Join legendary cartoonist Guy Gilchrist as he shares heartfelt stories and behind-the-scenes insights from his time with The ...

The Jim Henson Hour ... Muppets, as well as frequent guest appearances by popular entertainers. The second segment often featured rebroadcasts of original, Henson-created productions, such as ...

Jim Henson steps in front ... beyond amusement rides. Its six-episode series on Henson’s life clocks in at around 180 minutes—more than an hour longer than Idea Man—and in that time, it ...

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. Listen to ...

The iconic green frog, and the rest of the Muppets, were created by Jim Henson, who graduated from UMD in 1960. According to the university, Kermit is an environmental advocate, a Peabody Award ...

Bonnie Erickson designed and built the inimitable Miss Piggy in 1974 for an early "Muppets" television special, produced by Jim Henson. Puppets, props and storyboards from Henson's prolific career ...