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The World of Jim Henson

The World of Jim Henson

★ 7.4/10•1994•1h 11m•G•Documentary

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

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 11m
LanguageEN
Release DateNov 23, 1994

Actors

Jim Henson

Jim Henson

Self / Kermit the Frog / Rowlf (archive footage)

Frank Oz

Frank Oz

Self / Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear

Jerry Juhl

Jerry Juhl

Self

Jane Henson

Jane Henson

Self

Francis Ford Coppola

Francis Ford Coppola

Self

Ted Koppel

Ted Koppel

Self

Jon Stone

Jon Stone

Self

Maurice Sendak

Maurice Sendak

Self

Lew Grade

Lew Grade

Self (archive footage)

Harry Belafonte

Harry Belafonte

Self

Brian Henson

Brian Henson

Self

Pam Arciero

Pam Arciero

Muppet Performer (archive footage)

Candice Bergen

Candice Bergen

Self (archive footage)

Ray Charles

Ray Charles

Self (archive footage)

Jimmy Dean

Jimmy Dean

Self (archive footage)

Juliana Donald

Juliana Donald

Jenny (archive footage)

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