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The World of Jim Henson

The World of Jim Henson

Judy Kinberg

1994

  • 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.

Cast & crew

  • Judy KinbergDirector
  • 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

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