Jim Henson, Kermit and Scooter: 1986 Oscars

Cilia Van Dijk wins the Oscar for Animated Short Film for Anna & Bella at the 58th Academy Awards. Jim Henson, Kermit the Frog and Scooter present the award; hosted by Jane Fonda.
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[@rosebyanyname]

Jim Henson was the only person who could make the “frog in my throat” joke unironically

[@jenniferhansen3622]

True 🐸

[@thegreatscribbles960]

ms.piggy also can 😏

[@crazyjameswaikle2695]

Steve Whitmore as well

[@Lofibeatsexe]

@@thegreatscribbles960😂

[@richardgleaves]

And a muppet was the only person who could name-drop "Wheel of Fortune" in the Oscars.

[@ThePennyVlogz]

There’s some amazing feeling of friendship and closeness to seeing his puppets interact with him like how Scooter reacted to Jim’s joke. Just being able to have interactions like that with your creations, it’s real and it’s magical

[@docdave15]

I like the green handkerchief Jim has in his tux jacket.

[@yasisoufi]

docdave15 killed me ! Killed me

[@dugowt9243]

You are a lying liar who lies

[@FreeSpiritPaulette]

@@dugowt9243 bro what

[@richardenglish2195]

Jim Henson should've won an honourary Oscar. No question.

[@rmkw4291]

Jim's real voice is lovely.

[@dylanw.8428]

rmkw4291 his son Brian has almost the same one! 😂

[@MegaMario5671]

R.I.P. Jim Henson and Richard Hunt. :(

[@danalong1237]

And RIP Jerry Nelson as well!

[@mesquitegirl2013]

💚💛💙❤💜

[@JAKECOT_CENTER]

Don’t forget Don Sahlin and Jerry Juhl

[@ironwolf434]

And now caroll spiney

[@StephenLuke]

Spiney died the same day Rene Auberjonois did.

[@CreatorKPT]

This was like 4 years before Jim Henson died. RIP

[@LisaMarieParadee]

and years before the steve harvey miss universe fiasco.

[@natebeach]

@@LisaMarieParadee and decades before you realised your smart as your shoe size! Wanna cookie?

[@DoctorJaguarChannel]

Jim Henson left us too early. RIP.

[@Asukenick]

So did Richard Hunt.

[@disneyfan94themuppetsforev95]

@@Asukenick Richard Hunt is my personal favorite Muppeteer I love Scooter and Beaker 💖💕😍

[@Asukenick]

@@disneyfan94themuppetsforev95 My favorites are Scooter and Janice. David Rudman does it OK but Richard Hunt does it so much better. He was great on Fraggle Rock too.

[@disneyfan94themuppetsforev95]

@@Asukenick I love Janice too she's my third favorite character that Richard performed and I also agree that David Rudman does an ok job but nobody can top Richard

[@dylanw.8428]

Adam Sukenick David Rudman and Richard were very close. I highly recommend listening to the Muppetcast episode from January 20, 2008. It was a special tribute to Richard Hunt, which includes interviews from many people who knew him. David Rudman’s interview was especially touching and equally as entertaining.

[@MrMetalmanRock]

That was funny when Jim came up and was still speaking in Kermit's voice and said he had a frog in his throat. I actually get it! XD

[@SuperMarioJustin4]

It's also kind of sad, when you knew how Jim died.

[@AskYaMommyBoutMeBoi]

SuperMarioJustin4 how!

[@SuperMarioJustin4]

Jim died of a throat infection.

[@mesquitegirl2013]

@@AskYaMommyBoutMeBoi toxic shock syndrome brought on by pneumonia

[@kevinsmellls]

The green handkerchief was such a nice touch. Also the cutaway so Jim Henson can come up; so great.

[@davishueter]

RIP Jim Henson and Richard Hunt It just takes one person to believe in you deep enough and strong enough to believe in you. 😢

[@CreepiestWeirdo]

Can you tell me more about that quote? Please

[@jordanb3756]

Statler and Waldorf crack me up. Didn’t expect them and there they are shaking their heads! Perfect!

[@Badicalz]

I still choke up whenever I see Jim Henson. What a wonderful man

[@drakke125Channel]

all i ever wanted was to see the Muppets travel around and be on random shows and then have the hecklers commentate in the background. LOVE THAT STUFF

[@gnirolnamlerf593]

Ah, humor that didn't end up with anyone doing any slapping. How refreshing to remember there was such a time in Oscar history. And the ratings were much higher too.

[@tomokokuroki8189]

Nya, that's because Kermit and Scooter are real comedians and they doesn't need to make fun of anyone, therefore no one wants to punch them.

[@yosefdemby8792]

Not to mention them having respect and reverence for anination.

[@FreeSpiritPaulette]

*Everyone here came for the muppets, not the people who won the Oscars.* ... ... _That’s a fact._

[@amunago080]

Fact.

[@matthewkoschade1269]

@@amunago080 MAJOR FACT!

[@terrylong8894]

The Muppets totally need to host the Oscars.

[@matthewkoschade1269]

@@terrylong8894 Completely in agreement

[@ndingo]

100% TRUE

[@KairuHakubi]

always nice to have them acknowledge they are animated characters. just a different kind of animation.

[@karahjacobson7657]

"I had a frog in my thought there."-Jim Henson That was gold!!!!!!!

[@tanalbi]

*throat

[@nicqueryjohnson4195]

@@tanalbi My guy, you corrected a comment from 3 years ago.

[@CVC-lh5qi]

RIP Jim Henson (1936-1990) and Richard Hunt (1951-1992)

[@UpintheAir1395]

Jim had like THE most silky smooth voice ever. I could listen to that guy talk for hours. It's just so calming. Like your talking to an old friend.

[@InklingStudio]

Just to clarify: Cilia Van Dijk was the producer of "Anna & Bella" , but the director and animator of "Anna & Bella" was Børge Ring, who was unable to attend the ceremony. In fact, here is Cilia Van Dijk's acceptance speech: "Thank you. Thank you. Well, I'm very grateful and I'm very proud to receive this award today. I have to thank people, too. I want to thank the man who wrote the script: Børge Ring. The man who did all the designing: Børge Ring. The man who did all the nice animation: Børge Ring. The man who directed the film: Børge Ring."

[@DTGee64]

Back then, producers were the ones who received the award, not the director.

[@KitGerrits]

Oh, that horrible accent... (I'm Dutch, I'm allowed to say that)

[@PCCphoenix]

2:36--"I have a frog in my throat there..." >rimshot

[@garrettcarter5622]

People see Statler and Waldorf and immediately start laughing because they know what's coming.

[@webelonghere]

RIP Miss you Jim.

[@CarlosKaze]

Jim had one of the most rich imaginations to make all this interactions so real.

[@radioguy1667]

muppets need to host oscars WHO'S WITH ME

[@anarchimation1448]

Yeah I’m on board with that

[@bluebomber875]

They were at the game awards last year

[@rulitoyjavier4372]

Me

[@natebeach]

Me! 😊 Let's start a petition! ☝️

[@vestonbruno8556]

I thought Kermit hated award shows. But I guess after the got an award from Phyllis George, he had gotten to live award shows.

[@freddyrichards878]

Veston Bruno Well the Muppets have never been consistent, hell their first two films both had them meeting each other

[@quackman]

money talks. It might not be easy bein' green, but it's easy to take the green.

[@seansmith6255]

@@freddyrichards878 because they're supposed to be preformers

[@sicilianotoronto]

the fact she accepted an Oscar with Scooter right next to her makes me laugh!

[@MitchellTF]

"Open the envelope!" "OUR HANDS DON'T WORK!"

[@tuckerhawkey9561]

Kermit probably should've brought Fozzie or Rowlf instead

[@Alan.Bishop]

Jim, no matter how far you push the envelope, it'll stil be stationery!

[@Meng4Now]

Fozzie, is that you?

[@Blondie42]

Jim cracking the most classic pun at the oscars. 🐸😂

[@dilungmoveityafool777]

Jim Henson being stuck in Kermit voice for a second there is a sight to behold.

[@vestonbruno2795]

In the past, Kermit said he hated award shows, but after winning a Fred award in the Muppet Show Phyllis George awards, he has grown soft on award shows and began to like them.

[@myrin265]

something about scooter holding jim’s arm at 2:39 pricks my heart a tiny bit

[@sillyolryan]

When Cillia Van Dijk walks up to the podium, she looks down below the podium at Richard Hunt to thank him.

[@matthewstoneback9]

DON'T YOU JUST LOVE THIS? 😂😂😂

[@Bobsheaux]

God bless you, Mr. Henson.

[@davis9502]

Jim Henson and Richard hunt were amazing

[@tab7madeup]

2:20 Look at that lady beside the puppet old-man seems priceless 😂😂😂

[@theory24]

They need to bring them back for 2015!!

[@XJIcequeen]

Scooter: and continue to amuse generation after generation without getting older. Or asking for a raise Me: ROFL! Nice one

[@HappyBanjo-oc3pc]

I love how Jim Henson used his voice and Kermit’s voice to say the winner of the award. R.I.P. Jim Henson.

[@Rikegile]

2:35 “Have a frog in my throat.” The most iconic line of the Jim Henson

[@darthstarkiller1912]

Jim Henson, I wish I knew ya.

[@crystalfairy912]

The Oscars would be greatly improved if it had more Muppets.

[@kevp9601]

Rest In Peace, Mr. Jim Henson in Heaven. ( U _ U )

[@GuineaPigEveryday]

The most Dutch person you will ever hear in your life.

[@SuperJNG18]

Always loved these guys. But in a side note: I swear, The Big Snit was robbed.

[@maziebunny2]

SuperJNG18 I agree. this was one of the reasons why I watched the Oscars that year...that and The Color Purple which was also greatly robbed. at least Lionel Richie took Original Song and that was good enough for me.

[@jccw227]

You're right.

[@lughaidhmcloughlin3640]

Of course the Muppets would be more respectful to the medium of animation.

[@yosefdemby8792]

Yes.

[@potterpotty01]

never seen Jane Fonda look more 80's

[@puppetshack4931]

Love this. What legends Henson & Hunt.

[@casadilla111]

“The Big Snip,” Michael Scott producer. I think they mixed titles up, that was clearly supposed to be Threat Level: Midnight.

[@DreamDancer82]

I don't know why, but I just do not believe Jim when he said he had never used that "I have a frog in my throat" line before.

[@BeazleyStudios]

He probably never used it in a public outing as big as the Oscars. I imagine he used it in more private, intimate settings like with kids or something.

[@brissadlr9939]

I love you muppets!

[@tuckerhawkey9561]

You again

[@staggmovie]

Too bad if only Jim Henson were still alive, and his and the Muppets presents the Oscar for Best animated film

[@possessedpicklejar4762]

Hey look! A good source for a smash meme right here! Open the envelope scooter

[@joegover9452]

Scooter- "Open the envelope?"

[@donaldsterling1631]

1:23 Michael Scott

[@ichimatsumatsuo5941]

Hello Scooter I Need To Hug You

[@helenmackey1125]

I cannot believe it!!! Jim Henson and Richard Hunt are in Oscars!!!

[@markahicksii]

2:09 the best

[@andif8]

All Love and Admiration to Jim Henson - he is one of the greatest in showbiz!!!!

[@Teag_Brohman15]

The Muppets need to host the Oscars for 2021

[@opencommentsbbcnewsnight1704]

It's a good idea, but they would need to wear masks and observe social distance rules, so it wouldn't work. Too bad.

[@AH-is5yg]

2:09 - 2:23 Awesome and funny

[@Imdeadpool]

When did you realize Scooter’s eyes were on his glasses? I noticed many years ago

[@luisalonsoecheverria]

I noticed 10 seconds ago.

[@kennethoats2322]

At four years old watching the Muppet Show

[@mattjindrak]

And they've gotten smaller in recent years.

[@FreeSpiritPaulette]

fuzzygreenturtle _ and they look worse

[@TheNeilBernardShow]

Jim Henson made it to the Oscars!!! Awesome!!!!!

[@joyunicycle]

*Waldorf:* Sad day at the Oscars for the other nominees. *Statler:* Sad day at the Oscars when the Muppets host it! *Both:* Do-hohohohoho!

[@jeffgalus8454]

God I miss Jim Henson

[@ZakWolf]

Better than how they present them today! It's now boring and unfunny

[@CountryMetal01]

That's because there are a few piece of the Muppets Success, that went missing with the Disney Transfer, those moments of random unpredictability, and lack of genuine silliness

[@JacobroxProductions]

I bet you people clicked/tapped on this video just for the muppets Im one of those people

[@emilypetsche1]

2:35 Good one 😂🤣

[@vassa1972]

God bless Jim Hanson

[@logancasey1635]

R.I.P. Jim Henson Richard Hunt

[@benx2230]

Back before the oscars became completely irrelevant to anything.

[@kaleoalcantara8242]

Thank you God Kermit dont make a joke about Will Smith wife

[@MichaelBrookham]

I think it would have been more convincing to see Jim Henson standing next to Kermit. and the two talking to each other. Of course, Kermit's voice would be prerecorded so Jim could talk freely to Kermit.

[@isleofredemption]

And to boot, Anna and Bella is a really good cartoon.

[@shadowmanray4736]

1:32 𝘾𝙊𝙇𝙊𝙍𝙎 𝙒𝙀𝘼𝙑𝙀 𝙄𝙉𝙏𝙊 𝘼 𝙎𝙋𝙄𝙍𝙀 𝙊𝙁 𝙁𝙇𝘼𝙈𝙀-

[@aaadj2744]

Joke aside, this has to be one of the most entertaining humour of Oscar presentation in history 🤣🤣🤣

[@sethhowell3067]

It’s baffling that animated short films got a category before animated films

[@kosmoboo]

She's dutch... Never heard of her or the animation that won. But I was only 4 in 1986. Not even sure if I knew the mupoets at that age since the show was in english, but I sure knew sesame street!

[@alecbaldwin1246]

Jane not bad looking 46 years ago. Looks good for her age still.

[@SkandikFilm]

1986 - Jane Fonda looking good.

[@jazzdaddycriticisms7049]

She just kinda shrugged Scooter aside! That's not cool! You must talk to our puppet characters! XD

[@SDASermons]

Its funny how scooter kept staring at her

[@jenniferhansen3622]

I'm not kidding...I would have been star-struck by Scooter and Kermit 🙂

[@PackingProtons]

@@SDASermons I think he did that because he knew he was slighted ;o). upstage me, will ya?

[@sofioremskoglund8396]

Wait a minute, that’s Jim Henson and Richard Hunt performing Kermit and Scooter on stage and performing Statler and Waldorf in the audience? 🤔

[@aaronmalixi797]

😂😂 I’m sure they were doing the voices from the stage and had understudys doing them up above.

[@sofioremskoglund8396]

@@aaronmalixi797 That might be it. I thought maybe they'd pre-recorded the Statler and Waldorf insert othervise.

[@jordanthomas4379]

god bless jim henson

[@Bondoz007]

Now I'd watch the Oscars for that! Kermit was so cute in that tiny tux - beautiful detail!

[@hippy282]

Jim you were a wonder that this world misses daily!

[@AllieMoonSailor]

That’s a dapper frog!

[@678BUMPERLOVER]

anna & belle is here on youtube

[@Gras_Sho_Pper]

I like when two of them are wearing suit

[@Cazz8203]

Statler and waldarf really sold this bit. I cracked up as soon as I saw their faces 😂

[@ArrowLooper]

1:43 pls make this into a smash meme

[@nintony2994]

lol

[@shane9245]

OH MY GOD A COASTER ENTHUSIAST IVE SEEN YOU EVERYWHERE OMG OMG THIS IS SO WIERD

[@nintony2994]

@@shane9245 me or Arrow Looper?

[@ArrowLooper]

@@shane9245 what videos, im curious

[@ArrowLooper]

@@nintony2994 my name and profile pic is literally a rollercoaster so who do you think it is

[@CarpettinginMotel.townson]

Someone please explain to me. How did Jim Henson voice two characters in the same room in different parts of the building? Are Statler and Waldorf prerecorded footage?

[@archelaus1598]

It's most likely Jim Henson and Richard Hunt pre-recorded their lines for Waldorf and Statler. Then, two other puppeteers lip-synced to the voice tracks live during the broadcast.

[@BeazleyStudios]

@@archelaus1598 The other option would be the microphone that Jim and Richard used when voicing Kermit and Scooter. Once the camera turned to Waldorf and Statler, then could have just changed their voices. The microphone would have picked up the old guy voices while the camera was locked onto the characters. The viewing audience would never have known.

[@liliancastanheirocamara9129]

I CANNOT BELIEVE!!! I SEE THAT OSCAR KZbin CHANNEL NOW HAS 1 MILLION SUBSCRIBERS!!!! THANK YOU!!!

[@yosefdemby8792]

This was just as Jim Henson was finishing up Labyrinth.

[@irvyne6111]

Gone way too soon. 😢

[@angelfabianmesina6099]

I wouldn’t imagine that someone win the reward for best mascot that would be Tex the robot from the company THX

[@ztslovebird]

The actress announcing them looks drunk, like she can’t believe where her career has ended up.

[@TheStevejoker]

Good ole '86, Where damn near everyone who had a tv station/network, were high off coke 🤣🤣🤣