Henson's Place: The Man Behind the Muppets

Movie·1984·54 min

Henson's Place: The Man Behind the Muppets

Name: Henson's Place: The Man Behind the Muppets
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1984-01-01
Duration: 54 min
Cast: Julia McKenzie, Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jane Henson, Gabriel Velez

Henson's Place: The Man Behind the Muppets streams in the US on Kanopy, as of October 6, 2026.

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6.9 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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