Jim Henson: Changing the Face of Children's Entertainment Forever
Why Jim Henson?
Sesame Street and The Muppet Show were probably the pre-cursors to my rabid love of fantasy and humor. Later, shows like Fraggle Rock and movies like The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth would broaden that love even further.
Jim, according to those that worked with him, was not only a master creator and puppeteer, but also a gentle, loving person who enjoyed seeing those that worked with him succeed even more than he did himself. This gracious spirit could be seen through the characters that were seemingly an extension of his personality, Kermit the Frog and Rowlf the Dog.
Though his characters continue to live on, I think it's important to remember the man that created them and brought them into our lives. This lens is my tribute to one of the most important men of my childhood.
I will continue to add and update to this lens. So, keep an eye out for it and make sure to bookmark this lens!
What's Here?
- Why Jim Henson?
- Lens of the Day!
- More About Jim Henson on the Web
- Muppets on the Web
- Yet Another Muppet News Flash!
- Newsflash!
- Jim Henson Vids on YouTube
- Characters Voiced by Jim Henson
- What's Your Favorite Jim Henson Production?
- Muppets, Jim & More on Amazon
- A Boy and His Frog
- Limbo - The Organized Mind
- Muppet Scrapbook Stickers!
- Have something to say?
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More About Jim Henson on the Web
- Henson.com
- The official site of the Jim Henson company. Includes information on past, present and future projects.
- TIME 100: Jim Henson
- Time's 100 Most Influential People of the 20th Century profile.
- The Jim Henson Foundation
- A foundation that provides grants to up and coming artists and puppeteers.
- Jim Henson - Muppet Wiki - a Wikia wiki
- Muppet Wikia's tribute to Jim.
- Muppet Central Articles - Tributes: Rembering Jim Henson
- A tribute to Jim by Muppets Central.
- Leland, Mississippi - Birthplace of the Frog
- Leland, MS touts itself as "the Birthplace of the Frog." As Jim's hometown, the town hosts a small museum dedicated to the life and work of Jim.
Muppets on the Web
The creatures that made Jim famous..
- Muppets.com -- The New Official Home of the Muppets!
- Muppets.com is your official source for all Muppet information, news and fun.
- Muppets Home - Muppet Central Fan Site
- Muppet Central is the Internet's leading source for Jim Henson news and collectibles.
- Muppet Wiki - Muppet Wiki - a Wikia wiki
- Muppet Wikia is the wikipedia of The Muppets.
- Statler & Waldorf: From the Balcony
- Muppets Statler and Waldorf Review upcoming releases on Movies.com
- Sesame Workshop - Sesame Street
- Sesame Street actually came before Jim's Muppet Show. This is the official Sesame Street website with information about the show, products and more.
- Labyrinth on Squidoo
- Not exactly Muppets, but even so, Labyrinth was one of Jim Henson's contributions to fantasy film. This lens includes everything you need to know about Labyrinth including song lyrics!
Yet Another Muppet News Flash!
Newsflash!
And if you haven't already bought Season One, get with it, slo-poke!
Characters Voiced by Jim Henson
These are just some of the characters that Jim voiced during his career...
- Kermit the Frog
- Rowlf the Dog
- The Swedish Chef
- Ernie
- Waldorf
- Guy Smiley
What's Your Favorite Jim Henson Production?
Muppets, Jim & More on Amazon
The Dark Crystal (Collector's Edition Boxed Set)
This was such an imaginative, creative film. Certa more...1 point
Muppet Show: Music Mayhem & More - 25th Anniv Coll
Manahmanah? What else do you need to know?0 points
The Great Muppet Caper - Kermit's 50th Anniversary Edition
The second Muppet film ever.0 points
The Muppet Movie - Kermit's 50th Anniversary Edition
The first Muppet film and the film in which Kermit more...0 points
The Muppets Take Manhattan
This was the film in which we actually first saw & more...0 points
Jim Henson's the Storyteller - The Definitive Collection
Some of Jim's more eclectic and myth-based work. O more...0 points
Jim Henson's Fantasy Film Collection - (Labyrinth / MirrorMask / The Dark Crystal)
This collection contains two films that Jim worked more...0 points
Jim Henson: The Works - The Art, the Magic, the Imagination by Christopher Finch
This is the BEST book on Jim and his work. I never more...0 points
Jim Henson's Designs and Doodles: A Muppet Sketchbook by Alison Inches
I actually haven't read this one, but it is on my more...0 points
It's Not Easy Being Green: And Other Things to Consider by Jim Henson
Think of "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff& more...0 points
Before You Leap: A Frog's Eye View of Life's Greatest Lessons by Kermit the Frog
This is just a sweet little book that would make a more...0 points
Fraggle Rock - Complete First Season
We children of the 80s have a soft spot for this s more...0 points
Sesame Street - Old School, Vol. 1 (1969-1974)
This is true, old-school Sesame Street. Everything more...0 points
The Muppet Christmas Carol
This one is a Christmas tradition for me to watch.0 points
A Boy and His Frog
A beautiful tribute on YouTube
Limbo - The Organized Mind
An Experimental Film by Jim in 1974
Muppet Scrapbook Stickers!
Have something to say?
Feel free to drop me a line about the lens or just chat about Jim.
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Renee Grier
Sep 25, 2011 @ 10:05 am | delete
- I'm having a rough couple days missing Jim. Happy 75th to the man who made it ok to be young at heart. You are SO missed, but your legacy will live on forever. :) Thanks for this page!
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JenOfChicago
Sep 9, 2009 @ 10:47 am | delete
- I love that video with Kermit, beautiful.
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BigGirlBlue
Jun 15, 2009 @ 11:45 pm | delete
- I'm not surprised the Muppet show is number one. Congratulations on your purple star!
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Tipi
Jun 6, 2009 @ 1:26 am | delete
- Jim Hensen is great! Lots of good memories here for me to enjoy.
Congratulations on the Purple Star!
Susie
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poutine
Apr 26, 2009 @ 4:24 pm | delete
- Jim Henson was a great creator and has made children's
lives more interesting by teaching them while having fun.
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