How 'bout Henson?! : 5 Facts about the Muppets creator
Today we honor the 83rd birthday of famed puppeteer and crafter of childhood dreams, Jim Henson. Forever remembered for his youthful, endlessly imaginative energy, Henson is known for his trademark creations and for building elaborate fantastical worlds. But what about some lesser known facts about him? In tribute to Jim, here are 5 fun facts about the Muppet-creator: 1. The Muppet Show premiered in 1976 and was actually produced in England. It went on to be syndicated in over 100 countries across the world. 2. Though known for the Muppets, Henson worked on a number of movies that used puppets (not his signature Muppets) including The Dark Crystal in 1981, Labyrinth in 1986, and The Witches in 1990. 3. Henson even made some more experimental films in his career, including Time Piece in 1965, which went on to be nominated for an Academy Award. 4. Henson has won 41 awards - including a Peabody Award in 1987 and a TCA Lifetime Achievement in 1990