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Jerry Juhl

Jerry Juhl

Jerome Ravn Juhl (July 27, 1938 – September 26, 2005) was an American television and film writer, best known for his work with Jim Henson, beginning with the sketch comedy program Sam and Friends. As other puppeteers joined Henson's team, Juhl focused increasingly on writing , writing for The Muppet Show, Fraggle Rock and The Jim Henson Hour. He was involved in some capacity with all of the Muppet films from The Muppet Movie in 1979 to Muppets from Space in 1999.

Known for

The Muppet Script
The Muppet Script
2025 • Self (archive footage)
Jim Henson Idea Man
Jim Henson Idea Man
2024 • Self (archive footage)
Jim Henson: Behind the Seams
2014
Jim Henson: His Sesame Street Story
2009
Jim Henson's Tales from Muppetland
2009
Muppet History 101
2004
Jim Henson: Commercials and Experiments
2004
The World of Jim Henson
The World of Jim Henson
1994 • Self

Full filmography

The Muppet Script
The Muppet Script
2025 • Self (archive footage)
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Jim Henson Idea Man
Jim Henson Idea Man
2024 • Self (archive footage)
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The Muppet Movie
The Muppet Movie
1979 • Additional Muppet Performer
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Tales from Muppetland: The Frog Prince
Tales from Muppetland: The Frog Prince
1971 • Taminella / Kay (voice)
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The Wizard of Id
The Wizard of Id
1969 • The King of Id (voice)
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The Reindeer
The Reindeer
1965 • Blitzen (voice)
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Alexander the Grape
Alexander the Grape
1965 • Alexander the Grape (voice)
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Time Piece
Time Piece
1965 • Bartender
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Tales of the Tinkerdee
Tales of the Tinkerdee
1962 • Taminella Grinderfall / Palace Guard (voice)
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Jerry Juhl – Biography, Known For & Filmography