The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson

While the Muppets prepare a tribute to the late Jim Henson, they learn about the life and career of the renowned puppeteer/film maker.

Cast

Jim Henson

as Self / Various Muppets (archive footage)

Frank Oz

as Self / Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Animal / Bert / Sam the Eagle (voice)

Jerry Nelson

as Robin the Frog / Lew Zealand / Floyd Pepper / Announcer (voice)

Richard Hunt

as Scooter / Beaker / Janice (voice)

Dave Goelz

as The Great Gonzo / Beauregard / Boober Fraggle / Zoot (voice)

Steve Whitmire

as Kermit the Frog / Rizzo the Rat / Bean Bunny / Whoopie Cushion (voice)

Kevin Clash

as Clifford / Elmo (voice)

Kathryn Mullen

as Joy Buzzer / Mokey Fraggle (voice)

Caroll Spinney

as Big Bird (voice)

Pam Arciero

as Grundgetta (voice)

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