The World of Jim Henson
1994-11-23 | 71 minutes
Plot Summary
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.
Cast
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Jim HensonSelf / Kermit the Frog / Rowlf (archive footage)
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Frank OzSelf / Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear
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Jerry JuhlSelf
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Jane HensonSelf
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Francis Ford CoppolaSelf
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Ted KoppelSelf
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Jon StoneSelf
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Maurice SendakSelf
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Lew GradeSelf (archive footage)
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Harry BelafonteSelf
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Brian HensonSelf
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Pam ArcieroMuppet Performer (archive footage)
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Candice BergenSelf (archive footage)
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Ray CharlesSelf (archive footage)
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Jimmy DeanSelf (archive footage)
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Danny DeVitoSelf (archive footage)
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Juliana DonaldJenny (archive footage)
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Goldie HawnSelf (archive footage)
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Charles DurningDoc Hopper (archive footage)
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Austin PendletonMax (archive footage)
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