Muppet History 101

Muppet History 101

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Muppet History 101

2004

1h 20m

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Overview

The program follows the Muppets from their origins in Sam & Friends on local television through commercials, guest appearances, clips from the pilots for The Muppet Show, rare promos, and much more. This compilation, co-curated by late Muppets head writer Jerry Juhl, has been a centerpiece of “Muppets, Music & Magic” since it's premiere presentation in 2004 at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.

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Production Companies

The Jim Henson Legacy

The Muppets Studio

Cast & Crew

6 members

Directing

Jim Henson

Unknown Role

Jim Henson

Acting

Frank Oz

Unknown Role

Frank Oz

Writing

Jerry Juhl

Unknown Role

Jerry Juhl

Acting

Jerry Nelson

Unknown Role

Jerry Nelson

Acting

Richard Hunt

Unknown Role

Richard Hunt

Acting

Jane Henson

Unknown Role

Jane Henson

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