I’ve found myself in an emotional slump lately and I’ve now found myself watching anything Muppets or Jim Henson because it is so comforting. Can’t believe I didn’t enjoy this as a child but it’s never too late!
It's true what he says about people not caring about the puppeteer. I was standing on Columbus Ave , near my apartment, when a muppet came down the sidewalk, carried by a man I knew was Jim. The muppet said hello and I got into a conversation with it. I never paid any attention to Jim. The muppet had so much personality that it was real to me, so I just talked with it. Then they moved on down the street, talking to people as it passed. I will never forget it. I loved it .
For reasons that are unknown, my grandmother taped this special when it originally aired and gave it to me as a Christmas present. I still have it and have probably watched it 30 times. I quote parts from time to time. I have now gone on to be a professional artist, and I've even done puppetry as part of my job. MUCH was influenced by what I learned on this special. I even got to work on a theater project with someone who worked for Jim Henson Productions once! Thanks Grandma. I don't know what prompted your foresight, but it made an impact
@@UGeniuss. For some reason I don't recall Jim Henson getting fired from productions for causing incidents with directors, arguing over contractual situations, and permanently blacklisting puppeteers for understudying for him when he refused to take part in a gig. Then again, what the hell do I know?
The very first time we see Jim in this when he's talking about how people focus on the puppet even if the puppeteer is visible... 100% yes. Adults & kids. I experienced this magic first hand when I was student teaching & had a one-on-one moment with a kind on the spectrum who mostly only spoke when he was having an episode & screaming. I grabbed a puppet and talked to him through the puppet and had a whole conversation about his family with him. I didn't act overly silly or try to be funny, just a gentle voice that let him know I was there, listening and supporting him. I still remember that moment & watching the shift he went through from angry and screaming to calm and talking to me. It was amazing.
Finally got to watch Muppet Show on Disney plus at 27. Damn wish I had grown up with that instead of half the shit I was exposed to. Knowing he was Dr Bob & all the rest makes his death even more sad. Dead before I was even born
Jim Henson is my hero. He inspired me to have a imagination and to create things that make me and millions of people happy. He told Me to find the rainbow connection and that life's like a movie. Write your own ending. If I never knew who Jim was, then I would of been a dull and lame girl but thanks to him, I am unique and colorful. He is like my father. Sometimes I call him dad. I love Jim and Frank and the muppets. I will never survive a day not watching Muppets or any Jim Henson film.
Dinosaurs probably continues to be the most timely TV series about environmental issues and the dangerous relationship between corporate and political power even 30 years since it aired, and he basically managed to do that *after death.*
"The voters are faced with a choice between a monstrous, blood-thirsty psychopath, and a self-confessed 'brain-dead ignoramus.'" This line is even more relevant now than it was then.
I have a cool story about meeting a bearded man a while back in New York . I was hired to work in a Jewish deli on Madison Avenue at 65th Street in Manhattan part time at night with two individual who purpose in life was to be evil . They were rude sold hard drugs and was stealing cash from the store register every night . They even had the deli owner son the one who hired me hook on that garbage . It became a real snake pit . One dark lonely cold winter night I was in the back of the store and I heard a loud crash . I went to investigate what's causing the commotion and see a man bent over trying to clean up the mess he made . He drop a cup of yogurt .I told him don't worry I got this I will clean this up . When the man stood up I instantly said to myself this man is not a ordinary man there was something special about him . Something you do not see everyday . He was a tall bearded man in a long black overcoat . I recognize him it was Jim henson creator of the muppets . I immediately sense a humble wise old fashioned man . So I asked him how is Kermit the Frog . At first he look surprised that I recognize him then his face lit up with a big smile .I told him that I was a fan of his work . I ask him about a movie he made called THE DARK CRYSTAL . I told him the movie was very weird and dark . We also talk about Frank oz who did some of the character voices in the flim . You may know him as the voice of miss piggy . The way he described him and his work you could tell they were good friend .The conversation ended went I was call away. I told him it was a pleasure to meet him . What I got from this encounter is he was a genuine individual a kind smart man .Definitely a people person . It was like a holy experience . He left me with a good impression . Many dark days past . I felt confined in this box so it was time to move on . I wanted to work freelance so I became a trusted new york city messenger that took me to a location in lower Manhattan across the plaza from the World Trade Center and many part of the city and beyond . 😃
I sense from your writing, that you, too, are a man with a kind soul. Any less than that, and you would not have been able to recognize the beauty in the moment. Thank you for sharing your sacred experience.
I remember watching Jim Henson on Johnny Carson toward the end of the week, and then hearing that he was dead on Monday. It's not supposed to happen like that. He was a true cultural icon, and the world lost years of joy and wonder when he died. He was one of the good ones.
2021, I am 47 and a grown man. I am sitting here smiling and tearful. Grow up with The Muppetshow, loved it as it was back then. What a legend Jim was and his whole team bringing so much joy and laughter to kids of all ages. Thank You, if You were part of it and reading this!
I'm going to be 40 in May 2022, and I get teary eyed when watching some of the more heartwarming Muppet Show/Sesame Street/Fraggle Rock moments. I don't care how old someone is. You are never too old for for something that makes you happy.
1955: A Hand in a Sock 1963: A Spirit About It 1969: Something More Enduring 1976: His Electric Train 1979: Nothing Was Impossible 1982: A Cavernous Place 1987: A Walking Idea Machine 1990: The Rainbow Connection
R.I.P Jim Henson, you had talent that no one can match; it brings tears to my eyes when they show Kermit singing with Ray Charles (it's not that easy being green), I can't really explain why...
I had the great pleasure of being introduced Mr. Jim Henson at my Robotics lab at Atari Corporate research in Sunnyvale California (Long story). Meeting him had a great influence on my career. I never saw this documentary until now and it's inspiring. I was so fortunate to meet him.
I was pretty young when this show came out (now 58) I remember my grandparents being absolutely enthralled by this show, it was a smash hit globally. Genius.
I am 74, and I remember the very early Kermit that sat on a surface and ate worms as they would crawl up to him. That is until one worm ended being a big monster's nose. Then early on Ralph the dog was on the Jimmy Dean Show on tv. Jimmy and Ralph had about a five minute set with each other each show. And sometimes Ralph would sing or chat with some of the guests. I wasn't very old at the time, and really enjoyed the whole show, but Ralph was a special part for me.
When I was working with Jim Henson on Sesame Street, I did bits with Ernie. And then Telly in Hooper's Store. My only regret was I didn't go on The Muppet Show or any Muppet films. I love the the crossover between the Muppets and Sesame Street gang like Bert with Connie Stevens. I was sad to see Jim Henson die but there's one thing that the Muppets did the tribute on was to bring the memory of him alive in our hearts forever. And that is , if just one person believes you and more believes in him makes us a family.
Wow! I didn't know you knew Jim Henson personally!! I used to have a friend in the condo I live and his cousin used to work on "Sesame Street" back in the '80's.
Miss you Jim. You meant so much to those of us who loved the thought of being a puppeteer. I did see a reality show last year where groups of people formed teams to compete for jobs working with the Muppets.
I am a huge Muppet fan! I can honestly say I feel Jim Henson was an absolute genius of his craft. In my opinion, since his passing the Muppets were never the same. Rest in Peace Jim. "The Muppet Master!". You are so missed!!!
What a Truly Creative Soul Jim Henson was. Love all his work the Muppets movies, Labyrinth and Dark Crystal. What a Legend Jim Henson was. RIP Jim Henson....
Some people are just like no other, their lives just take off in a completely different direction and they go on to do wonderful things with their lives, and we're enriched because of them. Jim Henson = Happy memories. Thanks Jim.
I remember watching this on ABC when it came out... Jim Henson had been past for a few years... but this was something that just brought back all of those EARLY childhood memories back. I was 14 watching this, and yet I felt like I was 7 years old again. watching this now... I still feel like I'm 7.
Jim Henson was a genius ~not all geniuses have a beautiful heart ~but he did. I think my generation was blessed by him and his friends ~the way that The Beatles (and others) blessed us. They gave us some gifts to share with others. What more could you ask for? I feel grateful for his brilliance, and in awe of it too. What a wonderful soul.
Jim Henson 1936 - 1990 Jim Henson was one of the most famous puppeteers, film maker and artist of the 20th century. He quite simply revolutionised puppetry in a way that nobody had ever done before. He designed puppets in such a way that the whole face really appeared to be talking to the audience. He designed the eyes in way to force the audience to focus solely on the puppet, as though the entire face filled the screen. To begin with, Henson was not interested in puppetry as an art form per say. He was primarily interested in television. He used puppetry as a vehicle for getting into the television industry. Henson began his career in the 50s with a 5 minute puppet show for adults that aired at 11.25 at night, entitled Sam's Friends. His team became known for making commercials for products such as dog food. In 1969, he was recruited by a children's television workshop to become a key innovator in the development of a program called Sesame Street. The aim of the program was to combine education with entertainment using a combination of of human performers and muppets and short animations as a vehicle for teaching children basic literacy and numeracy skills. In addition to spacial awareness, social skills and issues that would affect them in everyday life. In 1976 Henson and his team went on to produce The Muppets Show in London which became the most popular tv show in the world at the time. Characters like Kermit the frog, Ms. Piggy, Sandy Evil, Beaker, Fuzzy Bear, Gonzo and many more quickly became household names. The show also featured wide variety of human guest stars prominent in show business at the time. Everyone from Spike Milligan to Leo Sawyer appeared on the show. It ran until 1981. In the early 80's Henson moved on to film to create masterpieces such as The Dark Crystal 1982 and Labyrinth 1986. They were spectacular works of art that combined comedy, artistry and story telling in a unique cinematic fashion that few had witnessed before. Initially they were not well received by the critics I believe this was because Henson had previously been pigeon holed into being a children's performer simply because he was a puppeteer and they did not know how to interpret such films. To me Henson was not just a children's performer, he was an artist, a storyteller, craftsman and philosopher who never had enough time to complete his work as demonstrated by his experimental film Timepiece which was nominated for an Oscar in 1965. Henson was also interested in folk tales and bringing those folk tales to a wider audience, which came through in one of his final projects before his death. The Storyteller which was hosted by a veteran actor John Hurt of Elephant Man. Henson's gentle message was peace and harmony in the world and a dream that encompass singing and dancing and making people happy, that's a quote from The Muppet Movie 1979. He commented on racial harmony through the voice of Kermit the frog in the song, Being Green, and environmental issues through the series, Freckle Rock 1983-1987, and above all use his muppets as a metaphor for the way he believed people should live their lives. His family continue his legacy with dignity and grace. My purpose in writing this was not to lement about my childhood but to try and get people to understand the complexity and beauty of Jim Henson as a performing artist. This is not to dismiss the vital contribution of people like Frank Oz R.I.P Mr. Henson.
I’m 39 and I still get emotional seeing Jim with the Muppets, especially Kermit and Big Bird, and hearing Rainbow Connection. I’ve always loved him. I watched some of his funeral the other day and balled like a baby. Especially when Big Bird sang. Regardless of how old I am, those characters are %100 real.
Jim held my Childhood in the palms of his hands...I believe his creations were living and breathing beings...as a kid Kermit was the only " celebrity" I ever wrote fan mail to....and as a young teenager, Jim was the only person I never knew personally, that I broke down and cried about when he passed....Rip Jim, we still miss you...
I was born in 89. I knew his name from all the shows that I watched such as the Fraggles and Dinosaurs and Sesame Street and of course the classic Muppets but I didn’t know he died until he was in fourth or fifth grade when I read a passage about him in a standardized test. Couldn’t help crying a little.
There's a Jim Henson museum in Leland, Mississippi where he lived as a youngster. It's a small museum but worth checking out if you're in that neck of the woods.
Without Public Broadcasting and the Muppets and along with MR. Rodgers, my life would have never been what it is today. We need to get back to the wholesome , loving, kindness, respectful, forgiving, empathetic, honesty, giving, creative, artistic talent that Jm Henson put out through his shows! Let’s uplift those like Blimpy who are paving a clean and loving platform for our children!
Jim Hensons puppets and films always felt so real and so personal but also uncomfortable in a good way. like they were real people and thanks to his films, my imagination has grown so much from him
What a great documentary! ❤️ I’m now 45, and feel my whole life has revolved around the muppets. My sense of humor, my quirkiness, my love, optimism, has come from growing up watching these amazing characters. Thank you Jim and Henson family. I love the muppets so much, and my kids do too!
Jim Henson was a national treasure and a pioneer in the entertainment industry. His creativity and wit will always be remembered fondly. As a child of the 90s, I grew up watching the Muppets, Dinosaurs and Sesame Street, and credit Jim for the lessons they taught me. Thank you, Jim Henson. Thank you for all the smiles and laughter, and thank you for inspiring generations of kids (and adults) around the world. ❤❤
I love that I grew up in the era of the Muppets and Jim Henson's genius. He sparked my fascination with puppets and puppetry. I would absolutely love the opportunity to work with his company.
dearest Jim...I heard that this fall the muppets will come back! I'm so happy! I don't know ur family beyond u and Brian Henson but I want u and ur family to know that we can't wait !
yeah, I knew and cried. I think it's been longer than ten years but why count? I was just paying a lil respect to someone who will never be forgotten to me... u know here on the internet where in some weird way he may get my message! ty Kaan =)
Not seen this since my dad taped it off the tv when I was a baby for me to watch. Came in half way thru the "they look at the frog not the beard guy" henson interview. The man was a legend. Part of the creative God Tier
This just appeared in my timeline today,12/26/20. This man shaped my childhood as he did for so many others. I even bought the entire Muppet Show collection. Rest easy Mr. Henson. You are still missed..😢😔
I worked with Jim and crew on the pilot show which was shot in NYC. I was the recording engineer. Fun fact, the pilot was called "sex & violence with the muppets" Jim and crew were the nicest people. It was a real pleasure to work with him
I remember watching this show and admiring how Mr. Henson’s normal speaking voice kept making me think of Kermit and other Muppet characters he voiced. I miss him and the magic the Muppets had while he was still alive.
I remember where I was on 3 occasions upon hearing about someone famous who was important to me, in 1980 it was John Lennon, I was 20, in 1990 it was Jim Henson and I was 30 and then in 2014 it was Robin Williams.
I was a member of the mail order Muppet Baby Book Club when I was young. I love that my mom let me be my weird self. I'm an abstract artist/designer today.
Jim Henson MY HERO!!! My Childhood HERO!!! I Learned EVERYTHING FROM Mr Henson! The Day He HE Passed…. A DAY I Will Never Forget!! I LOVE YOU Mr. Henson ❤️❤️❤️❤️
When I'm dealing with very difficult depression The Muppets are the only STRONGEST therapeutic thing that can help me. I'm 26 and I've watching The Muppets ever since I was a young child. I was only 10 months old when Jim Henson died. Jim put a huge impact on the world, sorry Epic Rap Battles did his legacy better than he did.
What a wonderful man. His work is truly inspiring, i've always loved puppets / muppets. I'm training to be a teacher right now and i'd love to incorporate puppetry into my work, it's such a beautiful and fun way to teach children about the world. I'm not sure how i'm going to go about it but i'm totally going to attempt to make my own puppet, a little class mascot character (Probably a baby Axolotl, i'm going to use him to teach sign language / Makaton. ) This was such an interesting video. Really wonderful, just like the man himself!
Love that small clip of Jim at 1:07:36. Even after all the many, many creations and characters he'd come up with and all the technological innovations he'd pioneered over all those years, Kermit was still his guy!
I watched most of the “storyteller hour” on video about 30+ years ago. They were a genuine effort to bring new meaning to fairytales. I think they were truly remarkable and hope that one day they will be re-mastered and reproduced. These are worth keeping for posterity!
I want a time machine to tell Jim not only to see a doctor when he becomes ill, but to tell him that someday Labyrinth will be well loved & adored, and people will host entire events & Balls inspired by it.
Whatever his goals were, he accomplished an immeasurable value in attracting children to LEARNING. I used to watch Sesamy Street with my kids and his characters had such a powerful affect, i attribute their academic success to watching this program, almost religiously. It was amazing how he managed to weave together academic skills with high moral values and still entertained all the parents as well. Sesamy Street is the best thing in Television history. Henson was a genius that made the show colorful and unmatched in its quality. His legacy is the shining success of the millions of kids that saw his work. Fifty three years old..they say the most beautiful of flowers, often bloom for the shortest time. He was a national treasure.
Jim Henson was such a unique and beautiful human being, with a wonderful vision that brought happiness to all.
Hey! Nice to see you here Ami. I'm a big fan of your channel!
We had such a blast watching Sesame street and The muppetshow. I stil watch it.
@@VHSfx Have you ever seen Jim Henson’s Animal Jam?
@@heididepotter8136 Have you ever seen Jim Henson’s Animal Jam?
@Ami Yamato Have you ever seen Jim Henson’s Animal Jam?
I’ve found myself in an emotional slump lately and I’ve now found myself watching anything Muppets or Jim Henson because it is so comforting. Can’t believe I didn’t enjoy this as a child but it’s never too late!
It's true what he says about people not caring about the puppeteer. I was standing on Columbus Ave , near my apartment, when a muppet came down the sidewalk, carried by a man I knew was Jim. The muppet said hello and I got into a conversation with it. I never paid any attention to Jim. The muppet had so much personality that it was real to me, so I just talked with it. Then they moved on down the street, talking to people as it passed. I will never forget it. I loved it .
For reasons that are unknown, my grandmother taped this special when it originally aired and gave it to me as a Christmas present. I still have it and have probably watched it 30 times. I quote parts from time to time. I have now gone on to be a professional artist, and I've even done puppetry as part of my job. MUCH was influenced by what I learned on this special. I even got to work on a theater project with someone who worked for Jim Henson Productions once!
Thanks Grandma. I don't know what prompted your foresight, but it made an impact
Obviously you liked the Narnia stories too, me too! ❤️
@@cmataira Have you ever seen Jim Henson’s Animal Jam?
@Burnt Marsheiggle Studio Have you ever seen Jim Henson’s Animal Jam?
Jesus Crist. You again? Listen, at this point, it's time to buy a prostitute.
As a huge Henson fan, this documentary is 100% awesome.
I can speak with utmost certainty that we will never get another man like Jim Henson.
So totally agree….the world misses Jim
Steve was the closest thing we grt to jim agaim
@@UGeniuss. For some reason I don't recall Jim Henson getting fired from productions for causing incidents with directors, arguing over contractual situations, and permanently blacklisting puppeteers for understudying for him when he refused to take part in a gig. Then again, what the hell do I know?
Nor should we look for "another him" we should be elegantly meaningful and productively inspired ourselves
Rest In Peace, Jim Henson. 🙏🏼
The very first time we see Jim in this when he's talking about how people focus on the puppet even if the puppeteer is visible... 100% yes. Adults & kids. I experienced this magic first hand when I was student teaching & had a one-on-one moment with a kind on the spectrum who mostly only spoke when he was having an episode & screaming. I grabbed a puppet and talked to him through the puppet and had a whole conversation about his family with him. I didn't act overly silly or try to be funny, just a gentle voice that let him know I was there, listening and supporting him. I still remember that moment & watching the shift he went through from angry and screaming to calm and talking to me. It was amazing.
25 years gone and forever missed. God Bless You Jim Henson!
Finally got to watch Muppet Show on Disney plus at 27. Damn wish I had grown up with that instead of half the shit I was exposed to.
Knowing he was Dr Bob & all the rest makes his death even more sad. Dead before I was even born
Jim Henson is my hero. He inspired me to have a imagination and to create things that make me and millions of people happy. He told Me to find the rainbow connection and that life's like a movie. Write your own ending. If I never knew who Jim was, then I would of been a dull and lame girl but thanks to him, I am unique and colorful. He is like my father. Sometimes I call him dad. I love Jim and Frank and the muppets. I will never survive a day not watching Muppets or any Jim Henson film.
@@jonishaakajuju166 I just started my puppet channel, I hope one day to be as good as Sesame Street
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And he helped create the best version of the TMNT (1990). He was an IS a genius.
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Jim is one of my heroes too
May this stay on youtube foreever, for always, for eternity
Well, still on after 5 years isnt it
Am 72 and still loving all he did.
@@djangogames3720 Have you ever seen Jim Henson’s Animal Jam?
I don't know how my childhood would have been without Jim and his Muppets, but I know it would have been worse. Thank you, Mr Henson.
Imagine what he could have done if he had lived even just a decade longer.
Heck....HALF a decade even.
Dinosaurs probably continues to be the most timely TV series about environmental issues and the dangerous relationship between corporate and political power even 30 years since it aired, and he basically managed to do that *after death.*
"The voters are faced with a choice between a monstrous, blood-thirsty psychopath, and a self-confessed 'brain-dead ignoramus.'"
This line is even more relevant now than it was then.
Disney World is a whole lot better
like many heroes, he was taken from the world before then. the man was a visionary, and a creative mind. he certainly lived a life less ordinary.
I have a cool story about meeting a bearded man a while back in New York .
I was hired to work in a Jewish deli on Madison Avenue at 65th Street in Manhattan part time at night with two individual who purpose in life was to be evil . They were rude sold hard drugs and was stealing cash from the store register every night . They even had the deli owner son the one who hired me hook on that garbage . It became a real snake pit . One dark lonely cold winter night I was in the back of the store and I heard a loud crash . I went to investigate what's causing the commotion and see a man bent over trying to clean up the mess he made . He drop a cup of yogurt .I told him don't worry I got this I will clean this up . When the man stood up I instantly said to myself this man is not a ordinary man there was something special about him . Something you do not see everyday . He was a tall bearded man in a long black overcoat . I recognize him it was Jim henson creator of the muppets . I immediately sense a humble wise old fashioned man . So I asked him how is Kermit the Frog . At first he look surprised that I recognize him then his face lit up with a big smile .I told him that I was a fan of his work . I ask him about a movie he made called THE DARK CRYSTAL . I told him the movie was very weird and dark . We also talk about Frank oz who did some of the character voices in the flim . You may know him as the voice of miss piggy . The way he described him and his work you could tell they were good friend .The conversation ended went I was call away. I told him it was a pleasure to meet him . What I got from this encounter is he was a genuine individual a kind smart man .Definitely a people person . It was like a holy experience . He left me with a good impression . Many dark days past . I felt confined in this box so it was time to move on . I wanted to work freelance so I became a trusted new york city messenger that took me to a location in lower Manhattan across the plaza from the World Trade Center and many part of the city and beyond . 😃
Very sweet.
I sense from your writing, that you, too, are a man with a kind soul. Any less than that, and you would not have been able to recognize the beauty in the moment. Thank you for sharing your sacred experience.
That IS a cool story!
Great Story💖
Amazing!!!
I remember watching Jim Henson on Johnny Carson toward the end of the week, and then hearing that he was dead on Monday. It's not supposed to happen like that. He was a true cultural icon, and the world lost years of joy and wonder when he died. He was one of the good ones.
He was on arsenio hall show before he died
2021, I am 47 and a grown man. I am sitting here smiling and tearful. Grow up with The Muppetshow, loved it as it was back then. What a legend Jim was and his whole team bringing so much joy and laughter to kids of all ages. Thank You, if You were part of it and reading this!
The muppet show on Disney plus got me into this
I'm going to be 40 in May 2022, and I get teary eyed when watching some of the more heartwarming Muppet Show/Sesame Street/Fraggle Rock moments. I don't care how old someone is. You are never too old for for something that makes you happy.
@@SlashinatorZ Have you ever seen Jim Henson’s Animal Jam?
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This beautiful soul helped me throughout a very hard childhood. I'm 45 and I'm still mesmerised by his legacy. God bless you Jim ❤
Hope 50 is treating you well ❤️
“PASS THE BUTTER!” - Frank’s Word of wisdom.
Jim was an absolute genius. Why would someone dislike this video?
Nowdays-Disney followers... The Disney that only buys stuff and can't create the same boundaries with ppl like The Muppets did.
1955: A Hand in a Sock
1963: A Spirit About It
1969: Something More Enduring
1976: His Electric Train
1979: Nothing Was Impossible
1982: A Cavernous Place
1987: A Walking Idea Machine
1990: The Rainbow Connection
Man, imagine Jim Henson and Bob Ross in the same room. There would be sweetness overload. :D
It could happen in heaven. It would be a good show too.
Mr Rogers too, he was a darling in real life :D
Especially when he gave the finger on TV.
No. Because no TV can withstand trying to display that much beard at once.
Please don't. It was Mr. Rogers singing "Where is Thumbkin?" which predated the middle finger as a crude gesture.
R.I.P Jim Henson, you had talent that no one can match; it brings tears to my eyes when they show Kermit singing with Ray Charles (it's not that easy being green), I can't really explain why...
I had the great pleasure of being introduced Mr. Jim Henson at my Robotics lab at Atari Corporate research in Sunnyvale California (Long story). Meeting him had a great influence on my career. I never saw this documentary until now and it's inspiring. I was so fortunate to meet him.
I was pretty young when this show came out (now 58) I remember my grandparents being absolutely enthralled by this show, it was a smash hit globally. Genius.
I am 74, and I remember the very early Kermit that sat on a surface and ate worms as they would crawl up to him. That is until one worm ended being a big monster's nose.
Then early on Ralph the dog was on the Jimmy Dean Show on tv. Jimmy and Ralph had about a five minute set with each other each show. And sometimes Ralph would sing or chat with some of the guests. I wasn't very old at the time, and really enjoyed the whole show, but Ralph was a special part for me.
*Rowlf
I love Jim and Frank's relationship
Jennifer Graham Me to!!!
I’d take it over the relationship between Lea Michele and...
Practically anyone.
So do I. They were such good friends.
They were brothers as far as I'm concerned
When I was working with Jim Henson on Sesame Street, I did bits with Ernie. And then Telly in Hooper's Store. My only regret was I didn't go on The Muppet Show or any Muppet films. I love the the crossover between the Muppets and Sesame Street gang like Bert with Connie Stevens. I was sad to see Jim Henson die but there's one thing that the Muppets did the tribute on was to bring the memory of him alive in our hearts forever. And that is , if just one person believes you and more believes in him makes us a family.
Wow! I didn't know you knew Jim Henson personally!! I used to have a friend in the condo I live and his cousin used to work on "Sesame Street" back in the '80's.
Disney buy the muppets and Warner Bros. Mgm buy Sesame Street
I am so jealous you got to work with him….
1:00 Frozzie Bear: Don’t Look, Don’t Look! 😩
58:32 Ohh, My Favorite Show. 😁❤️
What an absolute legend. So many of my fond childhood memories were created by him
Miss you Jim. You meant so much to those of us who loved the thought of being a puppeteer. I did see a reality show last year where groups of people formed teams to compete for jobs working with the Muppets.
He's such a person that cares about others that in his last moments he wrote something that would make people laugh. My heart is melting.
I am a huge Muppet fan! I can honestly say I feel Jim Henson was an absolute genius of his craft. In my opinion, since his passing the Muppets were never the same. Rest in Peace Jim. "The Muppet Master!". You are so missed!!!
i can't help but cry while watching this, but it's happy tears.
What a Truly Creative Soul Jim Henson was. Love all his work the Muppets movies, Labyrinth and Dark Crystal. What a Legend Jim Henson was. RIP Jim Henson....
Some people are just like no other, their lives just take off in a completely different direction and they go on to do wonderful things with their lives, and we're enriched because of them. Jim Henson = Happy memories. Thanks Jim.
I remember watching this on ABC when it came out... Jim Henson had been past for a few years... but this was something that just brought back all of those EARLY childhood memories back. I was 14 watching this, and yet I felt like I was 7 years old again.
watching this now... I still feel like I'm 7.
there will never be another Jim Henson😪😪😪😪😪
Jim Henson was a genius ~not all geniuses have a beautiful heart ~but he did. I think my generation was blessed by him and his friends ~the way that The Beatles (and others) blessed us. They gave us some gifts to share with others. What more could you ask for? I feel grateful for his brilliance, and in awe of it too. What a wonderful soul.
This man was able to make me believe ! My heart was shattered when we lost him. What a man.
Rip Jim Henson! Thank You for making my childhood so wonderful.❤
Why did Jim have to leave us so early? We especially need him now than ever. Rip Jim. You’ll always be remembered
RIP Jim and Jane Henson, and son John
And Richard Hunt, Jerry Nelson, Caroll Spinney
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Jim Henson
1936 - 1990
Jim Henson was one of the most famous puppeteers, film maker and artist of the 20th century. He quite simply revolutionised puppetry in a way that nobody had ever done before. He designed puppets in such a way that the whole face really appeared to be talking to the audience. He designed the eyes in way to force the audience to focus solely on the puppet, as though the entire face filled the screen. To begin with, Henson was not interested in puppetry as an art form per say. He was primarily interested in television. He used puppetry as a vehicle for getting into the television industry. Henson began his career in the 50s with a 5 minute puppet show for adults that aired at 11.25 at night, entitled Sam's Friends. His team became known for making commercials for products such as dog food. In 1969, he was recruited by a children's television workshop to become a key innovator in the development of a program called Sesame Street. The aim of the program was to combine education with entertainment using a combination of of human performers and muppets and short animations as a vehicle for teaching children basic literacy and numeracy skills. In addition to spacial awareness, social skills and issues that would affect them in everyday life. In 1976 Henson and his team went on to produce The Muppets Show in London which became the most popular tv show in the world at the time. Characters like Kermit the frog, Ms. Piggy, Sandy Evil, Beaker, Fuzzy Bear, Gonzo and many more quickly became household names. The show also featured wide variety of human guest stars prominent in show business at the time. Everyone from Spike Milligan to Leo Sawyer appeared on the show. It ran until 1981. In the early 80's Henson moved on to film to create masterpieces such as The Dark Crystal 1982 and Labyrinth 1986. They were spectacular works of art that combined comedy, artistry and story telling in a unique cinematic fashion that few had witnessed before. Initially they were not well received by the critics I believe this was because Henson had previously been pigeon holed into being a children's performer simply because he was a puppeteer and they did not know how to interpret such films. To me Henson was not just a children's performer, he was an artist, a storyteller, craftsman and philosopher who never had enough time to complete his work as demonstrated by his experimental film Timepiece which was nominated for an Oscar in 1965. Henson was also interested in folk tales and bringing those folk tales to a wider audience, which came through in one of his final projects before his death. The Storyteller which was hosted by a veteran actor John Hurt of Elephant Man. Henson's gentle message was peace and harmony in the world and a dream that encompass singing and dancing and making people happy, that's a quote from The Muppet Movie 1979. He commented on racial harmony through the voice of Kermit the frog in the song, Being Green, and environmental issues through the series, Freckle Rock 1983-1987, and above all use his muppets as a metaphor for the way he believed people should live their lives. His family continue his legacy with dignity and grace. My purpose in writing this was not to lement about my childhood but to try and get people to understand the complexity and beauty of Jim Henson as a performing artist. This is not to dismiss the vital contribution of people like Frank Oz R.I.P Mr. Henson.
i will always loved those 80's and 90's tv specials
I don’t think people realise how, his influence as such a major effect on life today xx incredible man
I’m 39 and I still get emotional seeing Jim with the Muppets, especially Kermit and Big Bird, and hearing Rainbow Connection. I’ve always loved him. I watched some of his funeral the other day and balled like a baby. Especially when Big Bird sang. Regardless of how old I am, those characters are %100 real.
Excellent man. He is dearly missed.
Jim Henson was absolutely a genius. The biography written about him is fantastic!
Jim held my Childhood in the palms of his hands...I believe his creations were living and breathing beings...as a kid Kermit was the only " celebrity" I ever wrote fan mail to....and as a young teenager, Jim was the only person I never knew personally, that I broke down and cried about when he passed....Rip Jim, we still miss you...
I was born in 89. I knew his name from all the shows that I watched such as the Fraggles and Dinosaurs and Sesame Street and of course the classic Muppets but I didn’t know he died until he was in fourth or fifth grade when I read a passage about him in a standardized test. Couldn’t help crying a little.
There's a Jim Henson museum in Leland, Mississippi where he lived as a youngster. It's a small museum but worth checking out if you're in that
neck of the woods.
What a talented beautiful man.That Old Black Magic sung so well. I’m in love!
the "blue cross, red cross" is a really well delivered joke.
Without Public Broadcasting and the Muppets and along with MR. Rodgers, my life would have never been what it is today. We need to get back to the wholesome , loving, kindness, respectful, forgiving, empathetic, honesty, giving, creative, artistic talent that Jm Henson put out through his shows! Let’s uplift those like Blimpy who are paving a clean and loving platform for our children!
Jim Hensons puppets and films always felt so real and so personal but also uncomfortable in a good way. like they were real people and thanks to his films, my imagination has grown so much from him
What a great documentary! ❤️ I’m now 45, and feel my whole life has revolved around the muppets. My sense of humor, my quirkiness, my love, optimism, has come from growing up watching these amazing characters. Thank you Jim and Henson family. I love the muppets so much, and my kids do too!
Jim Henson was definitely one of a kind! and we should all thank our lucky stars that we had him on this earth for a short while!
The Muppet Show was a huge part of my growing up. I still love the characters, and can name most of them.💛
Good ole days.. Wish we could go back to those days of Muppets ❤❤❤❤
Jim Henson was a national treasure and a pioneer in the entertainment industry. His creativity and wit will always be remembered fondly. As a child of the 90s, I grew up watching the Muppets, Dinosaurs and Sesame Street, and credit Jim for the lessons they taught me. Thank you, Jim Henson. Thank you for all the smiles and laughter, and thank you for inspiring generations of kids (and adults) around the world. ❤❤
I love that I grew up in the era of the Muppets and Jim Henson's genius. He sparked my fascination with puppets and puppetry. I would absolutely love the opportunity to work with his company.
I'm so glad it's back. This has been off TH-cam forever
A very talented man. We owe him a lot. Thanks Jim.
This is the most inspiring and heartwarming video on TH-cam
One of the best documentaries of all time
the Muppet show is all my time favorite show ever made
I love Jim Henson.
4/14/2020 i am 49 and i still love Jim Henson's work with a special space in my heart for The Dark Crystal.
He was a great man,Dark Crystal is my favourite film
Jim Henson and Walt Disney are my inspiration and idols. Thank you Walt and Jim for giving me so much happiness into my childhood ❤️
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"...he's got a beard."
-Fozzie Bear
dearest Jim...I heard that this fall the muppets will come back! I'm so happy! I don't know ur family beyond u and Brian Henson but I want u and ur family to know that we can't wait !
He died like 10 years ago u know that right?
yeah, I knew and cried. I think it's been longer than ten years but why count? I was just paying a lil respect to someone who will never be forgotten to me... u know here on the internet where in some weird way he may get my message! ty Kaan =)
Kaan Akgül dude, he died in 1990. Unexpectedly from pneumonia-related complications at age only 54
+Kaan Akgül 25 years. I miss Jim so much.
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I'm very happy they posted it on Jim Henson will forever be remembered
RIP JIm Henson and God Bless your soul...I remembered I was in the 3rd grade when you passed. Cried like a baby. Never to be forgotten.
What a genius he was brought happiness to my childhood
Not seen this since my dad taped it off the tv when I was a baby for me to watch.
Came in half way thru the "they look at the frog not the beard guy" henson interview.
The man was a legend. Part of the creative God Tier
I wish the world had Jim Henson just a bit longer.
This just appeared in my timeline today,12/26/20. This man shaped my childhood as he did for so many others. I even bought the entire Muppet Show collection. Rest easy Mr. Henson. You are still missed..😢😔
When TV was innocent and entertaining for children, the 80’s we're just everything was possible.
I worked with Jim and crew on the pilot show which was shot in NYC. I was the recording engineer.
Fun fact, the pilot was called "sex & violence with the muppets"
Jim and crew were the nicest people. It was a real pleasure to work with him
I remember watching this show and admiring how Mr. Henson’s normal speaking voice kept making me think of Kermit and other Muppet characters he voiced. I miss him and the magic the Muppets had while he was still alive.
Jim Henson will always be the Muppet's Rock! #JimHensonYouRule R.I.P Jim , Jane & their son John
Besides Fraggle, of course. ^-^
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I remember where I was on 3 occasions upon hearing about someone famous who was important to me, in 1980 it was John Lennon, I was 20, in 1990 it was Jim Henson and I was 30 and then in 2014 it was Robin Williams.
I was a member of the mail order Muppet Baby Book Club when I was young. I love that my mom let me be my weird self. I'm an abstract artist/designer today.
Jim Henson MY HERO!!! My Childhood HERO!!! I Learned EVERYTHING FROM Mr Henson! The Day He HE Passed…. A DAY I Will Never Forget!! I LOVE YOU Mr. Henson ❤️❤️❤️❤️
wish we still had people like him around.....no soul these days
I wish he was here to see his Dark Crystal series. It was a beautiful and intricate. I hope he would be impressed
Me too. I think he'd be pleased.
I just wish he could of seen the fanbases The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth would grow.
So he could realize his belonged in directing movies.
@@ForrestFox626 Have you ever seen Jim Henson’s Animal Jam?
@@ForrestFox626 Those movies were both so far ahead of their time.
@@michaelobrien6843pleased would be an understatement. He’d be honored to see that his passion project ended up becoming so successful.
You did what you set out to do Jim. You changed the world for the better.
When I'm dealing with very difficult depression The Muppets are the only STRONGEST therapeutic thing that can help me. I'm 26 and I've watching The Muppets ever since I was a young child. I was only 10 months old when Jim Henson died. Jim put a huge impact on the world, sorry Epic Rap Battles did his legacy better than he did.
What a wonderful man. His work is truly inspiring, i've always loved puppets / muppets. I'm training to be a teacher right now and i'd love to incorporate puppetry into my work, it's such a beautiful and fun way to teach children about the world. I'm not sure how i'm going to go about it but i'm totally going to attempt to make my own puppet, a little class mascot character (Probably a baby Axolotl, i'm going to use him to teach sign language / Makaton. )
This was such an interesting video. Really wonderful, just like the man himself!
R.I.P. Jim Henson!
Big part of my childhood..awesome times🍻👍if i could only get my grandkids into it😣👴i still see the Muppets as alive to this day...keeps me young
Is wonderful creation very well done Jim Henson he is pleased with the puppets and a wonderful actor in all films and shows
This documentary needs to be on DVD.
yeah
yeah so should the last two seasons of the Muppet show and Muppets tonight
I made one on DVD!
@@EliRamaOnTH-cam33 Have you ever seen Jim Henson’s Animal Jam?
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OMG... watching this I'm amazed just how much this one mans sencibilities have influanced my life!
good job!!! thank you!
Love that small clip of Jim at 1:07:36. Even after all the many, many creations and characters he'd come up with and all the technological innovations he'd pioneered over all those years, Kermit was still his guy!
I watched most of the “storyteller hour” on video about 30+ years ago. They were a genuine effort to bring new meaning to fairytales. I think they were truly remarkable and hope that one day they will be re-mastered and reproduced. These are worth keeping for posterity!
I want a time machine to tell Jim not only to see a doctor when he becomes ill, but to tell him that someday Labyrinth will be well loved & adored, and people will host entire events & Balls inspired by it.
Thanks This is the best feelgood show on the TV ever
He really was ahead of his time with his ideas and creations....
Knowing much more about his universes,
just makes him dearer...
Whatever his goals were, he accomplished an immeasurable value in attracting children to LEARNING. I used to watch Sesamy Street with my kids and his characters had such a powerful affect, i attribute their academic success to watching this program, almost religiously. It was amazing how he managed to weave together academic skills with high moral values and still entertained all the parents as well. Sesamy Street is the best thing in Television history. Henson was a genius that made the show colorful and unmatched in its quality. His legacy is the shining success of the millions of kids that saw his work. Fifty three years old..they say the most beautiful of flowers, often bloom for the shortest time. He was a national treasure.
Loved the muppets as a child
thank you so much for sharing this !!!!!