The World of Jim Henson

Duration: 71 min
Release date: 1994-11-23
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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.

Documentary

The World of Jim Henson

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Jim Henson
Jim Henson
as Self / Kermit the Frog / Rowlf (archive footage)
Frank Oz
Frank Oz
as Self / Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear
Jerry Juhl
Jerry Juhl
as Self
Jane Henson
Jane Henson
as Self
Francis Ford Coppola
Francis Ford Coppola
as Self
Ted Koppel
Ted Koppel
as Self
Jon Stone
Jon Stone
as Self
Maurice Sendak
Maurice Sendak
as Self
Lew Grade
Lew Grade
as Self (archive footage)
Harry Belafonte
Harry Belafonte
as Self
Brian Henson
Brian Henson
as Self
Pam Arciero
Pam Arciero
as Muppet Performer (archive footage)
Candice Bergen
Candice Bergen
as Self (archive footage)
Ray Charles
Ray Charles
as Self (archive footage)
Jimmy Dean
Jimmy Dean
as Self (archive footage)
Danny DeVito
Danny DeVito
as Self (archive footage)
Juliana Donald
Juliana Donald
as Jenny (archive footage)
Goldie Hawn
Goldie Hawn
as Self (archive footage)
Charles Durning
Charles Durning
as Doc Hopper (archive footage)
Austin Pendleton
Austin Pendleton
as Max (archive footage)
Scott Walker
Scott Walker
as Frog Killer (archive footage)
Diana Rigg
Diana Rigg
as Lady Holiday (archive footage)
Charles Grodin
Charles Grodin
as Nicky Holiday (archive footage)
Peter Falk
Peter Falk
as Tramp (archive footage)
Stephen Garlick
Stephen Garlick
as Jen (voice) (archive footage)
John Landis
John Landis
as Leanord Winesop (archive footage)
Frances Bergen
Frances Bergen
as Mr. Winesop's Secretary (archive footage)
Michael Hirsch
Michael Hirsch
as Man in Winesop's Office (archive footage)
Christine Nelson
Christine Nelson
as Girl in Park (archive footage)
Lonny Price
Lonny Price
as Ronny (archive footage)
Jennifer Connelly
Jennifer Connelly
as Sarah (archive footage)
David Bowie
David Bowie
as Jareth (archive footage)
John Hurt
John Hurt
as The Storyteller (archive footage)
Madeline Kahn
Madeline Kahn
as Self (archive footage)
Steve Martin
Steve Martin
as Self (archive footage)
Roger Moore
Roger Moore
as Self (archive footage)
Willie Nelson
Willie Nelson
as Self (archive footage)
Rhea Perlman
Rhea Perlman
as Self (archive footage)
Martin P. Robinson
Martin P. Robinson
as Self (archive footage)
David Rudman
David Rudman
as Self (archive footage)
Paul Simon
Paul Simon
as Self (archive footage)
Caroll Spinney
Caroll Spinney
as Self / Big Bird (archive footage)
Alice Tweedy
Alice Tweedy
as Self (archive footage)
Mike Wallace
Mike Wallace
as Self (archive footage)
Louis Zorich
Louis Zorich
as Self (archive footage)
Fran Brill
Fran Brill
as Self (archive footage)
Johnny Carson
Johnny Carson
as Self (archive footage)
Kevin Clash
Kevin Clash
as Self / Elmo (archive footage)
Dave Goelz
Dave Goelz
as Self (archive footage)
Louise Gold
Louise Gold
as Self (archive footage)
Richard Hunt
Richard Hunt
as Self (archive footage)
Brian Muehl
Brian Muehl
as Self (archive footage)
Kathryn Mullen
Kathryn Mullen
as Self (archive footage)
Jerry Nelson
Jerry Nelson
as Self (archive footage)
Rudolf Nureyev
Rudolf Nureyev
as Self (archive footage)
Eren Ozker
Eren Ozker
as Self (archive footage)
Karen Prell
Karen Prell
as Self (archive footage)
Steve Whitmire
Steve Whitmire
as Self (archive footage)
Robin Williams
Robin Williams
as Self (archive footage)
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