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Jim Henson
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Jerry Juhl
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Jerry Nelson
Jerry Nelson

Richard Hunt
Richard Hunt

Jane Henson
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    The program follows the Muppets from their origins in Sam & Friends on local television through commercials, guest appearances, clips from the pilots for The Muppet Show, rare promos, and much more. This compilation, co-curated by late Muppets head writer Jerry Juhl, has been a centerpiece of “Muppets, Music & Magic” since it's premiere presentation in 2004 at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.

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    2004-11-21

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