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  1. Jun 23, 2024 · Jim Henson (born September 24, 1936, Greenville, Mississippi, U.S.—died May 16, 1990, New York, New York) was an American puppeteer and filmmaker, creator of the Muppets of television and motion pictures. He coined the term Muppets as a meld of marionettes and puppets.

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  2. Jun 24, 2024 · When director Ron Howard was looking to tell Jim Henson’s story for his next documentary, he sat down with Henson’s surviving children and wife and collaborator Jane Henson for their permission...

  3. Jun 17, 2024 · "Jim Henson: Idea Man" explores the creativity of Jim Henson, from his early puppeteering days to the global success of "Sesame Street" and "The Muppet Show." Howard expressed his admiration for Henson and a desire to delve deep into his story.

  4. Jun 17, 2024 · Jim Henson spent the bulk of his career hidden from sight: hunched behind elaborate stage sets; cloaked in all black to disappear into the background; and once, in order to shoot the iconic ...

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  5. Jun 21, 2024 · The 10 Best Jim Henson TV Shows and Movies, Ranked. With all the buzz surrounding Jim Henson Idea Man, a very powerful documentary, directed by Ron Howard, about the man, the myth, the...

  6. 2 days ago · The statue of Kermit the Frog perched on a red granite bench with creator and Maryland alumnus Jim Henson was dedicated in 2003. The late Jim Henson ’60 would have turned 82 today, and his timeless creations are still solidly part of pop culture—and our campus.

  7. Jun 10, 2024 · When Oscar-winning director Ron Howard got word that Disney+ and the late Jim Hensons children were interested in collaborating on a definitive portrait of the beloved Muppet creator, he ...