Jim Henson Movies

  • 1962
    Tales of the Tinkerdee

    Tales of the Tinkerdee

    Tales of the Tinkerdee

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    This unaired pilot, produced by Jim Henson and Jerry Juhl, was shot in Atlanta in the summer of 1962. The pilot featured Kermit the Frog, Taminella...

    Tales of the Tinkerdee
  • 1961
    Visual Thinking

    Visual Thinking

    Visual Thinking

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    In a mix of puppetry and animation, Harry demonstrates the Art of Visual Thinking to Kermit—and what it does to you once it gets out of control.

    Visual Thinking
  • 1968
    Youth '68

    Youth '68

    Youth '68

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    This documentary interviews young people on war, religion, music, sex, and other topics. Part of NBC's Experiment in Television.

    Youth '68
  • 1966
    Limbo: The Organized Mind

    Limbo: The Organized Mind

    Limbo: The Organized Mind

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    Short film by Jim Henson featuring Limbo, combining live puppetry with pre-recorded film.

    Limbo: The Organized Mind
  • 1970
    Doll House

    Doll House

    Doll House

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    "Doll House" is a Sesame Street song about the number 2. The song features vocals by Juli Christman, and is accompanied with a live-action film by...

    Doll House
  • 1969
    The Wizard of Id

    The Wizard of Id

    The Wizard of Id

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    An unsold TV pilot based on the classic comic strip, shot by Jim Henson with puppets built by Don Sahlin.

    The Wizard of Id
  • 1970
    The Muppets on Puppets

    The Muppets on Puppets

    The Muppets on Puppets

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    Jim Henson and Rowlf the Dog explain the art and history of puppetry, and let the viewer in on some of the secrets in performing his own act, the...

    The Muppets on Puppets
  • 1960
    Cat and Mouse

    Cat and Mouse

    Cat and Mouse

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    CAT AND MOUSE is Jim Henson’s second and more ambitious interpretation of a composition from jazz drummer Chico Hamilton whom Jim met and...

    Cat and Mouse
  • 1967
    The Paperwork Explosion

    The Paperwork Explosion

    The Paperwork Explosion

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    Mankind has devoted too much time, too much money and plenty of space on paperwork and more paperwork. In the 1960's, to remove all those obstacles...

    The Paperwork Explosion
  • 1985
    Muppet Video: Rowlf's Rhapsodies with the Muppets

    Muppet Video: Rowlf's Rhapsodies with the Muppets

    Muppet Video: Rowlf's Rhapsodies with the Muppets

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    Rowlf's Rhapsodies with the Muppets was released by Playhouse Video in 1985, as part of a series of compilations featuring songs and sketches from...

    Muppet Video: Rowlf's Rhapsodies with the Muppets
  • 1975
    Just a Few Announcements

    Just a Few Announcements

    Just a Few Announcements

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    "Before the Muppets begin their meeting, Janice reads a series of announcements." (Muppet Wiki)

    Just a Few Announcements
  • 1971
    The King of Eight

    The King of Eight

    The King of Eight

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    The King of Eight is a 1970 short film produced for Sesame Street by Jim Henson, using stop-motion animation. The 70-second short film focuses on the...

    The King of Eight
  • 1978
    Hip Hip Parade!

    Hip Hip Parade!

    Hip Hip Parade!

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    Hip Hip Parade! was a primetime special promoting the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, originally broadcast on PBS stations throughout Thanksgiving...

    Hip Hip Parade!
  • 1976
    The Muppet Show Pitch Reel

    The Muppet Show Pitch Reel

    The Muppet Show Pitch Reel

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    The presentation by Jim Henson that started it all.

    The Muppet Show Pitch Reel
  • 1979
    Let's Have the Dam Break

    Let's Have the Dam Break

    Let's Have the Dam Break

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    "As Leo gives a speech on the state of accounting, Grump desperately needs to relieve himself." (Muppet Wiki)

    Let's Have the Dam Break
  • 1967
    Wheels That Go

    Wheels That Go

    Wheels That Go

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    A young boy ponders the marvel of wheels.

    Wheels That Go
  • 1965
    The Reindeer

    The Reindeer

    The Reindeer

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    Dasher tells the other reindeer that there's no snow and thus they can't deliver any presents. Prancer, Dancer, Donder and Bitzen keep breaking into...

    The Reindeer
  • 1971
    The Queen of Six

    The Queen of Six

    The Queen of Six

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    The Queen of Six is a stop-motion animated short produced for Sesame Street by Jim Henson. Similar to "The King of Eight," the short focuses on the...

    The Queen of Six
  • 1966
    The Idea Man

    The Idea Man

    The Idea Man

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    The Idea Man is a three minute short film by Jim Henson which was used for a live performance with Limbo on The Mike Douglas Show on July 20, 1966....

    The Idea Man