Tinseltown
Synopsis
This short made as a pilot by The Jim Henson Company for the Logo Network in 2007 revolves around the lives of a gay couple, Bobby and Samson (anthropomorphic pig and bull puppets respectively) balancing their romance, family and careers in Hollywood alongside a cast of supporting human characters. Was considered lost media for years until it resurfaced on Youtube on June 24th, 2026.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brian Henson, Bill Barretta
- Screenplay & Story
- Del Shores, Brian Henson, Bill Barretta
- Original Score
- Jeff Sudakin
- Original Title
- Tinseltown
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 11m
- Production Studios
- Henson Alternative, The Jim Henson Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brian Henson, Bill Barretta
Del Shores, Brian Henson, Bill Barretta
Jeff Sudakin
Peter Smokler
Matt Boatright-Simon
Chris Plourde, Brian Henson, Bill Barretta, Del Shores
Department Leadership Roster
Brian Henson
Director
Bill Barretta
Director
Del Shores
Writer
Brian Henson
Writer
Bill Barretta
Writer
Chris Plourde
Producer
Peter Smokler
Director of Photography
Richard C. Walker
Production Design
Matt Boatright-Simon
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Tinseltown.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tinseltown
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tinseltown about?
This short made as a pilot by The Jim Henson Company for the Logo Network in 2007 revolves around the lives of a gay couple, Bobby and Samson (anthropomorphic pig and bull puppets respectively) balancing their romance, family and careers in Hollywood alongside a cast of supporting human characters. Was considered lost media for years until it resurfaced on Youtube on June 24th, 2026.
Who directed Tinseltown?
Tinseltown was directed by Brian Henson, Bill Barretta.
Who stars in Tinseltown?
The principal cast of Tinseltown includes Bill Barretta, Brian Henson, Mia Sara, Francesco Quinn, Michelan Sisti.
When was Tinseltown released and how long is it?
Tinseltown was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 11m.
Who composed the musical score for Tinseltown?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tinseltown was composed by Jeff Sudakin.