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Movie · 2004

Muppet History 101

Released 21 November 2004 More from 2004 → Letterboxd ↗ · TMDB ↗

The program follows the Muppets from their origins in Sam & Friends on local television through commercials, guest appearances, clips from the pilots for The Muppet Show, rare promos, and much more. This compilation, co-curated by late Muppets head writer Jerry Juhl, has been a centerpiece of “Muppets, Music & Magic” since it's premiere presentation in 2004 at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.

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How old were they?

Oldest first
Jerry Nelson
70
Jim Henson
Died aged 53, before release
Richard Hunt
Died aged 40, before release
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The numbers

Computed from the cast above
30years between the oldest and youngest billed
70Jerry Nelson — oldest on the call sheet
40Richard Hunt — youngest billed
54average age of the credited cast
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