Henson's Place: The Man Behind the Muppets (1984)
Jim Henson's Magical World Comes to Life
Trace the life and career of visionary puppeteer Jim Henson through this fascinating documentary, which profiles the creative genius's early endeavors in college, his incredible contributions to "Sesame Street" and the creation of "The Muppet Show." In addition to interviews with Henson, his wife, Jane, and close collaborator Frank Oz, this in-depth special also offers viewers a peek inside the magical Henson Workshop.
- Date of release
- 1984-01-01
- TMDB
- 6.9 / 10 (12)
- Runtime
- 54m
- Genres
- Documentary
- Director
- David A. Goldsmith
Casting
- Julia McKenzie — Narrator (voice)
- Jim Henson — Self
- Frank Oz — Self
- Jane Henson — Self
- Gabriel Velez — Self
- Caroll Spinney — Self
- Pam Arciero — Self
- Brian Henson — Self
- Michael K. Frith — Self
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