Tales of the Tinkerdee
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carl Degen
- Screenplay & Story
- Jim Henson, Jerry Juhl
- Original Title
- Tales of the Tinkerdee
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- Muppets
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carl Degen
Jim Henson, Jerry Juhl
Jim Henson
Department Leadership Roster
Carl Degen
Director
Jim Henson
Writer
Jerry Juhl
Writer
Jim Henson
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tales of the Tinkerdee
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What is Tales of the Tinkerdee about?
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.
Who directed Tales of the Tinkerdee?
Tales of the Tinkerdee was directed by Carl Degen.
Who stars in Tales of the Tinkerdee?
The principal cast of Tales of the Tinkerdee includes Jim Henson, Jerry Juhl, Bob Payne, Jane Henson, Robin Reed.
When was Tales of the Tinkerdee released and how long is it?
Tales of the Tinkerdee was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 30m.