The World of Jim Henson

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..

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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.

Cast

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)