Photographer Angus Shamal has taken a number of behind the scenes photos from some of the most unmistakable films around. Here's just a sampling of the most incredible ones. For more, check out his site.

Dr. Teeth is the leader of the Electric Mayhem, the house band on The Muppet Show. Originally performed by Jim Henson, Dr. Teeth is the group's lead singer and keyboardist. He made his debut on the talk show circuit ahead of his appearance on The Muppet Show: Sex and Violence; one on the March 18, 1975 broadcast of The Tonight Show and another for The Mike Douglas Show, taped on February 5th. Dr. Teeth is green-skinned and red-haired with, as his name suggests, a large grinning mouth of…

Jim Henson with some of his Sesame Street Muppets

Ryan Dosier – This summer, for the first time, I watched all 120 episodes of The Muppet Show in order. It was an incredible journey and I (obviously) enjoyed every moment of it. About halfway…

“Jim Henson with The Muppets of 1970”

Jim Henson's creations --- Fraggles

Jim Henson with Miss Piggy and Fozzie Bear

This Ron Howard documentary doesn’t ignore the Muppet mastermind’s faults, but the tribute has a lot to teach creators everywhere.

Jim Henson with his cat George Washington, 1961