Jim Henson: The Life and Career of The Muppets' Puppeteer
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Puppeteer Jim Henson and His Very Famous Frog, Kermit
It's ironic that one of Jim Henson's favorite characters - Kermit - should have the catch phrase 'it's not easy being green' when Jim, himself was born in Greenville!
The Start of Jim Henson's Career
Sam and Friends
Jim Henson's First Show
It was on this show that Jim Henson really experimented with his puppetry skills. He totally changed the way puppets were used on television. Gone were the wooden bodies, in came rubber, foam and fabrics; out went the marionette strings and in came rods. It is really quite amazing the changes that came from this incredible man.
Jim Henson: The Works - The Art, the Magic, the Imagination
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It was also on Sam and Friends that we first met Kermit, who was named after a childhood friend of Jim Henson. Kermit is one of his most memorable and recognizable creations.
In 1959 Jim Henson and Jane Nebel were married.
Release Date: 10/12/1993
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Jim Henson's Commercial Success
Jim Henson Uses His Puppets to Advertise Wilkins Coffee
During this time period Jim and Jane decided to hire a puppeteer and writer by the name of Jerry Juhl.
During the 1960s, Jim Henson appeared on talk shows as well as continuing with his commercials and it was on the Jimmy Dean show that the first recognizable "muppet" made his appearance in the shape of Rowlf. Jim also appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show and the Today Show while still finding time to write, direct, produce and star in "The Timepiece."
The Timepiece
Starring, Directed & Written by Jim Henson
Sesame Street
Jim Henson Weaves His Magic Into Children's Homes, Everywhere
Joan has said that, "Sesame Street had many collective geniuses, but Jim Henson was the only individual genius of the show."
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Sesame Street may have been the work of many, but the characters that we all love are the work of one genius, Jim Henson.
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Sesame Street Collectibles
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Muppet Time
A Show for ALL The Family
The Muppet Show was a weekly family variety show and became an overnight success. It was syndicated to 106 countries and ran from 1976 until 1981. At its peak the Muppet Show was watched by 235 million viewers.
The Muppet Show: Season One
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Jim Henson introduced us to the characters of Kermit, Miss Piggy, Animal, Rizzo the Rat and Gonzo the Great. Let's not forget my favorites, the two old men on the balcony - Waldorf and Statler.
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Muppets Take On Hollywood
The Muppet Feaure Movies
The Great Muppet Caper, The Muppets Take Manhattan, The Muppet Christmas Carol, Muppet Treasure Island and Muppets From Space all followed the original The Muppet Movie.
The Muppet Movie - Kermit's 50th Anniversary Edition
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Hollywood's Walk of Fame could not forget the Muppets or Jim Henson's contribution to the world, however. In 1991 Jim Henson received a star on the Hollywood's Walk of Fame and in 1994 Big Bird received one as well. Poor Kermit had to wait until 2002 to receive his and he turned Miss Piggy green with envy!
Jim Henson Foundation
Developing Puppetry
Collectible Muppets
Jim Henson in the 1980s
His Last Decade
The Labyrinth starring David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly was a flop at the time, but has attained cult status. Jennifer Connelly (only 12 herself at the time) plays the angst ridden teen Sarah while David Bowie plays the Goblin King to perfection. Fed up with being left babysitting her brother, Sarah wishes he was sent to the Goblin Kingdom and he is.
Labyrinth
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Now she has to get him back and so the adventures begin. A combination of people, puppets and David Bowie's music and what you get is a fantastic cult movie not to be missed. If you haven't watched it yet, you need to now!
Release Date: 10/05/1999
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Jim Henson's Death
The death of magic puppeteer, Jim Henson, came way too soon.
Long time friend and collaborator Frank Oz paid tribute to Jim when he said that, "while Jim Henson was not 'perfect', his treatment of other people that he worked with, came closest to perfection than anyone he had ever known."
A Celebration of Jim Henson's Life
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Were you a fan of Jim Henson's works?
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Muppetwatcher14
Apr 24, 2012 @ 1:12 pm | delete
- the muppets are epic
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BigGirlBlue
Jun 12, 2011 @ 1:50 pm | delete
- This makes me feel very nostalgic. I was in love with many muppets growing up but especially Kermit. I'm feeling really old now.
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Susan52
Jun 11, 2011 @ 11:30 am | delete
- I feel like I grew up with the Muppets, although actually I watched reruns of them with my kids when they were little. Very interesting reading about Jim Henson's life.
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Joan4
Jun 11, 2011 @ 6:05 am | delete
- It's hard to imagine my children's childhood without the Muppets. Jim Henson was a genius!
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stargazer00
Jun 11, 2011 @ 12:28 am | delete
- I'm sure any mom with kids growing up in the 80s and 90s has seen Sesame Street and Kermit many times. I did not know too much about Jim Henson though. Interesting to read about him.
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Jim Henson wasn't around to see his Muppets in their latest movies but Disney did him proud.
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Jim Henson Books
Jim Henson's Doodles
Jim Henson's Designs and Doodles : A Muppet Sketchbook
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Seeing Jim Henson's doodles is like looking into the mind of the man that brought us such memorable characters such as the Sesame Street crew and (my favorite) the Muppets. This book shows early sketches and storyboards from Jim Henson himself and is a must have for any fan.
No Strings Attached
No Strings Attached
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Discover the world of Jim Henson's Creature Shop. This book is a must have for any special effects fan as it explores puppeteering, animatronics and other effects used in Jim Henson's company. It explores the workshop that he created and left behind far too early.
