Movie: The World of Jim Henson

Top 10 Billed Cast

Jim Henson
Jim Henson

Self / Kermit the Frog / Rowlf (archive footage)

Frank Oz
Frank Oz

Self / Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear

Jerry Juhl
Jerry Juhl

Self

Jane Henson
Jane Henson

Self

Francis Ford Coppola
Francis Ford Coppola

Self

Ted Koppel
Ted Koppel

Self

Jon Stone
Jon Stone

Self

Maurice Sendak
Maurice Sendak

Self

Lew Grade
Lew Grade

Self (archive footage)

Harry Belafonte
Harry Belafonte

Self

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    The World of Jim Henson

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    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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    1994-11-23

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    7.3

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    3.6 starts
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