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In Their Own Words: Jim Henson

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The film follows Henson’s career from his first work with his Muppets in the early 1950’s during television’s Golden Age up to his sudden and shocking death in 1990, as he transcended puppetry to become one of the most creative, prolific and influential artists of his time. Key events include his early television work with the Muppets while still a student at the University of Maryland, his commercial work and network appearances in the late 1950s and early 1960’s, his breakthrough with Sesame Street, The Muppet Show, Fraggle Rock, and his groundbreaking fantasy films, Dark Crystal and Labyrinth. Among those interviewed for the Jim Henson episode are his children, Lisa, Cheryl, Brian and Heather Henson, actors Neil Patrick Harris and Candice Bergen, Willard Scott, director John Landis, former Disney CEO Michael Eisner, and Sesame Street cast members Bob McGrath and Carroll Spinney.

Date: 09/15/2015
Rating: 7.0
Cast: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Brian Henson, Cheryl Henson, Lisa Henson, Neil Patrick Harris, Candice Bergen, Willard Scott, John Landis, Michael Eisner, Bob McGrath, Caroll Spinney, Heather Henson

Jim Henson as Self (archive footage) in In Their Own Words: Jim Henson Jim Henson

Frank Oz as Self - Friend & Muppet Performer in In Their Own Words: Jim Henson Frank Oz

Brian Henson as Self - Son in In Their Own Words: Jim Henson Brian Henson

Cheryl Henson as Self - Daughter in In Their Own Words: Jim Henson Cheryl Henson

Lisa Henson as Self - Daughter in In Their Own Words: Jim Henson Lisa Henson

Neil Patrick Harris as Self - Actor in In Their Own Words: Jim Henson Neil Patrick Harris

Candice Bergen as Self - Actor in In Their Own Words: Jim Henson Candice Bergen

Willard Scott as Self - Friend & Broadcaster in In Their Own Words: Jim Henson Willard Scott

John Landis as Self - Friend & Filmmaker in In Their Own Words: Jim Henson John Landis

Michael Eisner as Self - Former CEO, Walt Disney Company in In Their Own Words: Jim Henson Michael Eisner

Bob McGrath as Self - Actor, Sesame Street in In Their Own Words: Jim Henson Bob McGrath

Caroll Spinney as Self - Muppet Performer in In Their Own Words: Jim Henson Caroll Spinney

Heather Henson as Self - Daughter in In Their Own Words: Jim Henson Heather Henson

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