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The World of Jim Henson

7.3

1994•1h 11m

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.

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Cast

Photo of Jim Henson

Jim Henson

Self / Kermit the Frog / Rowlf (archive footage)

Photo of Frank Oz

Frank Oz

Self / Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear

Photo of Jerry Juhl

Jerry Juhl

Self

Photo of Jane Henson

Jane Henson

Self

Photo of Francis Ford Coppola

Francis Ford Coppola

Self

Photo of Ted Koppel

Ted Koppel

Self

Photo of Jon Stone

Jon Stone

Self

Photo of Maurice Sendak

Maurice Sendak

Self

Photo of Lew Grade

Lew Grade

Self (archive footage)

Photo of Harry Belafonte

Harry Belafonte

Self

Photo of Brian Henson

Brian Henson

Self

Photo of Pam Arciero

Pam Arciero

Muppet Performer (archive footage)

Photo of Candice Bergen

Candice Bergen

Self (archive footage)

Photo of Ray Charles

Ray Charles

Self (archive footage)

Photo of Jimmy Dean

Jimmy Dean

Self (archive footage)

Photo of Danny DeVito

Danny DeVito

Self (archive footage)

Photo of Juliana Donald

Juliana Donald

Jenny (archive footage)

Photo of Goldie Hawn

Goldie Hawn

Self (archive footage)

Photo of Charles Durning

Charles Durning

Doc Hopper (archive footage)

Photo of Austin Pendleton

Austin Pendleton

Max (archive footage)

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