The Jim Henson Hour
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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The Jim Henson Hour (Intro)
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Seasons
- Ep 1
1.Outer Space
8.014-04-198945 minPart 1 (MuppeTelevision): Kermit cancels the boring parts of the show when Digit discovers he can tune in cable channels from other worlds. Part 2 (The StoryTeller: The Heartless...
- Ep 2
2.Oceans
21-04-198945 minPart 1 (MuppeTelevision): Kermit tries to run the show with several disruptive water-related issues. Part 2 (Lighthouse Island): Zeb Norman visits a strange small town in search o...
- Ep 3
3.Power
7.028-04-198945 minPart 1 (MuppeTelevision): Gonzo and Leon convince Kermit to take a vacation so they can run the show. Part 2 (The Storyteller: The Soldier and Death): A soldier returns from 20 ye...
- Ep 4
4.Dog City
05-05-198945 minPart 1 (MuppeTelevision): Kermit announces 'Muppet Night at the Movies' as they try to find a film to broadcast on the All Dog Network (ADN). Part 2 (Dog City): Rowlf the Dog host...
- Ep 5
5.First Show
7.014-05-198945 minPart 1 (MuppeTelevision). Kermit struggles to keep ratings up while Digit experiences various malfunctions. Part 2 (Miss Piggy's Hollywood): Miss Piggy hosts a tour of Hollywood,...
- Ep 6
6.Monster Maker
09-07-198945 minTeenage Matt Banting wants to work with famed eccentric creature/special effects man Chancey Bellow. He gets more than he bargained for when one of the creatures, the giant dragon-...
- Ep 7
7.Fitness
7.016-07-198945 minPart 1 (MuppeTelevision): Kermit wants the show to be all about health and fitness but doesn't have much luck with all the Muppets getting sick. Part 2 (The Song of the Cloud Fore...
- Ep 8
8.Videotape
5.023-07-198945 minPart 1 (MuppeTelevision): In order to be in two places at once, Gonzo prerecords himself. Part 2 (The StoryTeller: The True Bride): A girl is freed from a troll's enslavement than...
- Ep 9
9.Garbage
30-07-198945 minPart 1 (MuppeTelevision): The Muppet studio is overwhelmed with animated garbage bags and Kermit can't find a way to get rid of them. Part 2 (The StoryTeller: Sapsorrow): A prince...
- Ep 10
10.Secrets of the Muppets
9.029-11-199245 minHenson takes viewers on a behind the scenes look at the making of the series and many other Henson productions. Back at the control room, the Muppets panic that their secrets are b...
- Ep 11
11.Living with Dinosaurs
07-08-199345 minA socially awkward boy struggles with a new school, an unemployed stepfather, a pregnant mother, and asthma. The boy finds comfort in his favorite stuffed toy, a dinosaur named Dog...
- Ep 12
12.Food
7.0TBA45 minPart 1 (MupppeTelevision). Kermit has trouble keeping the show running because the entire staff is waiting for their lunch to be delivered. Part 2 (The StoryTeller: The Three Rave...
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