The Wizard of Id

An unsold TV pilot based on the classic comic strip, shot by Jim Henson with puppets built by Don Sahlin.

Cast

Jim Henson

as The Wizard / The Spook (voice)

Jerry Juhl

as The King of Id (voice)

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