The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson

G
0h 47m
1990
6.977 /10 (22)

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

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.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English, Español
Released Date: 1990-11-21

Top Billed Cast

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)

Harry Belafonte

Self

Carol Burnett

Self

John Denver

Self

Steven Spielberg

Self

Ray Charles

Self

John Cleese

Self

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