The Frog Prince (1971 film)

The Frog Prince
1994 VHS cover art
Genre
Created byJim Henson
Written byJerry Juhl
Directed byJim Henson
Starring
Theme music composer
Country of origin
  • United States
  • Canada
Production
Executive producerJohn T. Ross
ProducerJim Henson
Editors
  • Frank Lorenowicz
  • Dino Digregorio
Running time51 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkTelevision syndication
ReleaseMay 12, 1971 (1971-05-12)

The Frog Prince (released on home video as Tales from Muppetland: The Frog Prince) is a 1971 musical fantasy comedy television special directed by Jim Henson, and jointly produced by Robert Lawrence Productions in Canada and Muppets, Inc. in the United States. It is a retelling of the Brothers Grimm's classic fairy tale of "The Frog Prince" featuring Kermit the Frog as the narrator, Kermit's nephew Robin as Sir Robin the Frog Prince, and Sweetums. This special marked the debut of both Robin and Sweetums to the world of The Muppets.