Jane Henson
Also Known As: Jane Ann Nebel
Biography: Jane Ann Henson (née Nebel; June 16, 1934 – April 2, 2013) was an American puppeteer and co-founder of Muppets, Inc. with her husband Jim Henson. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jane Henson, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: New York City, New York, USA
Adult: No
Birthday: June 16, 1934
Age: 90 years old
Gender: Female
Deathday: April 02, 2013
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Muppet History 101

Overview: The program follows the Muppets from their origins in Sam & Friends on local television through commercials, guest appearances, clips from the pilots for The Muppet Show, rare promos, and much more. This compilation, co-curated by late Muppets head writer Jerry Juhl, has been a centerpiece of “Muppets, Music & Magic” since it's premiere presentation in 2004 at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-11-21
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Jim Henson: Behind the Seams

Overview: Go behind the scenes to witness the magic of the Muppets in this compilation of rare footage of the variety of puppetry created by Jim Henson. Through a combination of documentary clips, interviews, and rare behind the scenes footage, this program offers an insider’s look at the people behind the Muppets and the hard work it takes to make it all look so easy.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-06-21
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Jim Henson: Commercials and Experiments

Overview: A collection of Jim Henson's commercials, industrial reels, short films and some related talk show appearances. Includes Henson's Oscar nominated short, "Time Piece," in its entirety. Part of the Jim Henson Legacy's "Muppets, Music & Magic" program that debuted at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in 2004.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-11-20
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Jim Henson Idea Man

Overview: Featuring unprecedented access to Jim Henson's personal archives, filmmaker Ron Howard brings us a fascinating and insightful look at a complex man whose boundless imagination inspired the world.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-05-18
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Run, Run

Overview: RUN, RUN, a polished live-action effort shot by Jim Henson and Frank Oz in Greenwich, CT in October 1965, is a visualization of the joys of childhood and the wonder of nature. In the short, Jim’s daughters run freely through woods saturated by the colors of autumn into the warm embrace of their mother. The action is underscored by Joe Raposo’s lilting music, giving a sense of visual poetry.
Genres: Family Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1965-10-01
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The Muppet Movie

Overview: A Hollywood agent persuades Kermit the Frog to leave the swamp to pursue a career in Hollywood. On his way there, he meets a bear, a pig, a whatever – his future muppet crew – while being chased by the desperate owner of a frog-leg restaurant!
Genres: Adventure Music Family Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1979-06-22
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Tales of the Tinkerdee

Overview: This unaired pilot, produced by Jim Henson and Jerry Juhl, was shot in Atlanta in the summer of 1962. The pilot featured Kermit the Frog, Taminella Grinderfall and King Goshposh, characters who would all reappear a few years later in the Tales From Muppetland TV specials.
Genres: Comedy Family Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1962-06-06
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The World of Jim Henson

Overview: In this episode of PBS' Great Performances, the history and legacy of puppeteer Jim Henson is explored, from his six-second commercial beginnings to a five-season run on ABC of The Muppet Show to several theatrically released films, including five Muppet movies, The Dark Crystal, and Labyrinth.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-11-23
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Julie on Sesame Street

Overview: Julie on Sesame Street was one of a series of Julie Andrews TV specials, produced by ATV and distributed by ITC. It was broadcast on ABC on November 23, 1973 and later in the UK on ITV on July 10, 1974. Using the alleys and stoops of the Sesame Street neighborhood as the venue for this television special, Julie Andrews and Perry Como join forces with the Sesame Street Muppets for an hour of music and antics.
Genres: Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1973-11-23
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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.
Genres: Documentary Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-01-01
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Visual Thinking

Overview: " In a mix of puppetry and animation, Harry demonstrates the Art of Visual Thinking to Kermit—and what it does to you once it gets out of control. " A surviving episode of the Sam and Friends series.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1961-04-01
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Jim Henson's Memorial Service

Overview: Following Jim Henson's passing on May 16th 1990, two public memorial services were held. The first (featured here) was held in New York at Cathedral of St. John the Divine on May 21, 1990. The second service was held in London at St. Paul's Cathedral on July 2nd 1990.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-05-21
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