Henson's Place: The Man Behind the Muppets

Jan 1, 1984

0h 54m

★ 6.7

Overview

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.

Genres

Documentary

Family

Production Companies

Jim Henson Productions

Henson's Place: The Man Behind the Muppets Trailers

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Cast

Narrator

Julia McKenzie

Jim Henson (self)

Jim Henson

Frank Oz (self)

Frank Oz

Jane Henson (self)

Jane Henson

Gabriel Velez (self)

Gabriel Velez

Caroll Spinney (self)

Caroll Spinney

Pam Arciero (self)

Pam Arciero

Brian Henson (self)

Brian Henson

Michael Frith (self)

Michael K. Frith

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