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Jim Henson. " Rainbow Connection " is a song from the 1979 film The Muppet Movie, with music and lyrics written by Paul Williams and Kenneth Ascher. [1] The song was performed by Jim Henson – as Kermit the Frog – in the film. "Rainbow Connection" reached No. 25 on the Billboard Hot 100 in November 1979, with the song remaining in the Top 40 ...
Henson Associates. Original release. Network. CBS. Release. January 21, 1986. (1986-01-21) The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years is a one-hour special starring Jim Henson 's Muppets. It was shot in Toronto, Ontario in 1985 and aired January 21, 1986 on CBS.
A 1976 episode of The Muppet Show includes a skit in which the song is performed by the all-Muppet Gogolala Jubilee Jugband. Ray Stevens recorded a version for his 1987 album Crackin' Up . In the movie The Stupids , Stanley Stupid, portrayed by Tom Arnold , sings "I'm My Own Grandpa" while on a talk show about strange families.
It’s been 55 years since the popular children’s show Sesame Street first aired, but the wholesome Muppets have continued to touch viewers across generations.. Though most who are older than ...
The 15-year-old crooner took the stage during Monday's live semifinals to showcase his stage presence and jaw-dropping range, with a cover of "Rainbow Connection" from The Muppets Movie, that had ...
Having previously covered the green Muppet’s iconic “Rainbow Connection” as the title track of a 2001 album, Nelson welcomed Kermit for a truly heartwarming collaboration. “I think they ...
Kenneth Lee Ascher (born October 26, 1944, in Washington, D.C.) is an American jazz pianist, composer, and arranger who is active in jazz, rock, classical, and musical theater genres — in live venues, recording studios, and cinema production. [1] With Paul Williams, he wrote the song "Rainbow Connection" for The Muppet Movie.
Disney Legend. Inkpot Award [2] James Maury Henson (September 24, 1936 – May 16, 1990) was an American puppeteer, animator, actor, and filmmaker who achieved worldwide notability as the creator of the Muppets. Henson was also well known for creating Fraggle Rock (1983–1987) and as the director of The Dark Crystal (1982) and Labyrinth (1986).