Jerry Juhl
Known for Writing
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.
Filmography
The Muppet Movie
1979
as Additional Muppet Performer
The Muppet Movie
1979
Writer
Muppet Treasure Island
1996
Screenplay
The Muppet Christmas Carol
1992
Screenplay
Muppets from Space
1999
Writer
The Great Muppet Caper
1981
Writer
Jim Henson Idea Man
2024
as Self (archive footage)
The Earth Day Special
1990
Writer
A Muppet Family Christmas
1987
Writer
The World of Jim Henson
1994
as Self
The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson
1990
Writer
The Muppets Go Hollywood
1979
Writer
Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas
1977
Writer
The Muppets at Walt Disney World
1990
Writer
Jim Henson's Turkey Hollow
2015
Story
Jim Henson's Memorial Service
1990
The Very Best of the Muppet Show
1999
Writer
The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years
1986
Writer
The Muppet Script
2025
as Self (archive footage)
The Muppet Script
2025
Original Film Writer