Richard Hunt

Go behind the scenes to witness the magic of the Muppets in this compilation of rare footage of the variety of puppetry created by Jim Henson. Through a combination of documentary clips, interviews, and rare behind the scenes footage, this program offers an insider’s look at the people behind the Muppets and the hard work it takes to make it all look so easy.

This look at the contributions of Jim Henson and his early Sesame Street collaborators (including Frank Oz, Fran Brill, and Caroll Spinney) shows what made the Muppets such an integral part of the beloved show. This program is packed with rare clips from TV specials, guest appearances on talk and variety shows, and much more.

A compilation of Jim Henson's fairy tale adaptations including condensed versions of Tales of the Tinkerdee, Hey Cinderella and The Frog Prince, as well as excerpts from Sesame Street and The Muppet Show.

Catch a Tail by the Tiger: Gobo has not received his usual postcard from his Uncle Traveling Matt. He eventually comes to realize that he must venture out into outer space to look for him – a trip that would terrify and Fraggle. Believe It or Not: Red and Wembley discover a creature who is whatever you believe hi is. The trouble starts when Ma Gorg believes him into being a monster in the basement of the castle. All Work and All Play: Cotterpin Doozer decides she’d rather be a Fraggle, like Red, than spend the rest of her life building with the Doozers. Approx. Run Time: 170 minutes (including bonus features).

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.

Music was always an integral part of The Muppet Show, and assembled here is a collection of some of the classic music numbers interpreted as only the Muppets can. This compilation features a wide range of musical genres, including performances by guest stars Harry Belafonte, Elton John, and Linda Ronstadt.

After working hard, Grover has finally gotten a job as a waiter at the hot restaurant in town, Planet Storybook. Now, he can help kids learn about healthy eating while he serves up some of the biggest names in nursery rhymes (such as Miss Muffet). Some of the fun food songs include "Cereal Girl" and "The Most Important Meal of the Day," as well as a special tune from Cookie Monster assuring kids that there is more to food than cookies.

It's time to learn to read, Sesame Street style! Bert, Ernie, and friends are putting on a new play and some of your favorite words are the stars!

Look who's come to visit The Count's spooky castle. It's Elmo! Is he scared? Only for a second because soon he's having a howling good time as his Sesame Street friends stir up some spirited fun. Get ready for nonstop jokes, songs and spooky surprises with Telly, Baby Bear, Bert and Ernie. Elmo Says Boo! is sure to make you shriek -- with laughter.

Episode of Great Performances about Jim Henson

Billy Bunny sings his way across the forest where he runs across a swamp full of frogs, a cave filled with rapping bears, and a singing porcupine.

El clásico 'Cuento de Navidad' de Charles Dickens brilla con humor y fantasía en las manos de los siempre divertidos Teleñecos. Michael Caine da vida al avaro Mr. Scrooge, en una excelente interpretación que sin embargo no se caracteriza por su buen humor. La noche de navidad los fantasmas visitan a Scrooge y lo transportan a su pasado, presente y futuro, ofreciéndole un panorama muy poco alentador...

Muppet*Vision 3D is a 3D film attraction located at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Directed by Jim Henson, the attraction consists of a pre-show which then leads into Kermit the Frog guiding park guests on a tour through Muppet Studios, while the Muppets prepare their sketch acts to demonstrate their new breakthrough in 3D film technology. The show, however, completely unravels when Dr. Bunsen Honeydew's experimental 3D sprite, Waldo, causes mayhem during the next portion of the show.

Gustavo lleva a la pandilla al pantano para unas vacaciones en California. Sin embargo, el resto del elenco está menos que emocionado de estar en un pantano apestoso. Cuando se menciona que pueden ver los fuegos artificiales de Disney, todos están emocionados y quieren ir al parque.

The Earth Day Special is a television special revolving around Earth Day that aired on ABC on April 22, 1990. Sponsored by Time Warner, the two hour special featured an all-star cast addressing concerns about global warming, deforestation, and other environmental ills.

You'll have a monstrously good time with Herry Monster as he hosts the Monster Music Award Show! Everyone's favorite furry monsters from Sesame Street sing eleven of their greatest hits: Clap along as Cookie Monster croons his classic "C Is for Cookie." Tap along as Grover and his friends perform the lively "Fuzzy and Blue." Delight in Herry Monster's heartwarming rendition of "That Furry Blue Mommy of Mine," and so much more! Sing along with Monster Hits! and bring out the little bit of monster in you.

Big Bird and his pals are making musical mayhem as they sing the goofiest, nuttiest, silliest songs ever. Join in with Sesame Street favorites Oscar, Ernie, the Count, and more as they tickle your funny bone with tunes like, "Everything in the Wrong Place Ball," "Mary Had a Bicycle," and more. James Taylor drops by to sing "Jellyman Kelly," and Jeremy Irons, Jane Curtin, and Paul Simon lead an all-star cast of celebrities in the showstopper, "Put Down the Duckie." Songs: The Honker-Duckie-Dinger Jamboree; Ladybug Picnic; Jellyman Kelly; Wavin' Goodbye to You with My Heart; Old MacDonald Cantata; Everything in the Wrong Place Ball; One Banana; Calcutta Joe; Mary Had a Bicycle; Ten Tiny Turtles on the Telephone; Put Down the Duckie.

The stars come out on Sesame Street in this fun-filled video featuring the show's most memorable moments. Sing-along in this star-studded celebration!

In this interactive videocassette, viewers are invited to help the Muppets direct three of their latest features, while also preventing the studio from going bankrupt.

Rowlf the Dog and the kids have fun doing all kinds of activities, including singing and dancing. It features interactive sing-alongs including "The Smile was on the Crocodile," "Over and Under," and more.

Rowlf the Dog and the kids have fun doing all kinds of activities, including singing and dancing. It features interactive sing-alongs including "The Smile was on the Crocodile," "Over and Under," and more.

Especial de navidad de Los Teleñecos, que reune además a otros personajes creados por Jim Henson entre ellos varios de Barrio Sésamo.

Rugby, un tigre de peluche que le regalaron a Jamie, la niña de la casa, las Navidades pasadas, cree que este año también volverá a ser el regalo sorpresa de Jamie, pero han olvidado envolverlo y ponerlo bajo el árbol. Entonces Rugby decide ponerse él mismo bajo el árbol. La muñeca Apple y los demás juguetes tratan de explicarle que, así como él fue el regalo del año pasado, este año habrá otro juguete esperando a Jamie, pero él no lo cree y, junto con Mew, un ratón de juguete para gatos, se escapa del cuarto de juegos, arriesgándose a ser visto y quedar congelado.

Fraggle Rock wrap video taped in 1986, and screened May 16, 1986.

As they get ready for their annual Bunny Picnic, Bean, a young, imaginative bunny eager to help, is told he's too little. Hurt, he wanders off into the lettuce patch where he comes face to face with the grumpy old farmer's junk yard dog! Bean runs and warns the others but no one believes him. Undaunted, little Bean helps the Muppet Bunnies in a big, big way!

For the first time in their careers, all the Muppets (except the ones that couldn't make it, like the Doozers, Gorgs and most of the Fraggles) have gathered together in one place to celebrate their thirtieth anniversary and honor the one who brought them together: Kermit the Frog (and by doing so, Jim Henson).

Oscar, Bert, Ernie, el monstruo de las galletas y otros miembros de la pandilla del Barrio Sésamo se unen a Big Bird en una aventura. Con estrellas invitadas Chevy Chase, Sandra Bernhard, John Candy, Dave Thomas, Joe Flaherty, y Waylon Jennings.

The Muppets tell the magical story of the chorus pig who rises from barnyard obscurity to super stardom and finds the short, green and handsome frog of her dreams.

Nick, un impetuoso y atractivo atleta norteamericano que trabaja como guardacoches en Las Vegas, se va a la universidad inglesa de Oxford siguiendo a la chica de sus sueños. Allí, al principio, todo serán problemas, desde que aparece con un llamativo T-Bird del 57, que Nick utiliza para atraer a Lady Victoria en el severo y otoñal ambiente universitario. Pronto encuentra un rival, Colin, el novio oficial de Victoria. A la vez, Rona, una chica norteamericana también matriculada en Oxford, se siente atraída por Nick, pero éste parece no tenerla demasiado en cuenta...

Los simpáticos teleñecos van a Manhattan a intentar vender su espectáculo a algún productor de Broadway, pero al principio las cosas no serán tan fáciles como pensaban.

As the Metropolitan Museum of Art closes, Big Bird decides to leave his Sesame Street friends behind in search of Snuffy. Once locked inside for the night, educational hilarity ensues as Big Bird and Snuffy team up to help a small Egyptian boy solve a riddle - as the rest of the cast searches for their big, yellow friend.

Dos hombres de negocios sostienen distintas tesis sobre las condiciones de la naturaleza humana. Para uno es cuestión de genética, para el otro es cuestión de educación. Para corroborar sus teorías hacen una apuesta para lo cual cambian los destinos de dos personas socialmente antagónicas.

Big Bird and his Sesame Street companion, Barkley, the big, fluffy dog, travel across China in search of the legendary Feng Huang, the Phoenix Bird. Along the way they visit with Chinese schoolchildren, watch a Tai Ji demonstration, learn some Chinese words and songs, and meet the mischievous Monkey King.

Rocky Mountain Holiday is a one-hour musical variety special featuring John Denver and the Muppets, which aired on ABC on May 12, 1983. In the special, John and the Muppets go on a summer camping trip to the Rocky Mountains.

Taped in Toronto between August 9-24, 1982, Miss Piggy hosts her own variety show, with special guests John Ritter, George Hamilton and Tony Clifton (Andy Kaufman). Under the direction of Kermit the Frog, the Muppets work in the control room and, amidst chaos, manage to keep the show on the air. Throughout the show, a romantic triangle develops among Piggy, Ritter (who is smitten with the pig) and Hamilton (who is deeply uncomfortable with the star's romantic inclinations).

Documentary about the work of puppeteer Jim Henson and his team in creating The Muppet Show

Se ha cometido el robo del siglo y sólo Gustavo, Fozzie y el gran Gonzo están en condiciones de investigar el caso. Nuestros héroes llegan a Londres para entrevistar a Lady Holiday (Diana Rigg), una diseñadora de alta costura a la cual le han robado un collar de diamantes de valor incalculable. Mientras, la rana Gustavo se topa con la encantadora cerdita Miss Peggy y surge el flechazo. Desafortunadamente, el hermano de Lady Holiday (Charles Grodin) también intenta cortejar a la sensual cerdita, para poder implicarla en otro atraco de joyas. Entonces será el momento de que la rana Gustavo y sus amigos limpien el nombre de Peggy y atrapen al verdadero culpable.

Especial de televisión navideño de 1979 protagonizado por los Muppets de Jim Henson y el cantante y compositor John Denver. La trama principal del especial es la creación del especial en sí y un número musical para Miss Piggy. Durante la discusión de su número, la señorita Piggy se enfrenta a Denver en su camerino sobre su supuesta atracción mutua.

Después de un accidental encuentro con un cazatalentos, la Rana Gustavo (llamada René en Latinoamérica) se dirige a Hollywood para convertirse en una estrella del espectáculo. A lo largo del camino, se unen a él el fabuloso Fozzie, el gran Gonzo y la deslumbrante cerdita Peggy con la ilusión de convertirse también en grandes estrellas del cine. Pero sus esperanzas se desvanecen cuando Gustavo cae en las garras de un magnate de la comida rápida que pretende promocionar su negocio de ancas de ranas fritas...

Kermit the Frog throws a glamorous party at the Cocoanut Grove nightclub to celebrate the premiere of the Muppets' first feature film, The Muppet Movie. Hosts Dick van Dyke and Rita Moreno interview the wide array of celebrities and Muppets who attend the event. Gary Owens serves as off-camera announcer, and appears on-screen to introduce Miss Piggy.

Big Bird worries when Oscar tells him that if Santa Claus can't fit down the chimney on Christmas Eve, nobody would get presents.

The Bob Hope All Star Christmas Comedy Special was a network Christmas special hosted by Bob Hope, which aired on December 19, 1977, on NBC. Guest stars featured in the special included Olivia Newton-John, Perry Como, Mark Hamill, and the Muppets.

Una familia pobre de nutrias lo arriesga todo por la oportunidad de ganar el premio de un concurso de talentos en Navidad.

The Muppets of Sesame Street and the cast of The Electric Company take over the ABC Nightly News when the newsroom staff takes a lunch break.

Julie on Sesame Street was one of a series of Julie Andrews TV specials, produced by ATV and distributed by ITC. It was broadcast on ABC on November 23, 1973 and later in the UK on ITV on July 10, 1974. Using the alleys and stoops of the Sesame Street neighborhood as the venue for this television special, Julie Andrews and Perry Como join forces with the Sesame Street Muppets for an hour of music and antics.

Four mistreated farm animals seek refuge as a band of traveling musicians in this musical tale narrated by Kermit the Frog.

Santa Claus and his elves are ready to deliver presents to children everywhere but Cosmo Scam has hatched a plan to kidnap Santa and take his place! One by one, Cosmo abducts Santa's elves and replaces them with his evil henchmen. Can Fred the Elf save Christmas before Cosmo burglarizes the world?

Jim Henson's telling of the true meaning of Christmas based around a struggling mother and son who each sacrifice an item of great importance in order to give the other the perfect gift for Christmas.