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

Crew

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