The World of Jim Henson (1994)
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.
Director: Judy Kinberg
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 71 min
Release Date: November 23, 1994
Cast
- Jim 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)
- Harry Belafonte - Self
Screenplay
Music: John Q. Adams
Editing: Girish Bhargava
Production: KQED
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
tv special
More Films by Director: Judy Kinberg
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The World of Jim Henson about?
- 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.
- Who directed The World of Jim Henson?
- The World of Jim Henson was directed by Judy Kinberg.
- Who stars in The World of Jim Henson?
- The World of Jim Henson stars Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Juhl, Jane Henson, Francis Ford Coppola, Ted Koppel.
- How long is The World of Jim Henson?
- The World of Jim Henson has a runtime of 1h 11m (71 minutes).
- What genre is The World of Jim Henson?
- The World of Jim Henson is a Documentary film.
- Where was The World of Jim Henson produced?
- The World of Jim Henson was produced in United States of America.