The World of Jim Henson (1994)

Name: The World of Jim Henson
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1994-11-23
Duration: 71 min
Cast: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Juhl, Jane Henson, Francis Ford Coppola

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.

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Released 1994-11-23 · 71 min · Documentary

Directed by Judy Kinberg

Cast

Jim Henson as Self / Kermit the Frog / Rowlf (archive footage)
Frank Oz as Self / Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear
Jerry Juhl as Self
Jane Henson as Self
Francis Ford Coppola as Self
Ted Koppel as Self
Jon Stone as Self
Maurice Sendak as Self
Lew Grade as Self (archive footage)
Harry Belafonte as Self
Brian Henson as Self
Pam Arciero as Muppet Performer (archive footage)
Candice Bergen as Self (archive footage)
Ray Charles as Self (archive footage)
Jimmy Dean as Self (archive footage)