The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson (1990)

Name: The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson
Director: Don Mischer
Genre: Documentary, Drama, Family, TV Movie, Comedy
Released: 1990-11-21
Duration: 47 min
Cast: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt

Documentary Drama Family TV Movie Comedy

Director: Don Mischer

Cast: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt

Runtime47 min

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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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Fans of the Muppets and documentaries will appreciate this heartfelt tribute to the legendary puppeteer Jim Henson, directed by Don Mischer in 1990. Through personal stories and behind-the-scenes footage, the film offers a unique insight into Henson's creative process and enduring impact on family entertainment.

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The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson is a one-hour musical special that was produced by Jim Henson Productions, Walt Disney Television and Don Mischer Productions and aired on CBS on November 21, 1990. The program was a tribute to Muppet creator Jim Henson, who had died earlier in 1990 due to toxic shock syndrome caused by a streptococcus infection, and featured characters from The Muppet Show, Fraggle Rock, and Sesame Street.