Jim Martin

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Jim Martin

Jim Martin is an American puppeteer and director, best known for his roles on Sesame Street. As part of the cast, he has won an Emmy Award. He has been nominated multiple times, and won for "Outstanding Achievement in Costume Design/Styling" at the Emmys, also for Sesame Street.

Known For

The Muppets Take ManhattanThe Muppets Take Manhattan · 1984
The Muppets Take Manhattan
★ 6.61984
MovieRomanceComedy
When the Muppets graduate from Danhurst College, they take their song-filled senior revue to New York City, only to learn that it isn't easy to find a producer who's willing to back a show starring a frog and a pig. Of course, Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy won't take no for an answer, launching a search for someone to take them to Broadway.
Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical CelebrationSesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration · 1993
Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration
★ 7.01993
MovieFamilyMusic
Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration is a special produced for the beloved series' 25th anniversary. Released in a slightly different form on video in October 1993, the special was shelved for its broadcast premiere on PBS until 1994, during pledge drive season, and in many markets, aired as part of a marathon block with three show episodes.
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!Sesame Street: Elmopalooza! · 1998
Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!
★ 6.11998
MovieFamilyMusic
Jon Stewart hosts the Sesame Street Muppets' 30 year celebration, but Elmo steps in when things go awry.
A Muppets Christmas: Letters to SantaA Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa · 2008
A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa
★ 6.02008
MovieFamilyComedy
When Gonzo forgets to mail three letters to Santa, he convinces Kermit and the gang to help him deliver the notes to the North Pole. Along the way, they discover that Christmas is the time to be with those you care about most, as they dash home to make a friends Christmas wish come true.
Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food SongsSesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs · 2003
Sesame Street: Let's Eat! Funny Food Songs
★ 10.02003
Movie
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.
The Muppets at Walt Disney WorldThe Muppets at Walt Disney World · 1990
The Muppets at Walt Disney World
★ 6.61990
MovieComedyFamily
The Muppets are visiting Kermit's family for their annual reunion. However, the others learn that the swamp is right next to Walt Disney World, where they sneak in and are pursued by a persistent security guard. Featured attractions and areas include Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular!, Star Tours, the Mad Tea Party, World Showcase, the Walt Disney World Monorail System and the utilidors.
Sesame Street Stays Up Late!Sesame Street Stays Up Late! · 1993
Sesame Street Stays Up Late!
★ 7.01993
MovieFamily
It's New Year's Eve on Sesame Street and around the world! Anchorman Elmo and the Monster News Network provide special reports showing us the New Year's customs and celebrations.
Sesame Street: Elmo Saves ChristmasSesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas · 1996
Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas
★ 6.01996
MovieFamilyMusic
Can there be such a thing as too much Christmas? Find out... when a magical Christmas wish is granted and Elmo gets to see what the world would be like if every day were Christmas! You'll enjoy lots of songs and holiday cheer with Elmo and his new friend Lightning, the reindeer, and discover for yourself why Christmas is best kept to one day a year!

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The Puzzle PlaceThe Puzzle Place · 1995
The Puzzle Place
★ 9.51995
SeriesComedyKids
The Puzzle Place is an American children's television series produced by KCET in Los Angeles, California and Lancit Media in New York City, New York. It premiered on the Public Broadcasting Service on January 16, 1995, and ran for about four years, airing its final episode on December 4, 1998. Reruns were continued until March 31, 2000. The show followed a multi-ethnic group of kids from different parts of the United States who hung out at "the Puzzle Place", which is a teen hangout themed around jigsaw puzzle pieces. In each episode the characters were confronted with an everyday conflict usually encountered in childhood and even early teenagerdom, such as making moral decisions, sharing, racism, sexism, etc.

Ben Olafson (voice)