In Their Own Words: Jim Henson 8 years old

The film follows Henson’s career from his first work with his Muppets in the early 1950’s during television’s Golden Age up to his sudden and shocking death in 1990, as he transcended puppetry to become one of the most creative, prolific and influential artists of his time. Key events include his early television work with the Muppets while still a student at the University of Maryland, his commercial work and network appearances in the late 1950s and early 1960’s, his breakthrough with Sesame Street, The Muppet Show, Fraggle Rock, and his groundbreaking fantasy films, Dark Crystal and Labyrinth. Among those interviewed for the Jim Henson episode are his children, Lisa, Cheryl, Brian and Heather Henson, actors Neil Patrick Harris and Candice Bergen, Willard Scott, director John Landis, former Disney CEO Michael Eisner, and Sesame Street cast members Bob McGrath and Carroll Spinney.

Credits

Frank Oz as

Neil Patrick Harris as

Jim Henson as

John Landis as

Candice Bergen as

Brian Henson as

In Their Own Words: Jim Henson Cast

Name	Character
Frank Oz He was 71, now 79 years old
Neil Patrick Harris He was 42, now 50 years old
Jim Henson He was 78, 53 years old when he died
John Landis He was 65, now 73 years old
Candice Bergen She was 69, now 77 years old
Brian Henson He was 52, now 61 years old
Michael Eisner He was 73, now 82 years old	as Himself
Lisa Henson She was 55, now 63 years old
Caroll Spinney He was 81, 85 years old when he died

In Their Own Words: Jim Henson Crew

Name	Department

In Their Own Words: Jim Henson (8 years)

Release day: Tuesday, September 15, 2015
Runtime: 90 minutes