Tales of the Tinkerdee

Nan
0h 30m
1962
6.3 /10 (3)

Overview

This unaired pilot, produced by Jim Henson and Jerry Juhl, was shot in Atlanta in the summer of 1962. The pilot featured Kermit the Frog, Taminella Grinderfall and King Goshposh, characters who would all reappear a few years later in the Tales From Muppetland TV specials.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 1962-06-06

Top Billed Cast

Jim Henson

Kermit the Frog / King Goshposh / Charlie the Ogre (voice)

Jerry Juhl

Taminella Grinderfall / Palace Guard (voice)

Bob Payne

Jane Henson

Robin Reed

Walt Teas

Charlie Byrd

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