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Henson's Place: The Man Behind the Muppets
1984 6.7 (10 votes) 0h 54m
Genres
Documentary Family
Production Companies
Jim Henson Productions

Henson's Place: The Man Behind the Muppets

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.

Key Crew

Producer: Joan Thirkettle

Director: David A. Goldsmith

Writer: Joan Thirkettle

Top Cast

Julia McKenzie
Julia McKenzie

Narrator

Jim Henson
Jim Henson

Jim Henson (self)

Frank Oz
Frank Oz

Frank Oz (self)

Jane Henson
Jane Henson

Jane Henson (self)

Gabriel Velez

Gabriel Velez (self)

Caroll Spinney
Caroll Spinney

Caroll Spinney (self)

Pam Arciero
Pam Arciero

Pam Arciero (self)

Brian Henson
Brian Henson

Brian Henson (self)

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