The World of Jim Henson (1994) [G]

Release Date:
November 23, 1994

Original Title:
The World of Jim Henson

Genres:
Documentary

Production Companies:
KQED

Production Countries:
United States of America

Ratings / Certifications:
US: G 

Runtime: 71

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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Dan Anderson
Dorothy McGrath
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Bob Long
Bruce Kissal

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Co-Producer:
Sara Lukinson

Director:
Judy Kinberg

Editor:
Girish Bhargava

Executive Producer:
Jac Venza

Lighting Director:
Alan Adelman

Music:
John Q. Adams

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Tal Ben-David

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Mitch Owgang

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Frank Brown Jr.
Alfred Tetzner
Tony Pipitone
Pat Glass

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Ken Hahn

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Laura Young
Patricia Bellucci
Paul Srp

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Richard L. Cohen

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Sara Lukinson

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