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In Their Own Words

Jim Henson (Season 1, Episode 3)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 55 min | Biography

Explore the incredible life of the man behind The Muppets and so much more. Follow Jim Henson's career as he transcended puppetry to become one of the most creative, prolific, and influential artists of his time. Journey into his first ...See moreExplore the incredible life of the man behind The Muppets and so much more. Follow Jim Henson's career as he transcended puppetry to become one of the most creative, prolific, and influential artists of his time. Journey into his first work with the Muppets in the early 1950s during television's Golden Age, up to his sudden and shocking death in 1990. Witness key events unfold in his life, from his early television work with the Muppets while still a student at the University of Maryland and his commercial work and network appearances in the late 1950s and early 1960s, to his breakthrough with Sesame Street, The Muppet Show, Fraggle Rock, and his groundbreaking fantasy films Dark Crystal and Labyrinth. Hear from his children, Lisa, Cheryl, Brian, and Heather Henson. And enjoy firsthand memories shared by friends like Frank Oz, Candice Bergen, Willard Scott, director John Landis, former Disney CEO Michael Eisner, and Sesame Street cast members Bob McGrath and Carroll Spinney. See less
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Producers
Julee Margulies Metz (as Julee Metz) | Jensen Oliver Moon (as Jensen Moon)
Composer
Cinematographers
Editor
James R. Ford Jr. (as James Ford)
Status
Edit Released
Updated Sep 15, 2015

Release date
Sep 15, 2015 (United States)
Awards
Series awards
1 nomination

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52 cast members
Name Known for
Brian Unger
Narrator (voice) Narrator (voice)   See fewer
Jim Henson
Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage)   See fewer
Michael K. Frith
Self - Former Creative Director, HensonProd. Self - Former Creative Director, HensonProd.   See fewer
John Landis
Self - Friend & Filmmaker Self - Friend & Filmmaker   See fewer
Candice Bergen
Self - Actor Self - Actor   See fewer
Willard Scott
Self - Friend & Broadcaster Self - Friend & Broadcaster   See fewer
Michael Eisner
Self - Former CEO, Walt Disney Company Self - Former CEO, Walt Disney Company   See fewer
Heather Henson
Self - Daughter Self - Daughter   See fewer
Brian Jay Jones
Self - Biographer Self - Biographer   See fewer
Royall Frazier
Self - Childhood Friend Self - Childhood Friend   See fewer
Joan Ganz Cooney
Self - Founder, Children's Television Workshop Self - Founder, Children's Television Workshop   See fewer
Bonnie Erickson
Self - Muppet Designer Self - Muppet Designer   See fewer
Neil Patrick Harris
Self - Actor Self - Actor   See fewer
Frank Oz
Self - Friend & Muppet Performer Self - Friend & Muppet Performer   See fewer
Lisa Henson
Self - Daughter Self - Daughter   See fewer
Jerry Juhl
Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage)   See fewer
Don Sahlin
Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage)   See fewer
Brian Henson
Self - Son Self - Son   See fewer
Bob McGrath
Self - Actor, Sesame Street Self - Actor, Sesame Street   See fewer
Caroll Spinney
Self - Muppet Performer Self - Muppet Performer   See fewer
Dave Goelz
Self - Muppet Performer Self - Muppet Performer   See fewer
Martin G. Baker
Self - Producer, Muppets Inc. Self - Producer, Muppets Inc.   See fewer
Duncan Kenworthy
Self - Producer Self - Producer   See fewer
Fran Brill
Self - Muppet Performer Self - Muppet Performer   See fewer
Don Mischer
Self - Director, The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson Self - Director, The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson   See fewer
Cheryl Henson
Self - Daughter Self - Daughter   See fewer
Tony Basilicato
Muppet Performer (archive footage) (uncredited) Muppet Performer (archive footage) (uncredited)   See fewer
Camille Bonora
Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Self (archive footage) (uncredited)   See fewer
Kevin Clash
Elmo / Fiery #1 (archive footage) (uncredited) Elmo / Fiery #1 (archive footage) (uncredited)   See fewer
Michael Earl
Muppet Performer (archive footage) (uncredited) Muppet Performer (archive footage) (uncredited)   See fewer
Olga Felgemacher
Muppet Performer (archive footage) (uncredited) Muppet Performer (archive footage) (uncredited)   See fewer
Brian Froud
Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Self (archive footage) (uncredited)   See fewer
Lew Grade
Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Self (archive footage) (uncredited)   See fewer
Bob Hope
Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Self (archive footage) (uncredited)   See fewer
Adam Hunt
Muppet Performer (archive footage) (uncredited) Muppet Performer (archive footage) (uncredited)   See fewer
Richard Hunt
Janice / Scooter / Statler (archive footage) (uncredited) Janice / Scooter / Statler (archive footage) (uncredited)   See fewer
Will Lee
Mr. Hooper (archive footage) (uncredited) Mr. Hooper (archive footage) (uncredited)   See fewer
Ron Mueck
Ludo (archive footage) (uncredited) Ludo (archive footage) (uncredited)   See fewer
Kathryn Mullen
Mokey Fraggle (archive footage) (uncredited) Mokey Fraggle (archive footage) (uncredited)   See fewer
Jerry Nelson
The Count / High Priest (Ritual Master) / Sgt. Floyd Pepper (archive footage) (uncredited) The Count / High Priest (Ritual Master) / Sgt. Floyd Pepper (archive footage) (uncredited)   See fewer
Eren Ozker
Muppet Performer (archive footage) (uncredited) Muppet Performer (archive footage) (uncredited)   See fewer
Bob Payne
Muppet Performer (archive footage) (uncredited) Muppet Performer (archive footage) (uncredited)   See fewer
Karen Prell
Red Fraggle (archive footage) (uncredited) Red Fraggle (archive footage) (uncredited)   See fewer
Mike Quinn
Self / Muppet Performer / Slave Master (performer) (archive footage) (uncredited) Self / Muppet Performer / Slave Master (performer) (archive footage) (uncredited)   See fewer
Tim Rose
Treasurer (Performer) (archive footage) (uncredited) Treasurer (Performer) (archive footage) (uncredited)   See fewer
Bruce Schwartz
Muppet Performer (archive footage) (uncredited) Muppet Performer (archive footage) (uncredited)   See fewer
Danny Seagren
Muppet Performer (archive footage) (uncredited) Muppet Performer (archive footage) (uncredited)   See fewer
Hugh Spight
Landstrider / Muppet Performer (archive footage) (uncredited) Landstrider / Muppet Performer (archive footage) (uncredited)   See fewer
Jon Stone
Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Self (archive footage) (uncredited)   See fewer
Buz Suraci
Muppet Performer (archive footage) (uncredited) Muppet Performer (archive footage) (uncredited)   See fewer
Shari Weiser
Hoggle (Body) (archive footage) (uncredited) Hoggle (Body) (archive footage) (uncredited)   See fewer
Caroly Wilcox
Muppet Performer (archive footage) (uncredited) Muppet Performer (archive footage) (uncredited)   See fewer
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