Documentary

Muppet History 101

Name: Muppet History 101
Director: Jim Henson
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2004-11-21
Duration: 80 min
Cast: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Juhl, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt

November 21, 2004

1h 20m

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.