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Tales of the Tinkerdee
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Tales of the Tinkerdee

1962-06-06 · 30 min · ★ 6.5

Comedy · Family · Fantasy · TV Movie

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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Directors
Carl Degen
Production companies
Muppets
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jim HensonJim HensonKermit the Frog / King Goshposh / Charlie the Ogre (voice)
Jerry JuhlJerry JuhlTaminella Grinderfall / Palace Guard (voice)
Bob PayneBob Payne
Jane HensonJane Henson
Robin ReedRobin Reed
Walt Teas
Charlie Byrd

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