The World of Jim Henson

Directed by Judy Kinberg
G
1994    71m[Documentary](/on-demand/category/documentary)
7.4
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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Cast of The World of Jim Henson

  • Jim HensonSelf / Kermit the Frog / Rowlf (archive footage)
  • Frank OzSelf / Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear
  • Jerry JuhlSelf
  • Jane HensonSelf
  • Francis Ford CoppolaSelf
  • Ted KoppelSelf
  • Jon StoneSelf
  • Maurice SendakSelf
  • Lew GradeSelf (archive footage)
  • Harry BelafonteSelf
  • Brian HensonSelf
  • Pam ArcieroMuppet Performer (archive footage)
  • Candice BergenSelf (archive footage)
  • Ray CharlesSelf (archive footage)
  • Jimmy DeanSelf (archive footage)
  • Danny DeVitoSelf (archive footage)
  • Juliana DonaldJenny (archive footage)
  • Goldie HawnSelf (archive footage)
  • Charles DurningDoc Hopper (archive footage)
  • Austin PendletonMax (archive footage)

 

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