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The Jim Henson Hour is a television series that aired on NBC in 1989. It was developed as a showcase for The Jim Henson Company's various puppet creations, including the Muppet characters.
Original Release
09/25/1987 on NBC
US Release
09/25/1987
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Jim Henson | Self / Kermit the Frog / Waldorf / Rowlf the Dog / Link Hogthrob / Pegasus / Bugsy Them / The Newsman / Timrek the Gorf / Timecaster / Swedish Chef / Doglion / Self - Host |
| Dave Goelz | Gonzo / Digit / Self / Luncheon Counter Monster / Frisky / Cabbage / Doglion / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Milton |
| Steve Whitmire | Waldo C. Graphic / Bean Bunny / Foo-Foo / Extreme / Self / Doozer / Mad Dog / Mac / Billy the Bear / Flash / Garbage / Jacques Roach / Wilf / Foo Foo |
| Kevin Clash | Clifford / Leon / Self / Bob / Garbage / Franklin / Hippocritic Oaf / Doglion / Zoot / Timmy Monster / Nick / Caiman / Codzilla / Extreme / Ace Yu |
| Fran Brill | Vicki / Zondra / Merlin's Assistant / Alfonso D'Bruzzo / Maxine / Solid Foam Drummer / Lobster Debbie / Self / Louise the Upright / Colleen Barker |
| Brian Henson | Storyteller's Dog / Ultragorgon / Devil / Dog / Dog the Dinosaur |
| Jerry Nelson | Beard / Self / Jack the Upright / Ralph Robin / Luncheon Counter Monster / Cow / Whatnot / Harry Stapleton / Combat Lobster / Narrator / Jo Beth Garfdoohoo / Extreme / Bubba / Spot / Garbage / Raccoon / Slim / Announcer / Fish / Fred / Miner / Shark / Sheep |
| Gord Robertson | Lindbergh / Timmy Monster / Rat / Scruffy / Polar Bear / Chip |
| Dan Redican | Anthony / Lindbergh / Garbage / Farmer / Beautiful Day Monster / Rhonda / Zsa Zsa Pork Mustard / Additional Muppet Performer |
| Rob Mills | Sweetums / Solid Foam Drummer / Quackers / Miner / Pirate Bartender / Gramps / Combat Lobster / Animal / Ubu |
| # | Title | Air Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Pilot | |
| 1 | Outer Space | Friday, 14 April 1989 |
| 2 | Oceans | Friday, 21 April 1989 |
| 3 | Power | Friday, 28 April 1989 |
| 4 | Dog City | Friday, 05 May 1989 |
| 5 | First Show | Sunday, 14 May 1989 |
| 6 | Monster Maker | Sunday, 09 July 1989 |
| 7 | Fitness | Sunday, 16 July 1989 |
| 8 | Videotape | Sunday, 23 July 1989 |
| 9 | Garbage | Sunday, 30 July 1989 |
| 10 | Secrets of the Muppets | Sunday, 29 November 1992 |
| 11 | Living with Dinosaurs | Saturday, 30 December 1989 |
| 12 | Food |
Directors
Peter Harris, Jim Henson, Wayne Moss, Paul Weiland, Giles Foster, John Blanchard
Writers
Jerry Juhl, Bill Prady, Mark Saltzman, Chris Langham, Barbara Samuels, Anthony Minghella, Tim Burns, John Semper, David Young, Nicholas Fisk, Cynthia Friedlob, Matthew Jacobs
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Jim Henson | Self / Kermit the Frog / Waldorf / Rowlf the Dog / Link Hogthrob / Pegasus / Bugsy Them / The Newsman / Timrek the Gorf / Timecaster / Swedish Chef / Doglion / Self - Host |
| Dave Goelz | Gonzo / Digit / Self / Luncheon Counter Monster / Frisky / Cabbage / Doglion / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Milton |
| Steve Whitmire | Waldo C. Graphic / Bean Bunny / Foo-Foo / Extreme / Self / Doozer / Mad Dog / Mac / Billy the Bear / Flash / Garbage / Jacques Roach / Wilf / Foo Foo |
| Kevin Clash | Clifford / Leon / Self / Bob / Garbage / Franklin / Hippocritic Oaf / Doglion / Zoot / Timmy Monster / Nick / Caiman / Codzilla / Extreme / Ace Yu |
| Fran Brill | Vicki / Zondra / Merlin's Assistant / Alfonso D'Bruzzo / Maxine / Solid Foam Drummer / Lobster Debbie / Self / Louise the Upright / Colleen Barker |
| Brian Henson | Storyteller's Dog / Ultragorgon / Devil / Dog / Dog the Dinosaur |
| Jerry Nelson | Beard / Self / Jack the Upright / Ralph Robin / Luncheon Counter Monster / Cow / Whatnot / Harry Stapleton / Combat Lobster / Narrator / Jo Beth Garfdoohoo / Extreme / Bubba / Spot / Garbage / Raccoon / Slim / Announcer / Fish / Fred / Miner / Shark / Sheep |
| Gord Robertson | Lindbergh / Timmy Monster / Rat / Scruffy / Polar Bear / Chip |
| Dan Redican | Anthony / Lindbergh / Garbage / Farmer / Beautiful Day Monster / Rhonda / Zsa Zsa Pork Mustard / Additional Muppet Performer |
| Rob Mills | Sweetums / Solid Foam Drummer / Quackers / Miner / Pirate Bartender / Gramps / Combat Lobster / Animal / Ubu |
| Chris Langham | Supporting Cast / Officer / Exerciser / Additional Muppet Performer |
| Camille Bonora | Fern / Miss Belle / Jojo / Self / Blanch / Ruth |
| David Greenaway | Wolf / Bird / Salmon / Ultragorgon / Thought Lion / Dog / Badger / Squirrel / Birds |
| Sandra Shamas | (as Sandra Shamus) / Vivian Eggloff / Garbage |
| Erica Fairfield | Amanda / Supporting Cast |
| Jennifer Lee | Bootsie / Supporting Cast |
| Andrew Wilson | Brad / Supporting Cast |
| Frank Oz | Fozzie Bear / Miss Piggy |
| Richard Hunt | Statler / Beaker |
| Bob Stutt | Ubu / Additional Muppet Performer |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Jim Henson | Executive Producer |
| J. Nigel Pickard | Executive Producer |
| Martin G. Baker | Producer |
| Jerry Juhl | Producer |
| Lawrence S. Mirkin | Producer |
| Duncan Kenworthy | Producer |
| Ritamarie Peruggi | Producer |
| Alexander De Grunwald | Producer |
| Stephen Hodgins | Producer |
| Kirk R. Thatcher | Producer |
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1990 | Emmy | Outstanding Children's Program | Nominated |
| 1990 | Emmy | Outstanding Directing in a Variety or Music Program | Nominated |
| 1989 | Emmy | Outstanding Children's Program | Nominated |
| 1989 | Emmy | Outstanding Costume Design for a Variety or Music Program | Nominated |
| 1989 | Emmy | Outstanding Directing in a Variety or Music Program | Won |
| 1989 | Emmy | Outstanding Lighting Direction (Electronic) for a Drama Series, Variety Series, Miniseries or a Special | Nominated |
