The World of Jim Henson(1994)
The World of Jim Henson Synopsis
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.
The World of Jim Henson (1994) is a documentary film directed by Judy Kinberg, released on November 23, 1994 with a runtime of 1h 11m. It stars Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Juhl and Jane Henson. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Judy Kinberg
- Writers:
- Sara Lukinson
- Producers:
- Judy Kinberg
- Production:
- KQED
- Status:
- Released
The World of Jim Henson Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jim Henson
as Self / Kermit the Frog / Rowlf (archive footage)
Frank Oz
as Self / Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear
Jerry Juhl
as Self
Jane Henson
as Self
Francis Ford Coppola
as Self
Ted Koppel
as Self
Jon Stone
as Self
Maurice Sendak
as Self
Lew Grade
as Self (archive footage)
Harry Belafonte
as Self
Brian Henson
as Self
Pam Arciero
as Muppet Performer (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Judy Kinberg, written by Sara Lukinson, produced by Judy Kinberg.
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The World of Jim Henson Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 7 ratings.
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The World of Jim Henson – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The World of Jim Henson?
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The main cast of The World of Jim Henson (1994) includes Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Juhl, Jane Henson and Francis Ford Coppola. The film was directed by Judy Kinberg. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The World of Jim Henson released?
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The World of Jim Henson was released on November 23, 1994 and runs for 1h 11m.
Is The World of Jim Henson worth watching?
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The World of Jim Henson (1994) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.