Wednesday, January 7, 2009

The voice and vision of Jim Henson

The world is a better place for Jim Henson sharing his vision, his voice, his heart, and his soul. Let's take a look and listen back over his work.


A tribute to Muppeteer/Writer/Director/Humanist Jim Henson from 2001's MuppetFest.



Kermit sings "It's Not That Easy Being Green"



Kermit sings "The Rainbow Connection" from "The Muppet Movie"



Kermit sings "The Rainbow Connection" with Debra Harry from "The Muppet Show"



Entertainment Tonight on Jim Henson's death



The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson (Part 1 of 5) This was a CBS special broadcast shortly after the death of Jim Henson



The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson (Part 2 of 5)



The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson (Part 3 of 5)



The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson (Part 4 of 5)



The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson (Part 5 of 5)


Jim Henson (September 24, 1936 – May 16, 1990)

Listen to "A Boy and his Frog" by Tom Smith

Read the lyrics by Tom Smith