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In Their Own Words Jim Henson (2015)

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In Their Own Words Jim Henson
NR 1 hr 30 minSep 15th, 2015Documentary
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The film follows Hensons career from his first work with his Muppets in the early 1950s during televisions Golden Age up to his sudden and shocking death in 1990 as he transcended puppetry to become one of the most creative prolific and influential artists of his time Key events include his early television work with the Muppets while still a student at the University of Maryland his commercial work and network appearances in the late 1950s and early 1960s his breakthrough with Sesame Street The Muppet Show Fraggle Rock and his groundbreaking fantasy films Dark Crystal and Labyrinth Among those interviewed for the Jim Henson episode are his children Lisa Cheryl Brian and Heather Henson actors Neil Patrick Harris and Candice Bergen Willard Scott director John Landis former Disney CEO Michael Eisner and Sesame Street cast members Bob McGrath and Carroll Spinney