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The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson

  • TV Movie
  • 1990
  • 47m
IMDb RATING
8.6/10
341
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Jim Henson in The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson (1990)
Music DocumentaryActionAnimationBiographyComedyDocumentaryFamilyMusic

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.

  • Director
    • Don Mischer
  • Writers
    • Jerry Juhl
    • Sara Lukinson
    • Bill Prady
  • Stars
    • Jim Henson
    • Harry Belafonte
    • Carol Burnett
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    8.6/10
    341
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Don Mischer
    • Writers
      • Jerry Juhl
      • Sara Lukinson
      • Bill Prady
    • Stars
      • Jim Henson
      • Harry Belafonte
      • Carol Burnett
    • 9User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 1 win & 3 nominations total

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    Top Cast50

    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
    • Self - The Great Gonzo
    • (voice)
    • …
    Jerry Nelson
    Jerry Nelson
    • Self - Robin the Frog
    • (voice)
    • …
    Richard Hunt
    Richard Hunt
    • Self - Scooter
    • (voice)
    • …
    Steve Whitmire
    Steve Whitmire
    • Self - Kermit the Frog
    • (voice)
    • …
    Kevin Clash
    Kevin Clash
    • Self - Clifford
    • (voice)
    Kathryn Mullen
    Kathryn Mullen
    • Self - Joy Buzzer Cushions
    • (voice)
    • …
    Caroll Spinney
    Caroll Spinney
    • Self - Big Bird
    • (voice)
    Pam Arciero
    Pam Arciero
    • Self - Muppet Performer
    Fran Brill
    Fran Brill
    • Self - Muppet Performer
    Camille Bonora
    • Self - Muppet Performer
    Joey Mazzarino
    • Self - Muppet Performer
    • (as Joe Mazzarino)
    • Director
      • Don Mischer
    • Writers
      • Jerry Juhl
      • Sara Lukinson
      • Bill Prady
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews9

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • 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.
    • Quotes
      • [after learning about Jim Hensen's death, Fozzie has tearfully decided to cancel the final production number for the tribute to Jim Hensen - deeming the big musical comedy number as improper for the occasion, much to everyone's sadness. Robin, however, thinks otherwise]
      • Robin the Frog: [to Fozzie, kindly] Kermit thought we could.
      • Fozzie Bear: [despairing] Oh, but Robin, all we have is silly songs and whoopee cushions!
      • Robin the Frog: Well, maybe that's enough. That's what uncle Kermit says, "Take what ya got and fly with it!"
      • Fozzie Bear: Fly with it? Kermit says that?
      • Robin the Frog: I think he learned it from Jim. You know, this Jim Henson may be gone but, he's still here too... inside of us, Believing in us!
      • [Robin starts singing an emotional rendition of Just One Person, gradually joined by all the other muppets]
    • 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

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    Details

    • Release date
      • November 21, 1990 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Henson.com
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Jim Henson Carriage House - 201 East 67th Street, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Don Mischer Productions
      • Jim Henson Productions
      • Walt Disney Television
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 47m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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