The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson (1990)
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.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 2.293 |
Directed By
Don Mischer
Crew
Jerry Juhl
John Rook
Martin G. Baker
Don Mischer
David J. Goldberg
Bill Prady
Ritamarie Peruggi
Pat Nugent
Larry Grossman
Girish Bhargava
Sara Lukinson
Glenn Stickley
Jana Panarites
David Gumpel
TOP CAST
Jim Henson
Self, various voices (archive footage)
Harry Belafonte
Self
Carol Burnett
Self
John Denver
Self
Frank Oz
Self / Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Animal / Bert / ... (voice)
Steven Spielberg
Self
Ray Charles
Self
Dave Goelz
The Great Gonzo / Beauregard / Boober Fraggle / ... (voice)
Steve Whitmire
Kermit the Frog / Rizzo the Rat / Bean Bunny / ... (voice)
Kevin Clash
Clifford (voice)
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