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The World of Jim Henson

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The World of Jim Henson

7.3

1h 11m

1994

Synopsis

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.

Director

Judy Kinberg

Documentary

tv special

Cast & Crew

Jim Henson

Jim Henson

as Self / Kermit the Frog / Rowlf (archive footage)

Frank Oz

Frank Oz

as Self / Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear

Jerry Juhl

Jerry Juhl

as Self

Jane Henson

Jane Henson

as Self

Francis Ford Coppola

Francis Ford Coppola

as Self

Ted Koppel

Ted Koppel

as Self

Jon Stone

Jon Stone

as Self

Maurice Sendak

Maurice Sendak

as Self

Lew Grade

Lew Grade

as Self (archive footage)

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