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Tinseltown

Tinseltown

2007•11m•Comedy

This short made as a pilot by The Jim Henson Company for the Logo Network in 2007 revolves around the lives of a gay couple, Bobby and Samson (anthropomorphic pig and bull puppets respectively) balancing their romance, family and careers in Hollywood alongside a cast of supporting human characters. Was considered lost media for years until it resurfaced on Youtube on June 24th, 2026.

Brian Henson · Creator

Bill Barretta · Creator

Brian Henson · Director

Bill Barretta · Director

StatusReleased
Runtime11m
LanguageEN
Release DateNov 7, 2007

Actors

Bill Barretta

Bill Barretta

Bobby Vegan

Brian Henson

Brian Henson

Samson Knight

Mia Sara

Mia Sara

Lena

Francesco Quinn

Francesco Quinn

Arturo

Michelan Sisti

Bobby Vegan (Assistant puppeteer)

Drew Massey

Drew Massey

Samson Knight (Assistant Puppeteer)

Paul Butcher

Paul Butcher

Foster

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