Muppet History 101
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Overview
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.
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Runtime
80 min
Release Date
2004-11-21
Status
Released
Original Language
English
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Jim Henson
Frank Oz
Jerry Juhl
Jerry Nelson
Richard Hunt
Jane Henson
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