Jim Henson’s sudden death from toxic shock syndrome halted his negotiations of selling the Muppets to Disney. Here’s everything to know about the details behind Jim Henson’s death.

Jim Henson’s sudden death rocked his family and friends. The Muppets creator came down with what he thought was a bad cold in early May 1990, but within a couple of weeks, his illness escalated ...

The Jim Henson Company is taking three preschool series to MipJunior in Cannes next month, where it will be seeking commissioning and coproduction partners. Monster Jam (working title) is a CG ...

Jim Henson was 1/1, a true innovator. Go ahead, try and pick a favorite Muppet. Dare you. Fozzie, Gonzo, Miss Piggy, Animal, Kermit, Grover, Bert and/or Ernie – it’s impossible.

FILE-A portrait of American puppeteer and film & television director Jim Henson (1936 - 1990) as he poses with one of his creations, Kermit the Frog, New York, New York, January 4, 1988.

“Jim Henson: Idea Man” threads a difficult needle, celebrating the creative genius of the Muppets mastermind without sidestepping the thornier aspects of his personal life.

It's titled "Jim Henson: Idea Man." Henson was born in Greenville, Mississippi in 1936. "Television would transport him beyond Mississippi, beyond, you know, America," Ron Howard told NPR.

Jim Henson: Idea Man is premiering on Sunday, Aug. 11 at 8:30 p.m. There are several ways to watch with a free live stream.