Lisa Henson

The Muppets (and all other creations by Jim Henson and the Henson Creature Shop) have been a great treasure to generations of kids world wide. They have been a huge influence on me, constantly inspiring me.  Check out the Muppets celebrating YouTube HD with their cover of the pro-rock classic Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen. Read Full Story

View and purchase photos By Ashley Hamilton Correspondent The Bucks County Jail has been taken over by a new set of inmates. This gang has been around for decades, and their influence spans the globe as they indoctrinate generation after generation. Their ringleader: Kermit the Frog. The James A. Michener Art Museum, located at the site of the former prison, is currently hosting “Jim Henson’s Fantastic World,” an exciting tribute to the man behind the frog. Presented by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service and The Jim Henson Legacy, this exhibition is the first to appear in the new Syd and Sharon Martin Wing ... Read Full Story

Everyone should remember Jim Henson, the creator of shows like The Muppets, Sesame Street, Fraggle Rock and Return of the Jedi.  Jim Henson was the performer for several well known characters, including Kermit the Frog, Ernie, Rowlf the Dog, Dr. Teeth, The Swedish Chef, Waldorf, Guy Smiley, Link Hogthrob, and the Muppet Newsman.  In 1976, Henson moved his creative team to England, where The Muppet Show began filming. The show featured Kermit as host, and a variety of other memorable characters including Miss Piggy, Gonzo the Great, and Fozzie Bear. And now, for Halloween, you can be those characters too!! Read Full Story

Jim Henson and Frank Oz on the set of an Orson Wells TV pilot. Orson Welles was well-known as a Muppet fan. He famously appears in a cameo at the end of The Muppet Movie and was once quoted saying "Sesame Street is the greatest thing that ever happened to television." I had no idea though that Jim Henson and Frank Oz were Orson Welles' quests on a TV pilot he shot in 1979. Of course, after some quick Googling I discovered that the good folks over at Muppet Wiki already knew that (they know everything about Muppets). Video via The Muppetcast and We ... Read Full Story

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