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Henson's Place: The Man Behind the Muppets

Plot: 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
Release Date: Sunday, January 1 1983
40 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Julia McKenzieJulia McKenzie
Julia McKenzie was
42 in Henson's Place: The Man Behind the Muppets
as 'Narrator'.
Mon, Feb 17 1941
Portrait of Jim HensonJim Henson
Jim Henson was
47 in Henson's Place: The Man Behind the Muppets
as 'Jim Henson (self)'.
Thu, Sep 24 1936 –
Wed, May 16 1990
Portrait of Frank OzFrank Oz
Frank Oz was
39 in Henson's Place: The Man Behind the Muppets
as 'Frank Oz (self)'.
Thu, May 25 1944
Portrait of Jane HensonJane Henson
Jane Henson was
49 in Henson's Place: The Man Behind the Muppets
as 'Jane Henson (self)'.
Sat, Jun 16 1934 –
Tue, Apr 02 2013
Portrait of Gabriel VelezGabriel Velez
Gabriel Velez was
>> in Henson's Place: The Man Behind the Muppets
as 'Gabriel Velez (self)'.
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Portrait of Caroll SpinneyCaroll Spinney
Caroll Spinney was
50 in Henson's Place: The Man Behind the Muppets
as 'Caroll Spinney (self)'.
Tue, Dec 26 1933 –
Sun, Dec 08 2019
Portrait of Pam ArcieroPam Arciero
Pam Arciero was
29 in Henson's Place: The Man Behind the Muppets
as 'Pam Arciero (self)'.
Sat, May 08 1954
Portrait of Brian HensonBrian Henson
Brian Henson was
20 in Henson's Place: The Man Behind the Muppets
as 'Brian Henson (self)'.
Sun, Nov 03 1963
Portrait of Michael K. FrithMichael K. Frith
Michael K. Frith was
42 in Henson's Place: The Man Behind the Muppets
as 'Michael Frith (self)'.
Tue, Jul 08 1941

Crew

Portrait of David A. GoldsmithDavid A. Goldsmith
David A. Goldsmith was
>> in Henson's Place: The Man Behind the Muppets
as 'Director'
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Portrait of Joan ThirkettleJoan Thirkettle
Joan Thirkettle was
>> in Henson's Place: The Man Behind the Muppets
as 'Producer, Writer'
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