'Fraggle Rock' series remastered, returning to HBO

The furry stars of “Fraggle Rock” are coming back home.

The Jim Henson Co. said it has arranged to remaster the 1980s children’s series for a new generation and it will be made available on HBO and its streaming and on-demand platforms later this year.

But there’s more than just Fraggles living in Fraggle Rock. There’s also the Doozers: small, construction workers that spend their lives constantly building, and the Gorgs: giant farmers that live on the surface.

The music in each episode spans a variety of genres too – folk, blues, gospel, country, and rock – but the overall message is one of friendship, celebrating differences and taking care of the world we live in.

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“Fraggle Rock” premiered on HBO in 1983. Over 96 episodes, the series introduced 100 original songs and the puppet stars promoted the virtues of friendship, diversity and taking care of the planet.

“Fraggle Rock” will become available in high definition, giving fans a colorful look at the Fraggles, Gorgs and Doozers.

Here’s a look back at the very first season:

The Associated Press