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In Their Own Words

Jim Henson

Explore the life and career of Muppet creator Jim Henson.

09/15/2015 | Expires 09/02/2025 | Rating TV-PG

Jim Henson
In Their Own Words

Jim Henson

Season 1 Episode 3 | 54m 40sVideo has Closed Captions

Explore the life and career of Muppet creator Jim Henson.

Follow Jim Henson’s career, from his early television work with the Muppets in the 1950s to his commercial work and network appearances, his breakthrough with "Sesame Street" and “The Muppet Show,” his fantasy films and his sudden death in 1990.

09/15/2015 | Expires 09/02/2025 | Rating TV-PG

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In Their Own Words

Jim Henson

Season 1 Episode 3 | 54m 40sVideo has Closed Captions

Follow Jim Henson’s career, from his early television work with the Muppets in the 1950s to his commercial work and network appearances, his breakthrough with "Sesame Street" and “The Muppet Show,” his fantasy films and his sudden death in 1990.

09/15/2015 | Expires 09/02/2025 | Rating TV-PG

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