

The World of Jim Henson
Visit website7.3/10 • 6
1994-11-23 • 1h 11m
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.
- Directors
- Judy Kinberg
- Writters
- Sara Lukinson
- Editors
- Sara Lukinson, Girish Bhargava

The World of Jim Henson
Visit website1994-11-23 • 1h 11m
7.3/10 • 6
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.
- Directors
- Judy Kinberg
- Writters
- Sara Lukinson
- Editors
- Sara Lukinson, Girish Bhargava
Top Billed Cast
View CreditsJim Henson
Self / Kermit the Frog / Rowlf (archive footage)
Frank Oz
Self / Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear
Jerry Juhl
Self
Jane Henson
Self
Francis Ford Coppola
Self
Ted Koppel
Self
Jon Stone
Self
Maurice Sendak
Self
Lew Grade
Self (archive footage)
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