The World of Jim Henson

Movie ★ 7.4/10 1994 71 min Released HD · 4K
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.

Rating
7.4/10
7 votes
Runtime
71 min
Theatrical cut
Released
1994
Released
Language
EN
The World of Jim Henson
Director
Judy Kinberg
Writers
Sara Lukinson
Studio
KQED

Cast

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

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