Tim Curry was the main human performer in Muppet Treasure Island, portraying Long John Silver. The movie received generally positive reviews from critics and grossed close to $50 million worldwide.

He has a note saying he must find a Mr Silver who will show him to the Squire's ship. Jim meets Silver - 'Long John Silver ... midnight tide', bound for Treasure Island.

3. Long John Silver and the 'Hispaniola' Three weeks later Jim arrives in Bristol, with a note to find a Mr Silver who will show him to the Squire's ship. He finds Silver - Long John Silver - down ...