The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson
Kermit, Miss Piggy, and the Muppet family celebrate the life of a man loved worldwide
1990 • 47 min • Documentary · Drama · Family · TV Movie · Comedy
Synopsis
While the Muppets prepare a tribute to the late Jim Henson, they learn about the life and career of the renowned puppeteer/film maker.
Our family guide
Best from age 5- 68 Audience · 27 · 100%
The Muppets celebrate the life and legacy of their creator, Jim Henson, sharing heartwarming stories and clips from his career. It's a touching tribute showcasing his groundbreaking work in puppetry and family entertainment.
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Heads up
- Deals with the theme of loss and remembrance.
What it models well
- Creativity and imagination
- Family and friendship
- Honoring legacies
Talk about it after
- Who was Jim Henson?
- What does it mean to create something new?
- How do the Muppets make you feel?
Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.
Top billed cast
Director: Don Mischer • Crew: Jerry Juhl, Bill Prady, Sara Lukinson
Jim Henson
Self / Various Muppets (archive footage)
Frank Oz
Self / Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Animal / Bert / Sam the Eagle (voice)
Jerry Nelson
Robin the Frog / Lew Zealand / Floyd Pepper / Announcer (voice)
Richard Hunt
Scooter / Beaker / Janice (voice)
Dave Goelz
The Great Gonzo / Beauregard / Boober Fraggle / Zoot (voice)
Steve Whitmire
Kermit the Frog / Rizzo the Rat / Bean Bunny / Whoopie Cushion (voice)
Kevin Clash
Clifford / Elmo (voice)
Kathryn Mullen
Joy Buzzer / Mokey Fraggle (voice)
Caroll Spinney
Big Bird (voice)
Pam Arciero
Grundgetta (voice)
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