In Their Own Words Jim Henson (Season 1, Episode 3)
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TV Episode | 55 min | Biography

In Their Own Words

Jim Henson (Season 1, Episode 3)

TV-PG

TV Episode | 55 min | Biography

Explore the incredible life of the man behind The Muppets and so much more. Follow Jim Henson's career as he transcended puppetry to become one of the most creative, prolific, and influential artists of his time. Journey into his first ...See moreExplore the incredible life of the man behind The Muppets and so much more. Follow Jim Henson's career as he transcended puppetry to become one of the most creative, prolific, and influential artists of his time. Journey into his first work with the Muppets in the early 1950s during television's Golden Age, up to his sudden and shocking death in 1990. Witness key events unfold in his life, from his early television work with the Muppets while still a student at the University of Maryland and his commercial work and network appearances in the late 1950s and early 1960s, to his breakthrough with Sesame Street, The Muppet Show, Fraggle Rock, and his groundbreaking fantasy films Dark Crystal and Labyrinth. Hear from his children, Lisa, Cheryl, Brian, and Heather Henson. And enjoy firsthand memories shared by friends like Frank Oz, Candice Bergen, Willard Scott, director John Landis, former Disney CEO Michael Eisner, and Sesame Street cast members Bob McGrath and Carroll Spinney. See less

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52 cast members

Name	Known for
Brian Unger Narrator (voice) Narrator (voice) See fewer	Fired Up! (2009)
Jim Henson Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer	The Muppet Show (1976)
Michael K. Frith Self - Former Creative Director, HensonProd. Self - Former Creative Director, HensonProd. See fewer	Between the Lions (1999)
John Landis Self - Friend & Filmmaker Self - Friend & Filmmaker See fewer	The Blues Brothers (1980)
Candice Bergen Self - Actor Self - Actor See fewer	Miss Congeniality (2000)
Willard Scott Self - Friend & Broadcaster Self - Friend & Broadcaster See fewer	Bozo the Clown (III) (1959)
Michael Eisner Self - Former CEO, Walt Disney Company Self - Former CEO, Walt Disney Company See fewer	Glenn Martin DDS (2009)
Heather Henson Self - Daughter Self - Daughter See fewer	Little Shop of Horrors (1986)
Brian Jay Jones Self - Biographer Self - Biographer See fewer	Washington Irving's Rip Van Winkle
Royall Frazier Self - Childhood Friend Self - Childhood Friend See fewer	In Their Own Words (2015)
Joan Ganz Cooney Self - Founder, Children's Television Workshop Self - Founder, Children's Television Workshop See fewer	Sesame Street (1969)
Bonnie Erickson Self - Muppet Designer Self - Muppet Designer See fewer	The Muppet Movie (1979)
Neil Patrick Harris Self - Actor Self - Actor See fewer	A Series of Unfortunate Events (2017)
Frank Oz Self - Friend & Muppet Performer Self - Friend & Muppet Performer See fewer	The Muppet Show (1976)
Lisa Henson Self - Daughter Self - Daughter See fewer	Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio (2022)
Jerry Juhl Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer	The Muppet Movie (1979)
Don Sahlin Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer	The Muppet Movie (1979)
Brian Henson Self - Son Self - Son See fewer	The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)
Bob McGrath Self - Actor, Sesame Street Self - Actor, Sesame Street See fewer	Sesame Street (1969)
Caroll Spinney Self - Muppet Performer Self - Muppet Performer See fewer	Sesame Street (1969)
Dave Goelz Self - Muppet Performer Self - Muppet Performer See fewer	Fraggle Songs (1983)
Martin G. Baker Self - Producer, Muppets Inc. Self - Producer, Muppets Inc. See fewer	The Muppets (2011)
Duncan Kenworthy Self - Producer Self - Producer See fewer	Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994)
Fran Brill Self - Muppet Performer Self - Muppet Performer See fewer	Sesame Street (1969)
Don Mischer Self - Director, The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson Self - Director, The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson See fewer	Centennial Olympic Games: Opening Ceremonies (1996)
Cheryl Henson Self - Daughter Self - Daughter See fewer	Labyrinth (1986)
Tony Basilicato Muppet Performer (archive footage) (uncredited) Muppet Performer (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer	The Muppet Movie (1979)
Camille Bonora Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Self (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer	Sesame Street (1969)
Kevin Clash Elmo / Fiery #1 (archive footage) (uncredited) Elmo / Fiery #1 (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer	Sesame Street (1969)
Michael Earl Muppet Performer (archive footage) (uncredited) Muppet Performer (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer	The Muppet Movie (1979)
Olga Felgemacher Muppet Performer (archive footage) (uncredited) Muppet Performer (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer	The Muppet Movie (1979)
Brian Froud Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Self (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer	Labyrinth (1986)
Lew Grade Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Self (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer	The Boys from Brazil (1978)
Bob Hope Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Self (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer	The Ghost Breakers (1940)
Adam Hunt Muppet Performer (archive footage) (uncredited) Muppet Performer (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer	The Muppet Movie (1979)
Richard Hunt Janice / Scooter / Statler (archive footage) (uncredited) Janice / Scooter / Statler (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer	The Muppet Show (1976)
Will Lee Mr. Hooper (archive footage) (uncredited) Mr. Hooper (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer	Sesame Street (1969)
Ron Mueck Ludo (archive footage) (uncredited) Ludo (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer	Labyrinth (1986)
Kathryn Mullen Mokey Fraggle (archive footage) (uncredited) Mokey Fraggle (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer	Fraggle Songs (1983)
Jerry Nelson The Count / High Priest (Ritual Master) / Sgt. Floyd Pepper (archive footage) (uncredited) The Count / High Priest (Ritual Master) / Sgt. Floyd Pepper (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer	The Muppet Show (1976)
Eren Ozker Muppet Performer (archive footage) (uncredited) Muppet Performer (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer	The Muppet Show (1976)
Bob Payne Muppet Performer (archive footage) (uncredited) Muppet Performer (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer	The Dark Crystal (1982)
Karen Prell Red Fraggle (archive footage) (uncredited) Red Fraggle (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer	Fraggle Songs (1983)
Mike Quinn Self / Muppet Performer / Slave Master (performer) (archive footage) (uncredited) Self / Muppet Performer / Slave Master (performer) (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer	Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker (2019)
Tim Rose Treasurer (Performer) (archive footage) (uncredited) Treasurer (Performer) (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer	Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983)
Bruce Schwartz Muppet Performer (archive footage) (uncredited) Muppet Performer (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer	The Muppet Movie (1979)
Danny Seagren Muppet Performer (archive footage) (uncredited) Muppet Performer (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer	Miss Peach of the Kelly School (I) (1982)
Hugh Spight Landstrider / Muppet Performer (archive footage) (uncredited) Landstrider / Muppet Performer (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer	Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983)
Jon Stone Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Self (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer	Sesame Street (1969)
Buz Suraci Muppet Performer (archive footage) (uncredited) Muppet Performer (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer	The Muppet Movie (1979)
Shari Weiser Hoggle (Body) (archive footage) (uncredited) Hoggle (Body) (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer	Labyrinth (1986)
Caroly Wilcox Muppet Performer (archive footage) (uncredited) Muppet Performer (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer	The Muppet Movie (1979)