Jim Henson liked the realistic lion so much that it was featured as his co-host in The Jim Henson Hour, appearing in opening and closing scenes.

While Henson hosted his pitch reel from a Muppet Workshop, Henson wanted something more dynamic and high-tech for the series and a magical computer-generated set was designed for Henson and the lion to host from.

The Jim Henson Hour is an American television series that aired on NBC in 1989. It was developed as a showcase for The Jim Henson Company's various puppet creations, including the Muppet characters. Nine of the twelve episodes produced aired on NBC before the program was canceled due to low ratings.

Dec 31, 2014 · The Jim Henson Hour was an hour-long prime-time anthology series produced by Jim Henson as a showcase for a variety of Jim Henson Productions ' television work. The short-lived series aired over the course of four months in 1989.

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"The True Bride" tells the story of Anja, and how she is freed from the grasp of an evil Troll with the help of The Thought Lion. The lion aids her again when she loses her beloved to the troll's daughter. The Thought Lion became the mascot of The Jim Henson Hour, appearing in introductions and closings alongside Jim Henson. Cast [] Jane ...

Intro – Jim Henson introduces a clip from "The True Bride" where the Thought Lion speaks in. When Henson asks the Thought Lion if he will ever speak again, t...

Dec 31, 2014 · Jim Henson and the Thought Lion present an atmospheric fantasy story of the sea, Lighthouse Island - where a young man must assist an eccentric older woman in retrieving a powerful jewel, in order to get a pair of shoes for his fiancee.

The Jim Henson Hour was a Syndication network comedy series starring and created by Jim Henson. The show aired from April 14 to July 30, 1989, lasting for one season & 12 episodes (leaving one unaired).