The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson

1990TV Movie⏱️ 47m

DocumentaryAnimationActionBiographyComedyFamilyMusic

⭐ 8.6

IMDB Rating

328 votes

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

Release Date

November 21, 1990

Language

English

Country

United States

🏆 1

Wins

🎯 3

Nominations

💬 9

Reviews

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🎭 Top Cast

Jim Henson

as Self

Harry Belafonte

as Self

Carol Burnett

as Self

Ray Charles

as Self

John Denver

as Self

Steven Spielberg

as Self

Frank Oz

as Self

Dave Goelz

as Self - The Great Gonzo

Jerry Nelson

as Self - Robin the Frog

Richard Hunt

as Self - Scooter

🎬 Technical Specs

Aspect Ratio

1.33 : 1

Sound

Stereo

Color

Filming Location

Jim Henson Carriage House - 201 East 67th Street, New York City, New York, USA

Production

Don Mischer Productions, Jim Henson Productions, Walt Disney Television

🏷️ Keywords

music documentarytributepuppetrypuppetpuppeteer

🎯 Categories

Music DocumentaryActionAnimationBiographyComedyDocumentaryFamilyMusic

⭐ Featured Review

A Perfect way for The Mupppets to learn, get to know, & say goodbye to their creator. R.I.P. Jim Henson

by amadomanrriquez • 2025-05-19

10/10

"To be honest I never knew that The Muppets would make a tribute of Jim Henson and watch some Documentary & Biography of Jim Henson, but mostly there was Celeberites that knew Jim and I was shocked that Steven Spielberg know him. While I was watching, I was getting more interested in Jim Henson, it taught me of how The Muppets were created and make puppets have more emotion and have more personality than any entertainment programs. As much as I love the special, this one hits me the most that The Muppets that are actully are getting to know him even though that they are aware or getting to ..."

💡 Did You Know?

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.