Jerry Juhl

Jerry Juhl

1938-07-27 St. Paul, Minnesota, United States 56 Credits

Biography

Jerome Ravn Juhl (July 27, 1938 – September 26, 2005) was an American television and film writer, best known for his work with Jim Henson, beginning with the sketch comedy program Sam and Friends. As other puppeteers joined Henson's team, Juhl focused increasingly on writing , writing for The Muppet Show, Fraggle Rock and The Jim Henson Hour. He was involved in some capacity with all of the Muppet films from The Muppet Movie in 1979 to Muppets from Space in 1999.

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The Muppet Script

The Muppet Script

2025

as Self (archive footage)

Acting

When most people think of the Muppets, they think of the colorful characters made out of fleece and foam. But as with every movie, it all starts on th...

The Muppet Script

The Muppet Script

2025

Original Film Writer

Writing

When most people think of the Muppets, they think of the colorful characters made out of fleece and foam. But as with every movie, it all starts on th...

Jim Henson Idea Man

Jim Henson Idea Man

2024

as Self (archive footage)

7.7
Acting

Featuring unprecedented access to Jim Henson's personal archives, filmmaker Ron Howard brings us a fascinating and insightful look at a complex man wh...

Jim Henson's Turkey Hollow

Jim Henson's Turkey Hollow

2015

Story

5.4
Writing

While visiting their kooky aunt, two siblings go hunting for a Bigfoot-like creature called the Howling Hoodoo, encountering other monsters in the woo...

Jim Henson: Behind the Seams

2014

Acting

Go behind the scenes to witness the magic of the Muppets in this compilation of rare footage of the variety of puppetry created by Jim Henson. Through...

Jim Henson: His Sesame Street Story

2009

2.0
Acting

This look at the contributions of Jim Henson and his early Sesame Street collaborators (including Frank Oz, Fran Brill, and Caroll Spinney) shows what...

Jim Henson's Tales from Muppetland

2009

Acting

A compilation of Jim Henson's fairy tale adaptations including condensed versions of Tales of the Tinkerdee, Hey Cinderella and The Frog Prince, as we...

Fraggle Rock: Live by the Rule of the Rock

Fraggle Rock: Live by the Rule of the Rock

2005

Writer

Writing

Catch a Tail by the Tiger: Gobo has not received his usual postcard from his Uncle Traveling Matt. He eventually comes to realize that he must venture...

Muppet History 101

2004

Acting

The program follows the Muppets from their origins in Sam & Friends on local television through commercials, guest appearances, clips from the pil...

Muppet History 101

2004

Producer

Producing

The program follows the Muppets from their origins in Sam & Friends on local television through commercials, guest appearances, clips from the pil...

Jim Henson: Commercials and Experiments

2004

Acting

A collection of Jim Henson's commercials, industrial reels, short films and some related talk show appearances. Includes Henson's Oscar nominated shor...

Jim Henson: Commercials and Experiments

2004

Producer

Producing

A collection of Jim Henson's commercials, industrial reels, short films and some related talk show appearances. Includes Henson's Oscar nominated shor...

The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 3

2001

Writer

Writing

This third edition of 'The Very Best of the Muppet Show' is a collection of three Muppet Show episodes. In the 'Linda Carter Episode', Wonder Woman in...

Muppets from Space

Muppets from Space

1999

Writer

6.1
Writing

When Gonzo's breakfast cereal tells him that he's the descendant of aliens from another planet, his attempts at extraterrestrial communication get him...

The Very Best of the Muppet Show

The Very Best of the Muppet Show

1999

Writer

7.0
Writing

Play the music! Light the lights! The Best of the Muppet Show is now available on DVD--and what a show it is! All non-human life is here in a muppet-f...

The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 2

The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 2

1999

Writer

6.0
Writing

Highlights from the sensational, muppetational seventies series. Kermit the Frog hosts a selection of top clips, including episodes of the classic sci...

Muppet Treasure Island

Muppet Treasure Island

1996

Screenplay

6.7
Writing

After telling the story of Flint's last journey to young Jim Hawkins, Billy Bones has a heart attack and dies just as Jim and his friends are attacked...

The World of Jim Henson

The World of Jim Henson

1994

as Self

7.3
Acting

In this episode of PBS' Great Performances, the history and legacy of puppeteer Jim Henson is explored, from his six-second commercial beginnings to a...

The Muppet Christmas Carol

The Muppet Christmas Carol

1992

Screenplay

7.4
Writing

A retelling of the classic Dickens tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, miser extraordinaire. He is held accountable for his dastardly ways during night-time vis...

Living with Dinosaurs

Living with Dinosaurs

1990

Co-Producer

7.3
Producing

A socially awkward young English boy deals with his fears about his unemployed artist father, his pregnant mother, and his asthma, with the help of hi...

The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson

The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson

1990

Writer

6.8
Writing

While the Muppets prepare a tribute to the late Jim Henson, they learn about the life and career of the renowned puppeteer/film maker.

Jim Henson's Memorial Service

Jim Henson's Memorial Service

1990

10.0
Acting

Following Jim Henson's passing on May 16th 1990, two public memorial services were held. The first (featured here) was held in New York at Cathedral o...

The Muppets at Walt Disney World

The Muppets at Walt Disney World

1990

Writer

6.4
Writing

Filmed right after the merger between Disney and Jim Henson productions, the Muppet's are featured heading to the greatest place on earth, Walt Disney...

The Earth Day Special

The Earth Day Special

1990

Writer

6.9
Writing

The Earth Day Special is a television special revolving around Earth Day that aired on ABC on April 22, 1990. Sponsored by Time Warner, the two hour s...

The Song of the Cloud Forest

The Song of the Cloud Forest

1989

Co-Producer

Producing

Milton, a lonely golden toad whose species are on the verge of extinction, finds himself in two minds when he realizes that his only potential mate is...

Lighthouse Island

Lighthouse Island

1989

Co-Producer, Writer

6.0
Producing Writing

When a man visits a remote coastal town to buy a pair of silver shoes for his fiancée, he becomes involved in a dangerous bargain with the shopkeeper....

A Muppet Family Christmas

A Muppet Family Christmas

1987

Writer

6.9
Writing

Fozzie Bear surprises his mother on Christmas Eve by bringing the entire Muppet gang to her farm to celebrate the holidays. Doc and his dog Sprocket, ...

Down at Fraggle Rock

Down at Fraggle Rock

1987

as Self

Acting

Take a closer look at Fraggle Rock in this documentary special hosted by Jim Henson - featuring a glimpse inside Fraggle Rock character design and dev...

The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years

The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years

1986

Writer

5.0
Writing

For the first time in their careers, all the Muppets (except the ones that couldn't make it, like the Doozers, Gorgs and most of the Fraggles) have ga...

Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff

Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff

1985

Writer

Writing

Gonzo hosts this collection of some of the weirdest moments from The Muppet Show at his trailer home, assisted by Camilia and visited by Kermit The Fr...

Muppet Treasures

Muppet Treasures

1985

Writer

Writing

Fozzie and Kermit have come across a priceless collection of great moments in the career of the Muppets. This collection features many Muppet TV segme...

Children's Songs and Stories with the Muppets

Children's Songs and Stories with the Muppets

1985

Writer

Writing

Children's Songs and Stories (with the Muppets) was released by Playhouse Video in 1985, as part of a series of compilations featuring songs and sketc...

The Bells of Fraggle Rock

The Bells of Fraggle Rock

1984

Writer

6.0
Writing

Gobo thinks the Fraggles' own Solstice holiday, the Festival of the Bells, is a big waste of time. Despite Cantus' warnings, Gobo goes on a journey to...

Of Muppets & Men

Of Muppets & Men

1981

as Self

8.0
Acting

Documentary about the work of puppeteer Jim Henson and his team in creating The Muppet Show.

The Great Muppet Caper

The Great Muppet Caper

1981

Writer

6.9
Writing

Kermit and Fozzie are newspaper reporters sent to London to interview Lady Holiday, a wealthy fashion designer whose priceless diamond necklace is sto...

The Muppets Go to the Movies

The Muppets Go to the Movies

1981

Writer

7.1
Writing

In this one-hour special taped between March 9-17, 1981, Lily Tomlin and Dudley Moore join the Muppets in a tribute to film classics. Kermit the Frog ...

The Muppet Movie

The Muppet Movie

1979

as Additional Muppet Performer

7.2
Acting

The Muppets gather to watch their newly-finished big-budget rich-and-famous feature film: a talent agent persuades Kermit the Frog to leave the swamp ...

The Muppet Movie

The Muppet Movie

1979

Writer

7.2
Writing

The Muppets gather to watch their newly-finished big-budget rich-and-famous feature film: a talent agent persuades Kermit the Frog to leave the swamp ...

The Muppets Go Hollywood

The Muppets Go Hollywood

1979

Writer

6.3
Writing

Kermit the Frog throws a glamorous party at the Cocoanut Grove nightclub to celebrate the premiere of the Muppets' first feature film, The Muppet Movi...

Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas

Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas

1977

Writer

6.9
Writing

A poor otter family risks everything for the chance to win the cash prize of a talent contest for Christmas.

The Muppet Musicians of Bremen

The Muppet Musicians of Bremen

1972

as Chicken (voice)

6.5
Acting

Four mistreated farm animals seek refuge as a band of traveling musicians in this musical tale narrated by Kermit the Frog.

The Muppet Musicians of Bremen

The Muppet Musicians of Bremen

1972

Writer, Lyricist

6.5
Writing

Four mistreated farm animals seek refuge as a band of traveling musicians in this musical tale narrated by Kermit the Frog.

Tales from Muppetland: The Frog Prince

Tales from Muppetland: The Frog Prince

1971

as Taminella / Kay (voice)

6.7
Acting

A retelling of the classic fairy tale of The Frog Prince featuring Kermit the Frog, Kermit's nephew Robin, Sweetums, and a princess cursed to say eve...

Tales from Muppetland: The Frog Prince

Tales from Muppetland: The Frog Prince

1971

Writer, Lyricist

6.7
Writing

A retelling of the classic fairy tale of The Frog Prince featuring Kermit the Frog, Kermit's nephew Robin, Sweetums, and a princess cursed to say eve...

The Great Santa Claus Switch

The Great Santa Claus Switch

1970

Writer, Lyricist

6.3
Writing

Santa Claus and his elves are ready to deliver presents to children everywhere but Cosmo Scam has hatched a plan to kidnap Santa and take his place! O...

The Muppets on Puppets

The Muppets on Puppets

1970

as Self

8.0
Acting

Jim Henson and Rowlf the Dog explain the art and history of puppetry, and let the viewer in on some of the secrets in performing his own act, the Mupp...

The Cube

The Cube

1969

Writer

7.1
Writing

An unnamed man, simply called "The Man" is trapped in a cubical white room where anyone else can enter and leave, but which he himself apparently cann...

The Wizard of Id

The Wizard of Id

1969

as The King of Id (voice)

Acting

An unsold TV pilot based on the classic comic strip, shot by Jim Henson with puppets built by Don Sahlin.

Youth '68

1968

Writer

Writing

This documentary interviews young people on war, religion, music, sex, and other topics. Part of NBC's Experiment in Television.

Rowlf the Salesman

Rowlf the Salesman

1966

Writer

Writing

Rowlf the Dog joins IBM as a salescanine, in three parts (and a conclusion).

The Reindeer

The Reindeer

1965

as Blitzen (voice)

Acting

Dasher tells the other reindeer that there's no snow and thus they can't deliver any presents. Prancer, Dancer, Donder and Bitzen keep breaking into ...

Alexander the Grape

Alexander the Grape

1965

as Alexander the Grape (voice)

6.0
Acting

ALEXANDER THE GRAPE, an unfinished cut-paper animated short from Jim Henson from 1965, relates the fable of a young grape with big ambitions who learn...

Time Piece

Time Piece

1965

as Bartender

7.3
Acting

Dislocation in time, time signatures, time as a philosophical concept, and slavery to time are some of the themes touched upon in this 9-minute experi...

Tales of the Tinkerdee

Tales of the Tinkerdee

1962

as Taminella Grinderfall / Palace Guard (voice)

6.3
Acting

This unaired pilot, produced by Jim Henson and Jerry Juhl, was shot in Atlanta in the summer of 1962. The pilot featured Kermit the Frog, Taminella Gr...

Tales of the Tinkerdee

Tales of the Tinkerdee

1962

Writer

6.3
Writing

This unaired pilot, produced by Jim Henson and Jerry Juhl, was shot in Atlanta in the summer of 1962. The pilot featured Kermit the Frog, Taminella Gr...

Visual Thinking

Visual Thinking

1961

Writer

Writing

In a mix of puppetry and animation, Harry demonstrates the Art of Visual Thinking to Kermit—and what it does to you once it gets out of control.