John Denver

John Denver (1943-1997) was a popular American country and folk singer-songwriter, environmental activist and actor during the 1970s. Hits include "Annie's Song," "Sunshine on My Shoulders," "Thank God I'm a Country Boy," "I'm Sorry" (all #1s), "Rocky Mountain High" and "Take Me Home Country Roads." Acted in the original Oh, God! film with George Burns in 1977.

Denver died in a light plane crash off the California coast in 1997.

1979: Guest star on Episode 401 of The Muppet Show

1979: Hosted ABC-TV special John Denver & The Muppets: A Christmas Together; also released album of same title

1982: Hosted ABC-TV special John Denver & The Muppets' Rocky Mountain Holiday; also released album of same title

1990: Cameo appearance in TV special The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson

1996: LaserLight reissues Christmas album on CD

2002: Brian Henson pays tribute to Denver in Time-Life's DVD release of Episode 401

2003: Rocky Mountain Holiday special is reissued on DVD by Columbia/Sony (plane flying segment is cut)