Henson's Place: The Man Behind the Muppets(1984)

🎬54 min
📅1984-01-01
🎭Documentary, Family
⭐6.7/10

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.

Production

Jim Henson Productions

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Cast

Julia McKenzie
as Narrator
Jim Henson
as Jim Henson (self)
Frank Oz
as Frank Oz (self)
Jane Henson
as Jane Henson (self)
Gabriel Velez
as Gabriel Velez (self)
Caroll Spinney
as Caroll Spinney (self)
Pam Arciero
as Pam Arciero (self)
Brian Henson
as Brian Henson (self)
Michael K. Frith
as Michael Frith (self)

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