TV series

The Jim Henson Hour

1989–1993 · 1 season

A genial variety showcase of puppetry and comedy, bouncing between silly skits and darker storybook fables, best enjoyed as light, playful entertainment.

Created by: Jim Henson
Genres: Family, Comedy
Starring: Jim Henson, Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire

Overview: An hour-long anthology series hosted by Jim Henson and generally included two segments. The first, MuppeTelevision, features comedy skits starring the Muppets, as well as frequent guest appearances by popular entertainers. The second often rebroadcasts original productions, primarily The StoryTeller.

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Created by: Jim Henson
Genres: Family, Comedy
Starring: Jim Henson, Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire

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Tone: whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 1 of 3
absurdstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: friendship
art
identity
family
Places: None
Era: contemporary
Audience: family
Form: anthology
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Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence none
Sex none

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Genres: family, comedy
Created by: Jim Henson
Written by: Jerry Juhl, Mark Saltzman, Chris Langham, Tim Burns
Starring: Jim Henson, Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire, Kevin Clash, Fran Brill, Jerry Nelson, John Hurt, Elliott Spiers
Length: 1 seasons, 12 episodes, 60 min each
Network: NBC
Country: United States of America
Languages: English

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