Digital download cover artwork.
Jim Henson and Cantus
Jim Henson and a Doozer
Down at Fraggle Rock: Behind the Scenes aired on CBC on March 29, 1987, [cite] and then on HBO on July 13, 1987. The documentary, hosted by Jim Henson, looked at various aspects of the series, from development through design and casting, as well as specific characters, technical tricks, the use of music, and the international versions.
The special won a Gemini Award in 1987 for Best Children's Program, and a CableAce Award in 1988 for Children's Educational or Informational Special or Series. It also won the Silver Medal for Best Children's Program of 1987 at the New York International Film and TV Festival. [cite]
Releases[]
Portions of the documentary were included as special features on the HIT Entertainment DVD releases Dance Your Cares Away (Doc and Sprocket), Live by the Rule of the Rock (The Gorgs), Doin' Things That Doozers Do (The Doozers), and Down in Fraggle Rock (Traveling Matt).
It was released in its entirety on VHS by Films Incorporated and on DVD as a bonus feature on the Fraggle Rock: the Complete First Season box set (also included in the complete series collection).
The full special was also released in 2013 as a digital download on the iTunes Store. It was later included on Apple TV+ in 2021.
Credits[]
- Producers: Diana Birkenfield, David Gumpel
- Associate Producer: Ritamarie Peruggi
- Editorial Assistant: Bill Prady
See also[]
- Down at Fraggle Rock: Lost Treasures from the Jim Henson Archives, Cancelled 2013 book