Jim Henson: Commercials and Experiments

2004•1h 30m

Documentary

A collection of Jim Henson's commercials, industrial reels, short films and some related talk show appearances. Includes Henson's Oscar nominated short, "Time Piece," in its entirety. Part of the Jim Henson Legacy's "Muppets, Music & Magic" program that debuted at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in 2004.

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The Jim Henson Legacy

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Region US · Lang EN

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Cast

Jim Henson

Frank Oz

Jerry Juhl

Jerry Nelson

Jane Henson

Enid Cafritz

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