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Jim Henson. Actor: The Muppet Show. Jim Henson never thought that he would make a name of himself in puppetry; it was merely a way of getting himself on television. The vehicle that achieved it was Sam and Friends (1955), a late-night puppet show that was on after the 11:00 news in Washington DC. It proved to be very popular and inspired Jim to continue using puppets for his work....
Apr 29, 2022 · No one saw Jim Henson's death coming. He was only 53 years old, and still going strong creatively — in fact, Henson was at the height of his career when he died in 1990. Henson was an absolute master of his art, a brilliant puppeteer with the ability to create worlds beyond audiences' imaginations.
Museum of the Moving Image - The Jim Henson Exhibition in Queens, NY, a permanent gallery of puppets, props, costumes and footage. For more information, see Museum of the Moving Image. The Jim Henson exhibit at the Leland, Mississippi Chamber of Commerce "Birthplace of the Frog" visitors’ center.
Never stop creating. Jim Henson #IdeaMan, a #DisneyPlus Original Documentary from Academy Award-winning filmmaker Ron Howard, is streaming May 31. "Jim Henso...
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Jim Henson's Family Hub on YouTube is the official home to The Jim Henson Company's Kids Safe family entertainment. Subscribe to our channel for lots of full episodes, fun clips, and more!
The Muppet Show. Jim Henson had an enduring ambition to create a variety show featuring the Muppets. The realization of this, The Muppet Show (1976-1981), combined musical performances, celebrity guest appearances, and comedy sketches in a vaudeville-inspired format.
Daughter Cheryl Henson is president of The Jim Henson Foundation and daughter Heather Henson is a performer and producer (IBEX, Hand Made Puppet Dreams, Puppet Slam Network). Both serve on the board of The Jim Henson Legacy, helping to preserve and present their father’s body of work.
