Henson's Place: The Man Behind the Muppets

Name: Henson's Place: The Man Behind the Muppets
Genre: Documentary, Family
Released: 1984-01-01
Duration: 54 min
Rating: 7.2
Cast: Julia McKenzie, Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jane Henson, Gabriel Velez

1984·Documentary·54m

7.2

★

Trace the life and career of visionary puppeteer Jim Henson through this fascinating documentary, which profiles the creative genius's early endeavors in college, his incredible contributions to "Sesame Street" and the creation of "The Muppet Show." In addition to interviews with Henson, his wife, Jane, and close collaborator Frank Oz, this in-depth special also offers viewers a peek inside the magical Henson Workshop.

Directed by David A. Goldsmith

puppeteer

puppet

puppetry

sesame street

muppets

entertainment genius

IMDB

N/A

Letterboxd

3.5 / 5

Cast

Julia McKenzie

Narrator

Jim Henson

Jim Henson (self)

Frank Oz

Frank Oz (self)

Jane Henson

Jane Henson (self)

Caroll Spinney

Caroll Spinney (self)

Pam Arciero

Pam Arciero (self)

Brian Henson

Brian Henson (self)

Michael K. Frith

Michael Frith (self)

Popular Reviews

2 reviews

PeterFalksEye

9.3★ · 11/15/25

Henson's Place: The Man Behind the Muppets

I found this to be a fresh and interesting insight into the lives of Jim, Oz, and the Muppets crew as I continue making my way through Jim Henson: The Biography. It’s one thing to read about their incredible work, but to actually see it in action.. insane!

DRMilitao

5.0★ · 03/16/26