The Definition of a Muppet
INTERVIEWERMr. Henson, what would you say is the definition of a Muppet? Where does that word come from and what
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’80s Dating Video
JIMHello there, my name is Jim Henson and I’m a puppeteer looking for love. Are you the love I’ve been
Michael Eisner’s Handshake Deal
Jim shakes Michael Eisner’s hand.EISNERGuywhosgoingtosellmetheSesameStreetcharacterssayswhat?JIMHuh?EISNERI see you are well-versed in the art of corporate negotiation.
How Jim Henson Got to Sesame Street, Part 2
JON STONEJoan, we’ve talked it over, and we’ve decided that if we can’t get Jim Henson, one of us is
How Jim Henson Got to Sesame Street, Part 1
JOANYou know, if we get that Jim Henson guy to do the show, we’ll have one of the best advertisers
Lloyd Morrisett Has Second Thoughts
LLOYD MORRISETTJoan, are you sure it’s ethical to use television to get children hooked on the alphabet? Letters are so
Being Green
Everyone gathered around Joe Raposo’s piano to hear him unveil his masterpiece KERMITThat’s a great song, Mr. Raposo!JON STONEYeah, what
Jim and Katzenberg Share
BOUNCY INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC begins.KATZENBERGJim, the Disney deal is going to be the best thing that ever happened to you. No
But I Don’t Mind It, That’s What Friends Are For
Now that it’s a musical, we’re putting all your favorite Muppet songs in the biopic. You’re welcome. Lew Grade shakes
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Grover’s Funeral Service
In the front rows of the cathedral are the main Sesame Street Muppets, as well as other major puppet icons