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May 17, 1990 · Mr. Henson's death was the third to strike ''Sesame Street'' in the last year. Joe Raposo, who wrote many songs for the series, died last year at the age of 52. Another former cast member ...
Jim Henson. Actor: The Muppet Show. Jim Henson never thought that he would make a name of himself in puppetry; it was merely a way of getting himself on television. The vehicle that achieved it was Sam and Friends (1955), a late-night puppet show that was on after the 11:00 news in Washington DC. It proved to be very popular and inspired Jim to ...
Jim Henson Biography. Early television intrigued young Jim Henson and sparked his imagination and creativity. Seeing enormous potential for puppets in this medium, he began his career in Washington, D.C. local television. Sam and Friends, his nightly five-minute show on NBC’s WRC, won Jim an Emmy in 1958 and introduced Kermit to the world.
Discover the fascinating world of Jim Henson's puppets and Muppets in this online spotlight from the Smithsonian Institution. Learn about the history, the techniques, and the legacy of Henson's creations, from Sesame Street to The Muppet Show. See images and videos of some of the most iconic and beloved characters in American culture.
Jim Henson was born on September 24, 1936 in Greenville, Mississippi, and was raised in Leland, Mississippi, and Hyattsville, Maryland, near Washington, DC. His sense of humor and love of storytelling were rooted in his close-knit family life.
Website. henson .com. The Jim Henson Company (formerly known as Muppets, Inc., Henson Associates, Inc., and Jim Henson Productions, Inc.; commonly referred to as Henson) is an American entertainment company located in Los Angeles, California. The company is known for its innovations in the field of puppetry, particularly through the creation of ...
May 17, 1990 · Jim Henson, creator of Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and the other Muppets who entertained and educated millions of preschoolers and their parents around the world, died early Wednesday of pneumonia.
