World of Jim Henson (1994)

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Originally aired on PBS, this Great Performances episode features a biography of Muppeteer and filmmaker Jim Henson, who abruptly died in the prime of his life. The program covers his entire career, with footage of the beloved Muppet characters he created and of his various television work on his… More Originally aired on PBS, this Great Performances episode features a biography of Muppeteer and filmmaker Jim Henson, who abruptly died in the prime of his life. The program covers his entire career, with footage of the beloved Muppet characters he created and of his various television work on his own programs as well as guest appearances, including clips from such shows as Sam and Friends, The Jimmy Dean Show, The Ed Sullivan Show, The Tonight Show, Sesame Street, The Muppet Show, Fraggle Rock, the feature film The Dark Crystal, and others. Highlights include interviews with family, friends, and colleagues, including partner Frank Oz. ~ Steve Blackburn, Rovi