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     Movie Review: Muppets creator Jim Henson gets a documentary as exciting as he was - The Morning Sun

     Maybe just as resonant was when Jim Henson cut up his mother’s green coat into odd shapes and added ping-pong balls for eyes. At that moment, he birthed Kermit the Frog, who would go on to enchant ...

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     Ron Howard reveals which Muppet he loves most after making Jim Henson documentary

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     Roush Review: Remembering the Visionary Jim Henson in 'Idea Man'

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     With 'Jim Henson Idea Man,' Ron Howard renews appreciation for the Muppet mastermind

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     Here are 7 things you didn't know about Jim Henson

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       Labyrinth

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       The Dark Crystal

       1982
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       Fraggle Rock

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       The Witches

       1990
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       Muppet Babies

       1984
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       Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas

       1977

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Jim_HensonJim Henson - Wikipedia

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   James Maury Henson (September 24, 1936 – May 16, 1990) was an American puppeteer, animator, actor, and filmmaker who achieved worldwide notability as the creator of the Muppets. Henson was also well known for creating Fraggle Rock (1983–1987) and as the director of The Dark Crystal (1982) and Labyrinth (1986).

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5. www.latimes.com › entertainment-arts › tv'Jim Henson: Idea Man' review: Ron Howard's portrait of a ...

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   2 hours ago · Ron Howard's Disney+ documentary about Jim Henson, which features interviews with his family and close associates, is an admiring but unvarnished look at the puppet innovator.

6. apnews.com › article › jim-henson-idea-man-movieMovie Review: Muppets creator Jim Henson gets a documentary ...

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   4 hours ago · It’s a documentary, ultimately, about creativity and a singular mind, one who dreamed up a gaggle of friends for life: Big Bird, Cookie Monster, the Count and, of course, Kermit, stitched from an old coat. “Jim Henson Idea Man,” a Disney+ release that starts streaming Friday, is rated TV-PG. Running time: 108 minutes.

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     Movie Review: Muppets creator Jim Henson gets a documentary as exciting as he was

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8. www.henson.comJim Henson – The Jim Henson Company | Home

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   The official website of the Jim Henson Company, the creator of Muppets, Fraggle Rock and more. Find out the latest news, exhibits and the reboot of Fraggle Rock on Apple TV+.

9. ew.com › ron-howard-jim-henson-idea-man-muppetRon Howard reveals which Muppet he loves most after making

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   9 hours ago · Ron Howard, whose latest directorial effort is the documentary Jim Henson: The Idea Man, has now spent a ton of time immersed in the world of the Jim Henson Company and the Muppets — but his ...

10. www.britannica.com › biography › Jim-HensonJim Henson | Biography & Facts | Britannica

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    4 days ago · Jim Henson (born September 24, 1936, Greenville, Mississippi, U.S.—died May 16, 1990, New York, New York) was an American puppeteer and filmmaker, creator of the Muppets of television and motion pictures. He coined the term Muppets as a meld of marionettes and puppets.

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    Apr 3, 2014 · Learn about Jim Henson, the American puppeteer who created the Muppets and Sesame Street characters. Explore his life, career, achievements, death and legacy in this comprehensive biography.

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    How many kids does Jim Henson have?

    • The Jim Henson Company itself, under the guidance of Henson's children Brian, Lisa, Cheryl, and Heather (John Henson died in February 2014), continues to produce new projects, including original content and spin-offs of their classic properties such as Fraggle Rock and The Dark Crystal.

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    Why is Jim Henson so important?

    • Jim Henson was an amazing man who created more than a hundred memorable characters over a thirty-year career. His puppets were groundbreaking, allowing puppeteers to control more of the puppet than ever before. From Kermit to Rizzo the Rat, everyone has a favorite muppet. On September 24, 1936, Jim Henson was born in Greenville, Mississippi.

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    How did Jim Henson become famous?

    • When not at home, Henson was finding his footing in the world of entertainm­ent after establishi­ng Muppets, Inc. in 1958, which eventually would become the The Jim Henson Company. Before his move to Greenwich, Henson had already created characters like Kermit the Frog and Rowlf the Dog, according to the National Museum of American History.

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    What are Jim Henson's Muppets names?

    • Jim Henson's 10 Most Iconic Characters Bunsen and Beaker (the Muppet Show) The Skeksis (The Dark Crystal) Jareth The Goblin King (Labyrinth) Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem (The Muppet Show) Statler and Waldorf (The Muppet Show) The Swedish Chef (The Muppet Show) Bert and Ernie (Sesame Street) Big Bird (Sesame Street) Rowlf the Dog (The Muppet Show) Kermit the Frog (Various)

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