The story
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.
Cast & crew
Jim HensonSelf / Kermit the Frog / Rowlf (archive footage)
Frank OzSelf / Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear
Jerry JuhlSelf
Jane HensonSelf
Francis Ford Coppola
Ted KoppelSelf
Jon StoneSelf
Maurice SendakSelf
Lew GradeSelf (archive footage)
Harry BelafonteSelf
Brian HensonSelf
Pam ArcieroMuppet Performer (archive footage)Explore the crew
- Writer
- Sara Lukinson
- Producer
- Judy Kinberg
- Director
- Judy Kinberg
- Editor
- Girish Bhargava