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Henson's Place: The Man Behind the Muppets
Genres
DocumentaryFamily
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
54 min
Release Date
1984-01-01
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
10
Vote Average
6.7
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Julia McKenzie
Narrator
Jim Henson
Jim Henson (self)
Frank Oz
Frank Oz (self)
Jane Henson
Jane Henson (self)
Gabriel Velez
Gabriel Velez (self)
Caroll Spinney
Caroll Spinney (self)
Pam Arciero
Pam Arciero (self)
Brian Henson
Brian Henson (self)
Michael K. Frith
Michael Frith (self)
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