
Jerry Juhl
- Known for
- Writing
- Born
- July 27, 1938
- Died
- September 26, 2005
- Birthplace
- St. Paul, Minnesota, United States
Jerome Ravn Juhl (July 27, 1938 – September 26, 2005) was an American television and film writer, best known for his work with Jim Henson, beginning with the sketch comedy program Sam and Friends. As other puppeteers joined Henson's team, Juhl focused increasingly on writing , writing for The Muppet Show, Fraggle Rock and The Jim Henson Hour. He was involved in some capacity with all of the Muppet films from The Muppet Movie in 1979 to Muppets from Space in 1999.
Filmography

Muppet Treasure Scriptland 2026
Original Film Writer

The Muppet Scriptmas Carol 2025
Original Film Writer

The Scripted Muppet Caper 2025
Original Film Writer

The Muppet Script 2025
as Self (archive footage), Original Film Writer

Jim Henson Idea Man 2024
as Self (archive footage)

Sesame Street: 50 Years and Counting 2019
Writer

Jim Henson's Turkey Hollow 2015
Story
- Jim Henson: Behind the Seams
Jim Henson: Behind the Seams 2014
Actor
- Jim Henson: His Sesame Street Story
Jim Henson: His Sesame Street Story 2009
Actor
- Jim Henson's Tales from Muppetland
Jim Henson's Tales from Muppetland 2009
Actor
- Muppet History 101
Muppet History 101 2004
Actor, Producer
- Jim Henson: Commercials and Experiments
Jim Henson: Commercials and Experiments 2004
Actor, Producer

The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 3 2001
Writer

Muppets from Space 1999
Writer

The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 2 1999
Writer

The Very Best of the Muppet Show 1999
Writer

Muppet Treasure Island 1996
Screenplay

The World of Jim Henson 1994
as Self

The Muppet Christmas Carol 1992
Screenplay

Living with Dinosaurs 1990
Co-Producer

The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson 1990
Writer

Jim Henson's Memorial Service 1990
Actor

The Muppets at Walt Disney World 1990
Writer

The Earth Day Special 1990
Writer

The Song of the Cloud Forest 1989
Co-Producer

Lighthouse Island 1989
Co-Producer, Writer

A Muppet Family Christmas 1987
Writer

Down at Fraggle Rock 1987
as Self

The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years 1986
Writer

Muppet Treasures 1985
Writer

Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff 1985
Writer

Children's Songs and Stories with the Muppets 1985
Writer

The Bells of Fraggle Rock 1984
Writer

Fraggle Rock: Live by the Rule of the Rock 1983
Writer

Of Muppets & Men 1981
as Self

The Great Muppet Caper 1981
Writer

The Muppets Go to the Movies 1981
Writer

The Muppet Movie 1979
as Additional Muppet Performer, Writer

The Muppets Go Hollywood 1979
Writer

Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas 1977
Writer

The Muppet Musicians of Bremen 1972
as Chicken (voice), Lyricist, Writer

Tales from Muppetland: The Frog Prince 1971
as Taminella / Kay (voice), Writer, Lyricist

The Great Santa Claus Switch 1970
Writer, Lyricist

The Muppets on Puppets 1970
as Self / Various Characters, Writer

The Cube 1969
Writer

The Wizard of Id 1969
as The King of Id (voice)
- Youth '68
Youth '68 1968
Writer

Rowlf the Salesman 1966
Writer

The Reindeer 1965
as Blitzen (voice)

Alexander the Grape 1965
as Alexander the Grape (voice)

Time Piece 1965
as Bartender

Tales of the Tinkerdee 1962
as Taminella Grinderfall / Palace Guard (voice), Writer
Credits from TMDB.