1. Jim Henson - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia He was also an Oscarnominated film director, Emmy Award-winning television producer, and the founder of The Jim Henson Company, the Jim Henson Foundation, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Henson

Jim Henson From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation search For the company founded by Henson, see The Jim Henson Company Jim Henson Jim Henson at the 1989 Emmy Awards Born September 24 Greenville Mississippi Died May 16 New York City New York Occupation American puppeteer film director and television producer Jim Henson , born James Maury Henson September 24 May 16 ), was the most widely known American puppeteer in American television history. He was the creator of The Muppets and the leading force behind their long creative run in the television series Sesame Street and The Muppet Show and films such as The Muppet Movie (1979) and The Dark Crystal (1982). He was also an Oscar -nominated film director Emmy Award -winning television producer , and the founder of The Jim Henson Company , the Jim Henson Foundation , and Jim Henson's Creature Shop . Henson is widely acknowledged for the ongoing vision of faith, friendship, magic, and love which infused nearly all of his work. Henson died on May 16 of organ failure due to infection by bacterial pneumonia ; his sudden death resulted in an outpouring of public and professional affection, culminating in a memorial service. There have since been numerous tributes and dedications in his memory. Henson’s companies, which are now run by his children, continue to produce films and television shows.

2. Jim Henson: Biography And Much More From Answers.com Jim Henson , Puppeteer Born 24 September 1936 Birthplace Greenville, Mississippi Died 16 May 1990 (toxic shock syndrome) Best Known As Creator of. http://www.answers.com/topic/jim-henson

BodyLoad('s'); Results for Jim Henson On this page: Select Article Who2 Biography Artist Actor Filmography Biography Britannica Concise Fairy Tales Spotlight Columbia Ency. Quotes By Wikipedia Or search: - The Web - Images - News - Blogs - Shopping Who2 Biography Jim Henson Puppeteer Source Born: 24 September 1936 Birthplace: Greenville, Mississippi Died: 16 May 1990 (toxic shock syndrome) Best Known As: Creator of Kermit the Frog Jim Henson created the Muppets, a troupe of comic puppets who starred in TV shows and films beginning in the 1950s. The Muppets joined the cast of the children's TV show Sesame Street , launched in 1969; the show made stars of Henson creations like Kermit the Frog, Bert and Ernie, and Big Bird. Henson's own The Muppet Show was a syndicated hit from 1976-81 (and introduced the popular character Miss Piggy); the show led to movies including The Muppet Movie (1979, with cameos by Bob Hope Orson Welles and others) and The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984). Henson made a deal to sell his company to the Walt Disney corporation in 1989; the deal fell through the next year, when Henson died of organ failure after an infection turned into toxic shock syndrome.

3. Jim Henson - Muppet Wiki - A Wikia Wiki Jim Henson (September 24, 1936 May 16, 1990) was the creator of the Muppets and was the performer behind many of the troupe s most famous characters, http://muppet.wikia.com/wiki/Jim_Henson

Jim Henson From Muppet Wiki Jump to: navigation search Jim Henson with the Muppets Jim Henson (September 24, - May 16, ) was the creator of the Muppets and was the performer behind many of the troupe's most famous characters, including Kermit the Frog Contents Early Years Sam and Friends Sesame Street The Muppet Show ... edit Early Years James Maury Henson was born in Greenville, Mississippi in 1936. Henson moved with his family to Hyattsville, Maryland , a suburb near Washington, D.C. , in the late 1940s. While growing up, he loved watching Disney films and movies with comic legends like Bob Hope and George Burns , and enjoyed listening to such radio acts as Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy . He would grow up to pay tribute to and work with many of these same legends. edit Sam and Friends Jim Henson with the cast of Sam and Friends Jim Henson with Kermit the Frog Henson's earliest foray into television puppetry occurred as a high school senior, in , with The Junior Morning Show , performing Pierre the French Rat and other creations with friend Russell Wall . In , while a college student at the University of Maryland , he devised a puppet show called Sam and Friends for a local TV station. The shows aired live twice a day after the news, and often involved the puppets lip-synching to a comedy or novelty record. Henson's co-puppeteer was the woman who would later become his wife

4. Jim Henson The Great Jim henson jim Henson was born in Greenville, Mississippi, on September 24, 1936, the second son of Paul and Betty Henson. Jim spent his early http://iat.ubalt.edu/courses/old/pbds660_sp99/students/reckley/ex5/people/henson

Jim Henson was born in Greenville, Mississippi, on September 24, 1936, the second son of Paul and Betty Henson. Jim spent his early years in Leland, MI where his father had an assignment with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. When he was in the fifth grade Jim moved back to his Familys home in Baltimore, Maryland where through his Grandmothers encouragement He developed his interests in art, television and Communication. While In maryland Jim with his older brother Paul, experimented with a variety of artistic techniques. In 1954, while still in high school, he began his television career performing puppets on a local Washington, DC Saturday morning program on WTOP-TV. The following year, as a freshman at the University of Maryland, he was given his own twice-daily, five-minute show, Sam and Friends, on the local NBC affiliate, WRC-TV. Jim's first performing partner was Jane Nebel, whom he met at the University, and who later became his wife. Sam and Friends introduced many Muppet mainstays, music, snarky humor, and technical tricks. The show also introduced the most famous Muppet of all, Kermit. The success of Sam and Friends led to guest appearances on such national network programs as The Steve Allen Show, The Jack Paar Show, and The Today Show. with the popularity of the Puppets growing Jim moved to New York and signed on Jerry Juhl, Don Shalin and Frank Oz to help develope the charaters with the first popular chacter being Rowlf who appreaed on The Jimmy Dean Show from 1963-1966

5. The My Hero Project - Jim Henson Jim Henson was an amazing man who created more than a hundred memorable characters over a thirtyyear career. His puppets were groundbreaking, http://www.myhero.com/hero.asp?hero=jHenson

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Jim Henson Nickname: Jim Birth Name: James Maury Henson Birthdate: Today's Biorhythm Today's Runes Today's I Ching Today's Stichomancy ... Search Google Tarot Card (Equivalent of "9/24/1936") The Lovers : A caring and trusting relationship. Beauty and inner harmony. A decision calling for emotional control and faithfulness to spiritual values. Rune (Equivalent of "James Maury Henson") Ansuz refers to a god or the spoken word of God. It is the voice of reason, law, prophecy and truth. It is the truth heard in the wind. This rune represents wisdom obtained or knowledge delivered. It is the rune of absolute good advice and true council - the message we all must strive to hear. Birth Mates (Equivalents of "9/24/1936") Andy Warhol Ashton Kutcher Chow Yun Fat Freddie Prinze Jr. ... Yoshitaka Amano Public Role (Equivalents of "Jim Henson") Words that embody your presence are "Flattery, Mountain, Navigator". Words that embody people or things in your periphery are "Answer, Barrier, Breakthrough, Bronze, Carnival, Desert, Europe, Execution, Fellowship, Hornet, Hypnosis, Ice, Leopard, Letter, Microscope, Mystery, Party, Philosophy, Roulette, Snow, Sphere, Spider, Target, Throne, Tragedy, Vanilla". Private Persona (Equivalents of "Jim") Words that embody your presence are "Arm, Life".

7. Jim Henson Of course, Jim Henson did much more than children s entertainment. He changed the world of puppetry forever and made both children and adults laugh, http://www.squidoo.com/jimhenson

Home Explore Topics Log in ... Make your page Search: Go Jim Henson by blondeheroine in (by 56 people) Your rating: X Rate this Lens Sorry, you must be logged in before you can rate this lens. Don't have an account yet? Sign up here Subscribe Email Print ... Close Jim Henson: Changing the Face of Children's Entertainment Forever Of course, Jim Henson did much more than children's entertainment. He changed the world of puppetry forever and made both children and adults laugh, love and their imaginations ignite with his unique characters. This is my tribute to one of the most important men in my childhood. Though I never met him, his contributions to my life are endless. Why Jim Henson? I can remember being very small, sitting directly in front of the television and watching The Muppet Show. Images from that show were imprinted onto the fabric of my mind at a very early age and my love for Kermit and the gang would be carried from those moments to this very day. Sesame Street and The Muppet Show were probably the pre-cursors to my rabid love of fantasy and humor. Later, shows like Fraggle Rock and movies like The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth would broaden that love even further. Jim, according to those that worked with him, was not only a master creator and puppeteer, but also a gentle, loving person who enjoyed seeing those that worked with him succeed even more than he did himself. This gracious spirit could be seen through the characters that were seemingly an extension of his personality, Kermit the Frog and Rowlf the Dog.

8. Jim Henson --  Britannica Online Encyclopedia Britannica online encyclopedia article on Jim Henson American puppeteer, creator of the Muppets of television and motion pictures. http://www.britannica.com/eb/article-9040071/Jim-Henson

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9. Inspiration From Jim Henson Jim Henson (19361990) was more than a puppeteer and creator of the world-famous Muppets , he was the person responsible for bringing joy to millions of http://www.yeartosuccess.com/public/Inspiration_from_Jim_Henson.html

10. Jim Henson Jim Henson. Jim Henson AKA James Maury Henson. Born 24Sep-1936 Birthplace Greenville, MS Died 16-May-1990 Location of death New York City http://www.nndb.com/people/215/000022149/

This is a beta version of NNDB Search: All Names Living people Dead people Band Names Book Titles Movie Titles Full Text for Jim Henson AKA James Maury Henson Born: 24-Sep Birthplace: Greenville, MS Died: 16-May Location of death: New York City Cause of death: Pneumonia Remains: Cremated, (scattered at his ranch, near Santa Fe, NM) Gender: Male Religion: Christian Science Race or Ethnicity: White Sexual orientation: Straight Occupation: Performance Artist Party Affiliation: Democratic Nationality: United States Executive summary: Creator of the Muppets Father: (agronomist) Wife: Jane Nebel (m. 28-May-1959, sep. 1986, three daughters, two sons) Daughter: Lisa Son: Brian Daughter: Cheryl Daughter: Heather Son: John High School: Northwestern High School, Hyattsville, MD (1954) University: BA Home Economics, University of Maryland College Park (1960) Emmy Emmy Grammy ... Heart Attack (two) 16-May-1990 TELEVISION Sesame Street The Muppet Show Saturday Night Live FILMOGRAPHY AS DIRECTOR Labyrinth (27-Jun-1986) The Dark Crystal (17-Dec-1982) The Great Muppet Caper (26-Jun-1981) Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas (1977) FILMOGRAPHY AS ACTOR A Muppet Family Christmas (1987) [VOICE] Inside the Labyrinth (1986) Himself Sesame Street Presents: Follow that Bird (02-Aug-1985) [VOICE] Into the Night (15-Feb-1985) The Muppets Take Manhattan (13-Jul-1984) [VOICE] Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas (1977) [VOICE] Do you know something we don't?

11. Jim Henson - Mahalo Jim Henson was a American puppeteer and best known as the creator of The Muppet Show, Sesame Street, Kermit the Frog and many others. http://www.mahalo.com/Jim_Henson

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13. TIME 100: Jim Henson By James Collins. Time Magazine Article s sidebar includes timeline data, quicktime movie clips, and related links. http://www.time.com/time/time100/artists/profile/henson.html

NATION WORLD BUSINESS ARTS ... CURRENT ISSUE BILL POLO/AP Jim Henson and Kermit the Frog in 1982 Jim Henson By JAMES COLLINS Intro: Technology Shaped the Show 21st Century: The Future of Arts Monday, June 8, 1998 Jim Henson can be credited with many accomplishments: he had the most profound influence on children of any entertainer of his time; he adapted the ancient art of puppetry to the most modern of mediums, television, transforming both; he created a TV show that was one of the most popular on earth. But Henson's greatest achievement was broader than any of these. Through his work, he helped sustain the qualities of fancifulness, warmth and consideration that have been so threatened by our coarse, cynical age. Louis Armstrong Lucille Ball The Beatles Marlon Brando ... Oprah Winfrey Categories Leaders/Revol. Builders/Titans Scientists/Thinkers Heroes/Icons The job didn't last long, but within a few months, Henson was back on TV, puppeteering for another station, the local NBC affiliate. Soon he had his own five-minute program, called Sam and Friends . It aired live twice a day, once before the network news with Chet Huntley and David Brinkley and later preceding the

14. Jim Henson (I) Actor The Dark Crystal. jim henson never thought that he would make a name of himself in puppetry; Visit IMDb for Photos, Filmography, Discussions, Bio, http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001345/

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15. The Jim Henson Legacy - Home Page Established in 1993, The jim henson Legacy was created by family and friends in response to the extraordinary interest in the life and work of jim henson. http://www.jimhensonlegacy.org/

Home About the Legacy Mission Statement Legacy Events ... Search Latest News Jim Henson's Fantastic World - Arizona Museum for Youth JHL and BAM Join Forces Center for Puppetry Arts Jim Henson’s Fantastic World – Arkansas Arts Center @import url( http://www.jimhensonlegacy.org/components/com_magazine/layouts/css/Blogtopia.css ); Jim Henson's Fantastic World - Arizona Museum for Youth Touring exhibit presented by The Jim Henson Legacy and The Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service. Now through March 9, 2008 The Arizona Museum for Youth in Mesa, Arizona Click here for hours and directions. Click here for more information on the exhibit and its itinerary. Fran Brill, the first female puppeteer on Sesame Street, recently made the rounds visiting fans young and old alike. Click here for a slideshow from her appearances. Read More >> JHL and BAM Join Forces Following the success of the screening series in 2004, The Jim Henson Legacy and the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) have again joined forces on a touring version of the program. Featuring rare screenings and special guest discussions, the program kicked off its current tour in March of this year and has appeared in a number of venues around the country. Up Next: November 2-4 Cornell Cinema Ithaca, Ne...

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17. MWP: Jim Henson (1936-1990) Information about writer jim henson, including a biographical and critical article, a list of published works, and other information resources. http://www.olemiss.edu/depts/english/ms-writers/dir/henson_jim/

Go to Publications Media Adaptations Bibliography Internet Resources See also: Writer News: Statue unveiled at University of Marlyand (Sept. 25, 2003) Jim Henson's children repurchase the Henson Company (May 7, 2003) Kermit has new home in Leland (March 1997) Home Browse Listings Authors Jim Henson with Kermit the Frog Jim Henson Success from the show proved the stepping stone for a series of commercials that brought him nationwide fame. Soon, he was making guest appearances on such national network programs as The Steve Allen Show The Jack Paar Show , and The Today Show The Hensons moved to New York in 1963 as his television appearances grew to include The Tonight Show Ed Sullivan , and The Jimmy Dean Show , and weekly appearances on The Today Show With the premiere in 1969 of Sesame Street Sesame Street used flashy imagery and quick pacing common in television commercials to teach preschoolers about letters, numbers, and social values. PBS producer Joan Ganz Cooney had invited Henson to create a family of Muppet characters to populate Sesame Street. Henson and his creative team created a number of memorable characters for

18. Muppet Central Articles - Tributes: Rembering Jim Henson They told me that jim henson had died of pneumonia in a hospital earlier that day. As was the case for all of us, his death came as such a surprise. http://www.muppetcentral.com/articles/tributes/henson/

A R T I C L E S Reviews Editorials Interviews ... Figures, DVD's and Puppets New Collectibles The Muppet Show Season 3 Gonzo Muppet Replica Photo Puppet Imagine With Me DVD and Let's Play Games DVD Platinum All-Time Favorites Sing the Alphabet Kids Favorite Songs ... Central Mailing List Remembering Jim Henson "I don't know who Jim Henson is, but I've heard he has his hand in a lot of things around here." - Kermit the Frog Jim Henson September 24, 1936 - May 16, 1990 Exhausted and frustrated, I came home after a difficult day of publishing a yearbook. We were under a lot of pressure trying to complete our deadlines. As I entered my home that Wednesday (about 5:15 PM), I met my family. They asked me "if I had heard." They told me that Jim Henson had died of pneumonia in a hospital earlier that day. As was the case for all of us, his death came as such a surprise. He was only 53. If Jim would've gone to the hospital sooner, he might still be with us. However, it was his nature not to inconvenience anyone. He thought he had a simple head cold. By the time he realized it was serious, a severe bacterial infection had developed and it was already too late. Even though I never met Jim Henson, it was a dream of mine to do so. I am sure many of you shared that same dream. However, whether you knew Jim personally or not, we all

19. Henson, Jim jim henson s most significant contribution to television culture was his imaginative ability. His creative talents are responsible for perhaps the most http://www.museum.tv/archives/etv/H/htmlH/hensonjim/hensonjim.htm

HENSON, JIM U.S. Muppeteer-Producer Jim Henson's most significant contribution to television culture was his imaginative ability. His creative talents are responsible for perhaps the most recognizable and beloved television characters of all timethe puppet/marionette hybrids better known as the Muppets. For over three decades, the Muppets have entertained children and adults in myriad pop culture arenas, however, they are most associated with the television legacy known as Sesame Street As an adolescent, Henson was fascinated with television. His desire to work for the blossoming industry was inadvertently realized through the craft he considered merely a hobby-puppetry. His first puppet creations premiered on a local television station, an NBC affiliate in Maryland, which picked up Henson's five-minute puppet show and ran it prior to The Huntley-Brinkley Report and The Tonight Show.

20. The Jim Henson Foundation Founded in 1982 by jim henson to promote and develop the art of puppet theater in the United States, the Foundation awards grants to American puppet artists http://www.hensonfoundation.org/

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