Tales of the Tinkerdee (1962)

06/06/1962 (US) • 30m

Comedy, Family, Fantasy

Overview

This unaired pilot, produced by Jim Henson and Jerry Juhl, was shot in Atlanta in the summer of 1962. The pilot featured Kermit the Frog, Taminella Grinderfall and King Goshposh, characters who would all reappear a few years later in the Tales From Muppetland TV specials.

Top Billed Cast

Jim Henson

Kermit the Frog / King Goshposh / Charlie the Ogre (voice)

Jerry Juhl

Taminella Grinderfall / Palace Guard (voice)


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

pilot

puppet

puppetry

failed tv pilot

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