Jim Henson Archives

REPORT: Jim Henson’s Birthday Celebration in NYC

by Matthew Soberman | Oct 2, 2024 | Feature, Reports

On September 22nd, Muppet fans descended on New York City for a birthday party for the ages!

Happy Birthday to the New and Improved Jim Henson

by JD Hansel | Sep 24, 2024 | Feature, Fun Stuff

Celebrating both the birthdays of Jim Henson AND Jim Henson’s ideas!

Jim Henson Idea Man Spoiler-Filled Review

by Jarrod Fairclough | May 31, 2024 | Feature, Reviews

Jim Henson Idea Man is now streaming on Disney Plus! In this spoiler-filled review we’re wondering; is this Jim Henson documentary made for Muppet fans?

Just a Reminder: Jim Henson Was a Human Being

by Matthew Soberman | May 30, 2024 | Commentary, Feature

It’s a good time to remind folks what Jim Henson was, and more importantly, what he wasn’t.

Jim Henson: The Timeline

by JD Hansel | Sep 22, 2023 | Feature, Fun Stuff

Jim Henson led quite a life. Let’s list out every single thing he ever did. In order!

I’m Certain Jim Henson Would Have Loved This

by Ryan Roe | Apr 26, 2023 | Commentary, Feature

Am I being presumptuous? Perhaps. But I gotta say it: Jim Henson would have approved of this.

Why I’m Proudly Celebrating Jim Henson’s 86th Birthday

by JD Hansel | Sep 23, 2022 | Feature, Fun Stuff

This weekend marks Jim Henson’s 86th birthday, which can only mean one thing: We’re at war!

BOOK REVIEW: Sam & Friends – The Story of Jim Henson’s First Television Show

by Anthony Strand | Sep 19, 2022 | Feature, Reviews

This remarkable new book makes Sam & Friends feel like a real TV show for the first time since it aired.

Who Is Jim Hanson?

by JD Hansel | Apr 18, 2022 | Feature, Fun Stuff

Who is this Jim Hanson guy everyone is always on about? JD Hansel investigates.

Ron Howard to Direct New Jim Henson Documentary

by Shane Keating | Mar 30, 2022 | News

A new documentary about Jim Henson is in the works from Ron Howard’s production company.

Hey, It’s Jim Henson’s 85th Birthday!

by JD Hansel | Sep 24, 2021 | Commentary, Feature

Today marks Jim Henson’s 85th birthday. If he was still around, what might Alternate Timeline Jim be up to? We went to the multi-verse to find out.

Jim Henson Doodles Become Pins

by Shane Keating | Sep 9, 2021 | News

The Little Shop of Pins brings us pins based on Jim’s old drawings!

Animate The Jim Henson Biopic

by Jarrod Fairclough | Jul 6, 2021 | Commentary, Feature

There’s some division about a potential Jim Henson biopic. But could all the issues be resolved by making it animated?

Jim Henson Biopic in the Works from Disney & Henson Co.

by Ryan Roe | Apr 21, 2021 | News

It’s called Muppet Man.

Why Jim Henson Wasn’t Walt Disney

by JD Hansel | Sep 24, 2020 | Muppet Mindset

On what would have been Jim;s 84th birthday, JD Hansel examines the similarities and differences between two creative giants, Jim Henson and Walt Disney.