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The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson

The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson

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The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson

"Kermit, Miss Piggy, and the Muppet family celebrate the life of a man loved worldwide"

1990

0h 47m

6.8(27 votes)

Documentary

Drama

Family

TV Movie

Comedy

Overview

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

Links & Resources

Social & External

Production Companies

Jim Henson Productions

Walt Disney Television

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Jim Henson

Jim Henson

Self / Various Muppets (archive footage)

Frank Oz

Frank Oz

Self / Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Animal / Bert / Sam the Eagle (voice)

Jerry Nelson

Jerry Nelson

Robin the Frog / Lew Zealand / Floyd Pepper / Announcer (voice)

Richard Hunt

Richard Hunt

Scooter / Beaker / Janice (voice)

Dave Goelz

Dave Goelz

The Great Gonzo / Beauregard / Boober Fraggle / Zoot (voice)

Steve Whitmire

Steve Whitmire

Kermit the Frog / Rizzo the Rat / Bean Bunny / Whoopie Cushion (voice)

Kevin Clash

Kevin Clash

Clifford / Elmo (voice)

Kathryn Mullen

Kathryn Mullen

Joy Buzzer / Mokey Fraggle (voice)

Caroll Spinney

Caroll Spinney

Big Bird (voice)

Pam Arciero

Pam Arciero

Grundgetta (voice)

Creative team

Directed by: Don Mischer
Written by: Jerry Juhl
Bill Prady

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