The Jim Henson Hour | |
Air Date | April 21, 1989 |
Director | Peter Harris |
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Ted Danson guest stars in an episode themed around the world's oceans and conservation.
Plot Outline
Jim Henson's Intro
Jim Henson talks about the second half hour, Lighthouse Island.
Bean Bunny has taken the satellite dish from the roof. Kermit tries to put it back, but falls off, busting a hole in the roof. Lindbergh tries to fix the roof, but only makes things worse. Muppettelevision is being flooded.
NOTE: In 'The Jim Henson Show' edit, the Thought Lion gives Jim a note reading "get on with it" instead of the original Jim talking about Lighthouse Island.
MuppeTelevision
- Guest Star: Ted Danson
An underwater-themed show, taking place while a number of water-related issues occur at Muppet Central. A cast of Muppet fish take center stage - which Kermit calls "Friends in relation."
Sketches:
- A fish sings "Splish Splash"
- Ted Danson stars in a pirate sketch
- Merlin, M.D.: A man with a fish in his head
- Trailer: "Karate Squid 3"
- "Maneater" with The Extremes
- "The Underwater Life of Jacques Roach"
- With a leaky floor, Kermit dances in a puddle to the tune of "The Blue Danube"
- Ted stars in an environnmental fable, narrated by Clifford
Lighthouse Island
A young man must assist an eccentric older woman in retrieving a powerful jewel, in order to get a pair of shoes for his fiancee. But all is not as it seems.
Closing
Jim Henson shows off a small puppet of a Whale - or a whale of a puppet.
Muppets
- Kermit the Frog, Gonzo, Leon, Bean Bunny, Vicki, Lindberg, Jacques Roach, Rowlf, Clifford, Digit, Link Hogthrob, Fish, Octopus, Merlin's Assistant, Rats, Alfonso D'Bruzzo, Sheep, Pirates
Background Muppets
- Lobsters, Dolphins
Muppet Performers
- Jim Henson - Kermit the Frog, Link Hogthrob, Rowlf
- Fran Brill - Vicki, Merlin's Assistant, Alfonso D'Bruzzo, Clam, Rat
- Kevin Clash - Clifford, Leon, Miner, Pirate, Lobster
- Dave Goelz - Gonzo, Digit, Herring, Pegasus
- Rob Mills - Miner, Pirate Bartender
- Jerry Nelson - Announcer, Sheep, Shark, Fish, Miner, Ted's Wife, Guy with a Fish Through his Head
- Gord Robertson - Lindbergh, Polar Bear (Lighthouse Island)
- Steve Whitmire - Bean Bunny, Jacques Roach, Karate Squid, Singing Fish, Miner
Additional Muppets
- Brian Knatchbull
- Trish Leeper
- Bob Stutt
- Karen Valleau
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