Movie1994 · Released · 71 min
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.
Who is in it. Open anyone to see what else they are in.
Jim Henson
Self / Kermit the Frog / Rowlf (archive footage)
Frank Oz
Self / Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear
Jerry Juhl
Self
Jane Henson
Self
Francis Ford Coppola
Self
Ted Koppel
Self
Jon Stone
Self
Maurice Sendak
Self
Lew Grade
Self (archive footage)
Harry Belafonte
Self
Brian Henson
Self
Pam Arciero
Muppet Performer (archive footage)
Candice Bergen
Self (archive footage)
Ray Charles
Self (archive footage)
Jimmy Dean
Self (archive footage)
Danny DeVito
Self (archive footage)
Juliana Donald
Jenny (archive footage)
Goldie Hawn
Self (archive footage)
Charles Durning
Doc Hopper (archive footage)
Austin Pendleton
Max (archive footage)
Scott Walker
Frog Killer (archive footage)
Diana Rigg
Lady Holiday (archive footage)
Charles Grodin
Nicky Holiday (archive footage)
Peter Falk
Tramp (archive footage)
Stephen Garlick
Jen (voice) (archive footage)
John Landis
Leanord Winesop (archive footage)
Frances Bergen
Mr. Winesop's Secretary (archive footage)
Michael Hirsch
Man in Winesop's Office (archive footage)
Christine Nelson
Girl in Park (archive footage)
Lonny Price
Ronny (archive footage)
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