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What Made Jim Henson, the Visionary Behind the Muppets, One of the Nation’s Most Beloved Cultural Figures
Jim Henson didn’t set out to become a famous puppeteer ... Henson’s work continues to endure. Kermit the Frog, Bert and Ernie ...
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‘Labyrinth’ Was Jim Henson’s Passion Project, Its Box-Office Failure Broke His Heart
Jim Henson is regarded as being one of the most influential creatives of the 20th century, as he turned the peculiar art of puppetry into a mainstream craft worthy of respect thanks to his ...
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Peoria Riverfront Museum receiving national attention follow record-breaking weekend
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — More than 5,000 people from 25 states came to see Kermit, Bert and Miss Piggy on the final days of the Jim Henson: Imagination Unlimited exhibit at the Peoria Riverfront ...
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The Puppets and Muppets of Jim Henson
Explore Jim Henson's puppets and Muppets in the Smithsonian's collections along with related collection items. Learn their backstories, their missions, and the inspiration for each of them. National ...
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Peoria Riverfront Museum brings in record-breaking attendance over the weekend
Crowds of people came to the museum to check out the Jim Henson Imagination Unlimited exhibit that features iconic Muppets like Kermit the Frog, Bert and Ernie. Over 3,700 people came through the ...
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Ron Howard's Emmy-Nominated Jim Henson Documentary To Make Broadcast Premiere On ABC's ‘Wonderful World Of Disney'
EXCLUSIVE: Ron Howard's Jim Henson Idea Man – the most nominated documentary at this year's Emmys – will make its broadcast debut Sunday, August 11 on ABC's The Wonderful World of Disney.