The World of Jim Henson

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

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

Lew Grade

Self (archive footage)

Harry Belafonte

Self

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