Jim Henson's Memorial Service

May 21, 1990

2h 20m

★ 10.0

A celebration of Jim Henson's life in songs and remembrances.

Overview

Following Jim Henson's passing on May 16th 1990, two public memorial services were held. The first (featured here) was held in New York at Cathedral of St. John the Divine on May 21, 1990. The second service was held in London at St. Paul's Cathedral on July 2nd 1990.

Genres

Documentary

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Cast

Richard Hunt

Jerry Juhl

Jerry Nelson

Louise Gold

Allelu Kurten

Duncan Kenworthy

Harry Belafonte

Frank Oz

Jon Stone

Caroll Spinney

Bernie Brillstein

Michael K. Frith

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