Documentary · United States of America · 1994 · 1h 11m

The World of Jim Henson

Director

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

Crew

Girish Bhargava — Editor Sara Lukinson — Writer Judy Kinberg — Producer

Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes

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Key Collaborators

Judy Kinberg Director Girish Bhargava Editor Sara Lukinson Writer Judy Kinberg Producer

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