
The World of Jim Henson
Documentary
Overview
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.
Top Cast


Jim Henson
Jim Henson
Self / Kermit the Frog / Rowlf (archive footage)
Jim Henson
Self / Kermit the Frog / Rowlf (archive footage)


Frank Oz
Frank Oz
Self / Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear
Frank Oz
Self / Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear


Jerry Juhl
Jerry Juhl
Self
Jerry Juhl
Self


Jane Henson
Jane Henson
Self
Jane Henson
Self


Francis Ford Coppola
Francis Ford Coppola
Self
Francis Ford Coppola
Self


Ted Koppel
Ted Koppel
Self
Ted Koppel
Self


Jon Stone
Jon Stone
Self
Jon Stone
Self


Maurice Sendak
Maurice Sendak
Self
Maurice Sendak
Self


Lew Grade
Lew Grade
Self (archive footage)
Lew Grade
Self (archive footage)


Harry Belafonte
Harry Belafonte
Self
Harry Belafonte
Self
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