And, in the process, he inspired us-the viewers-to use our imaginations, to take ourselves less seriously, and to treat others with greater tolerance. By stretching the known capabilities of both puppetry and the medium of television (and, then, of motion pictures), he created a new art form. A brilliant innovator, he continually questioned the status quo, broke boundaries, and experimented with new ideas. But titles can be misleading because he was so much more than these. In his lifetime, Henson’s titles included puppeteer, writer, director, producer, and entrepreneur. His influence can still be seen in so many places: on-demand TV shows, movies, and specials related books, toys, games, and other merchandise and modern-day puppets, puppet performances, and puppeteers. ![]() It’s hard to believe that marks the 30th anniversary of Jim Henson’s passing. ![]() An early version of Kermit the Frog appeared in Henson’s Sam and Friends TV puppet show, but Kermit became a breakout star during The Muppet Show.
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