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In Their Own Words

Shocking and Sudden Death

Those closest to Jim Henson recount the events leading up to his shocking, sudden death.

09/15/2015 | Rating TV-PG

In Their Own Words

Shocking and Sudden Death

Clip: Season 1 Episode 3 | 3m 39s

Those closest to Jim Henson recount the events leading up to his shocking, sudden death.

Family members, friends and close colleagues recount the events leading up to Jim Henson’s shocking, sudden death on May 16, 1990 of organ failure resulting from streptococcal toxic shock syndrome. An emotional memorial service was held five days later at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City.

09/15/2015 | Rating TV-PG

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Childhood & TV Dreams

Clip: S1 Ep3 | 3m 25s | Examine Jim Henson's childhood in rural Mississippi and the birth of his TV dreams. (3m 25s)

Episode 3 Preview | Jim Henson

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Preview: S1 Ep3 | 29s | Follow Henson’s career from his early television work to his sudden death. (29s)

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