Henson's Place: The Man Behind the Muppets

Jim Henson's Magical World Comes to Life

  • Rated 6.9 out of 10
  • Movie
  • 1984
  • 54m
  • Documentary

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.

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Director
David A. Goldsmith
Starring
Julia McKenzie, Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jane Henson

Cast

  • Julia McKenzie

    Julia McKenzie

    Narrator (voice)

  • Jim Henson

    Jim Henson

    Self

  • Frank Oz

    Frank Oz

    Self

  • Jane Henson

    Jane Henson

    Self

  • Gabriel Velez

    Self

  • Caroll Spinney

    Caroll Spinney

    Self

  • Pam Arciero

    Pam Arciero

    Self

  • Brian Henson

    Brian Henson

    Self

  • Michael K. Frith

    Michael K. Frith

    Self

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