If you don't like this, we can't be friends.

I don't have all the words right now but this film is a work of art.

It's entirely possible that sending the audience out feeling lousy was intentional

This story has more twists and turns than a second-rate soap opera.

He gave us the Muppet characters, from both "The Muppet Show" and "Sesame Street." He gave us such movies as "The Muppet Movie," "The Dark Crystal," "The Labyrinth," and more. He gave us such TV shows as "Muppet Babies," "Fraggle Rock," and more. He proved that puppets are capable of much more than we would have ever thought. Many of us know him by his name, Jim Henson. He got his start at a local TV station in Washington D.C. in 1955 and later became an icon and a phenomena. However, every icon's life has to come to an end. Jim Henson passed away in 1990.In this special, the Muppets gather together to celebrate Jim Henson's life, creativity, and legacy. They and special guests - Carol Burnett, John Denver, Ray Charles, Steven Spielberg, Harry Belafonte, and Frank Oz as himself - all talk about this man.It's hard to review this special; it's a tribute. I guess rather than reviewing it, I should just talk about it. It's a very inspiring and uplifting tribute. You will smile for 3 reasons: 1) The man who has redefined entertainment for a large part of you life is being honored, and you pray that he is in Heaven watching this, smiling. 2) It's the Muppets doing exactly what they've always done. They're funny, they're silly, they're goofy; but they also have a great touching, heartfelt moment. 3) They let us know that they will still move on. They will keep releasing productions and will continue the legacy Jim Henson began.I decided not to review every single Muppet TV special I've seen, but I'd be a fool not to talk about this special. It's one of those bitter sweet moments: you don't want to accept the fact that Jim Henson's gone, but you're at peace with the fact that he, his work, and his creations will always live on. We can take that and have peace at mind because of it. If you love Jim Henson and his work, you'll love this special. Take a look. BOOYIKA!

I remember seeing this special when i was 5, the year it aired. I couldn't quite understand what was going on or who Jim Henson was, at that age i still thought Kermit was real living breathing creature! That is the magic Jim Henson could weave with the help of every single member of his production team.Seeing this again, nearly 20 years later and i still remember every word, every single word said about him.As the special progresses you can not only hear but you can feel the emotion from every performer, the love they all had for Jim and how much its breaking they're hearts every second while they made the special.This special tries to sum up Jim Hensons impact on the world in just an hour, and it does it in the best way...a way Jim would have loved. It had comedy, ethical questions, social commentery and about all else, it was a fun look at a life that ended far to soon.The Muppets and they're puppeteers were never the same, they lost they're creator, leader and above all else...friend. They have tried to continue, with they're last great outing being the Christmas Carol. Everything else sadly fell short of the magic.Those of us lucky enough to have seen the Muppets at the top of the game will never forget them, and we will always enjoy what they have done.And as the children's letters all said, we all miss you Jim, the world became an emptier place without you.

I think it's safe to say that this is perhaps the last great Muppet work of art that exists. In this television special the Muppets pay tribute to the Muppet Man and my life-long mentor and inspiration, Jim Henson. For anyone who remembers the old Muppets and for anyone who considers themselves a true Muppet fan, you can't miss this. Look for it to buy on E-bay.Jim Henson died in May of 1990, this aired in November of the same year. It must have truly been the hardest thing for his friends to do and I think that's what makes it work. The emotion is real.Some people thik it's good that there are people who can continue to produce Muppet Films, but if you've seen these new films you've no doubt felt the loss of a great presence. The Muppets have never been the same since. And never will. So enjoy them, for the last time, as they were in this special. I know I do.

This special, filmed and aired the same year of muppet creator Jim Henson's passing, was both sad and uplifting. It was sad watching the characters, and obviously the muppeteers behind them, mourning the loss of Jim. On the other hand, it was nice to know that the muppets would live on. Many people didn't know that Kermit the Frog would continue after Henson, and it isn't until the end that he shows up. Another reassuring sign that the spirit of the Muppets will live on, even if some of them sound a little different.