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Learn about the history and products of the American entertainment company founded by Jim and Jane Henson in 1958. The company is known for its puppetry, animation, and Muppet characters, such as Kermit, Sesame Street, and The Dark Crystal.
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1958–1990: Founding and Jim Henson's Leadership
Jim Henson and his performing partner and future wife Jane Nebel officially founded Muppets Inc. in 1958, three years after the debut of Sam and Friends. Aside from Sam and Friends, the majority of work that the company had until 1969 was creating characters for various commercials, variety show appearances, and a few meeting films for various companies (the company would produce its own Muppet Meeting Films from 1975 through 1993). In 1969, the company started creating characters for the pop...
1991–1999: Life after Jim Henson and Brian Henson's Leadership
Following Jim Henson's death, the Henson family assumed management of the company, and Brian Henson was named president, chairman, and CEO in January 1991. In the following years, Henson entered into deals with several companies, including television rights to the Henson library with Disney Channel and Nickelodeon; a record label with BMG Kidz; and a home media label with Buena Vista Home Video. In 1995, Henson entered into an agreement with ABC to produce primetime television series, leading...
2000–2004: Sales and Reacquisition
In 2000, Jim Henson's children sold the entire company (including the Sesame Street characters) to German media company EM.TV & Merchandising AG for $680 million. In June of that year, EM.TV sold its stakes in the Odyssey and Kermit networks to Crown Media in exchange for an 8.2% stake in Crown Media. In late 2000, after EM.TV subsequently experienced major financial problems, it sold the rights to the Sesame Street Muppets and Henson's interest in the Noggin cable network to Sesame Workshop,...
According to documents retrieved from the District of Columbia Archives, Articles of Incorporation for Muppets, Inc. were filed September 10, 1958 in Washington, D.C. by agents acting for Jim Henson and Jane Nebel. The Certificate of Incorporation was granted November 20th of that year. Not until the corporation filed its first annual report in 195...
Headquarters: 1. The Henson Townhousein New York, 1978-2003 2. The Henson Company Lotin Los Angeles, 2000-present Production Locations: 1. The Carriage House 2. Jim Henson's Creature Shop 3. The Muppet Workshop 4. The Jim Henson Company Archives
The Jim Henson Company is independently owned and operated by the four adult children of Jim Henson--Brian, Lisa, Cheryl, and Heather--who all also sit on the company's board of directors. Sibling and fellow co-owner John Hensonsat on the board until his death in February 2014. As of May 2024, the company's executive roster is as follows: 1. Lisa H...
Learn about the history and productions of The Jim Henson Company, the American entertainment company that created the Muppets characters and other puppet shows and movies. Find out how the company was founded, sold, and reacquired by the Henson family.
Meet the children of Jim Henson, the legendary puppeteer and creator of The Muppets, and learn about their roles and achievements in the company and the industry. Lisa, Brian, Cheryl and Heather Henson are the CEO, Chairman, President and Board Member of The Jim Henson Company.
The Jim Henson Company is a pioneer in puppetry, animatronics, and digital animation, creating iconic characters for TV, film, and advertising. It also owns and operates the historic Henson Soundstage and Recording Studios in Hollywood.
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Learn about Jim Henson, the American puppeteer, animator, actor, and filmmaker who created the Muppets and other popular characters. Find out about his early life, career, awards, and legacy.
