Henson's Place: The Man Behind the Muppets poster
Basic Info
Release: January 01, 1984
Runtime: 54 min
Rating: ⭐ 6.7/10 (10 votes)
Status: Released

Henson's Place: The Man Behind the Muppets

1984 54 min ⭐ 6.7/10 10 votes
Overview

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.

Genres
Documentary Family
Production Countries
  • United States of America
  • United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
  • English en
Cast
Julia McKenzie
Julia McKenzie
Narrator
Jim Henson
Jim Henson
Jim Henson (self)
Frank Oz
Frank Oz
Frank Oz (self)
Jane Henson
Jane Henson
Jane Henson (self)
Gabriel Velez
Gabriel Velez (self)
Caroll Spinney
Caroll Spinney
Caroll Spinney (self)
Pam Arciero
Pam Arciero
Pam Arciero (self)
Brian Henson
Brian Henson
Brian Henson (self)
Michael K. Frith
Michael K. Frith
Michael Frith (self)
Crew
Joan Thirkettle
Producer
David A. Goldsmith
Director
Joan Thirkettle
Writer
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