Poster of The World of Jim Henson

The World of Jim Henson

Plot: 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.
Release Date: Wednesday, November 23 1994
30 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Jim HensonJim Henson
Jim Henson would have been no older than
53 in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Self / Kermit the Frog / Rowlf (archive footage)'.
Thu, Sep 24 1936 –
Wed, May 16 1990
Portrait of Frank OzFrank Oz
Frank Oz was
50 in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Self / Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear'.
Thu, May 25 1944
Portrait of Jerry JuhlJerry Juhl
Jerry Juhl was
56 in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jul 27 1938 –
Mon, Sep 26 2005
Portrait of Jane HensonJane Henson
Jane Henson was
60 in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Self'.
Sat, Jun 16 1934 –
Tue, Apr 02 2013
Portrait of Francis Ford CoppolaFrancis Ford Coppola
Francis Ford Coppola was
55 in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Self'.
Fri, Apr 07 1939
Portrait of Ted KoppelTed Koppel
Ted Koppel was
54 in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Self'.
Thu, Feb 08 1940
Portrait of Jon StoneJon Stone
Jon Stone was
63 in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Self'.
Mon, Apr 13 1931 –
Sun, Mar 30 1997
Portrait of Maurice SendakMaurice Sendak
Maurice Sendak was
66 in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Self'.
Sun, Jun 10 1928 –
Tue, May 08 2012
Portrait of Lew GradeLew Grade
Lew Grade was
87 in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Dec 25 1906 –
Mon, Dec 14 1998
Portrait of Harry BelafonteHarry Belafonte
Harry Belafonte was
67 in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Self'.
Tue, Mar 01 1927 –
Tue, Apr 25 2023
Portrait of Brian HensonBrian Henson
Brian Henson was
31 in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Self'.
Sun, Nov 03 1963
Portrait of Pam ArcieroPam Arciero
Pam Arciero was
40 in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Muppet Performer (archive footage)'.
Sat, May 08 1954
Portrait of Candice BergenCandice Bergen
Candice Bergen was
48 in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Thu, May 09 1946
Portrait of Ray CharlesRay Charles
Ray Charles was
64 in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Sep 23 1930 –
Thu, Jun 10 2004
Portrait of Jimmy DeanJimmy Dean
Jimmy Dean was
66 in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Aug 10 1928 –
Sun, Jun 13 2010
Portrait of Danny DeVitoDanny DeVito
Danny DeVito was
50 in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Nov 17 1944
Portrait of Juliana DonaldJuliana Donald
Juliana Donald was
30 in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Jenny (archive footage)'.
Wed, Jan 01 1964
Portrait of Goldie HawnGoldie Hawn
Goldie Hawn was
49 in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, Nov 21 1945
Portrait of Charles DurningCharles Durning
Charles Durning was
71 in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Doc Hopper (archive footage)'.
Wed, Feb 28 1923 –
Mon, Dec 24 2012
Portrait of Austin PendletonAustin Pendleton
Austin Pendleton was
54 in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Max (archive footage)'.
Wed, Mar 27 1940
Portrait of Scott WalkerScott Walker
Scott Walker was
>> in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Frog Killer (archive footage)'.
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Portrait of Diana RiggDiana Rigg
Diana Rigg was
56 in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Lady Holiday (archive footage)'.
Wed, Jul 20 1938 –
Thu, Sep 10 2020
Portrait of Charles GrodinCharles Grodin
Charles Grodin was
59 in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Nicky Holiday (archive footage)'.
Sun, Apr 21 1935 –
Tue, May 18 2021
Portrait of Peter FalkPeter Falk
Peter Falk was
67 in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Tramp (archive footage)'.
Fri, Sep 16 1927 –
Thu, Jun 23 2011
Portrait of Stephen GarlickStephen Garlick
Stephen Garlick was
35 in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Jen (voice) (archive footage)'.
Tue, Jul 07 1959
Portrait of John LandisJohn Landis
John Landis was
44 in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Leanord Winesop (archive footage)'.
Thu, Aug 03 1950
Portrait of Frances BergenFrances Bergen
Frances Bergen was
72 in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Mr. Winesop's Secretary (archive footage)'.
Thu, Sep 14 1922 –
Mon, Oct 02 2006
Portrait of Michael HirschMichael Hirsch
Michael Hirsch was
>> in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Man in Winesop's Office (archive footage)'.
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Portrait of Christine NelsonChristine Nelson
Christine Nelson was
>> in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Girl in Park (archive footage)'.
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Portrait of Lonny PriceLonny Price
Lonny Price was
35 in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Ronny (archive footage)'.
Mon, Mar 09 1959
Portrait of Jennifer ConnellyJennifer Connelly
Jennifer Connelly was
23 in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Sarah (archive footage)'.
Sat, Dec 12 1970
Portrait of David BowieDavid Bowie
David Bowie was
47 in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Jareth (archive footage)'.
Wed, Jan 08 1947 –
Sun, Jan 10 2016
Portrait of John HurtJohn Hurt
John Hurt was
54 in The World of Jim Henson
as 'The Storyteller (archive footage)'.
Mon, Jan 22 1940 –
Wed, Jan 25 2017
Portrait of Madeline KahnMadeline Kahn
Madeline Kahn was
52 in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Sep 29 1942 –
Fri, Dec 03 1999
Portrait of Steve MartinSteve Martin
Steve Martin was
49 in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Aug 14 1945
Portrait of Roger MooreRoger Moore
Roger Moore was
67 in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Oct 14 1927 –
Tue, May 23 2017
Portrait of Willie NelsonWillie Nelson
Willie Nelson was
61 in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sun, Apr 30 1933
Portrait of Rhea PerlmanRhea Perlman
Rhea Perlman was
46 in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, Mar 31 1948
Portrait of Martin P. RobinsonMartin P. Robinson
Martin P. Robinson was
40 in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Mar 09 1954
Portrait of David RudmanDavid Rudman
David Rudman was
30 in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Mon, Jun 01 1964
Portrait of Paul SimonPaul Simon
Paul Simon was
53 in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Mon, Oct 13 1941
Portrait of Caroll SpinneyCaroll Spinney
Caroll Spinney was
60 in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Self / Big Bird (archive footage)'.
Tue, Dec 26 1933 –
Sun, Dec 08 2019
Portrait of Alice TweedyAlice Tweedy
Alice Tweedy was
>> in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
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Portrait of Mike WallaceMike Wallace
Mike Wallace was
76 in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Thu, May 09 1918 –
Sat, Apr 07 2012
Portrait of Louis ZorichLouis Zorich
Louis Zorich was
70 in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Feb 12 1924 –
Tue, Jan 30 2018
Portrait of Fran BrillFran Brill
Fran Brill was
48 in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Mon, Sep 30 1946
Portrait of Johnny CarsonJohnny Carson
Johnny Carson was
69 in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Oct 23 1925 –
Sun, Jan 23 2005
Portrait of Kevin ClashKevin Clash
Kevin Clash was
34 in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Self / Elmo (archive footage)'.
Sat, Sep 17 1960
Portrait of Dave GoelzDave Goelz
Dave Goelz was
48 in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Jul 16 1946
Portrait of Louise GoldLouise Gold
Louise Gold was
38 in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sun, Aug 19 1956
Portrait of Richard HuntRichard Hunt
Richard Hunt would have been no older than
40 in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Aug 17 1951 –
Tue, Jan 07 1992
Portrait of Brian MuehlBrian Muehl
Brian Muehl was
42 in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sun, Aug 24 1952
Portrait of Kathryn MullenKathryn Mullen
Kathryn Mullen was
54 in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Feb 10 1940
Portrait of Jerry NelsonJerry Nelson
Jerry Nelson was
60 in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Jul 10 1934 –
Fri, Aug 24 2012
Portrait of Rudolf NureyevRudolf Nureyev
Rudolf Nureyev would have been no older than
54 in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Thu, Mar 17 1938 –
Wed, Jan 06 1993
Portrait of Eren OzkerEren Ozker
Eren Ozker would have been no older than
44 in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sun, Jul 25 1948 –
Thu, Feb 25 1993
Portrait of Karen PrellKaren Prell
Karen Prell was
35 in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sun, Jul 26 1959
Portrait of Steve WhitmireSteve Whitmire
Steve Whitmire was
36 in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, Sep 24 1958
Portrait of Robin WilliamsRobin Williams
Robin Williams was
43 in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Jul 21 1951 –
Mon, Aug 11 2014

Crew

Portrait of Judy KinbergJudy Kinberg
Judy Kinberg was
>> in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Director, Producer'
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Portrait of Alan AdelmanAlan Adelman
Alan Adelman was
>> in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Lighting Director'
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Portrait of Sara LukinsonSara Lukinson
Sara Lukinson was
>> in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Writer, Co-Producer'
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Portrait of Jac VenzaJac Venza
Jac Venza was
67 in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Executive Producer'
Thu, Dec 23 1926 –
Tue, May 28 2024
Portrait of Tal Ben-DavidTal Ben-David
Tal Ben-David was
>> in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Producer's Assistant'
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Portrait of Rachel CohenRachel Cohen
Rachel Cohen was
>> in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Producer's Assistant'
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Portrait of Girish BhargavaGirish Bhargava
Girish Bhargava was
53 in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Editor'
Sun, Aug 17 1941 –
Sat, Nov 11 2017
Portrait of Bill StephanBill Stephan
Bill Stephan was
>> in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Online Editor'
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Portrait of John Q. AdamsJohn Q. Adams
John Q. Adams was
>> in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Music'
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Portrait of Ken HahnKen Hahn
Ken Hahn was
>> in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Sound Post Production Coordinator'
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Portrait of Laura YoungLaura Young
Laura Young was
>> in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Special Effects'
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Portrait of Richard L. CohenRichard L. Cohen
Richard L. Cohen was
>> in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Visual Effects'
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Portrait of James ArntzJames Arntz
James Arntz was
>> in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Clearances Consultant'
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Portrait of Mitch OwgangMitch Owgang
Mitch Owgang was
>> in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Production Manager'
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Portrait of Frank Brown Jr.Frank Brown Jr.
Frank Brown Jr. was
>> in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Sound'
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Portrait of Pat GlassPat Glass
Pat Glass was
>> in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Sound'
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Portrait of Tony PipitoneTony Pipitone
Tony Pipitone was
>> in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Sound'
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Portrait of Alfred TetznerAlfred Tetzner
Alfred Tetzner was
>> in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Sound'
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Portrait of Patricia BellucciPatricia Bellucci
Patricia Bellucci was
>> in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Special Effects'
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Portrait of Paul SrpPaul Srp
Paul Srp was
>> in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Special Effects'
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Portrait of Dan AndersonDan Anderson
Dan Anderson was
>> in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Camera Operator'
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Portrait of Greg BarnaGreg Barna
Greg Barna was
>> in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Camera Operator'
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Portrait of Bruce KissalBruce Kissal
Bruce Kissal was
>> in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Camera Operator'
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Portrait of Bob LongBob Long
Bob Long was
>> in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Camera Operator'
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Portrait of Dorothy McGrathDorothy McGrath
Dorothy McGrath was
>> in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Camera Operator'
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Portrait of Greg OvertonGreg Overton
Greg Overton was
>> in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Camera Operator'
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Portrait of George SozioGeorge Sozio
George Sozio was
>> in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Camera Operator'
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Portrait of Shawn FornariShawn Fornari
Shawn Fornari was
>> in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Production Assistant'
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Portrait of Alice KossoffAlice Kossoff
Alice Kossoff was
>> in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Business Affairs Coordinator'
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Portrait of Daisy PommerDaisy Pommer
Daisy Pommer was
>> in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Production Assistant'
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Portrait of Juliette WoodcockJuliette Woodcock
Juliette Woodcock was
>> in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Production Coordinator'
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