The World of Jim Henson (1994)
1994 · G · 1h 11m · Documentary
Genres: 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
Writers: Sara Lukinson
Music by: John Q. Adams
Editor: Girish Bhargava
Cast
Jim Henson as Self / Kermit the Frog / Rowlf (archive footage)Frank Oz as Self / Miss Piggy / Fozzie BearJerry Juhl as SelfJane Henson as SelfFrancis Ford Coppola as SelfTed Koppel as SelfJon Stone as SelfMaurice Sendak as SelfLew Grade as Self (archive footage)Harry Belafonte as SelfBrian Henson as SelfPam Arciero as Muppet Performer (archive footage)More like this
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