It was developed as a showcase for The Jim Henson Company's various puppet creations, including the popular Muppet characters. The Jim Henson Hour: KD Lang clip 2. Many of the specials featured on the series, such as all of The StoryTeller episodes, "Dog City," "Song of the Cloud Forest," "Monster Maker," and "Lighthouse Island" have received home video release on DVD, digital download, video-on-demand, or other formats. In the pitch reel, and an accompanying written proposal, Henson outlined his original vision for the series. They put us in a time slot that they had been consistently not doing very well in, and we also did not do very well. Lighthouse Island is a half-hour telefilm which aired as the second half of The Jim Henson Hour's episode 102 on April 21, 1989. Muppet Performers. Only nine of the twelve episodes produced managed to air on NBC before the low-rated program was cancelled. "[5], In April 1989, NBC began airing The Jim Henson Hour on Friday nights. The first episode produced —Sesame Street… 20 Years & Still Counting— was aired as a stand-alone special. 48:30. Jim Henson takes viewers on a behind the scenes look at the making of The Jim Henson Hour and many other Henson productions. First appearance of the Solid Foam band. 48:17. This was shot at the same time as the alternate half-hour intro to, A promotional photo of Henson with the show's main cast shows an unknown pink reporter bird character, who appears on the monitors with, A promotional booklet for what was then called "The Jim Henson Show" shows, An NBC TV advertisement for the first episode shows two shots from "Living With Dinosaurs", which is not from the episode (it featured. The Jim Henson Hour is a television series that aired on NBC in 1989. SWDFeed. The first week would feature an hour-long episode of The StoryTeller. All summer - filming "The Bear" Jean Jacques Amiel in Alps Creature Shop project, Tough Pigs Anthology: The Jim Henson Hour, https://muppet.fandom.com/wiki/The_Jim_Henson_Hour?oldid=1344790, Footage from earlier Muppet productions is shown on the television monitors at the Muppet Central control room throughout the series, as well as footage shot specifically for the series. These ideas included: The Saga of Fraggle Rock, a Fraggle Rock origin story; Inside John, a variation on Henson's Limbo concept, in which the various parts of a seventeen-year-old boy's brain try to wrest control of him throughout a typical day; and ASTRO G.N.E.W.T.S., a special that would have blended puppets with animation, computer graphics, and video effects. At the beginning of each episode, Jim Henson would enter an oddly-decorated set (alongside the Thought Lion puppet from his series The Storyteller) and introduce the evening's show. Note #2: Airing on Mother's Day, this was the first episode of the Hour to air in a new Sunday night timeslot. The first half of most of the hours was 'Muppetelevision', with the second half a half-hour special showcasing what else Henson could do with puppetry … Muppettelevision is being flooded. ""[11], The MuppeTelevision segments have been rerun, by themselves, on CTS in Canada (part of the package that also includes The Muppet Show and Muppets Tonight). April 14, 1989. an hour-long prime-time anthology series produced by Jim Henson as a showcase for a variety of Jim Henson Productions ' television work. Muppet Show director Peter Harris was selected as director for the series; other notable directors considered included Sam Raimi and Brad Bird.[3]. Tartikoff liked the idea enough that he asked Henson to prepare a formal proposal and pitch reel—which NBC paid for—that Tartikoff could share with other network executives.[1]. Note: This is one of the first of the few episodes to feature Frank Oz. Note: This was originally aired as a stand-alone special on Nickelodeon in 1992. Also appearing as a series regular was Bean Bunny, who had previously starred in the HBO TV special The Tale of the Bunny Picnic. "Henson's Happy Ending" by Tom Shales (Washington Post). [The series] was really coming together nicely and I'm sure that we would have made it even better in subsequent seasons. The Jim Henson Hour is a short-lived television series that aired on NBC in 1989. In 1992, children's cable network Nickelodeon aired Secrets of the Muppets, one of the lost episodes. Danny@ToughPigs.com Tough Pigs Anthology Contents. The Best of The Jim Henson Hour (Air Date: December 23, 1990) Gonzo and Bean Bunny host an hour of their moments of MuppeTelevision episodes. The Jim Henson Hour is a short-lived television series that aired on NBC in 1989. An unusually imaginative variety hour that blended Muppet skits, songs and a `storytellers' piece, gleaned from 1987's `Jim Henson's The Storyteller.' Rickey Boyd – Laughing Boy, Aart the Armadillo, Gord Robertson – Lindbergh the Kiwi, Chip, Luncheon Counter Monster, Timmy Monster, Rat, Scruffy, Vinnie Molar, Sharon Lee Williams – Purple Extreme (voice only), The Muppet Performers: Jim Henson, Jerry Nelson, Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire, Kevin Clash, Fran Brill, This page was last edited on 6 February 2021, at 19:04. "[4] While Henson hosted his pitch reel from a Muppet Workshop, Henson wanted something more dynamic and high-tech for the series and a magical computer-generated set was designed for Henson and the lion to host from. April/May 2003 -- Breaking News: Sesame Street News Flashes The Walt Disney Company owns all of the MuppeTelevision segments (including the 15-minute episode shown with Dog City), Miss Piggy's Hollywood, and The Secrets of the Muppets, while The Jim Henson Company retains ownership of the rest of the series. A. The Jim Henson Hour -06- Monster Maker. View 254 images and 9 sounds of Jim Henson's characters from his voice acting career. "Living with Dinosaurs", in which a young boy's stuffed Dinosaur comes to life and helps him deal with a troubled family life. In most shows, the hour was divided into two parts. The short-lived series aired over the course of four months in 1989. Plot Outline Jim Henson's Intro. Only Clifford would sustain any existence outside of MuppeTelevision. ", In addition to the abandoned hour-long StoryTeller episodes, Lead-Free TV and picture-book specials, Henson had many ideas for potential episodes or features that were never produced. 48:24. The third week would feature a picture-book special in the vein of Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas, The Christmas Toy and The Tale of the Bunny Picnic. Jim Henson describes Lighthouse Island as a … The Jim Henson Hour was modeled after the old Walt Disney Presents anthology series (later under different titles, including Disneyland and Wonderful World of Color), in which every week Walt Disney would show off the latest innovations and creations of his production company. Hosted by a mix of old and new Muppet characters, the shows featured celebrity guests, musical numbers and comedy sketches. The Jim Henson Hour was modeled after the old Walt Disney Presents anthology series (later under different titles, including Disneyland and Wonderful World of Color), in which every week Walt Disney would show off the latest innovations and creations of his production company. The Jim Henson Hour -12- Food & The Three Ravens. Nine of the twelve episodes produced aired on NBC before the program was canceled. Tribute to Muppet creator Jim Henson, who had died earlier in 1990 due to toxic shock syndrome caused by a streptococcus infection, and featured characters from The … The Jim Henson Hour pitch is a 12½ minute video hosted by Jim Henson from The NY Muppet Workshop. Note: This is the first appearance of Jacques Roach. The room where Henson and the Thought Lion performed their introduction was computer animated. Milne. In July 1988, Henson was put in the hands of a coach and stylist to help him get comfortable in front of the camera. Note: This was the last episode to air on NBC. These included Monster Maker and Living With Dinosaurs, as well as Sesame Street: 20 and Still Counting and arguably Secrets of the Muppets and Dog City. Several episodes featured extended full-episode mini-movies, such as the comedic film noir "Dog City"; the more dramatic "Monster Maker" and "Living with Dinosaurs"; and a behind the scenes special, entitled "Secrets of the Muppets". MuppetTelevision: Plants/Jim Henson's Greek Myths: Daedalus and Icarus (Air Date: December 30, 1990) Plants and trees take over the studio. [2] However, NBC insisted on some format changes to Henson's original proposal; the executives did not like Henson's proposal of a weekly rotation of episode types. The Jim Henson Hour -01- Outer Space & The Heartless Giant. The footage of Miss Piggy phoning Muppet Central from a phone booth was taped in the parking lot of VTR Productions. Occasionally, a light-hearted story or more Muppet antics (such as Miss Piggy's Hollywood) would close out the hour. Ordinarily, however, the hour was split into two thirty-minute segments. So I bought the DVD, waiting and expecting a bad menu or something and suddenly I hear The Jim Henson Hour theme playing and that just brought a smile to my face. A. They followed with another unaired episode, Living with Dinosaurs, in 1993. June 2003 -- The Jim Henson Hour: Science Fiction. There's another Jim Henson Hour episode. 47:43. In the company's 1989 summer quarterly report, Henson lamented the cancellation, writing: "I don't particularly like the way NBC handled us, but what the hey, that's network TV. Jim Henson with the Thought Lion hosts an hour of television. It was more like a grab bag of the brilliant thing he'd done. SWDFeed. "[9], In a late 1989 interview with American Film magazine, Henson was asked if he would "try again" with The Jim Henson Hour. MuppeTelevision regularly occupied the first half of The Jim Henson Hour. The final hour—consisting of the MuppeTelevision installment "Food" and The Storyteller episode "The Three Ravens"—aired in the UK in 1990. At the beginning of each episode, Jim Henson would enter a computer-generated set (alongside the Thought Lion from The StoryTeller) and introduce the evening's show. Instead of comprehensive themed hours, the network suggested that the first half hour be made up of various Muppet and comedy segments, while the second half hour could be a long piece, such as an installment of The StoryTeller or another original feature. The Muppets broadcast their network's programming from a unique control room called "Muppet Central". [10] Also proposed was "an hour-long musical special featuring The Electric Mayhem in Mexico".[12]. Back at the control room, the … Ubu, Xandra, Digit, Kermit, Leon, Lindbergh, and Jim Henson. Note: The last produced episode and the only MuppeTelevision segment to not feature a guest star. SWDFeed. In the same time slot a week before the series debuted, the special Sesame Street: 20 and Still Counting aired with the same closing credits font and closing logo as the series proper, and was referred to by critic John J. O'Connor as "really sort of the first installment of The Jim Henson Hour."[6]. Jim Henson talks about the second half hour, Lighthouse Island.. Bean Bunny has taken the satellite dish from the roof. Since the show is now only half an hour long, Henson's introductions are entirely different, with new exclusive footage of Henson only talking about the MuppeTelevision half of the program. These shows would always start with a modernized variation of The Muppet Show, titled MuppeTelevision. 20. It was developed as a showcase for The Jim Henson Company's various puppet creations, including the popular Muppet characters. Cover - The Jim Henson Hour Theme Song. The Jim Henson Hour is a television series that aired on NBC in 1989. The Jim Henson Hour was Jim Henson's last television series, and aired in 1989 on NBC. Note: Originally aired in the UK as a stand-alone special, "Living with Dinosaurs" was later reformatted as an episode of The Jim Henson Hour. With Jim Henson, Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire, Kevin Clash. 0:59. Kermit tries to put it back, but falls off, busting a hole in the roof. Ads for the rest of the episodes were presumably edited along with the show itself, since they use effects seen in the series—a page peel ("Power") and box-shaped monitors spinning in space ("Secrets of the Muppets"). [12] Also proposed was "an hour-long musical special featuring The Electric Mayhem in Mexico".[14]. This is the first appearance of Anthony, Fern, Zondra, Ubu, and Chip. Closing - Jim Henson demonstrates how a dog-type Graffiti Muppet works in front of the Thought Lion. The boy finds comfort in his favorite stuffed toy, a dinosaur named Dog (performed by, "Monster Maker", in which an alienated teenager begins secretly working at a special-effects company. It was developed as a showcase for Jim Henson Productions' various puppet creations, including the Muppet characters.. Nine of the twelve episodes produced aired on NBC before the program was canceled. Note #1: First appearance of Anthony, Fern, Zondra, Ubu, and Chip. Louie Anderson, Ted Danson, Smokey Robinson, Buster Poindexter, and k.d. The stand-alone version debuted in the US on Nickelodeon in 1993. According to the May 17, 1989 issue of Star-News, this episode was the lowest rated TV program among the three major networks the week it aired. The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson One-hour special that aired on CBS on November 21, 1990. SWDFeed. Internationally, "Miss Piggy's Hollywood" was released on a Portuguese DVD (entitled A Fantástica Miss Piggy) and "Dog City" and "Monster Maker" were released in Japan on laserdisc by KSS Films. The show frequently acknowledged its own low ratings, with segments offering satirical takes on what viewers would rather watch—violent movies, ridiculous stunts, etc. Following the sale of The Muppets and Bear in the Big Blue House to The Walt Disney Company in 2004, the rights to various portions of the show have been split between Disney and The Jim Henson Company. The Sam Plenty Cavalcade of Action Show Plus Singing! Airing on Mother's Day, this was the first episode of the Hour to air in a new Sunday night timeslot. The first half hour would feature a modernized variation of The Muppet Show, titled MuppeTelevision. 2:14. Known for voicing Kermit the Frog, Dr. Teeth, and Rowlf the Dog. It was developed as a showcase for The Jim Henson Company's various puppet creations, including the Muppetcharacters.. Nine of the twelve episodes produced aired on NBC before the program was canceled. In the "MuppeTelevision" segment, Digit overloads his circuits while trying to show programming from outer space. 48:34. Thanks again to Scott Hanson. April 13, 1989. SWDFeed. Working titles for the show include "Jim Henson Presents," "The Jim Henson Family Hour" and "The Jim Henson Show. Watch full episodes of The Jim Henson Hour and get the latest breaking news, exclusive videos and pictures, episode recaps and much more at TVGuide.com It later appeared as part of the Muppet Matinee programming block on Nickelodeon. Watch full episodes of The Jim Henson Hour and get the latest breaking news, exclusive videos and pictures, episode recaps and much more at TVGuide.com (. Continuing in The Muppet Show tradition, every episode had a celebrity guest star. of Back Stage Left. Secrets of the Muppets - The Jim Henson Hour. Henson was allowed to produce one hour-long special per month, but seems to have bent the rules slightly to produce more than that. As a result, the first half of the opening theme is flipped left-to-right so that the Griffin's crystal ball lines up with the letter O in "show" rather than "hour. [12] Other stories were proposed involving enchanted bowling balls, extraterrestrial mailmen, outer-space adventures, and even a detective story with Kermit and the Muppet gang. With Simon Adams, Louie Anderson, John Atkinson, Fran Brill. Jim Henson Hour (12) Jim Henson Presents (6) Labyrinth (39) Mad Mad World (1) Mother Goose Stories (4) Muppet Babies (9) Muppet Meeting Films (1) Muppet Movie (17) Muppet Musicians of Bremen (11) Muppet Show (119) Muppet Specials (41) Muppets Take Manhattan (14) Surrounded by all sorts of Muppet and Creature Shop creatures from previous productions, Henson explains the early concept of The Jim Henson Hour. The house band for MuppeTelevision was called Solid Foam, taking the place of the psychedelic Electric Mayhem band that had appeared in most previous Muppet projects. The original plan was for the show to have a rotating schedule of four different kinds of episodes, one for each week of the month. Jerry Juhl said the lion was selected for no reason at all "except that it was kind of wonderful and gave Henson something to talk to without folding his arms. [11] Jim Henson also considered adapting Madeleine L'Engle's A Wrinkle in Time and the works of A. Evertt Drury. Two remaining episodes later made their US television debut as specials on Nickelodeon in 1992 and 1993, and the final episode never aired in the United States. In the fourth week "anything could happen"—a detective story with Kermit and the gang, a story about an enchanted bowling ball, an outer space adventure or a look behind the scenes. Regulars included past favorites Kermit the Frog, The Great Gonzo and Link Hogthrob in addition to new characters Digit, Leon the Lizard, Lindbergh the Kiwi, Vicki, Clifford, Waldo C. Graphic, and Jacques Roach. The Jim Henson Hour was modeled after the Walt Disney Presents specials, in which every week Disney would show off the latest innovations and creations of his production company. Though we had six Emmy nominations from it, the ratings were quite bad. Today, the MuppeTelevision segments are bundled with the original Muppet Show and Muppets Tonight episodes into a single syndication package. (a special that would have blended puppets with animation, computer graphics, and video effects). Louie Anderson appears in sketches. The next year, he returned to television with The Jim Henson Hour which mixed lighthearted Muppet fare with more risqué material. The episode brought in the show's lowest ratings. "A Madcap Mix of Jim Henson's Muppetry" by Matt Roush (USA Today). In May, with the series' fifth episode, NBC moved the show to Sunday night. An anthology show featuring the work of the great puppeteer and his staff. MuppeTelevision also tends to get interrupted on some occasions by an illegal TV station called Gorilla Television run by Ubu the Gorilla, Chip, and Zondra. The Jim Henson Hour is a television series that aired on NBC in 1989. Beyond that, the series never had a set structure. The second half-hour featured more serious and sometimes darker content, such as installments of The StoryTeller and Lighthouse Island. The show on average brought in a mere 5.3 rating. No hour-long StoryTeller episodes were ever produced. Was born Sep 24, 1936 - Greenville, Mississippi, USA. Miss Piggy did get her own thirty-minute special in one show, called Miss Piggy's Hollywood, in which she and Gonzo tried to interview unwilling celebrities. That would often lead into more serious and sometimes darker content, such as a rerun of The Storyteller. In the end, the show produced twelve episodes, three of which did not make it to air before cancellation. NBC cancelled the series after the episode, burning off remaining episodes by airing them over the summer and leaving three episodes unaired. The Other Darrin Jim Henson briefly replaced Steve Whitmire as Waldo C. Graphic in the episode "Secrets of the Muppets" for the purpose of demonstrating the technology used to create the character. It was critically well-received and won him another Emmy for Outstanding Directing in a Variety or Music Program, but it was canceled after 13 episodes due to low ratings. A half-hour later, Gonzo, Rowlf, and Scooter help Fozzie Bear host at the San Diego Zoo. The Jim Henson Hour -09- Garbage & Sapsorrow. It was developed as a showcase for Jim Henson Productions ' various puppet creations, including the Muppet characters. Clockwise from left: Unnamed bird character, Jim Henson, Lindbergh, Kermit, Zondra, and Digit. This is the first episode in the series to be produced and taped. Steve Whitmire puppeteered Piggy. Critics were not kind to the show, calling it "flawed"[7] and "dull. And also the behind the scenes photo gallery featuring a late Jim Henson on the set of Dog City looking at everything in a classic thinking pose. Henson's series officially premiered a week later. "I don't think so," Henson responded. "[10], Frank Oz spoke of the series saying, "Whatever Jim did, even some of the things that failed, there was always amazing stuff in it, but The Jim Henson Hour just didn't have the usual Jim focus. In December 1987, NBC picked up the series for a half season order (13 episodes) and originally planned to begin airing the series in January 1989 (it was later delayed until April). The Jim Henson Hour -02- Oceans & Lighthouse Island. [10] Other stories were proposed by Jim Henson involving enchanted bowling balls, extraterrestrial mailmen, outer-space adventures, and even a detective story with Kermit and the Muppet gang. It was developed as a showcase for Jim Henson Productions' various puppet creations, including the Muppet characters. However, NBC canceled the Hour before the reformatted version could air. 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The idea for The Jim Henson Hour was first made by Henson to NBC head Brandon Tartikoff on August 22, 1987. The second half of the show is the "Storyteller" episode "The Heartless Giant." These ideas included: The Saga of Fraggle Rock (a Fraggle Rock origin story), Inside John (a variation on Henson's Limbo concept in which the various parts of a seventeen-year-old boy's brain try to wrest control of him throughout a typical day) and ASTRO G.N.E.W.T.S. During this time, a total of nine episodes (out of twelve produced in total) aired on NBC, before the low-rated series was cancelled. Nine of the twelve episodes produced aired on NBC before the program was canceled. The Jim Henson Hour is a television series that aired on NBC in 1989. "Jim Henson: Miss Piggy went to market and $150 million came home". The Jim Henson Hour -03- Power & The Soldier and Death. None of the MuppetTelevision episodes have received home video release, though two songs from the episodes appeared on the home video It's Not Easy Being Green. Kane Rod. Milne. SWDFeed. Footage from, An outtake was staged featuring the Thought Lion nearly attacking Henson. The Curious Creations of Christine McConnell, TCA Award for Outstanding Achievement in Youth Programming, War in the Gulf: Questions & Answers with Peter Jennings, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Jim_Henson_Hour&oldid=1005248563, 1980s American anthology television series, American television shows featuring puppetry, Television series by The Jim Henson Company, Television series by Lionsgate Television, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, A young, socially awkward boy named Dom (played by Gregory Chisholm) tries to deal with a new school, an unemployed stepfather, a pregnant mother, and asthma. The Jim Henson Hour -08- Videotape & The True Bride. Dr. Teeth also appeared in the background of a few of Solid Foam's music videos. lang were among those who got a chance to appear in the show's brief run. Henson filmed a pitch reel on September 25, 1987 on a set designed to resembled an idealized version of the Muppet Workshop. Note: According to the July 18, 1989 issue of the Kentucky New Era, this episode was the lowest rated program among all four networks. SWDFeed. 48:28. To help Henson look less stiff on camera, Peter Harris suggested they give Henson someone, or something, to interact with. According to Henson biographer Brian Jay Jones, Henson was skeptical about appearing on camera and originally wanted Kermit the Frog to host the series; however NBC wanted Henson to host. The Jim Henson Hour was Jim Henson 's last television series, and aired on NBC from April 14, 1989 to July 30, 1989. Note: This is the first appearances of Waldo C. Graphic, Vicki, Leon the Lizard, Clifford, Lindbergh, Brad and Bootsie, and the Extremes. The band included: Electric Mayhem regulars Zoot and Animal did eventually creep into Solid Foam in the episode "Food." [13] Henson also considered adapting Madeleine L'Engle’s A Wrinkle in Time and the works of A. In addition to the abandoned hour-long episodes of The Storyteller, Lead-Free TV and picture-book specials, Henson had many ideas for potential episodes or features that were never produced. for the closing number mp3! 0:31 19. The Jim Henson Hour was an hour-long prime-time anthology series produced by Jim Henson as a showcase for a variety of Jim Henson Productions' television work. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Only nine of the twelve episodes produced managed to air on NBC before the low-rated program was cancelled. coming in August! 8/22/1987 - Meet with Brandon Tartikoff/ Propose The Jim Henson Hour. The show ranked 100th out of 105 programs to air that season, and was the lowest-rated program to air on the Big Three networks that season. Lindbergh tries to fix the roof, but only makes things worse. After The Jim Henson Hour, the Muppets would not have another prime-time TV show until Muppets Tonight in 1996, six years after Jim Henson's death. So Henson hosted the show alongside a mostly silent sidekick: the Thought Lion, originally from The StoryTeller. In this episode, the Solid Foam band has Electric Mayhem members Zoot and Animal in place of Solid Foam's usual members Flash and the unnamed Female Drummer. guest star: Cree Summer Muppets The second week would feature Lead-Free TV, Henson's concept for "The Muppet Show from the future." The title, meanwhile, is changed to The Jim Henson Show. This is the only episode of The Jim Henson Hour that has never aired in the US. Two episodes later aired on Nickelodeon in 1992 and 1993, and the final episode never aired in the US, but did air in the UK in 1990. Fozzie Bear and Miss Piggy appeared only intermittently, as their performer Frank Oz was busy with a directorial career. Awesome special feature. Note: Jim Henson won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing in a Variety Music Program for this episode. Three of the thirteen installments were hour-long mini-movies: Other shows like "Secrets of the Muppets" went behind the scenes at Henson studios, showing how the Muppets are built and operated. "That was with NBC, and they cancelled us after the fifth show was on the air, so that was a bit of a frustration. During its time on NBC, only a total of nine episodes aired. "[8] The show on average brought in a mere 5.3 rating and ranked 100th out of 105 programs to air that season. Occasionally, a light-hearted story or more Muppet antics would close out the hour in the second half. Share the world of beloved Family entertainment icon Jim Henson in this 'best of' collection. Laugh, sing and learn with your children in these classic episodes from Jim Henson favorites Fraggle Rock, The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss, Mother Goose Stories, Animal Show with Stinky and Jake, The Hoobs and Construction Site. At the beginning of each episode, Jim Henson would enter a computer-generated set (alongside the Thought Lion from The StoryTeller) and introduc… Monster Telethon contents . Henson's idea for Lead-Free TV evolved into "MuppeTelevision"—a segment featuring existing and new Muppets characters lead by Kermit the Frog in a futuristic television control room. It was an updated version of the classic series The Muppet Show, the new twist being that the Muppets were now running an entire cable television network rather than a single variety show. Jim Henson as Kermit the Frog, Rowlf the Dog, Link Hogthrob, Waldorf, and The Swedish Chef; Dave Goelz as Gonzo, Digit, and Sundance (lion) Steve Whitmire as Bean Bunny, Vernon the Grizzly Bear, Waldo C. Graphic and Jacques Roach Staged outtake from "Fitness" (Half-hour version), Clockwise from left: Bean Bunny, Jim Henson, Gonzo, Beard, Lindbergh, Leon, Vicki, and Kermit, The edited title for reruns of MuppeTelevision.
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