Jim Henson Idea Man

May 18, 2024

1h 48m

★ 7.7

Never stop creating.

Overview

Featuring unprecedented access to Jim Henson's personal archives, filmmaker Ron Howard brings us a fascinating and insightful look at a complex man whose boundless imagination inspired the world.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Imagine Documentaries

Diamond Docs

Jim Henson Idea Man Trailers

Cast

Self (archive footage)

Jim Henson

Self

Frank Oz

Self

Dave Goelz

Self

Fran Brill

Self

Rita Moreno

Self

Jennifer Connelly

Self

Brian Henson

Self

Lisa Henson

Self

Alex Rockwell

Self

Heather Henson

Self

Cheryl Henson

Self

Bonnie Erickson

A documentary which explores the making of Jim Henson and Frank Oz's 1982 fantasy film 'The Dark Crystal', which originally aired on PBS in the United States on January 9, 1983. This one-hour documentary details the technological innovations in the field of animatronics, art design, film making, and Henson's own brand of magic. Requiring 5 years of production, including over two years of pre-production, The Dark Crystal was inspired by the imagination of artist Brian Froud and conceived by scores of talented designers, builders, technicians, and performers. The World of the Dark Crystal shows how Jim Henson's Creature Shop in London and the Muppet Workshop in New York brought Brian Froud's art and Jim Henson's vision to life.

8.0

The Muppets on Puppets

Jan 5, 1970

Jim Henson and Rowlf the Dog explain the art and history of puppetry, and let the viewer in on some of the secrets in performing his own act, the Muppets.

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10.0

Scratching the Surface: A Hasty Examination of the Making of The Muppets

Mar 20, 2012

No overview available.

10.0

An Evening with Jim Henson and Frank Oz

Jul 14, 1989

Film produced by the Puppeteers of America documenting a visit from Jim Henson and Frank Oz to MIT in 1989. It features an introduction as well as closing comments by Frank Oz both from 1993.

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0.0

I'm Socked!

Apr 23, 2024

No overview available.

0.0

Jim Henson: Sing-Along, Dance-Along, Do-Along

Jun 1, 1988

Rowlf the Dog and the kids have fun doing all kinds of activities, including singing and dancing. It features interactive sing-alongs including "The Smile was on the Crocodile," "Over and Under," and more.

6.3

I Love Muppets

Mar 31, 2002

Gonzo the Great talks about the Muppets creator Jim Henson and what he did before the television show was made in 1976.

6.1

Muppets from Space

Jul 14, 1999

When Gonzo's breakfast cereal tells him that he's the descendant of aliens from another planet, his attempts at extraterrestrial communication get him kidnapped by a secret government agency, prompting the Muppets to spring into action. It's hard to believe Gonzo's story at first, but Kermit and friends soon find themselves on an epic journey into outer space filled with plenty of intergalactic misadventures.

0.0

Sesame Street: Learning About Letters

May 12, 1986

With the help of his Sesame Street friends, Big Bird leads Snuffy on a fun-filled trip through the alphabet. Cookie Monster sings the praises of "C" (for "cookie," of course), while Oscar loves "I" and "icky ice cream cones." Special guest Lena Horne joins in on all the musical fun as well. Whether you have a favorite letter, or love'em from A to Z, you'll find them all here in delightful alphabetical disorder.

7.2

The Muppet Movie

Jun 22, 1979

A Hollywood agent persuades Kermit the Frog to leave the swamp to pursue a career in Hollywood. On his way there, he meets a bear, a pig, a whatever – his future muppet crew – while being chased by the desperate owner of a frog-leg restaurant!

6.6

The Muppets Take Manhattan

Jun 27, 1984

When the Muppets graduate from Danhurst College, they take their song-filled senior revue to New York City, only to learn that it isn't easy to find a producer who's willing to back a show starring a frog and a pig. Of course, Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy won't take no for an answer, launching a search for someone to take them to Broadway.

0.0

Muppet Picker Upper

Jan 1, 1975

Consists of the shorts "The Muppet Introduction", "Just a Few Announcements" and "Sell, Sell, Sell".

0.0

Sesame Street: Abby in Wonderland

Jan 1, 2008

Follow Abby and Elmo down the rabbit hole in this enchanting re-imagining of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Elmo the Rabbit is late, late, late and has rushed away with Abby's wand in his back pocket. Abby must follow Elmo into Wonderland to get it back. Will the Counterpillar or Rose-ita the Rose help her? Can she turn to Grover the Mad Hatter or Cheshire Cookie Cat for sound advice? Join Abby, Elmo, and more Sesame Street friends in this whimsical adventure that's fun for the whole family!

4.0

Sesame Street: Elmo's Musical Adventure: The Story of Peter and the Wolf

Jan 9, 2001

The fun begins when Baby Bear goes to hear the Boston Pops Orchestra play the musical story of Prokofiev's "Peter and the Wolf." He imagines Elmo, Big Bird, Oscar and the rest of his Sesame Street friends as characters who help bring the story to life.

6.0

Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly!

Apr 30, 1990

Big Bird and his pals are making musical mayhem as they sing the goofiest, nuttiest, silliest songs ever. Join in with Sesame Street favorites Oscar, Ernie, the Count, and more as they tickle your funny bone with tunes like, "Everything in the Wrong Place Ball," "Mary Had a Bicycle," and more. James Taylor drops by to sing "Jellyman Kelly," and Jeremy Irons, Jane Curtin, and Paul Simon lead an all-star cast of celebrities in the showstopper, "Put Down the Duckie." Songs: The Honker-Duckie-Dinger Jamboree; Ladybug Picnic; Jellyman Kelly; Wavin' Goodbye to You with My Heart; Old MacDonald Cantata; Everything in the Wrong Place Ball; One Banana; Calcutta Joe; Mary Had a Bicycle; Ten Tiny Turtles on the Telephone; Put Down the Duckie.

8.0

The Muppets: Pöpcørn | Recipes with The Swedish Chef

Jul 2, 2010

No overview available.

6.3

The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland

Oct 1, 1999

Elmo loves his fuzzy, well-worn blue blanket more than anything in the whole world. However, when Elmo's blanket gets sucked through a colorful, swirling tunnel into Grouchland, the yuckiest place on earth, Elmo goes on an adventure to Grouchland to retrieve his prized possession.