

The World of Jim Henson
19941h 11m7.4(7)
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.
Director: Judy Kinberg
Writer: Sara Lukinson
Top Cast
Jim HensonSelf / Kermit the Frog / Rowlf (archive footage)
Frank OzSelf / Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear
Jerry JuhlSelf
Jane HensonSelf
Francis Ford CoppolaSelf
Ted KoppelSelf
Jon StoneSelf
Maurice SendakSelf
Lew GradeSelf (archive footage)
Harry BelafonteSelf
Brian HensonSelf
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