While The Muppets prepare a tribute to the late Jim Henson, they learn about the life and career of the renowned puppeteer/film maker.While The Muppets prepare a tribute to the late Jim Henson, they learn about the life and career of the renowned puppeteer/film maker.While The Muppets prepare a tribute to the late Jim Henson, they learn about the life and career of the renowned puppeteer/film maker.
- Won 1 Primetime Emmy
- 1 win & 3 nominations total
Photos
- Self
- (archive footage)
- (voice)
- …
- The Great Gonzo
- (voice)
- …
- Robin the Frog
- (voice)
- …
- Scooter
- (voice)
- …
- Kermit the Frog
- (voice)
- …
- Clifford
- (voice)
- Big Bird
- (voice)
- Muppet Performer
- (as Joe Mazzarino)
- Director
- Writers
- All cast & crew
- Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThis special was the first appearance of Jim Henson's characters after his death. Steve Whitmire took over the role of Kermit the Frog and performed it until Disney fired him in October 2016.
- Quotes
[after learning about Jim Hensen's death, Fozzie has tearfully decided to cancel the final production number for the tribute to Jim Hensen - deeming the big musical comedy number as improper for the occasion, much to everyone's sadness. Robin, however, thinks otherwise]
Robin the Frog: [to Fozzie, kindly] Kermit thought we could.
Fozzie Bear: [despairing] Oh, but Robin, all we have is silly songs and whoopee cushions!
Robin the Frog: Well, maybe that's enough. That's what uncle Kermit says, "Take what ya got and fly with it!"
Fozzie Bear: Fly with it? Kermit says that?
Robin the Frog: I think he learned it from Jim. You know, this Jim Henson may be gone but, he's still here too... inside of us, Believing in us!
[Robin starts singing an emotional rendition of Just One Person, gradually joined by all the other muppets]
- Alternate versionsSteve Whitmire re-recorded his lines as Kermit at some point after the initial airing of this special because he was not satisfied with his initial vocal performance. The re-recorded vocal track was subsequently dubbed-in and used in repeat airings.
- ConnectionsFeatured in The 43rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1991)
Jim Henson died in May of 1990, this aired in November of the same year. It must have truly been the hardest thing for his friends to do and I think that's what makes it work. The emotion is real.
Some people thik it's good that there are people who can continue to produce Muppet Films, but if you've seen these new films you've no doubt felt the loss of a great presence. The Muppets have never been the same since. And never will. So enjoy them, for the last time, as they were in this special. I know I do.
Details
- Release date
- Country of origin
- Official site
- Language
- Filming locations
- Production companies
- See more company credits at IMDbPro