Henson's Place: The Man Behind the Muppets

1984 ""

Henson's Place: The Man Behind the Muppets

7.6 | G | en | Documentary

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.

7.6 | G | en | Documentary , Family

Synopsis

Cast

Julia McKenzie , Jim Henson , Frank Oz

Director

David A. Goldsmith

Producted By

Jim Henson Productions ,

Cast

Julia McKenzie

as Narrator

[2021] Cameron Mackintosh - The First 50 Years [2019] Gold Digger [2018] The Queen and I [2015] The Casual Vacancy [2013] Gangsta Granny [2012] The Town [2011] Why Didn't They Ask Evans? [2010] Marple: The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side [2007] Cranford

Jim Henson

as Jim Henson (self)

[2021] Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street [2021] Gumby II: Dead by Dawn [2015] I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story [2014] Jim Henson: Behind the Seams [2011] Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey [2011] Paul Williams Still Alive [2007] Reflections of 'The Dark Crystal' [2002] Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play [1990] The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson

Frank Oz

as Frank Oz (self)

[2021] Echoes of Violence [2021] Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street [2019] Knives Out [2018] The Director and the Jedi [2017] Star Wars: The Last Jedi [2017] Muppet Guys Talking: Secrets Behind the Show the Whole World Watched [2016] The Great Gilly Hopkins [2015] Inside Out [2015] I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story