Video in 1985, as part of a series of compilations featuring songs and sketches from The Muppet Show. In this one hour compilation, Scooter presents his scrapbook of songs and scenes from The Muppet Show for children. He tries to introduce his "personal favorite" song, but is continually interrupted by various characters (all performed by Jim Henson). Muppet Show guest star appearances include Brooke Shields, Twiggy, John Denver, Julie Andrews, Judy Collins and Charles Aznavour.
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The Bells of Fraggle Rock
Title: The Bells of Fraggle Rock
Character: Cantus the Minstrel (voice)
Released: December 24, 1984
Type: Movie
Gobo thinks the Fraggles' own Solstice holiday, the Festival of the Bells, is a big waste of time. Despite Cantus' warnings, Gobo goes on a journey to find out if the mythical Great Bell at the heart of Fraggle Rock is real. When the Rock slows down in the winter, the Fraggles hold the Festival of the Bells to make sure it keeps moving. As part of the celebration, they ring bells to awaken the Great Bell at the heart of the Rock. They also dress up as a Weebabeast, who used to guard the Great Bell when the Rock was small. Meanwhile, Doc and Sprocket explore mid-winter holiday traditions from around the world.
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The Muppets Take Manhattan
Title: The Muppets Take Manhattan
Character: Kermit the Frog / Rowlf / Dr. Teeth / Waldorf / Swedish Chef / Ernie / Granny / Horse & Carriage Rider / Link Hogthrob / The Newsman (voice)
Released: June 27, 1984
Type: Movie
When the Muppets graduate from Danhurst College, they take their song-filled senior revue to New York City, only to learn that it isn't easy to find a producer who's willing to back a show starring a frog and a pig. Of course, Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy won't take no for an answer, launching a search for someone to take them to Broadway.
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Henson's Place: The Man Behind the Muppets
Title: Henson's Place: The Man Behind the Muppets
Character: Jim Henson (self)
Released: January 1, 1984
Type: Movie
Trace the life and career of visionary puppeteer Jim Henson through this fascinating documentary, which profiles the creative genius's early endeavors in college, his incredible contributions to "Sesame Street" and the creation of "The Muppet Show." In addition to interviews with Henson, his wife, Jane, and close collaborator Frank Oz, this in-depth special also offers viewers a peek inside the magical Henson Workshop.
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Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi
Title: Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi
Character: Self
Released: November 21, 1983
Type: Movie
Go behind the scenes — and into the costumes — as production footage from Return of the Jedi is interspersed with vintage monster movie clips in this in-depth exploration of the painstaking techniques utilized by George Lucas to create the classic creatures and characters seen in the film.
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Don't Eat the Pictures: Sesame Street at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Title: Don't Eat the Pictures: Sesame Street at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Character: Ernie (voice)
Released: November 16, 1983
Type: Movie
As the Metropolitan Museum of Art closes, Big Bird decides to leave his Sesame Street friends behind in search of Snuffy. Once locked inside for the night, educational hilarity ensues as Big Bird and Snuffy team up to help a small Egyptian boy solve a riddle - as the rest of the cast searches for their big, yellow friend.
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Title: Reading Rainbow
Character: Kermit the Frog
Released: June 6, 1983
Type: TV
Journey to exciting places and build a lasting connection with your favorite books. Each episode centers on a theme from a book, or other children's literature, which is explored through a number of segments or stories.
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Big Bird in China
Title: Big Bird in China
Character: Ernie (voice)
Released: May 29, 1983
Type: Movie
Big Bird and his Sesame Street companion, Barkley, the big, fluffy dog, travel across China in search of the legendary Feng Huang, the Phoenix Bird. Along the way they visit with Chinese schoolchildren, watch a Tai Ji demonstration, learn some Chinese words and songs, and meet the mischievous Monkey King.
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Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the Muppets
Title: Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the Muppets
Character: Kermit the Frog / Rowlf the Dog / Waldorf / Zeke (voice)
Released: May 12, 1983
Type: Movie
Rocky Mountain Holiday is a one-hour musical variety special featuring John Denver and the Muppets, which aired on ABC on May 12, 1983. In the special, John and the Muppets go on a summer camping trip to the Rocky Mountains.
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Title: Fraggle Rock
Character: Cantus the Minstrel, Convincing John, Additional Muppets (voice)
Released: January 10, 1983
Type: TV
The Fraggles are a fun-loving community of creatures who live in a subterranean fantasy land where they love to play, sing and dance their cares away, sharing their world with the tiny Doozers and the giant Gorgs. The series teaches empathy and tolerance and encourages children to understand people different from themselves.
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Title: Fraggle Rock
Character: Gobo Fraggle, Convincing John, Cantus (voice)
Released: January 10, 1983
Type: TV
The Fraggles are a fun-loving community of creatures who live in a subterranean fantasy land where they love to play, sing and dance their cares away, sharing their world with the tiny Doozers and the giant Gorgs. The series teaches empathy and tolerance and encourages children to understand people different from themselves.
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Title: Fraggle Rock
Character: Cantus the Minstrel (voice)
Released: January 10, 1983
Type: TV
The Fraggles are a fun-loving community of creatures who live in a subterranean fantasy land where they love to play, sing and dance their cares away, sharing their world with the tiny Doozers and the giant Gorgs. The series teaches empathy and tolerance and encourages children to understand people different from themselves.
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Title: Fraggle Rock
Character: Convincing John (voice, uncredited)
Released: January 10, 1983
Type: TV
The Fraggles are a fun-loving community of creatures who live in a subterranean fantasy land where they love to play, sing and dance their cares away, sharing their world with the tiny Doozers and the giant Gorgs. The series teaches empathy and tolerance and encourages children to understand people different from themselves.
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Title: Fraggle Rock
Character: Convincing John (voice)
Released: January 10, 1983
Type: TV
The Fraggles are a fun-loving community of creatures who live in a subterranean fantasy land where they love to play, sing and dance their cares away, sharing their world with the tiny Doozers and the giant Gorgs. The series teaches empathy and tolerance and encourages children to understand people different from themselves.
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Title: Fraggle Rock
Character: Cantus
Released: January 10, 1983
Type: TV
The Fraggles are a fun-loving community of creatures who live in a subterranean fantasy land where they love to play, sing and dance their cares away, sharing their world with the tiny Doozers and the giant Gorgs. The series teaches empathy and tolerance and encourages children to understand people different from themselves.
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Title: Fraggle Rock
Character: Convincing John
Released: January 10, 1983
Type: TV
The Fraggles are a fun-loving community of creatures who live in a subterranean fantasy land where they love to play, sing and dance their cares away, sharing their world with the tiny Doozers and the giant Gorgs. The series teaches empathy and tolerance and encourages children to understand people different from themselves.
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The World of 'The Dark Crystal'
Title: The World of 'The Dark Crystal'
Character: Himself
Released: January 9, 1983
Type: Movie
A documentary which explores the making of Jim Henson and Frank Oz's 1982 fantasy film 'The Dark Crystal', which originally aired on PBS in the United States on January 9, 1983. This one-hour documentary details the technological innovations in the field of animatronics, art design, film making, and Henson's own brand of magic. Requiring 5 years of production, including over two years of pre-production, The Dark Crystal was inspired by the imagination of artist Brian Froud and conceived by scores of talented designers, builders, technicians, and performers. The World of the Dark Crystal shows how Jim Henson's Creature Shop in London and the Muppet Workshop in New York brought Brian Froud's art and Jim Henson's vision to life.
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Muppet Breakthrough
Title: Muppet Breakthrough
Character: Leo
Released: January 1, 1983
Type: Movie
Muppet Meeting Films: "What's This Meeting All About?", "The B.I.G. Plan", "Who Needs a Break?", "The Sky's the Limit"
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The Dark Crystal
Title: The Dark Crystal
Character: Jen / High Priest, Ritual Master
Released: December 17, 1982
Type: Movie
On another planet in the distant past, a Gelfling embarks on a quest to find the missing shard of a magical crystal and restore order to his world, before the grotesque race of Skeksis find and use the crystal for evil.
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The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show
Title: The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show
Character: Kermit The Frog
Released: September 17, 1982
Type: Movie
Taped in Toronto between August 9-24, 1982, Miss Piggy hosts her own variety show, with special guests John Ritter, George Hamilton and Tony Clifton (Andy Kaufman). Under the direction of Kermit the Frog, the Muppets work in the control room and, amidst chaos, manage to keep the show on the air. Throughout the show, a romantic triangle develops among Piggy, Ritter (who is smitten with the pig) and Hamilton (who is deeply uncomfortable with the star's romantic inclinations).
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Rocky III
Title: Rocky III
Character: Kermit the Frog (voice)
Released: May 28, 1982
Type: Movie
Now the world champion, Rocky Balboa is living in luxury and only fighting opponents who pose no threat to him in the ring, until Clubber Lang challenges him to a bout. After taking a pounding from Lang, the humbled champ turns to former bitter rival Apollo Creed for a rematch with Lang.
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Title: Wogan
Character: Self
Released: May 4, 1982
Type: TV
Wogan is a British television chat show
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I Love Liberty
Title: I Love Liberty
Character: Kermit the Frog (voice)
Released: March 21, 1982
Type: Movie
An all-star variety special saluting America.
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Of Muppets & Men
Title: Of Muppets & Men
Character: Self
Released: October 31, 1981
Type: Movie
Documentary about the work of puppeteer Jim Henson and his team in creating The Muppet Show.
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Muppet Side Splitter
Title: Muppet Side Splitter
Character: Leo (voice)
Released: October 22, 1981
Type: Movie
Jim Henson’s “for hire” work using Muppets to spice up dull corporate meetings
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An American Werewolf in London
Title: An American Werewolf in London
Character: Kermit the Frog (archive footage)
Released: August 21, 1981
Type: Movie
American tourists David and Jack are savaged by an unidentified vicious animal whilst hiking on the Yorkshire Moors. Retiring to the home of a beautiful nurse to recuperate, David soon experiences disturbing changes to his mind and body.
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The Great Muppet Caper
Title: The Great Muppet Caper
Character: Kermit the Frog / Rowlf the Dog / Dr. Teeth / Waldorf / Swedish Chef / The Muppet Newsman
Released: June 26, 1981
Type: Movie
Kermit and Fozzie are newspaper reporters sent to London to interview Lady Holiday, a wealthy fashion designer whose priceless diamond necklace is stolen. Kermit meets and falls in love with her secretary, Miss Piggy. The jewel thieves strike again, and this time frame Miss Piggy. It's up to Kermit and Muppets to bring the real culprits to justice.
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The Muppets Go to the Movies
Title: The Muppets Go to the Movies
Character: Kermit the Frog, Rowlf the Dog, Link Hogthrob, The Swedish Chef, Waldorf
Released: May 20, 1981
Type: Movie
In this one-hour special taped between March 9-17, 1981, Lily Tomlin and Dudley Moore join the Muppets in a tribute to film classics. Kermit the Frog hosts the program, which begins with an all-cast rendition of "Hey a Movie!" from The Great Muppet Caper.
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John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together
Title: John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together
Character: Kermit the Frog / Rowlf / Waldorf / Dr. Teeth / The Swedish Chef (voice)
Released: December 5, 1979
Type: Movie
In this beloved holiday classic, Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and all the Muppets join the singer for a heart-warming Christmas celebration, with traditional carols as well as lesser-known holiday songs.
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The Muppet Movie
Title: The Muppet Movie
Character: Kermit the Frog / Rowlf / Dr. Teeth / Waldorf / Doc Hopper's Men / Link Hogthrob / Swedish Chef (voice)
Released: June 22, 1979
Type: Movie
A Hollywood agent persuades Kermit the Frog to pursue a career in Hollywood. On his way there he meets his future muppet crew while being chased by the desperate owner of a frog-leg restaurant!
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The Muppets Go Hollywood
Title: The Muppets Go Hollywood
Character: Various Muppets
Released: May 16, 1979
Type: Movie
Kermit the Frog throws a glamorous party at the Cocoanut Grove nightclub to celebrate the premiere of the Muppets' first feature film, The Muppet Movie. Hosts Dick van Dyke and Rita Moreno interview the wide array of celebrities and Muppets who attend the event. Gary Owens serves as off-camera announcer, and appears on-screen to introduce Miss Piggy.
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A Walking Tour of Sesame Street
Title: A Walking Tour of Sesame Street
Character: Ernie / Kermit the Frog (archive footage) (uncredited)
Released: March 1, 1979
Type: Movie
Sesame Street celebrated its 10th anniversary in the spring of 1979 with a half-hour PBS special hosted by James Earl Jones titled A Walking Tour of Sesame Street. The special aired on individual PBS stations at various times between March and May 1979. (Muppet Wiki)
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The Orson Welles Show
Title: The Orson Welles Show
Character: Self / Kermit the Frog (voice)
Released: February 1, 1979
Type: Movie
Unsold pilot for a talk show hosted by Orson Welles.
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Grump Critic
Title: Grump Critic
Character: Leo
Released: January 2, 1979
Type: Movie
"Leo asks Grump to give him a signal if his speech gets boring." (Muppet Wiki)
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Let's Have the Dam Break
Title: Let's Have the Dam Break
Character: Leo
Released: January 2, 1979
Type: Movie
"As Leo gives a speech on the state of accounting, Grump desperately needs to relieve himself." (Muppet Wiki)
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Meal Break
Title: Meal Break
Character: Leo / Spaghetti
Released: January 2, 1979
Type: Movie
Leo is happy to have a meal break, but Grump verbally assaults the food.
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Muppet Gimme a Break
Title: Muppet Gimme a Break
Character: Leo / Pasta in "Meal Break"
Released: January 1, 1979
Type: Movie
Muppet Meeting Films: "Meal Break", "Grump Critic", "Let's Have the Dam Break"
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Muppet Breaker Upper
Title: Muppet Breaker Upper
Character: Leo
Released: January 1, 1979
Type: Movie
Muppet Meeting Films: "Introduction with a Slight Snare", "The Five Basic Rules of Selling", "Wheels of Progress", "The Secret of Success"
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Christmas Eve on Sesame Street
Title: Christmas Eve on Sesame Street
Character: Kermit the Frog / Ernie (voice)
Released: December 3, 1978
Type: Movie
Big Bird worries when Oscar tells him that if Santa Claus can't fit down the chimney on Christmas Eve, nobody would get presents.
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Hip Hip Parade!
Title: Hip Hip Parade!
Character: Kermit the Frog
Released: November 21, 1978
Type: Movie
Kermit the Frog and Fozzie Bear take a behind-the-scenes look at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
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Mickey's 50
Title: Mickey's 50
Character: Kermit the Frog (voice)
Released: November 19, 1978
Type: Movie
"Mickey's 50" is a 90-minute special that aired on The Wonderful World of Disney on November 19, 1978. The special was made to commemorate the 50th birthday of Mickey Mouse and highlights many moments in his career.
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The Bob Hope All Star Christmas Comedy Special
Title: The Bob Hope All Star Christmas Comedy Special
Character: Kermit the Frog / Rowlf
Released: December 19, 1977
Type: Movie
The Bob Hope All Star Christmas Comedy Special was a network Christmas special hosted by Bob Hope, which aired on December 19, 1977, on NBC. Guest stars featured in the special included Olivia Newton-John, Perry Como, Mark Hamill, and the Muppets.
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Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas
Title: Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas
Character: Kermit the Frog / Harrison Fox / Harvey / Snake (voice)
Released: December 4, 1977
Type: Movie
A poor otter family risks everything for the chance to win the cash prize of a talent contest for Christmas.
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Title: The Muppet Show
Character: Kermit the Frog, Waldorf, Rowlf the Dog, Link Hogthrob, The Swedish Chef, Dr. Teeth, The Newsman (voice)
Released: September 5, 1976
Type: TV
Go behind the curtains as Kermit the Frog and his muppet friends struggle to put on a weekly variety show.
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The Muppet Show Pitch Reel
Title: The Muppet Show Pitch Reel
Character: Leo / Kermit the Frog (voice)
Released: January 1, 1976
Type: Movie
The presentation by Jim Henson that started it all.
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Julie: My Favourite Things
Title: Julie: My Favourite Things
Character: Kermit the Frog/Dr. Teeth
Released: April 18, 1975
Type: Movie
A Julie Andrews special with The Muppets and Peter Sellers.
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The Muppet Introduction
Title: The Muppet Introduction
Character: Kermit the Frog
Released: January 1, 1975
Type: Movie
"Janice introduces "the person who will introduce the person who will introduce the next speaker," P. Fenton Cosgrove, who brings on Sam the Eagle, who (reluctantly) presents Kermit." (Muppet Wiki)
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Muppet Picker Upper
Title: Muppet Picker Upper
Character: Kermit the Frog / Leo (voice)
Released: January 1, 1975
Type: Movie
Consists of the shorts "The Muppet Introduction", "Just a Few Announcements" and "Sell, Sell, Sell".
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Just a Few Announcements
Title: Just a Few Announcements
Character: Kermit the Frog
Released: January 1, 1975
Type: Movie
"Before the Muppets begin their meeting, Janice reads a series of announcements." (Muppet Wiki)
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Out to Lunch
Title: Out to Lunch
Character: Kermit / Ernie / Guy Smiley / Person with Cue Card (voice)
Released: December 10, 1974
Type: Movie
The Muppets of Sesame Street and the cast of The Electric Company take over the ABC Nightly News when the newsroom staff takes a lunch break.
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The Muppet Musicians of Bremen
Title: The Muppet Musicians of Bremen
Character: Kermit the Frog / Mean Floyd / Rat
Released: April 26, 1972
Type: Movie
Four mistreated farm animals seek refuge as a band of traveling musicians in this musical tale narrated by Kermit the Frog.
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The King of Eight
Title: The King of Eight
Character: The King of Eight
Released: May 21, 1971
Type: Movie
The King of Eight is a 1970 short film produced for Sesame Street by Jim Henson, using stop-motion animation. The 70-second short film focuses on the title character, the jovial king (voiced by Jim Henson) of a land where everything exists in denominations of the number eight.
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Tales from Muppetland: The Frog Prince
Title: Tales from Muppetland: The Frog Prince
Character: Kermit, Garth, King Rupert
Released: May 12, 1971
Type: Movie
A retelling of the classic fairy tale of The Frog Prince featuring Kermit the Frog, Kermit's nephew Robin, Sweetums, and a princess cursed to say everything wackbards...I mean backwards.
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Pure Goldie
Title: Pure Goldie
Character: Kermit the Frog (voice)
Released: February 15, 1971
Type: Movie
A comedy/variety special hosted by Goldie Hawn featuring special guests Ruth Buzzi, Johnny Carson, Bob Dishy, and the Muppets.
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Title: Great Performances
Character: Kermit the Frog (voice)
Released: January 28, 1971
Type: TV
The best in the performing arts from across America and around the world including a diverse programming portfolio of classical music, opera, popular song, musical theater, dance, drama, and performance documentaries.
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The Great Santa Claus Switch
Title: The Great Santa Claus Switch
Character: Fred / Lothar (voice)
Released: December 5, 1970
Type: Movie
Santa Claus and his elves are ready to deliver presents to children everywhere but Cosmo Scam has hatched a plan to kidnap Santa and take his place! One by one, Cosmo abducts Santa's elves and replaces them with his evil henchmen. Can Fred the Elf save Christmas before Cosmo burglarizes the world?
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The Muppets on Puppets
Title: The Muppets on Puppets
Character: Himself
Released: January 5, 1970
Type: Movie
Jim Henson and Rowlf the Dog explain the art and history of puppetry, and let the viewer in on some of the secrets in performing his own act, the Muppets.
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Title: Sesame Unpaved
Released: November 10, 1969
Type: TV
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Title: Sesame Street
Released: November 10, 1969
Type: TV
On a special inner city street, the inhabitants—human and muppet—teach preschoolers basic educational and social concepts using comedy, cartoons, games, and songs.
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Sesame Street Pitch Reel
Title: Sesame Street Pitch Reel
Character: Kermit the Frog / Rowlf / Grump / Conrad Love / The Spook
Released: September 1, 1969
Type: Movie
Rowlf the Dog presents the concept of the revolutionary educational children's show, Sesame Street (1969), to Kermit the Frog.
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Hey, Cinderella!
Title: Hey, Cinderella!
Character: Kermit The Frog / King Goshposh / Rufus (voice)
Released: March 16, 1969
Type: Movie
Hey Cinderella! is a one-hour Jim Henson special which tells a cracked version of the classic fairy tale. Cinderella lives with her wicked stepmother (as everyone who ever read the fairy tale knows), but what part of the story is never told is how Cinderella's fairy godmother had help from monsters, a prince pretending to be a gardener, and none other than Kermit the Frog.
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Title: Peter Alexander präsentiert Spezialitäten
Character: Self
Released: March 9, 1969
Type: TV
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The Wizard of Id
Title: The Wizard of Id
Character: The Wizard / The Spook (voice)
Released: January 1, 1969
Type: Movie
An unsold TV pilot based on the classic comic strip, shot by Jim Henson with puppets built by Don Sahlin.
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Title: The Dick Cavett Show
Character: Self - Guest
Released: June 6, 1968
Type: TV
The Dick Cavett Show has been the title of several talk shows hosted by Dick Cavett on various television networks.
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The Paperwork Explosion
Title: The Paperwork Explosion
Released: January 1, 1967
Type: Movie
Mankind has devoted too much time, too much money and plenty of space on paperwork and more paperwork. In the 1960's, to remove all those obstacles and all that paper, and in order to make life easier, IBM has created a groundbreaking device - a machine that could improve office relations and operations. IBM, through Jim Henson's picture, presents the 'Magnetic Tape Selectric Typewriter', a machine that does the work while we do the thinking.
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Rowlf the Salesman
Title: Rowlf the Salesman
Character: Rowlf the Dog
Released: January 1, 1967
Type: Movie
Rowlf the Dog joins IBM as a salescanine, in three parts (and a conclusion).
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Limbo: The Organized Mind
Title: Limbo: The Organized Mind
Character: Limbo (voice)
Released: July 20, 1966
Type: Movie
Short film by Jim Henson featuring Limbo, combining live puppetry with pre-recorded film.
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Title: Goldene Kamera Verleihung
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: January 25, 1966
Type: TV
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Time Piece
Title: Time Piece
Character: Man
Released: May 7, 1965
Type: Movie
Dislocation in time, time signatures, time as a philosophical concept, and slavery to time are some of the themes touched upon in this 9-minute experimental film, which was written, directed, and produced by Jim Henson. Screened for the first time at the Museum of Modern Art in May of 1965, "Time Piece" enjoyed an eighteen-month run at one Manhattan movie theater and was nominated for an Academy Award for Outstanding Short Subject.
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Title: Einer wird gewinnen
Character: Self
Released: January 25, 1964
Type: TV
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Tales of the Tinkerdee
Title: Tales of the Tinkerdee
Character: Kermit the Frog / King Goshposh / Charlie the Ogre (voice)
Released: June 6, 1962
Type: Movie
This unaired pilot, produced by Jim Henson and Jerry Juhl, was shot in Atlanta in the summer of 1962. The pilot featured Kermit the Frog, Taminella Grinderfall and King Goshposh, characters who would all reappear a few years later in the Tales From Muppetland TV specials.
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Title: The Mike Douglas Show
Character: Self
Released: December 11, 1961
Type: TV
The Mike Douglas Show is an American daytime television talk show hosted by Mike Douglas that originally aired only in the Cleveland area during much of its first two years on the air. It then went into syndication in 1963 and remained on television until 1982. It was distributed by Westinghouse Broadcasting and for much of its run, originated from studios of two of the company's TV stations in Cleveland and Philadelphia.
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Title: Sam and Friends
Character: Kermit the Frog
Released: May 9, 1955
Type: TV
Sam and Friends was an early live-action/puppet television show created by puppeteer Jim Henson and his eventual wife Jane. It was taped and aired locally in Washington, D.C. on WRC-TV in black-and-white, and later, color on weekdays from May 9, 1955 to December 15, 1961.
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Title: Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color
Character: Self
Released: October 27, 1954
Type: TV
Walt Disney Productions has produced an anthology television series under several different titles since 1954. The original version of the series premiered on ABC, Wednesday night, October 27, 1954. The same basic show has since appeared on several networks, with its latest revival debuting in 2012 on Disney Junior. The show is the second longest showing prime-time program on American television, behind its rival, Hallmark Hall of Fame. However, Hallmark Hall of Fame was a weekly program only during its first five seasons, while Disney remained a weekly program for more than forty years.
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Title: Sesame Street: Play with Me Sesame
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: TV
Play with Me Sesame is a children's television series spun off from Sesame Street, featuring Sesame Street characters such as Bert, Ernie, Grover, and Prairie Dawn. From April 1, 2002 until December 30, 2007, the show has aired on Noggin, which was rebranded as Nick Jr. in 2009. Play with Me Sesame moved to PBS Kids Sprout as of December 31, 2007, however, Sprout showed 26 new episodes, and all 52 episodes of both Seasons 1 and 2. The first two seasons were produced for Noggin, and both Noggin seasons contained 26 episodes, respectively. The third, and final season was produced solely by Sesame Workshop for PBS Kids Sprout in 2007 with 26 episodes.
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Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas
Title: Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
Jim Henson's telling of the true meaning of Christmas based around a struggling mother and son who each sacrifice an item of great importance in order to give the other the perfect gift for Christmas.
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Title: NBC Experiment in Television
Character: Gorilla (voice)
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: TV
An attempt by NBC to emulate the success of the CBS hit The Twilight Zone, this hour-long anthology series showcased different actors, stories and creative talent each week.