1987

Television/Movies

 * Fraggle Rock Season 5 begins airing on HBO, January 5 (final season)
 * The StoryTeller begins airing on NBC, January 31
 * Inside the Labyrinth documentary released February 18
 * Down at Fraggle Rock documentary on HBO, July 13
 * Fraggle Rock (animated) begins airing on NBC, September 12
 * Muppet Babies Season 4'' begins on CBS, September 19
 * A Muppet Family Christmas on CBS, December
 * Barrio Sésamo (Spain) ends its second period

Storybooks

 * Big Bird's Busy Day
 * Grover Takes Care of Baby

Stage Shows

 * Sesame Street Live presents Big Bird's Sesame Street Story and Big Bird & the ABC's
 * Muppet Babies Live presents Muppet Babies: Magic Box

Appearances and Events

 * Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade features the Kermit the Frog Balloon
 * Jim Henson inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame