The read
It runs a compact 1h 11m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb7/10
7 audience votes
Key crew
- Sara LukinsonWriter
- Judy KinbergDirector
Cast
- Jim HensonSelf / Kermit the Frog / Rowlf (archive footage)
- Frank OzSelf / Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear
- Jerry JuhlSelf
- Jane HensonSelf
- Francis Ford CoppolaSelf
- Ted KoppelSelf
- Jon StoneSelf
- Maurice SendakSelf
- Lew GradeSelf (archive footage)
- Harry BelafonteSelf
- Brian HensonSelf
- Pam ArcieroMuppet Performer (archive footage)
Stills
Themes
tv special