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Jerry Juhl
Writing

Jerry Juhl

Born 1938-07-27
St. Paul, Minnesota, United States
Department: Writing

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

Prominent works featuring Jerry Juhl

Sesame Street
TV
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Sesame Street

1969
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The Muppet Christmas Carol
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The Muppet Christmas Carol

1992
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The Mike Douglas Show
TV
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The Mike Douglas Show

1961
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The Muppet Movie
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The Muppet Movie

1979
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Muppet Treasure Island
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Muppet Treasure Island

1996
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The Muppet Show
TV
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The Muppet Show

1976
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Muppets from Space
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Muppets from Space

1999
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The Great Muppet Caper
Movie
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The Great Muppet Caper

1981
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Today
TV
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Today

1952
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Fraggle Rock
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Fraggle Rock

1983
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Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (75 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
Muppet Treasure ScriptlandMuppet Treasure ScriptlandOriginal Film WriterMovie2026
The Muppet Scriptmas CarolThe Muppet Scriptmas CarolOriginal Film WriterMovie2025
The Scripted Muppet CaperThe Scripted Muppet CaperOriginal Film WriterMovie2025
The Muppet ScriptThe Muppet ScriptSelf (archive footage)Movie2025
The Muppet ScriptThe Muppet ScriptOriginal Film WriterMovie2025
Jim Henson Idea ManJim Henson Idea ManSelf (archive footage)Movie2024
Sesame Street: 50 Years and CountingSesame Street: 50 Years and CountingWriterMovie2019
Jim Henson's Turkey HollowJim Henson's Turkey HollowStoryMovie2015
Jim Henson: Behind the SeamsSelf / AppearanceMovie2014
Jim Henson: His Sesame Street StorySelf / AppearanceMovie2009
Jim Henson's Tales from MuppetlandSelf / AppearanceMovie2009
Muppet History 101Self / AppearanceMovie2004
Muppet History 101ProducerMovie2004
Jim Henson: Commercials and ExperimentsSelf / AppearanceMovie2004
Jim Henson: Commercials and ExperimentsProducerMovie2004
The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 3The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 3WriterMovie2001
Muppets from SpaceMuppets from SpaceWriterMovie1999
The Very Best of the Muppet ShowThe Very Best of the Muppet ShowWriterMovie1999
The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 2The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 2WriterMovie1999
Muppet Treasure IslandMuppet Treasure IslandScreenplayMovie1996
The World of Jim HensonThe World of Jim HensonSelfMovie1994
The Muppet Christmas CarolThe Muppet Christmas CarolScreenplayMovie1992
Living with DinosaursLiving with DinosaursCo-ProducerMovie1990
The Muppets Celebrate Jim HensonThe Muppets Celebrate Jim HensonWriterMovie1990
Jim Henson's Memorial ServiceJim Henson's Memorial ServiceSelf / AppearanceMovie1990
The Muppets at Walt Disney WorldThe Muppets at Walt Disney WorldWriterMovie1990
The Earth Day SpecialThe Earth Day SpecialWriterMovie1990
The Song of the Cloud ForestThe Song of the Cloud ForestCo-ProducerMovie1989
The Jim Henson HourThe Jim Henson HourProducerTV Series1989
The Jim Henson HourThe Jim Henson HourWriterTV Series1989
Lighthouse IslandLighthouse IslandWriterMovie1989
Lighthouse IslandLighthouse IslandCo-ProducerMovie1989
A Muppet Family ChristmasA Muppet Family ChristmasWriterMovie1987
Down at Fraggle RockDown at Fraggle RockSelfMovie1987
The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 YearsThe Muppets: A Celebration of 30 YearsWriterMovie1986
Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird StuffGonzo Presents Muppet Weird StuffWriterMovie1985
Muppet TreasuresMuppet TreasuresWriterMovie1985
Children's Songs and Stories with the MuppetsChildren's Songs and Stories with the MuppetsWriterMovie1985
The Bells of Fraggle RockThe Bells of Fraggle RockWriterMovie1984
Fraggle Rock: Live by the Rule of the RockFraggle Rock: Live by the Rule of the RockWriterMovie1983
Fraggle RockFraggle RockWriterTV Series1983
Fraggle RockFraggle RockProducerTV Series1983
Of Muppets & MenOf Muppets & MenSelfMovie1981
The Great Muppet CaperThe Great Muppet CaperWriterMovie1981
The Muppets Go to the MoviesThe Muppets Go to the MoviesWriterMovie1981
The Muppet MovieThe Muppet MovieAdditional Muppet PerformerMovie1979
The Muppet MovieThe Muppet MovieWriterMovie1979
The Muppets Go HollywoodThe Muppets Go HollywoodWriterMovie1979
Emmet Otter's Jug-Band ChristmasEmmet Otter's Jug-Band ChristmasWriterMovie1977
The Muppet ShowThe Muppet ShowWriterTV Series1976
The Muppet Musicians of BremenThe Muppet Musicians of BremenChicken (voice)Movie1972
The Muppet Musicians of BremenThe Muppet Musicians of BremenWriterMovie1972
The Muppet Musicians of BremenThe Muppet Musicians of BremenLyricistMovie1972
Tales from Muppetland: The Frog PrinceTales from Muppetland: The Frog PrinceTaminella / Kay (voice)Movie1971
Tales from Muppetland: The Frog PrinceTales from Muppetland: The Frog PrinceWriterMovie1971
Tales from Muppetland: The Frog PrinceTales from Muppetland: The Frog PrinceLyricistMovie1971
The Great Santa Claus SwitchThe Great Santa Claus SwitchWriterMovie1970
The Great Santa Claus SwitchThe Great Santa Claus SwitchLyricistMovie1970
The Muppets on PuppetsThe Muppets on PuppetsSelf / Various CharactersMovie1970
The Muppets on PuppetsThe Muppets on PuppetsWriterMovie1970
Sesame StreetSesame StreetWriterTV Series1969
The CubeThe CubeWriterMovie1969
The Wizard of IdThe Wizard of IdThe King of Id (voice)Movie1969
Youth '68WriterMovie1968
NBC Experiment in TelevisionNBC Experiment in TelevisionWriterTV Series1967
Rowlf the SalesmanRowlf the SalesmanWriterMovie1966
The ReindeerThe ReindeerBlitzen (voice)Movie1965
Alexander the GrapeAlexander the GrapeAlexander the Grape (voice)Movie1965
Time PieceTime PieceBartenderMovie1965
Tales of the TinkerdeeTales of the TinkerdeeTaminella Grinderfall / Palace Guard (voice)Movie1962
Tales of the TinkerdeeTales of the TinkerdeeWriterMovie1962
The Mike Douglas ShowThe Mike Douglas ShowSelfTV Series1961
The Mike Douglas ShowThe Mike Douglas ShowWriterTV Series1961
Visual ThinkingVisual ThinkingWriterMovie1961
TodayTodayWriterTV Series1952