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He created Sam and Friends (1955–1961), a short-form comedy television program on WRC-TV, while he was a freshman at the University of Maryland, College Park, in collaboration with classmate Jane Nebel. Henson and Nebel co-founded Muppets, Inc. - now The Jim Henson Company - in 1958, and married less than a year later in 1959. Henson ...
- 1954–1990
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Apr 19, 2024 · Jim Henson, 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.’ Notable characters included Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Big Bird, and the Cookie Monster. Learn more about Henson’s life and career.
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Jim Henson (September 24, 1936 - May 16, 1990) was the creator of the Muppets, founder of The Jim Henson Company, and the performer behind many of his company's most famous characters, including Kermit the Frog, Ernie, and Rowlf the Dog. James Maury Henson was born in Greenville, Mississippi on September 24, 1936. The Henson family lived in Stoneville, an adjacent unincorporated community ...
The Muppets are an American ensemble cast of puppet characters known for an absurdist, burlesque, and self-referential style of variety - sketch comedy. Created by Jim Henson in 1955, they are the focus of a media franchise that encompasses television, film, music, and other media associated with the characters.
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- Sam and Friends (1955)
May 17, 1990 · By J.Y. Smith. May 17, 1990 at 1:00 a.m. EDT. Jim Henson, 53, the puppeteer who created Big Bird, Miss Piggy, Kermit the Frog and the rest of the Muppets and then made them the endearing stars of ...
Mar 29, 2024 · The Muppet Show, TV comedy series created by Jim Henson that ran from 1976 to 1981. It featured the Muppets, a cast of now-iconic characters that included Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, and Gonzo, as they prepared for their weekly vaudeville show. While attending the University of Maryland, Henson and his future wife, Jane Nebel ...
The Muppets cast in The Muppet Show.. The Muppets are an ensemble group of comedic puppet characters originally created by Jim Henson.The Muppets have appeared in multiple television series, films, and other media appearances since the 1950s.
