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The World of Jim Henson
1994 | 71m | English
Popularity: 0.6 (history)
| Director: | Judy Kinberg |
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| Writer: | Sara Lukinson |
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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. | |
| Release Date: | Nov 23, 1994 |
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| Director: | Judy Kinberg |
| Writer: | Sara Lukinson |
| Genres: | Documentary |
| Keywords | tv special |
| Production Companies | KQED |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $0
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Jan 29, 2026 Entered: Apr 25, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Jim Henson | Self / Kermit the Frog / Rowlf (archive footage) |
| Frank Oz | Self / Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear |
| Jerry Juhl | Self |
| Jane Henson | Self |
| Francis Ford Coppola | Self |
| Ted Koppel | Self |
| Jon Stone | Self |
| Maurice Sendak | Self |
| Lew Grade | Self (archive footage) |
| Harry Belafonte | Self |
| Brian Henson | Self |
| Pam Arciero | Muppet Performer (archive footage) |
| Candice Bergen | Self (archive footage) |
| Ray Charles | Self (archive footage) |
| Jimmy Dean | Self (archive footage) |
| Danny DeVito | Self (archive footage) |
| Juliana Donald | Jenny (archive footage) |
| Goldie Hawn | Self (archive footage) |
| Charles Durning | Doc Hopper (archive footage) |
| Austin Pendleton | Max (archive footage) |
| Scott Walker | Frog Killer (archive footage) |
| Diana Rigg | Lady Holiday (archive footage) |
| Charles Grodin | Nicky Holiday (archive footage) |
| Peter Falk | Tramp (archive footage) |
| Stephen Garlick | Jen (voice) (archive footage) |
| John Landis | Leanord Winesop (archive footage) |
| Frances Bergen | Mr. Winesop's Secretary (archive footage) |
| Michael Hirsch | Man in Winesop's Office (archive footage) |
| Christine Nelson | Girl in Park (archive footage) |
| Lonny Price | Ronny (archive footage) |
| Jennifer Connelly | Sarah (archive footage) |
| David Bowie | Jareth (archive footage) |
| John Hurt | The Storyteller (archive footage) |
| Madeline Kahn | Self (archive footage) |
| Steve Martin | Self (archive footage) |
| Roger Moore | Self (archive footage) |
| Willie Nelson | Self (archive footage) |
| Rhea Perlman | Self (archive footage) |
| Martin P. Robinson | Self (archive footage) |
| David Rudman | Self (archive footage) |
| Paul Simon | Self (archive footage) |
| Caroll Spinney | Self / Big Bird (archive footage) |
| Alice Tweedy | Self (archive footage) |
| Mike Wallace | Self (archive footage) |
| Louis Zorich | Self (archive footage) |
| Fran Brill | Self (archive footage) |
| Johnny Carson | Self (archive footage) |
| Kevin Clash | Self / Elmo (archive footage) |
| Dave Goelz | Self (archive footage) |
| Louise Gold | Self (archive footage) |
| Richard Hunt | Self (archive footage) |
| Brian Muehl | Self (archive footage) |
| Kathryn Mullen | Self (archive footage) |
| Jerry Nelson | Self (archive footage) |
| Rudolf Nureyev | Self (archive footage) |
| Eren Ozker | Self (archive footage) |
| Karen Prell | Self (archive footage) |
| Steve Whitmire | Self (archive footage) |
| Robin Williams | Self (archive footage) |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| Ken Hahn | Sound Post Production Coordinator |
| Judy Kinberg | Director |
| Sara Lukinson | Writer |
| Girish Bhargava | Editor |
| Mitch Owgang | Production Manager |
| Frank Brown Jr. | Sound |
| Pat Glass | Sound |
| Tony Pipitone | Sound |
| Alfred Tetzner | Sound |
| Patricia Bellucci | Special Effects |
| Richard L. Cohen | Visual Effects |
| Paul Srp | Special Effects |
| Laura Young | Special Effects |
| Alan Adelman | Lighting Director |
| Dan Anderson | Camera Operator |
| Greg Barna | Camera Operator |
| Bruce Kissal | Camera Operator |
| Bob Long | Camera Operator |
| Dorothy McGrath | Camera Operator |
| Greg Overton | Camera Operator |
| George Sozio | Camera Operator |
| Bill Stephan | Online Editor |
| John Q. Adams | Music |
| James Arntz | Clearances Consultant |
| Tal Ben-David | Producer's Assistant |
| Rachel Cohen | Producer's Assistant |
| Shawn Fornari | Production Assistant |
| Alice Kossoff | Business Affairs Coordinator |
| Daisy Pommer | Production Assistant |
| Juliette Woodcock | Production Coordinator |
| Name | Title |
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| Jac Venza | Executive Producer |
| Judy Kinberg | Producer |
| Sara Lukinson | Co-Producer |
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