The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson
Kermit, Miss Piggy, and the Muppet family celebrate the life of a man loved worldwide
1990 · 47m · N/A
Documentary, Drama, Family, TV Movie
Directed by
Peter Harris
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.
Director and cast
- Peter Harris Director
- Jim Henson as Himself, various voices (archival)
- Harry Belafonte as Himself
- Frank Oz as Self / Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Animal / Bert / Sam the Eagle (voice)
- Carol Burnett as Herself
- Jerry Nelson as Robin the Frog / Lew Zealand / Floyd Pepper / Announcer (voice)
- John Denver as Himself
- Richard Hunt as Scooter / Beaker / Janice (voice)
- Dave Goelz as The Great Gonzo / Beauregard / Boober Fraggle / Zoot (voice)
- Steven Spielberg Cast
- Steve Whitmire Cast
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