1986

Television & Movies

 * Fraggle Rock Season 4 begins on HBO, January 6
 * The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years on CBS, January 21
 * The Tale of the Bunny Picnic on HBO, March 26
 * Labyrinth released in theaters, June 27
 * Muppet Babies Season 3 begins on CBS, September 13
 * The Christmas Toy on ABC, December 6

Appearances and Events

 * Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade features the debut of the Big Bird Balloon

Albums

 * Favorite Songs From Jim Henson's Muppets (LP)

Storybooks

 * A Bird's Best Friend
 * First Times
 * Grover's Bad, Awful Day

Stage Shows

 * Jim Henson Presents: Muppet Babies Live debuts
 * Sesame Street Live presents Big Bird Goes to Hollywood