The Muppets on Puppets

The Muppets on Puppets

1970•57m•8.0/10

Documentary

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8.0/10(1)

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.

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Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Jim Henson

Jim Henson

Self / Rowlf the Dog

Frank Oz

Frank Oz

Self

Jerry Juhl

Jerry Juhl

Self

Don Sahlin

Don Sahlin

Self

Dennis Stoner

Self

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