Movie Description
The World of Jim Henson
(1994)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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Judy Kinberg
- Producer : Judy Kinberg
- Writer : Sara Lukinson
- Editor : Girish Bhargava
- Cast : Jim Henson,Frank Oz,Jerry Juhl,Jane Henson,Francis Ford Coppola,Ted Koppel,Jon Stone,Maurice Sendak,Lew Grade,Harry Belafonte,Brian Henson,Pam Arciero,Candice Bergen,Ray Charles,Jimmy Dean,Danny DeVito,Juliana Donald,Goldie Hawn,Charles Durning,Austin Pendleton,Scott Walker,Diana Rigg,Charles Grodin,Peter Falk,Stephen Garlick,John Landis,Frances Bergen,Michael Hirsch,Christine Nelson,Lonny Price,Jennifer Connelly,David Bowie,John Hurt,Madeline Kahn,Steve Martin,Roger Moore,Willie Nelson,Rhea Perlman,Martin P. Robinson,David Rudman,Paul Simon,Caroll Spinney,Alice Tweedy,Mike Wallace,Louis Zorich,Fran Brill,Johnny Carson,Kevin Clash,Dave Goelz,Louise Gold,Richard Hunt,Brian Muehl,Kathryn Mullen,Jerry Nelson,Rudolf Nureyev,Eren Ozker,Karen Prell,Steve Whitmire,Robin Williams
Cast
Self / Kermit the Frog / Rowlf (archive footage)
Self / Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear
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Self
Self
Self
Self
Self
Self (archive footage)
Self
Self
Muppet Performer (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Jenny (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Doc Hopper (archive footage)
Max (archive footage)
Frog Killer (archive footage)
Lady Holiday (archive footage)
Nicky Holiday (archive footage)
Tramp (archive footage)
Jen (voice) (archive footage)
Leanord Winesop (archive footage)
Mr. Winesop's Secretary (archive footage)
Man in Winesop's Office (archive footage)
Girl in Park (archive footage)
Ronny (archive footage)
Sarah (archive footage)
Jareth (archive footage)
The Storyteller (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self / Big Bird (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self / Elmo (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
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Facts
Original TitleThe World of Jim Henson
Status Released
Release Information
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1994-11-23
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 11m
Homepagehttps://www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/
Production CompaniesKQED
Genres
- Documentary