The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years aired on CBS on January 21, 1986.
This one-hour special celebrates the thirtieth anniversary of the Muppets, who hold a formal banquet to present a retrospective of their television and film appearances.
Hosted by Fozzie Bear and featuring guest of honor Kermit the Frog, the program provides an overview of the Muppets' history and musical highlights beginning with early appearances in the fifties.
Jim Henson appears briefly at the conclusion of the program.
Credits
Executive Producer: Diana Birkenfield
Producer: Andrew Solt
Director: Peter Harris
Writer: Jerry Juhl
Historians: Jane Henson and Bob Payne
Muppet Performers: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt, Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire, Caroll Spinney
Muppet Cast
- Muppet Show Characters
- Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, The Great Gonzo, Rowlf, Scooter, Floyd Pepper, Janice, Dr. Teeth, Sweetums, Crazy Harry, Statler, Waldorf, The Swedish Chef, Camilla, Beauregard, Lew Zealand
- Muppet Show Background Characters
- Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, Beaker, Sam the Eagle, Pops, Zoot, Doglion, Mahna Mahna, Zelda Rose, Fletcher Bird, J.P. Grosse, Hilda, Annie Sue Pig, Lips, Rizzo the Rat, George the Janitor, Luncheon Counter Monster, Beautiful Day Monster, Flower-Eating Monster, Behemoth, Miss Kitty, Uncle Deadly, Blue Frackle, Mulch, Green Boppity, Pink Boppity, Purple Frackle, Chopped Liver Alien, Droop, Shakey Sanchez
- Sesame Street Characters
- Sesame Street Background Characters
- Cookie Monster, Herry Monster, Telly Monster, Grungetta, Biff, Sully, Forgetful Jones, Guy Smiley, Bruno the Trashman, The Amazing Mumford
- Fraggle Rock Characters
- Sam and Friends Characters
- More Background Characters