Jerry Juhl
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.
Personal Details
Also Known As
Movies (45)
The Scripted Muppet Caper
Original Film Writer (Writing)
2025
The Muppet Script
as Self (archive footage)
2025
Jim Henson Idea Man
as Self (archive footage)
2024
Jim Henson's Turkey Hollow
Story (Writing)
2015
Jim Henson: Behind the Seams
2014
Jim Henson: His Sesame Street Story
2009
Jim Henson's Tales from Muppetland
2009
Muppet History 101
2004
Jim Henson: Commercials and Experiments
2004
The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 3
Writer (Writing)
2001
Muppets from Space
Writer (Writing)
1999
The Very Best of the Muppet Show
Writer (Writing)
1999
The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 2
Writer (Writing)
1999
Muppet Treasure Island
Screenplay (Writing)
1996
The World of Jim Henson
as Self
1994
The Muppet Christmas Carol
Screenplay (Writing)
1992
Living with Dinosaurs
Co-Producer (Production)
1990
The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson
Writer (Writing)
1990
Jim Henson's Memorial Service
1990
The Muppets at Walt Disney World
Writer (Writing)
1990
The Earth Day Special
Writer (Writing)
1990
The Song of the Cloud Forest
Co-Producer (Production)
1989
Lighthouse Island
Co-Producer (Production)
1989
A Muppet Family Christmas
Writer (Writing)
1987
Down at Fraggle Rock
as Self
1987
The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years
Writer (Writing)
1986
Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff
Writer (Writing)
1985
Muppet Treasures
Writer (Writing)
1985
Children's Songs and Stories with the Muppets
Writer (Writing)
1985
The Bells of Fraggle Rock
Writer (Writing)
1984
Fraggle Rock: Live by the Rule of the Rock
Writer (Writing)
1983
Of Muppets & Men
as Self
1981
The Great Muppet Caper
Writer (Writing)
1981
The Muppets Go to the Movies
Writer (Writing)
1981
The Muppet Movie
as Additional Muppet Performer
1979
The Muppets Go Hollywood
Writer (Writing)
1979
Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas
Writer (Writing)
1977
The Muppet Musicians of Bremen
as Chicken (voice)
1972
Tales from Muppetland: The Frog Prince
as Taminella / Kay (voice)
1971
The Great Santa Claus Switch
Writer (Writing)
1970
The Muppets on Puppets
as Self
1970
The Cube
Writer (Writing)
1969
The Wizard of Id
as The King of Id (voice)
1969
Youth '68
Writer (Writing)
1968
Rowlf the Salesman
Writer (Writing)
1966
