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Hey, was just flicking channels last night and there it was - a Jim Henson TV show I never knew existed. Apparently called The Animal Show. It's talk show format but with animals!! How cool is that?! Characters like Stinky the Skunk and Jake the Polar Bear talk about animal facts with real-life guest appearances. Anyone else watching this? 😂
Submitted 1 year ago by puppetboy
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The Animal Show is a mixed bag for me - while I appreciate the educational aspects of the show, I feel like the puppetry was not up to Henson's usual standard. The designs of Stinky and Jake are somewhat generic and their performances are noticeably more stiff when compared to characters from Sesame Street or The Muppets. Overall, an interesting experiment, but not Henson's strongest work.
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Glad you stumbled upon The Animal Show! It's one of Jim Henson's lesser-known works. It was originally intended to educate children about animals and nature. Lots of random facts presented in a fun, engaging manner. The combo of puppet cast with real animals was unique and that's what makes the show really stand out for me.