Jim started his career in TV with his commercials. He did commercials for companies like Wilkins Coffee and Purina Dog Chow. Many of the Muppet characters were born on these commercials, like Ralph the dog and Cookie Monster.
This show was Jim's attempt to create world peace. The show had a global effect and was watched in many countries and aired in many different languages. Tapping for the show began in 1982.
A fantasy film with a strong following. It incorporated humans and puppets. It was a musical and deep journey through a labyrinth, complete with pleanty of David Bowie.
This was Jim's first venture into Fantasy films. It contained an all muppet cast, and a weak script. This was Jim's smallest grossing film in the Box Office. It just never found an audience. Jim and his daughter Cheryl wrote the story of Dark Crystal at the Kennedy International Airport while they were snowed in.
Was a film based on Kermit, Fonzy and Gonzo trying to get back their reputations as journalist. They planned to catch the thief that had been stilling valuble gems. This film included Busby Berkeley scenes, that consist of lights, water and dancing.
Premieres in 1984 on CBS and is very successful. The Muppet Babies show is a cartoon that portrays the growing up of the muppets. It takes place in a nursery, with a nanny. The show also uses clips from old black and white films.
The first TV show that Jim had a lot of control over. It was very successful for a 5 minute show that aired two times a day. It earned Jim an Emmy. It is also where Jim and Jane worked together very closely and then later were married.
An educational program designed to help prepare preschool age students. It aired in 1969 and his still on the air today.
A symbolic representation of the coming together of the "Henson Family." It shadows the meeting of Jim, Frank Oz, Jerry Juhl and the other main players through Muppet characters.
Was filmed in England and was very successful. It was an hour full of classic Muppet humor with a different human guest host on every episode. The head writer for the show was Jerry Juhl he was assisted with a small group of under 6 other men, including Jim.
A movie that is filled with music and dancing. It takes place in New York where the Muppets want to perform their musical on Broadway. Their show is a success and The Muppets Take Manhattan.
