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The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson

  • TV Movie
  • 19901990
  • 47m
IMDb RATING
8.7/10
275
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Jim Henson, The Great Gonzo, Kermit the Frog, and Miss Piggy in The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson (1990)
  • Documentary
  • Animation
  • Action
While The Muppets prepare a tribute to the late Jim Henson, they learn about the life and career of the renowned puppeteer/film maker.While The Muppets prepare a tribute to the late Jim Henson, they learn about the life and career of the renowned puppeteer/film maker.While The Muppets prepare a tribute to the late Jim Henson, they learn about the life and career of the renowned puppeteer/film maker.
IMDb RATING
8.7/10
275
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Don Mischer
  • Writers
    • Jerry Juhl
    • Sara Lukinson
    • Bill Prady
  • Stars
    • Jim Henson(archive footage)
    • Harry Belafonte
    • Carol Burnett
Top credits
  • Director
    • Don Mischer
  • Writers
    • Jerry Juhl
    • Sara Lukinson
    • Bill Prady
  • Stars
    • Jim Henson(archive footage)
    • Harry Belafonte
    • Carol Burnett
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 8User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production, box office & company info
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    • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 1 win & 3 nominations total

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    Jim Henson
    Jim Henson
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    • (voice)
    • …
    Harry Belafonte
    Harry Belafonte
    • Self
    Carol Burnett
    Carol Burnett
    • Self
    Ray Charles
    Ray Charles
    • Self
    John Denver
    John Denver
    • Self
    Steven Spielberg
    Steven Spielberg
    • Self
    Frank Oz
    Frank Oz
    • Self
    • (voice)
    • …
    Dave Goelz
    Dave Goelz
    • The Great Gonzo
    • (voice)
    • …
    Jerry Nelson
    Jerry Nelson
    • Robin the Frog
    • (voice)
    • …
    Richard Hunt
    Richard Hunt
    • Scooter
    • (voice)
    • …
    Steve Whitmire
    Steve Whitmire
    • Kermit the Frog
    • (voice)
    • …
    Kevin Clash
    Kevin Clash
    • Clifford
    • (voice)
    Kathryn Mullen
    Kathryn Mullen
    • Joy Buzzer Cushions
    • (voice)
    • …
    Caroll Spinney
    Caroll Spinney
    • Big Bird
    • (voice)
    Pam Arciero
    Pam Arciero
    • Muppet Performer
    Fran Brill
    Fran Brill
    • Muppet Performer
    Camille Bonora
    • Muppet Performer
    Joey Mazzarino
    • Muppet Performer
    • (as Joe Mazzarino)
    • Director
      • Don Mischer
    • Writers
      • Jerry Juhl
      • Sara Lukinson
      • Bill Prady
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      This special was the first appearance of Jim Henson's characters after his death. Steve Whitmire took over the role of Kermit the Frog and performed it until Disney fired him in October 2016.
    • Alternate versions
      Steve Whitmire re-recorded his lines as Kermit at some point after the initial airing of this special because he was not satisfied with his initial vocal performance. The re-recorded vocal track was subsequently dubbed-in and used in repeat airings.
    • Connections
      Featured in The 43rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1991)
    • Soundtracks
      Just One Person
      (uncredited)

      Written by Larry Grossman and Hal Hackady

      Performed by the cast

    User reviews8

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    "Take what you've got and fly with it."
    I think it's safe to say that this is perhaps the last great Muppet work of art that exists. In this television special the Muppets pay tribute to the Muppet Man and my life-long mentor and inspiration, Jim Henson. For anyone who remembers the old Muppets and for anyone who considers themselves a true Muppet fan, you can't miss this. Look for it to buy on E-bay.

    Jim Henson died in May of 1990, this aired in November of the same year. It must have truly been the hardest thing for his friends to do and I think that's what makes it work. The emotion is real.

    Some people thik it's good that there are people who can continue to produce Muppet Films, but if you've seen these new films you've no doubt felt the loss of a great presence. The Muppets have never been the same since. And never will. So enjoy them, for the last time, as they were in this special. I know I do.
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    • didymushq
    • Apr 3, 2003

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 21, 1990 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Henson.com
    • Language
      • English
    • Production companies
      • Don Mischer Productions
      • Jim Henson Productions
      • Walt Disney Television
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    • Runtime
      47 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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