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 ...

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 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.

To help with those needs, Jim’s Steak and Spaghetti’s staff collected money from sales and donated $5,000 to help the shelter. The Huntington Cabell Wayne Animal Shelter is primarily supported ...

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” threads a difficult needle, celebrating the creative genius of the Muppets mastermind without sidestepping the thornier aspects of his personal life.

Labyrinth is a 1986 musical fantasy film directed by Jim Henson with George Lucas as executive producer. Based on conceptual designs by Brian Froud, the film was written by Terry Jones, and many ...

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.

Henson, who was appointed chief in 2019, will be stepping down from his position on Feb. 28, according to a statement shared Wednesday on the Desert Hot Springs Police Department's Facebook page.