The World of Jim Henson

November. 23,1994      
Rating:
7.1
Trailer Synopsis Cast

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.

Jim Henson as  Self / Kermit the Frog / Rowlf (archive footage)
Frank Oz as  Self / Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear
Jerry Juhl 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

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