There are surely better and more in-depth documentaries to be made about the genius of Jim Henson than Ron Howard's Jim Henson Idea Man, but perhaps not documentaries made with the full ...

Jim Henson didn’t set out to become a famous puppeteer or create characters beloved by children—and adults—worldwide. He made puppets simply because he wanted to work in television.

It’s called Jim Henson Idea Man and it’ll be released ... who knew him best” and the company calls it “the definitive portrait of one of the world’s most inspiring and iconoclastic ...

Explore Jim Henson's puppets and Muppets in the Smithsonian's collections along with related collection items. Learn their backstories, their missions, and the inspiration for each of them. National ...