The Jim Henson Hour

The Jim Henson Hour was developed as a showcase for the Jim Henson Company's various puppet creations, including the popular Muppet characters. This hour-long anthology series was hosted by Jim Henson and generally included two segments. The first segment,"Muppetelevision," included comedy skits starring the Muppets, as well as frequent guest appearances by popular entertainers. The second segment often featured rebroadcasts of original, Henson-created productions, such as episodes from Jim Henson's "The StoryTeller" anthology series.

Created By

Jim Henson

Status

Ended

Original Name

The Jim Henson Hour

First Air Date

April 14, 1989

Last Air Date

August 7, 1993

Seasons

1

Episodes

12

Language

English

Networks

NBC

S01E11

Living with Dinosaurs

A socially awkward boy named Dom tries to deal with a new school, an unemployed stepfather, a pregnant mother, and asthma. The boy finds comfort in his favorite stuffed toy, a dinosaur named Dog.

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