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James Maury "Jim" Henson (September 24, 1936 – May 16, 1990) was an American puppeteer, artist, cartoonist, inventor, screenwriter, songwriter, musician, actor, film director, and producer. Best known as the creator of the Muppets, Henson was a regular in television series and films from the mid 1950s until his death at age 53. Born in Greenville, Mississippi, and raised in Leland, Mississippi, and Hyattsville, Maryland, Henson began developing puppets while attending high school. While he was a freshman at the University of Maryland, College Park, he created Sam and Friends, a five-minute sketch-comedy puppet show that appeared on television. After graduating from the University of Maryland with a degree in home economics, he produced coffee advertisements and developed some experimental films. Feeling the need for more creative output, Henson founded Muppets Inc. in 1958 (which would later become the Jim Henson Company).
Henson garnered fame in the 1970s when he joined the children's educational television program Sesame Street, and there helped develop characters for the series. He also appeared in the sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live. In 1976, after scrapping plans for a Broadway show, he produced The Muppet Show. He won fame for his creations, particularly Kermit the Frog, Rowlf the Dog, and Ernie, and he was involved with Sesame Street for over 20 years. He also had frequent roles in Muppets films such as The Muppet Movie, The Great Muppet Caper and The Muppets Take Manhattan, and created advanced puppets for projects like Fraggle Rock, The Dark Crystal, and Labyrinth. During the later years of his life, he also founded the Jim Henson Foundation, and Jim Henson's Creature Shop. His involvement in two television programs - The Storyteller and The Jim Henson Hour - led to Emmy Awards wins.
Fraggle Rock (also known as Jim Henson's Fraggle Rock or Fraggle Rock with Jim Henson's Muppets) is a British/American/Canadian children's live action puppet television series created by Jim Henson, about a society of Muppet creatures called Fraggles.
Fraggle Rock was co-produced by British television company Television South (TVS), the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, U.S. pay television service Home Box Office and Henson Associates. Unlike Sesame Street, which had been created for a single market and later adapted for international markets, Fraggle Rock was intended from the start to be an international production and the whole show was constructed with this in mind.
Fraggle Rock debuted in 1983 as one of the first shows involving the collaboration of Henson International Television (HiT Entertainment from 1989), the international arm of Jim Henson Productions and of Deluxe Digital Studios. The co-production brought together British regional ITV franchise-holder Television South (TVS), CBC Television, United States pay-television service Home Box Office and Henson Associates (later Jim Henson Productions). Filming took place on a Toronto sound-stage (and later at Elstree Studios, London). The avant-garde poet bpNichol worked as one of the show's writers. In the early days of development, the script called the Fraggles "Woozles" pending the devising of a more suitable name.
Fraggle Rock: The Animated Series is an American animated television series based on the original live action version of the same name created by Jim Henson. NBC aired this spin-off program on Saturday mornings for one season during 1987. The show was later rerun on The Disney Channel from May 5, 1990 to June 1995.
The animated series followed the same formula as the HBO original live-action series, including the same theme song but arranged by Margaret Loesch. Many episodes consisted of two 15-minute stories; however, a few presented a single full 30-minute plot. The animated version carried on the tradition of original songs, with at least one tune per episode (including a few recycled from the puppet version, such as "Let Me Be Your Song").
In its original run, the animated episodes were book-ended by footage of the original puppet version of Uncle Traveling Matt, introducing the show from Doc's workshop. The animated version of Fraggle Rock was canceled after only one season (13 episodes).
Jim Henson and The Muppets Visit The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson - 03/18/1975 #jimhenson #johnnycarson #thetonightshow
Never stop creating. Jim Henson #IdeaMan, a #DisneyPlus Original Documentary from Academy Award-winning filmmaker Ron Howard, is streaming May 31. "Jim Henson Idea Man" takes us into the mind of this singular creative visionary, from his early years puppeteering on local television to the worldwide success of Sesame Street, The Muppet Show, and beyond. Featuring unprecedented access to Jim's personal archives, Howard brings us a fascinating and insightful look at a complex man whose boundless imagination inspired the world. For more updates, subscribe to Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic. Disney+ is the streaming home of Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and more. From new releases to your favorite classics and exclusive Originals, there's ...
From Jim Henson: A storyteller shares European folk tales with viewers and with his loyal dog, and actors and puppets bring the stories to life. Subscribe for more https://youtube.com/@ShoutStudios?sub_confirmation=1 NBC & HBO Jan 31, 1987 - Jul 30, 1989 S1 9 episodes S1 E1 · Hans, My Hedgehog Jan 31, 1987 Tired of being ridiculed, a child who resemble a hedgehog leaves home to spend years living amongst animals in the forest. He comes to the rescue of a lost king and as a reward asks for the first thing the king sees, which happens to be his daughter. S1 E2 · Fearnot Oct 26, 1987 A young man named Fearnot sets out on a quest to learn how to shiver in fright; he meets a tinker who vows to lead the boy to frightening places; still, nothing on their path manages to put the shivers into...
Join Kermit the Frog, Oscar the Grouch, and Gobo Fraggle as they celebrate Jim Henson, the man who inspired the lovers, the dreamers, and all of us to come and play, and dance our cares away. Happy Birthday, Jim! Subscribe for all new videos from The Muppets! ► http://di.sn/6002BJA1n Watch more of the best moments, music videos, and laughs from The Muppets! ► http://di.sn/6007BJ79R Get more from The Muppets! Disney: http://disney.com/muppets Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Muppets Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheMuppets Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/themuppets Welcome to the Official YouTube channel for The Muppets! This channel is home to your beloved group of Muppet friends: Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo the Great, Animal, Beaker, The Swedish Chef...
No one saw Jim Henson's death coming. He was only 53 years old when he died in 1990, and still going strong creatively. Here's what we know about the last days of this extraordinary creator, and the legacy he left behind. #JimHenson #Legacy #Creator Voiceover by: Tim Bensch Read Full Article: https://www.grunge.com/327264/the-tragic-death-of-jim-henson/
From Jim Henson: A storyteller shares European folk tales with viewers and with his loyal dog, and actors and puppets bring the stories to life. Subscribe for more https://youtube.com/@ShoutStudios?sub_confirmation=1 NBC & HBO Jan 31, 1987 - Jul 30, 1989 S1 9 episodes S1 E1 · Hans, My Hedgehog Jan 31, 1987 Tired of being ridiculed, a child who resemble a hedgehog leaves home to spend years living amongst animals in the forest. He comes to the rescue of a lost king and as a reward asks for the first thing the king sees, which happens to be his daughter. S1 E2 · Fearnot Oct 26, 1987 A young man named Fearnot sets out on a quest to learn how to shiver in fright; he meets a tinker who vows to lead the boy to frightening places; still, nothing on their path manages to put the shivers into...
Growing up in the 1980s, Jim Henson shaped my childhood. By 1990 I’d logged hundreds of hours watching the Muppets. I could quote Labyrinth by heart. No holiday season was complete until our family had played that John Denver and the Muppets record at least 30 times. So, as you can imagine, the day I heard Henson died, it felt like I’d lost a friend. Looking back, Henson’s death was one of the first losses that ever affected me. Twenty-five years ago I had just turned 13, and I can still tell you which stretch of road my mother and I were riding along when we heard the news on the radio. FLASHBACK: Fred Savage & Jenny Lewis in the Cult Classic, 'The Wizard,' AKA 1989's Biggest Nintendo Ad Many of my friends remember that day as well, as do their parents (and perhap...
Jim Henson Idea Man is an original documentary from Academy Award-winning filmmaker Ron Howard. "Jim Henson Idea Man" takes us into the mind of this singular creative visionary, from his early years puppeteering on local television to the worldwide success of Sesame Street, The Muppet Show, and beyond. Featuring unprecedented access to Jim's personal archives, Howard brings us a fascinating and insightful look at a complex man whose boundless imagination inspired the world. Jim Henson Idea Man starts streaming exclusively on May 31 on Disney Plus.
Take a nostalgic journey through television history as we explore the early Jim Henson shows before Sesame Street. Classic TV moments from various performances that would influence future Henson entertainment. Through rare archive footage, we see the evolution of the legendary Jim Henson, capturing the magic that would later inspire beloved children's programming, the Muppet Show, Muppet movies, fantasy films, and more. 🎭📺 \\ Be Sure to Watch! // Jim Henson: Before Sesame Street https://youtu.be/-reSoJH7zik?si=ReZEpDYfr-0uvZQp #jimhenson #muppets #samandfriends #todayshow #shorts #jimmydeanshow #edsullivan
Join Kermit the Frog, Oscar the Grouch, and Gobo Fraggle as they celebrate Jim Henson, the man who inspired the lovers, the dreamers, and all of us to come and play, and dance our cares away. Happy Birthday, Jim! #JimHenson #JimHensonBirthday -- Subscribe for more Sesame Street videos! https://www.youtube.com/@OfficialSesameStreetFan?sub_confirmation=1 Sesame Street’s mission is to help children grow smarter, stronger, kinder – in more than 150 countries around the world! Learn more at https://sesameworkshop.org/
Fraggle Rock opening title sequence. The Jim Henson Company has remained an established leader in family entertainment for over 50 years and is recognized worldwide as an innovator in puppetry, animatronics and digital animation. This channel features popular children's shows including Fraggle Rock, Pajanimals, Dinosaur Train, Sid the Science Kid and more! Follow Fraggle Rock on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fragglerock/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fragglerockofficial ► Subscribe to get all the latest content https://bit.ly/3moc4M4 ► Connect with us online and our socials: Website: https://www.henson.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hensoncompany/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hensoncompany/ #FraggleRock #JimHenson
Celebrating 40 years - Original Air Date: January 10, 1983 A kindly inventor named Doc and his dog, Sprocket, move into an old workshop, where Gobo's Uncle Matt discovers the opening to Outer Space and sets off to explore it, leaving Gobo behind to explore Fraggle Rock and pick up the postcards Matt will send. Creator: Jim Henson Written by: Jerry Juhl & Jim Henson Cast: Jerry Nelson - Gobo Fraggle / Marjory the Trash Heap (voice) Dave Goelz - Boober Fraggle / Uncle Travelling Matt / Philo (voice) Steve Whitmire - Wembley Fraggle / Sprocket the Dog (voice) Kathryn Mullen - Mokey Fraggle (voice) Karen Prell - Red Fraggle (voice) Richard Hunt - Junior Gorg / Gunge (voice) Rob Mills - Junior Gorg Gerard Parkes - Doc Patricia Leeper - Muppet Performer (voice) Gord Robertson - Muppet Perfor...
You’re invited to an epic return of your favorite Fraggles. Old friends and new adventures await in Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock. Streaming now on Apple TV+
Some unexpected winds of change are in the forecast for Fraggle Rock. Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock Season 2 is streaming now on Apple TV+ #FraggleRock #Trailer #AppleTV
It’s FINALLY time to dance all your cares away! Fraggle Rock: Back To The Rock is NOW STREAMING on Apple TV+! Sing along if you know the words! #FraggleRock #DownAtFraggleRock #BackToTheRock Jim Henson’s Fraggle Rock, Fraggle Rock: Rock On, and Fraggle Rock: Back To The Rock all belong to Apple TV+ and The Jim Henson Company.
You've been waitin'. Time for Get Goin'. The official aespa x Fraggle Rock music video is here. And you really, truly don't want to miss this. Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock Season 2 is streaming now on Apple TV+ #FraggleRock #Aespa #AppleTV
Fraggles + Foo Fighters = the rock supergroup we never knew we needed. Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock is now streaming on Apple TV+ #FraggleRock #FooFighters #AppleTV
Wembley, Red, and Sprocket cuteness abounds.
🎶Let the music play... 🎶 Get ready for a brand new adventure with your favorite Fraggles. Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock streaming now on Apple TV+
James Maury "Jim" Henson (September 24, 1936 – May 16, 1990) was an American puppeteer, artist, cartoonist, inventor, screenwriter, songwriter, musician, actor, film director, and producer. Best known as the creator of the Muppets, Henson was a regular in television series and films from the mid 1950s until his death at age 53. Born in Greenville, Mississippi, and raised in Leland, Mississippi, and Hyattsville, Maryland, Henson began developing puppets while attending high school. While he was a freshman at the University of Maryland, College Park, he created Sam and Friends, a five-minute sketch-comedy puppet show that appeared on television. After graduating from the University of Maryland with a degree in home economics, he produced coffee advertisements and developed some experimental films. Feeling the need for more creative output, Henson founded Muppets Inc. in 1958 (which would later become the Jim Henson Company).
Henson garnered fame in the 1970s when he joined the children's educational television program Sesame Street, and there helped develop characters for the series. He also appeared in the sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live. In 1976, after scrapping plans for a Broadway show, he produced The Muppet Show. He won fame for his creations, particularly Kermit the Frog, Rowlf the Dog, and Ernie, and he was involved with Sesame Street for over 20 years. He also had frequent roles in Muppets films such as The Muppet Movie, The Great Muppet Caper and The Muppets Take Manhattan, and created advanced puppets for projects like Fraggle Rock, The Dark Crystal, and Labyrinth. During the later years of his life, he also founded the Jim Henson Foundation, and Jim Henson's Creature Shop. His involvement in two television programs - The Storyteller and The Jim Henson Hour - led to Emmy Awards wins.
Dance your cares away
Worry's for another day
Let the music play
Down at Fraggle Rock
Work your cares away
Dancing's for another day
Let the Fraggles play
We're Gobo Mokey Wembley Boober Red
Dance your cares away
Worry's for another day
Let the music play