The Jim Henson Hour was developed as a showcase for the Jim Henson Companys various puppet creations, including the popular Muppet characters. This hour-long anthology series was hosted by Jim Henson and generally included two segments. The first segment,Muppetelevision, included comedy skits starring the Muppets, as well as frequent guest appearances by popular entertainers. The second segment often featured rebroadcasts of original, Henson-created productions, such as episodes from Jim Hensons The StoryTeller anthology series.