The World of Jim Henson
7.419941h 11mDocumentary
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.
Actors
Jim Henson
Self / Kermit the Frog / Rowlf (archive footage)
Frank Oz
Self / Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear
Jerry Juhl
Self
Jane Henson
Self
Francis Ford Coppola
Self
Ted Koppel
Self
Jon Stone
Self
Maurice Sendak
Self
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