In this episode of PBS' Great Performances, the history and legacy of puppeteer Jim Henson is explored, from his six-second commercial beginnings to a five-season run on ABC of The Muppet Show to several theatrically released films, including five Muppet movies, The Dark Crystal, and Labyrinth.
Jim Henson , Frank Oz , Jerry Juhl , Francis Ford Coppola , Ted Koppel , Jon Stone , Maurice Sendak , Lew Grade , Harry Belafonte , Brian Henson
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