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.
Known For
Complete Filmography

The Muppet Script
2025
as Self (archive footage)
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
2025
Original Film Writer
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
2024
as Self (archive footage)
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
2015
Story
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
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
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
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
2005
Writer
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
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
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
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
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
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
1999
Writer
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
1999
Writer
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
1999
Writer
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
1996
Screenplay
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
1994
as Self
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
1992
Screenplay
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
1990
Co-Producer
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
1990
Writer
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
1990
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
1990
Writer
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
1990
Writer
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
1989
Co-Producer
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
1989
Co-Producer, Writer
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
1987
Writer
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
1987
as Self
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
1986
Writer
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
1985
Writer
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
1985
Writer
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
1985
Writer
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
1984
Writer
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
1981
as Self
Documentary about the work of puppeteer Jim Henson and his team in creating The Muppet Show.

The Great Muppet Caper
1981
Writer
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
1981
Writer
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
1979
as Additional Muppet Performer
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
1979
Writer
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
1979
Writer
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
1977
Writer
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
1972
as Chicken (voice)
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
1972
Writer, Lyricist
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
1971
as Taminella / Kay (voice)
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
1971
Writer, Lyricist
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
1970
Writer, Lyricist
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
1970
as Self
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
1969
Writer
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
1969
as The King of Id (voice)
An unsold TV pilot based on the classic comic strip, shot by Jim Henson with puppets built by Don Sahlin.
Youth '68
1968
Writer
This documentary interviews young people on war, religion, music, sex, and other topics. Part of NBC's Experiment in Television.

Rowlf the Salesman
1966
Writer
Rowlf the Dog joins IBM as a salescanine, in three parts (and a conclusion).

The Reindeer
1965
as Blitzen (voice)
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
1965
as Alexander the Grape (voice)
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
1965
as Bartender
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
1962
as Taminella Grinderfall / Palace Guard (voice)
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
1962
Writer
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
1961
Writer
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.