The World of Jim Henson (1994)

  • G
  • 11/23/1994 (US)
  • Documentary
  • 1h 11m

Overview

In this episode of PBS' Great Performances, the history and legacy of puppeteer Jim Henson is explored, from his six-second commercial beginnings to a five-season run on ABC of The Muppet Show to several theatrically released films, including five Muppet movies, The Dark Crystal, and Labyrinth.

Sara Lukinson

Writer

Judy Kinberg

Director

Cast

Jim Henson's headshot

Jim Henson

Self / Kermit the Frog / Rowlf (archive footage)
Frank Oz's headshot

Frank Oz

Self / Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear
Jerry Juhl's headshot

Jerry Juhl

Self
Jane Henson's headshot

Jane Henson

Self
Francis Ford Coppola's headshot

Francis Ford Coppola

Self
Ted Koppel's headshot

Ted Koppel

Self
Jon Stone's headshot

Jon Stone

Self
Maurice Sendak's headshot

Maurice Sendak

Self

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