Top Muppet/Henson Productions, from Highest to Lowest-Ranked on IMDB
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- CreatorJim HensonJack BurnsStarsJim HensonFrank OzRichard HuntKermit the Frog and his fellow Muppets put on a vaudeville show at their theatre, bringing in a famous celebrity to help out for each episode.8.6 out of 10
- CreatorJoan Ganz CooneyLloyd Morrisett Jr.StarsJim HensonFrank OzCaroll SpinneyOn a special inner city street, the inhabitants, human and muppet, teach preschool subjects with comedy, cartoons, games, and songs.8.3 out of 10
- DirectorPeter HarrisEric TillStarsFrank OzDave GoelzRichard HuntFozzie Bear surprises his mother on Christmas Eve by bringing the entire Muppet gang to her farm to celebrate the holidays.8.3 out of 10 - Arguably the greatest single Muppet production ever, with all the "Muppet Show" characters, the Sesame Street Muppets, and the Fraggle Rock Muppets all in one special. Warm-hearted and hilarious, with great songs.
The DVD has several scenes cut, so rent or buy this but then watch it on YouTube instead. :) - DirectorJim HensonFrank OzStarsWayne AllwineJim HensonFrank OzExperience the magic of the Muppets during a hilarious film and live-action extravaganza.8.3 - Movie at the Disney parks.
- DirectorJon StoneStarsJim HensonFrank OzJerry NelsonBig Bird worries when Oscar tells him that if Santa Claus can't fit down the chimney on Christmas Eve, nobody would get presents.8.2 (A little too highly rated in my book, but still a lot of wonderful moments.)
- CreatorJim HensonStarsKaren PrellGerard ParkesKathryn MullenThe adventures of the various inhabitants of an underground civilization.8.1 - As with Sesame Street and The Muppet Show, it's kind of apples and oranges to put a whole TV series up against movies and specials, but I wanted to give the Fraggle universe some love.
- StarsBen BrowderClaudia BlackAnthony SimcoeWhen the evil Scarran Empire initiates a great war, the Peacekeeper Alliance has only one hope: to reunite human astronaut John Crichton, once absorbed by the Peacekeeper galaxy through a wormhole.8.1 - One of the few Creature Shop productions I included just for the heck of it.
- DirectorEric TillStarsDave GoelzSteve WhitmireKathryn MullenThe toys in the playroom of the Jones household magically come to life when their owners aren't looking. On Christmas Eve, as the toys eagerly await the arrival of a new toy, Rugby the tiger plots to make sure he remains the favorite toy.8.1 - This special (which features Kermit only as a narrator) has a lot of surprising similarities to "Toy Story" -- and it was made 9 years earlier!
- DirectorPeter HarrisStarsBill CosbyRay CharlesPlácido DomingoA 20th anniversary celebration of the classic educational TV series.8.0
- DirectorDon MischerStarsJim HensonHarry BelafonteCarol BurnettWhile The Muppets prepare a tribute to the late Jim Henson, they learn about the life and career of the renowned puppeteer/film maker.7.9
- DirectorSteve BarronStarsJohn HurtEric RichardMaggie WilkinsonA barren peasant woman, desperately craving a child, naively says aloud that she wouldn't care what it looks like. Soon enough, she gives birth to a baby who resembles a hedgehog, much to the father's dismay and the scorn of the villagers.7.9 - "The Storyteller" is one of the most innovative series that Jim Henson ever did.
- DirectorDavid A. GoldsmithStarsJim HensonJane HensonMichael K. FrithA documentary with featured performance clips and interviews featuring Jim and Jane Henson, Frank Oz and others. The documentary focuses on the Muppet phenomena and a look at the behind-the-scenes of the Jim Henson Company in its glory days.7.9
- DirectorJon StoneStarsCaroll SpinneyMartin P. RobinsonFrank OzAs the Metropolitan Museum of Art closes, Big Bird decides to leave his Sesame Street friends behind in search of Snuffy. Once locked inside for the night, educational hilarity ensues as Big Bird and Snuffy team up to help a ghost of a small Egyptian boy solve a mysterious riddle. The rest of Sesame Street's residents search for Big Bird.7.9
- StarsJim HensonDave GoelzSteve WhitmireAn anthology show featuring the work of the great puppeteer and his staff.7.9 - A very weird but wonderful short-lived series from the last year of Jim's life. Worth seeking out an episode or two on YouTube.
- DirectorConstance MarksPhilip ShaneStarsKevin ClashWhoopi GoldbergFrank OzThe Muppet Elmo is one of the most beloved characters among children across the globe. Meet the unlikely man behind the puppet - the heart and soul of Elmo - Kevin Clash.7.8
- DirectorJames FrawleyStarsJim HensonFrank OzJerry NelsonKermit and his newfound friends trek across America to find success in Hollywood, but a frog legs merchant is after Kermit.7.7 out of 10
- DirectorBrian HensonStarsMichael CaineDave GoelzSteve WhitmireScrooge, an old miser who dislikes Christmas, is visited by spirits who foretell his future and share secrets from his past and present, which helps change his view on life7.7
- DirectorTony CharmoliStarsJohn DenverFrank OzJerry NelsonIn this beloved holiday classic, Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and all the Muppets join the singer for a heart-warming Christmas celebration, with traditional carols as well as lesser-known holiday songs.7.7 (There are some great moments in this, particularly "The 12 Days of Christmas," but overall it's insufferably boring. Watch the very funny "Muppets at Walt Disney World" instead.)
- 1954–19971hUnrated7.5 (350)TV EpisodeDirectorPeter HarrisStarsCharles GrodinRaven-SymonéJim HensonKermit and his friends tour the theme park as the future members of the Disney family.7.6
- DirectorPeter HarrisStarsJim HensonFrank OzJerry NelsonKermit the Frog and all his friends celebrate 30 years of master puppeteer and producer Jim Henson's extraordinary media franchise.7.6
- DirectorJim HensonStarsFrank OzJohn RitterAndy KaufmanMiss Piggy, the Muppet, stars in her own variety show.7.6
- DirectorJim HensonStarsDavid BowieJennifer ConnellyToby FroudSixteen-year-old Sarah must solve a labyrinth to rescue her baby brother when he is taken by the Goblin King.7.5
- CreatorMichael JacobsBob YoungStarsStuart PankinAllan TrautmanJessica WalterThis show follows the life of a family of dinosaurs, living in a modern world. They have televisions, refrigerators, et cetera. The only humans around are cavemen, who are viewed as pets and wild animals.7.5
- DirectorJim HensonStarsJohn DenverFrank OzJerry NelsonThe Muppets join John Denver for a holiday camping trip in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado.7.4 (Another boring John Denver special. Watch 2011's "The Muppets" instead.)
- DirectorJon StoneStarsCaroll SpinneyBrian MeehlMaiko KawakamiWhile visiting Japan, Big Bird wanders off from a guided tour bus in Tokyo, and is lost until a Japanese woman helps him get to where he needs to go. The woman, however, is hiding a secret.7.4