Of Muppets and Men is a 52 minute documentary produced during the fifth season of The Muppet Show. It was syndicated in 1981 (airing in the US on CBS as early as October 31,[1] and in the UK on ATV as early as December 25).[2]
The documentary features appearances by Muppet Show performers Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Dave Goelz, Louise Gold, Richard Hunt, Jerry Nelson, Kathryn Mullen, Steve Whitmire, Brian Muehl and Betsy Baytos; writers Jerry Juhl, Don Hinkley, David Odell, and Chris Langham; director Peter Harris; producer David Lazer; and guest stars Roger Moore and Raquel Welch.
Video releases[]
- Films Incorporated released a copy on VHS for educational outlets in 1988.
- The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 1 - as a bonus feature
Credits[]
- Camera: Roger Deakins
- Sound: Godfrey Kirby
- Sound Editor: Rodney Holland
- Dubbing Mixer: Tony Anscombe
- Production Manager: Emma Gowing
- Assistant to Producer: Martin Baker
- Edited by Peter Berry
- Directed by Harley Cokliss and Peter Berry
- Produced by Elizabeth Tayor-Mead
- Executive Producer: Dave Lazer