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NARRATOR
While in office as President of The Puppeteers of America, Jim Henson signed legislation to liberate the Inkspots, defended the right to bear arm-rods, instituted the 30-minute work week, ended the war on Suggs, and had the entire country raised about six feet above the ground so the puppeteers could stand.
We see images of Jim Henson standing in front of American flags as Sam the Eagle cries tears of patriotic pride.
NARRATOR (CONT’D)
Perhaps he is best remembered for his support for gay rights, which ultimately led to an absolute banger on the Avenue Q soundtrack – a song that is stuck in your head to this day. However…
We see dramatic, black and white images of Jim in the War Room, which happens to look a lot like Muppet Central.
NARRATOR (CONT’D)
His presidency was also marked by conflict. By this point, the prank war between Dave Goelz and Jocelyn Stevenson had a body count. In the months leading up to The Slaughter at Fraggle Rock, it became clear to Jim that his plan to make a children’s show to bring war to the world… was working.


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When Jim Gets Depressed https://bearswearhats.com/2021/05/04/21/177/ Tue, 04 May 2021 17:11:00 +0000 http://bearswearhats.com/?p=177 Continue readingWhen Jim Gets Depressed

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DAVE
Frank, we’re worried about Jim. He’s really disappointed that they cancelled The Jim Henson Hour.
FRANK
What’s The Jim Henson Hour?
DAVE
I’m not sure, but I did about 13 episodes. Anyway, he’s disappeared and nobody knows where he would have gone.
FRANK
If he’s as depressed about it as you’re saying, there’s only one place he could be.
EXT. ENGLAND – DAY
Jim is sitting on a bench in England. Frank walks up to the bench from behind.
FRANK
Is this seat taken?
JIM
Frank? How did you know where to find me?
FRANK
This is where you always go when you’re upset…
Frank gestures around at England.
FRANK (CONT’D)
England.

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‘The Jim Henson Hour’ Gets Greenlit https://bearswearhats.com/2021/05/04/08/378/ Tue, 04 May 2021 04:18:00 +0000 https://bearswearhats.com/?p=378 Continue reading‘The Jim Henson Hour’ Gets Greenlit

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NETWORK EXEC
We have decided to greenlight The Jim Henson Hour.
JIM
Oh, good!
NETWORK EXEC
We have also decided to cancel The Jim Henson Hour.
JIM
Aw man.

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A Bad Dream https://bearswearhats.com/2021/04/29/12/140/ Thu, 29 Apr 2021 08:01:00 +0000 http://bearswearhats.com/?p=140 Continue readingA Bad Dream

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JIM
(out of breath)
I guess it was all just a bad dream. Thank goodness that’s over!
TAMINELLA (O.S.)
Not quite!
Jim panics as he looks around the room to see all the most famous Muppet villains (created in his lifetime): Taminella Grinderfall, Miss Finch, Bugsy Them, Wander McMooch, The Riverbottom Nightmare Band, the humans from The Muppet Musicians of Bremen, and now we’re pretty much out of options. There aren’t a lot of good Muppet villains. It kind of puts a damper on the whole nightmare sequence. Maybe just add Elmo for good measure.

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