Jerry Juhl
Writing
Born July 27, 1938 · St. Paul, Minnesota, United States
Died September 26, 2005
Also known as Jerome Ravn 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.
Awards & recognition
- Writers Guild of America Award · 1989
- Primetime Emmy Award · 1981
- Primetime Emmy Award · 1970
Filmography13 titles
The Muppet Show
Jim Henson: Idea Man
The Muppet Christmas Carol
Living with Dinosaurs
Fraggle Rock
The Muppet Movie
Sesame Street
The Great Muppet Caper
Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas
Muppet Treasure Island
Muppets from Space
Lighthouse Island
Jim Henson's Turkey Hollow