Jim Henson and Rowlf the Dog explain the art and history of puppetry, and let the viewer in on some of the secrets in performing his own act, the Muppets.
Practical Effects
Henson literally builds puppets on camera like it's nothing.
Direction
Chaotic 1970s TV energy meets genuine educational craft.
Acting
Rowlf steals scenes from his own creator. Icon behavior.
Director
Tim Steele
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This aired the same year Henson was developing Sesame Street, making it a snapshot of peak creative output.
The special was produced by a local NBC affiliate, not a major network — pure regional TV magic that somehow survived.
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