Jim Henson animation? Yes, please!

By Mir

September 13, 2008

Did you know that the Jim Henson Company has been busy making CGI movies? It’s true! And some of them may enable you to take a shower, or eat a bagel in peace. Or both! But not at the same time, I hope.

Here’s the deal—I have three animated Jim Henson Company DVDs to give away: 3 Pigs and a Baby, Tortoise vs. Hare, and The Blue Elephant. The latter two are sealed and suitable for gifting; the first one (3 Pigs and a Baby) has been viewed exactly once. Which means it’d be fine for your kid, but it’s no longer wrapped so I feel compelled to point that out.

Want to win one of ’em? Simply leave a comment on this post by 11:59 p.m. Eastern (8:59 p.m. Pacific) on Sunday, September 14th, 2008 for a chance to win. One comment per person, valid email address required. I will be using our good friend the random number generator to select the winners, and for this contest we’ll just leave it completely random—no selection of DVD is necessary. I’ll generate three numbers and put the DVDs into mailers and you get what you get.

And you’ll like it, too. Now be quiet and eat your vegetables.

220 Comments

Melissa on September 13, 2008 at 8:14 pm

Who doesn’t love Jim Henson?
Courtney on September 13, 2008 at 8:22 pm

We love Jim Henson!
MMM on September 13, 2008 at 8:24 pm

oh yes!
carla on September 13, 2008 at 8:27 pm

yeah DVDs!
Crystal on September 13, 2008 at 8:27 pm

Oh please please please let it be me! I would loooove to have a shower in peace!
Em on September 13, 2008 at 8:33 pm

I am lucky enough to have one of those kids that doesn’t care much for TV but LOVES to climb. Bad combo for shower taking. Sad as it sounds (and such bad parenting), I will work on getting him to sit mindlessly if just for his own safety for the 10 minutes he must be alone. I think he would dig any of those videos so sign me up to win!
Amie W on September 13, 2008 at 8:38 pm

i hope ‘manah manah’ is in one of the soundtracks!
Binky on September 13, 2008 at 8:40 pm

Shower? Without a wriggling infant in there with you, or without sticking a leg out to keep the bouncy chair rocking? Is that possible?
Rikki on September 13, 2008 at 8:41 pm

I would love to win one of these! Sign me up please!
Cheri on September 13, 2008 at 8:46 pm

This is too easy, I don’t even have to decide which one I want. Thanks!
Leanne on September 13, 2008 at 8:50 pm

Me me me…pick me.
Carrie on September 13, 2008 at 8:50 pm

Pick me! Pick me!!!
kris on September 13, 2008 at 8:51 pm

Fantastic! I’d love to win one of these!
Tiff in OKC on September 13, 2008 at 8:52 pm

We love Jim Henson!
julie on September 13, 2008 at 8:55 pm

They all look like fun movies!!! Pick me! Thanks!~
The Diaper Diaries on September 13, 2008 at 9:00 pm

oh count me in!!
Angela on September 13, 2008 at 9:01 pm

You mean beggers can’t be choosers? Gosh, mom, you’re so unfair!
Linda on September 13, 2008 at 9:02 pm

Jim Henson rules!
Pick me. Please? 🙂
Heather on September 13, 2008 at 9:04 pm

Thanks for another fun contest!
Gennie on September 13, 2008 at 9:08 pm

RNG – 010000111000010101, you dig?

love ya!
KLO on September 13, 2008 at 9:14 pm

Pick me random generator. PLEASE
Gretchen on September 13, 2008 at 9:14 pm

How can you go wrong with Muppets?
Eva on September 13, 2008 at 9:19 pm

Sounds fun!
Kim on September 13, 2008 at 9:20 pm

My kids love to watch DVD’s!
Lisa on September 13, 2008 at 9:21 pm

pick me!
Sarah D on September 13, 2008 at 9:22 pm

Yay Jim Henson!!
Emily on September 13, 2008 at 9:22 pm

me me me me me me me PLEEEEEAAASSSSEEE!!! I am the biggest Jim Henson fan EVER!!!!
christina on September 13, 2008 at 9:24 pm

I’d love one of these dvds 🙂
Sharon on September 13, 2008 at 9:24 pm

My kids would love this. 🙂
mar on September 13, 2008 at 9:25 pm

Pick me!
Kyallee on September 13, 2008 at 9:27 pm

We too have a Manamanah singer — I hope this means she’s a budding Muppets fan!
Junglewife on September 13, 2008 at 9:32 pm

Ooh, I’d love one of these!!!
RachelJ on September 13, 2008 at 9:35 pm

Sounds cool!
Tiffany C on September 13, 2008 at 9:38 pm

I’d love that for my little one!
Janet on September 13, 2008 at 9:45 pm

You get what you get, and you don’t throw a fit!
NTE on September 13, 2008 at 9:46 pm

Anything Henson is always fabulous, so please count me in.
Crisanne on September 13, 2008 at 9:47 pm

Jim Henson animation? Count me in!!
Nancy S on September 13, 2008 at 9:49 pm

Very cool!
Jess on September 13, 2008 at 9:50 pm

I like Jim Henson AND I like eating my vegetables. 😉
laura on September 13, 2008 at 9:52 pm

OH Seriously!!
These look so stinkin’ cute! ‘Know what would look cuter? These in my entertainment center!!
Nichole on September 13, 2008 at 9:54 pm

Yes, please.
Kacy on September 13, 2008 at 9:54 pm

I love Jim Henson and showers! (not together or anything)
Meaghan on September 13, 2008 at 9:57 pm

count me in please!
Deputy's Wife on September 13, 2008 at 9:59 pm

Yes a DVD would be lovely. I just have to get a new player since ours is broke. When did I realize it broke? When I put my chick flick DVD in for my nice evening all alone…

At least I still have my internet.

Thanks for the giveaway!
lifeasamama on September 13, 2008 at 9:59 pm

hmm… who would like this better, my toddler or my husband?
Renee Go. on September 13, 2008 at 10:02 pm

Sounds like great fun!
Cathy N on September 13, 2008 at 10:06 pm

My son would love these!
Brielle on September 13, 2008 at 10:06 pm

I ate a pop tart in the shower the other day- I NEED one of these dvds!
alicia on September 13, 2008 at 10:17 pm

Hope it’s us-my daughter would love any of these!
Katie on September 13, 2008 at 10:21 pm

Sounds like some fun movies!
Elizabeth on September 13, 2008 at 10:21 pm

Count me in!
Holly on September 13, 2008 at 10:24 pm

pick me please!@#$%
Kate on September 13, 2008 at 10:24 pm

I heart J.H.
Kari on September 13, 2008 at 10:24 pm

Sweet!
Blair on September 13, 2008 at 10:25 pm

If it’s anything like the Muppets, count me in!
Kathy on September 13, 2008 at 10:26 pm

This would be great for my boys! Yeah!
Phyllis@Aimless Conversation on September 13, 2008 at 10:38 pm

Count me in. We can add it to the random movies we slog around in the van for long trips.
M on September 13, 2008 at 10:43 pm

Throwing my name into the hat…
Jenn on September 13, 2008 at 10:48 pm

soggy bagels, yum!
Damsel on September 13, 2008 at 10:52 pm

Woo-hoo! Thanks for the contest, Mir!
Amy on September 13, 2008 at 10:55 pm

Muppets are my favorite!!!
Julie on September 13, 2008 at 10:56 pm

Ooh, cool! Count me in@
Mars on September 13, 2008 at 11:02 pm

😀 Thanks!
Jessi on September 13, 2008 at 11:02 pm

Here’s my comment.
Janet on September 13, 2008 at 11:08 pm

woo-hoo!

Love me some Jim Henson! 🙂
Heidi on September 13, 2008 at 11:08 pm

I love Jim Henson movies. 🙂
Megryansmom on September 13, 2008 at 11:12 pm

I’m in
ADifferentLaura on September 13, 2008 at 11:28 pm

I miss Jim. I’d love to see what his company is up to now.
beth s on September 13, 2008 at 11:33 pm

fun
Sunnya on September 13, 2008 at 11:48 pm

Woo Hoo! Brings back memories of childhood…
Robin on September 13, 2008 at 11:51 pm

We always say “you get what you get and you don’t get upset”
Chraycee on September 13, 2008 at 11:54 pm

Oooooh! me! me! pick me!
DM on September 14, 2008 at 12:02 am

Pick me, please!
Jane on September 14, 2008 at 12:02 am

Count me in!
Gillian Claus on September 14, 2008 at 12:04 am

Henson muppet love.
Brittany on September 14, 2008 at 12:06 am

pick me 🙂
Lenetta on September 14, 2008 at 12:07 am

Sending good vibes toward the random number generator . . .
Christina on September 14, 2008 at 12:09 am

This would make a great addition to our DVD collection!
Fiona on September 14, 2008 at 12:30 am

mmm vegetables. We would be happy with any of the three. Thanks for the give-a-way.
Eve on September 14, 2008 at 12:31 am

Head over here, Henson.
ChristieNY on September 14, 2008 at 12:33 am

Sounds great, count us in! 🙂
Anna on September 14, 2008 at 12:41 am

Free Stuff! 😉
Kayla on September 14, 2008 at 12:51 am

Yay Jim Henson!
Gina on September 14, 2008 at 1:35 am

Oooooo I love Jim Henson…and we will be grateful for whichever one we get. 😉
Shannon P on September 14, 2008 at 2:02 am

I love your witty humor Mir!! Count me in!
Cindy on September 14, 2008 at 2:27 am

Ooh, thanks Mir!
Dorothy on September 14, 2008 at 3:59 am

Thank you so very much Mir!!
MelanieMarie on September 14, 2008 at 4:38 am

Count me in!
bonnie on September 14, 2008 at 6:09 am

Sounds fun, thanks Mir
Andrea on September 14, 2008 at 6:36 am

Pick me! Thanks
Shannon on September 14, 2008 at 7:17 am

Add us in please!
Brigitte on September 14, 2008 at 7:21 am

Awww, brussels sprouts mom!?

I’ve already been fretting on what we’ll give a boy turning 4 in a couple months, one of these would be good!
Elizabeth S. on September 14, 2008 at 7:29 am

Ha. While I was in the shower this morning, my four-year-old decided to rip large chunks out of his foam matress. You always have to worry when it’s quiet… 😛
Trish on September 14, 2008 at 7:55 am

new dvds are always nice, thanks Mir!
alyssa on September 14, 2008 at 8:04 am

thank you! thank you!
Lauren on September 14, 2008 at 8:10 am

My kids watch the same videos over and over and over…a new one would be refreshing 🙂
Courtney on September 14, 2008 at 8:25 am

Muh nuh muh nuh! Do doo do doo!
Susan S. on September 14, 2008 at 8:26 am

Yay, Jim Henson!
rabi on September 14, 2008 at 8:29 am

I don’t have kids but I want one anyway. (the dvd, not a kid. well, someday a kid too.)
sharon on September 14, 2008 at 8:45 am

Yes, Jim Henson. I’d love one!
Shelley on September 14, 2008 at 8:47 am

Cool.
Neil Kosterman on September 14, 2008 at 8:54 am

Wow, would my Gkids love one of these beauties! [Of course, so would I, but keep that a secret would ja!]

NeilKo
Christina on September 14, 2008 at 9:01 am

Please enter me!
Eva on September 14, 2008 at 9:02 am

Yes please!
Steph on September 14, 2008 at 9:09 am

Ohhh Me!
Corey Bishop on September 14, 2008 at 9:11 am

WOW! How incredibly cool!
Amy on September 14, 2008 at 9:15 am

Pick Me!
Andrea on September 14, 2008 at 9:16 am

Please? Thanks for the chance.
LisaBug on September 14, 2008 at 9:24 am

I grew up on Jim Henson and the Muppets! Just hearing it brings back good memories of my childhood! Would love to win this!
Kerri on September 14, 2008 at 9:32 am

it’s been a bad weekend, maybe I can catch a break! Thanks
Carol on September 14, 2008 at 9:33 am

My kids just discovered the Muppets. They would love it.
Linda on September 14, 2008 at 9:33 am

It’s time to start the music, it’s time to light the lights, it’s time for Linda to win! 🙂
Jaime on September 14, 2008 at 9:38 am

we love Jim Henson!! 🙂
Kimberly on September 14, 2008 at 9:43 am

PICK ME 🙂
Nicole on September 14, 2008 at 9:44 am

thanks!
cheeky on September 14, 2008 at 9:50 am

Hoping!
Shannon on September 14, 2008 at 9:50 am

You are so pretty!

Pick me! 🙂
Emily on September 14, 2008 at 10:03 am

You are so giving… here’s to you.
jodi on September 14, 2008 at 10:08 am

Nice! Thanks!
Crissy on September 14, 2008 at 10:10 am

I want to win!
TessaG on September 14, 2008 at 10:14 am

Yes, Ma’am! Jim Henson? I will like it, regardless.
mamachristy on September 14, 2008 at 10:20 am

Jim Hensen Company does a cute new show on PBS called Sid the Science Kid that is way cute with great animation. If these are anything like that show, I’d be thrilled to win. Thanks for so many great contests, Mir!
Sara on September 14, 2008 at 10:21 am

Yes, ma’am, may I have another?! Oh. Wait… Okay then, send me to the random number generator.
Barb on September 14, 2008 at 10:25 am

Pretty random number generator. Nice random number generator. Mine is the best number you’ve ever spit out!
Eliza on September 14, 2008 at 10:33 am

Come on random number generator, pick me! 😀
Beachgal on September 14, 2008 at 10:39 am

I have such fond memories of Jim Henson’s work. Please be kind random number generator!!!!!!!
Jackie on September 14, 2008 at 10:41 am

Yes, please!!!
Grace on September 14, 2008 at 11:03 am

Anything to keep the kids occupied on a road trip!
Alexis on September 14, 2008 at 11:07 am

Pick me, pick me!
Theresa on September 14, 2008 at 11:16 am

Count me in! Thanks!
Sarah on September 14, 2008 at 11:24 am

Count me in too!
Sue on September 14, 2008 at 11:26 am

This household loves Jim Henson!
Thanks again Mir for another contest!
Carolyn S. on September 14, 2008 at 11:30 am

I love Jim Henson’s work. Have watched him since I was the age of my grandchildren!!!
nancy on September 14, 2008 at 11:53 am

you really need to pick ME!!!!
Joanne on September 14, 2008 at 11:55 am

Jim Henson is fabulous! Thanks for another great contest!
June on September 14, 2008 at 12:08 pm

Pick Me!!!!!
Shanna on September 14, 2008 at 12:11 pm

My kids would love this!
Jess on September 14, 2008 at 12:13 pm

We would LOVE THIS!
I’m hoping that you meant A.M. instead of 12pm…..
tiffany on September 14, 2008 at 12:21 pm

Pick me pls!
Jessica on September 14, 2008 at 12:23 pm

Sounds good!
Stephanie on September 14, 2008 at 12:25 pm

What is the peace of which you speak? Need more information on this wonderful concept. 😉 Count me in!
Jen on September 14, 2008 at 12:40 pm

my kids would love it!
Tracy on September 14, 2008 at 12:44 pm

Very cool…
Tracey on September 14, 2008 at 12:48 pm

I love Jim Henson and can’t wait to introduce him to my neice.
Jeannette on September 14, 2008 at 12:58 pm

Jim Henson rocks!
mary on September 14, 2008 at 1:04 pm

with a flooded basement here in chicago, I need the distratcion to keep the kiddo out of the basement!
Traci on September 14, 2008 at 1:10 pm

Please?
patricia on September 14, 2008 at 1:17 pm

could have used these this weekend… it’s been raining for 3 days!
Love Coach Rinatta on September 14, 2008 at 1:22 pm

I would like one, too, please. A shower in peace sounds so wonderful.
Jennifer B on September 14, 2008 at 1:25 pm

Count me in!
Bobbie H on September 14, 2008 at 1:34 pm

Gotta win this for the grandkids.
Melisa on September 14, 2008 at 1:48 pm

This is my lucky number.
Heather on September 14, 2008 at 1:49 pm

Pick me! Pick me!
Kate on September 14, 2008 at 1:54 pm

I’m a huge fan of Jim Henson anything, so I’d love these.
Erin on September 14, 2008 at 2:10 pm

that would be most awesome!
Julie on September 14, 2008 at 2:16 pm

I love me some Jim Hensen, pick me please!!!
Robin E on September 14, 2008 at 2:21 pm

I just saw a great exhibit at the Smithsonian on Jim Henson. What a great artist!
Lori on September 14, 2008 at 2:28 pm

We love Jim Henson!
Kat on September 14, 2008 at 2:31 pm

I could use a shower…
Christina on September 14, 2008 at 2:33 pm

Oooo, is that deadline tonight! Let’s hope not a lot of people are hangin’ at their computer today.
Heather on September 14, 2008 at 2:43 pm

Oooh – fun stuff!!! 🙂
Rachel on September 14, 2008 at 2:48 pm

I loved Jim Henson stuff as a kid (still do!) and hope my son enjoys them as much as I used to.
Aimeern02 on September 14, 2008 at 3:00 pm

Oh! I would love to win a Jim Henson DVD.
glittersmama on September 14, 2008 at 3:03 pm

Great giveaway! Thanks.
Heather on September 14, 2008 at 3:53 pm

Yes please! I know just the little person who would enjoy this!
Denise Handley on September 14, 2008 at 3:53 pm

NEW or Used we love DVD’s!!!
Veronica on September 14, 2008 at 3:54 pm

Please and thank you
lisa on September 14, 2008 at 4:01 pm

pick me pick me pick me
DW on September 14, 2008 at 4:21 pm

Did you know out of those 3 movies one is rated G (Tortoise vs. Hare, just in case you were wondering)? Do you know how hard it is to find rated G movies? Its just about impossible. I mean impossible to find if your looking for a movie that everyone wants to watch.
Thanks for the heads up Mir!!
emily on September 14, 2008 at 4:29 pm

I hope these are as amusing as the Muppets!
Katherine on September 14, 2008 at 4:33 pm

I’m on the hunt for good DVDs. Thanks for the heads up on these.
gretchen on September 14, 2008 at 4:35 pm

yes please!!
Jenn on September 14, 2008 at 4:35 pm

Yes please! I love to eat bagels in peace 🙂
Lauren on September 14, 2008 at 4:47 pm

Fun! Thanks.
Cheryl and Kim on September 14, 2008 at 4:56 pm

I know my daughter would love to have a break from Sponge Bob Square Pants. Her 2 1/2 year old would love it too!!!
Kaedra on September 14, 2008 at 5:03 pm

Something different to watch! Woohoo!
Andrea on September 14, 2008 at 5:27 pm

Count me in! Always looking for new DVDs to watch–and free is much, much better than buying! Thanks.
shari on September 14, 2008 at 5:27 pm

Sounds great! Pick me…
Kim on September 14, 2008 at 5:33 pm

We would like to try!
Nancy on September 14, 2008 at 5:39 pm

Fun!
Ani on September 14, 2008 at 6:24 pm

this would rock
Nicole/wksocmom on September 14, 2008 at 6:31 pm

Oh, would love those. Thanks.
Kelly on September 14, 2008 at 6:56 pm

Oh please random number generator, pick me!
Stacy on September 14, 2008 at 6:59 pm

I would love an opportunity for a “Mommy…” free shower. Please, pick me!
alaine on September 14, 2008 at 7:11 pm

THANKS!!!
Jess on September 14, 2008 at 7:13 pm

My son loves anything by Jim Henson! Pick us!
Laura on September 14, 2008 at 7:15 pm

jim henson went to my alma mater- go terps! Thanks!
Jenn W on September 14, 2008 at 7:16 pm

Wow—188! Maybe I’ll win this time! 🙂
Tae on September 14, 2008 at 7:41 pm

yeah…count me in!
Mindy on September 14, 2008 at 7:47 pm

Wow, a warm shower in peace. Thanks
Emily on September 14, 2008 at 7:48 pm

I’d love to win!
KimberlyOR on September 14, 2008 at 7:56 pm

Let’s give it a go! Thanks.
Jenn on September 14, 2008 at 8:04 pm

Count me in, please.
Jessalyn on September 14, 2008 at 8:04 pm

Sounds great!
jess on September 14, 2008 at 8:07 pm

Loves those muppets!
Lexi on September 14, 2008 at 8:08 pm

Thanks for another contest!
Kristine on September 14, 2008 at 8:09 pm

Thanks for doing this… my fingers are crossed 🙂
jamie on September 14, 2008 at 8:10 pm

Oooeee, Jim Henson rocks! Remember the Fraggles? Oh how I loved the Fraggles!
Tracey on September 14, 2008 at 8:23 pm

I love all things muppets.
Adrienne on September 14, 2008 at 8:40 pm

Love Jim Henson and everything associated with him!
Daisy on September 14, 2008 at 9:05 pm

Me! Me! Please, random number generator, pick 201!
Petunia on September 14, 2008 at 9:10 pm

I just found out about these movies tonight at Blockbuster! We rented The Blue Elephant and it was very cute! Thanks for the chance!
sharlot on September 14, 2008 at 9:22 pm

We would love a movie!
Jenny on September 14, 2008 at 9:27 pm

New movies would be great for our upcoming trip to Chicago! Six hours on a train with four kids….I need help!
Mari Ickes on September 14, 2008 at 9:53 pm

yes please!!
Erin on September 14, 2008 at 9:55 pm

We love this one!
Carrie on September 14, 2008 at 10:00 pm

A free shower? Sign me up! PRetty please!
Erin on September 14, 2008 at 10:01 pm

Please and thank you!
Jess on September 14, 2008 at 10:05 pm

I would love to enter, thank you so much.
Missy on September 14, 2008 at 10:08 pm

Thank you pretty Mir!
Simone on September 14, 2008 at 10:15 pm

PLEASE pick me!!!!=)
Stacy on September 14, 2008 at 10:37 pm

Getting it in lat, but maybe that is good luck???
Grete on September 14, 2008 at 10:43 pm

I grew up in Jim Henson’s world. 🙂
Marilynn on September 14, 2008 at 10:44 pm

Something new for my grandkids who have recently had a Muppet Show marathan at their house….
Linda on September 14, 2008 at 10:51 pm

Love JH! I want it!
Mary on September 14, 2008 at 11:23 pm

oh, Mir. My only free time is after the kids go to bed when I am oh so tired. I would love a distraction for my busy 2 year old.
Jenni on September 14, 2008 at 11:31 pm

I think I’m meeting the deadline. Maybe. It’s 10:25pm Central Time…and I’m too sleepy to figure out my timezones.
Sagey on September 14, 2008 at 11:44 pm

I have seen Three Pigs and a Baby. Very amusing. Please send me a DVD! 🙂
CC on September 14, 2008 at 11:56 pm

Come on lucky number 219!!!
Michelle on September 15, 2008 at 10:09 am

WE get what we get, and we dont throw a fit.

Jim Henson animation? Yes, please!

220 Comments

Bargain Hunt

Want Not Archives

Pin It on Pinterest