Jim Henson Biopic in the Works from Disney & Henson Co.
It’s called Muppet Man.
Why Jim Henson Wasn’t Walt Disney
On what would have been Jim;s 84th birthday, JD Hansel examines the similarities and differences between two creative giants, Jim Henson and Walt Disney.
Celebrate Jim Henson’s 84th Birthday with 84 Minutes of Jim Henson
Spend 84 minutes watching highlights of Jim Henson’s career in honor of his 84th birthday!
How I Got to Know Jim Henson Without Ever Meeting Him
It’s been 30 years since we lost Jim Henson, but we feel like we know him better than ever.
Jim Henson’s Rare Early Work Will Air on the Shorts TV Channel
Time Piece and Jim’s other short films will air on TV tonight!
Celebrating Jim Henson’s Birthday… Without Muppets
It’s Jim Henson’s birthday! There are so many ways to celebrate, you don’t even need Muppets!
Is It Time To Retire The Term ‘Muppeteer’?
Jim Henson didn’t like the term ‘Muppeteer’. So we’re wondering if it’s time to retire it in favor of ‘Muppet Performer’.
It’s Time to Stop Mourning, Start Celebrating Jim
We’ve been mourning Jim Henson for 28 years. It’s time to trade in our grief for joy.
We Interviewed Frank Oz – Part 1
In Part 1 of our very special interview with Frank Oz, we discuss his new documentary, the educational value of playing checkers with a pigeon, and the wisdom of Jim Henson. Plus so much more!
Other Documentaries We’d Like To See
Jarrod Fairclough – On March 16th, Frank Oz’s documentary Muppet Guys Talking will be released, joining the small but growing list of documentaries about the world of Muppets. In 2012 we had Being Elmo, based on Kevin Clash, and then in 2014 Copper Pot...
Muppets in Museums? Magnificent!
Muppets on display? Yay!
The Top 10 Christmas Songs of: Jim Henson
Kieran Moore – It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, everywhere you go (or at the least on this very site) so I’m taking a break from my regularly scheduled charts to get festive and celebrate the season. To do this I’m going right back to basics and...
Jim Henson’s 80th Birthday Week: Jim & Jerry Nelson
Celebrating Jim’s 80th birthday with a closer look at his work with his fellow puppeteers! Today, Jim Henson and the fabulously talented Jerry Nelson!
Jim Henson’s 80th Birthday Week: Jim & Richard
Celebrating Jim’s 80th birthday with a closer look at his work with his fellow puppeteers! Today, the Statler to Jim’s Waldorf, Richard Hunt.
Jim Henson’s 80th Birthday Week: Jim & Jerry Juhl
Celebrating Jim’s 80th birthday with a closer look at his work with his fellow puppeteers! Today, Jim and one of his closest collaborators Jerry Juhl!
Jim Henson’s 80th Birthday Week: Jim & Frank
Celebrating Jim’s 80th birthday with a closer look at his work with his fellow puppeteers! Today, Jim Henson and his closest collaborator Frank Oz!
Jim Henson’s 80th Birthday Week: Jim & Steve
Celebrating Jim’s 80th birthday with a closer look at his work with his fellow puppeteers! Today, Jim Henson and Steve Whitmire, who share a birthday.
40 Favorite Muppet Show Moments – Part 4
To celebrate 40 years of The Muppet Show, we’ve asked 40 people for their favorite Muppet Show moment. Dave Goelz – Muppet Performer Dinner with Peter Sellers When Peter Sellers was our guest star during the second season of the Muppet Show, our head writer...
Coming Soon: Jim Henson the Picture Book
Brad Meltzer’s children’s book about Jim Henson comes out this January!
Jim Henson: The Park
A new art installation in Hyattsville, Maryland honors Jim’s early creations.
