The Jim Henson Hour

The Jim Henson Hour

1989 · 1 season · 12 eps · ★ 9.0 · Family, Comedy

Ended

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.

Created by Jim Henson

Network: NBC

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