Movie: The Muppets on Puppets

Top 5 Billed Cast

Jim Henson
Jim Henson

Self

Frank Oz
Frank Oz

Self

Jerry Juhl
Jerry Juhl

Self

Don Sahlin
Don Sahlin

Self

Dennis Stoner
Dennis Stoner

Self

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    Jim Henson and Rowlf the Dog explain the art and history of puppetry, and let the viewer in on some of the secrets in performing his own act, the Muppets.

  • Release Date

    1970-01-05

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    8

  • Rating:

    4.0 starts
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    English
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