Thanking everyone for your submissions to honour
the memory of Jim Henson
on this, the 23rd Anniversary of his death.
All will be added to this page. Thanks!
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| Bill Barretta and Pepe |
It's hard to say exactly what or how he influenced me really, only because I suppose that his influence actually always came through others...for example...My brother's pursuit of Jim's genius when we were kids; meeting him for the first time at Sesame Place as an employee who was drawn to leave his post to shake the hand of this dream-like personality; feeling his presence through his son Brian as we bonded and grew closer over the years - And finally getting to work and play with all of the amazing people that did truly know him and were inspired or touched by him everyday.
His influence has been undeniably a huge part of my life, but through a very unexpected and joyous way. I hope that if he's watching, that he's okay with what I've learned through what he left behind for others to teach me.
- Bill Barretta
Shortly after I started dating Jerry, he introduced me to Jim. I think it was during a Sesame St. taping and it would have been at Unitel, their old studio in Manhattan. This was after "The Muppet
Show" so I was impressed with who Jim was. I remember thinking that he seemed very much like Kermit the Frog. He was laid-back yet very much in charge and had an ever-present sense of humor behind it all.
He was very genuine and gracious to me. My impression was that as busy as he was, he was aware of and interested in absolutely everything going on around him.
My first impressi.on never wavered. Jim seemed to be always the same. Busy, intense, intelligent, creative, kind and quietly funny. He seemed to inspimre loyalty from all those who worked with him. When I married Jerry I felt as if I was also marrying into a large and happy family, the Muppets. That feeling of family was enabled by Jim. He was one of the greatest people I have ever known.
-Jan Nelson
Jim Henson was an amazingly creative force. It seemed he was always thinking of something new, even when we were busy shooting, or working on another project. I remember on a Sesame shoot one day, he asked a bunch of us during a break, to put our hands together to make a face, or a wall or just to hold them close together so he could look at them. About a year later, that same use of hands was in the completed film, Labyrinth, in the well. It seemed that ideas flowed out of Jim, and he acted on them every chance he got. I once asked Jane Henson what inspired him, where did the ideas come from. “He just can’t stop them, even if he wanted to.” she replied. He was truly a genius and an inspiration for artists everywhere.
-Pam Arciero
I grew up loving everything Jim created. From The Muppets, to Labyrinth, to Fraggle Rock, it was pure Magic. Jim shaped worlds beyond our imagination, with characters that could help us forget our day to day worries and bring smiles from eat to ear.
Jim Henson helped shape my creativity, my track to puppeteering, and my inner child that continues to keep dreaming.
-Nathan Danforth
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| "Genius" by thezingzongpuppets |
When Jim Henson died all of
the kids at my high school
made and wore black arm bands.
We cried and told stories about
Jim Henson and The Muppets
and what they meant to us.
We were completely united
by our love and our loss.
One more time Jim Henson
showed us, that no matter
who we were, we belonged.
I will always miss him,
- Andra Jenkin
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| by Kaye Kalisek |
Hard to believe it's been so long since Jim was
removed from our reality, yet his spirit pushes
forward powerfully through the work he left behind.
I, like many of us, was raised on everything
HENSON and make it my business to help keep
alive the style of puppetry which he developed.
Thank you 100 x Jim for your artistic perseverance
and positive influence on my childhood. May the
wind be ever at your back, good sir.
- Jordan Lockhart
Bosko Films
I grew up watching 'The Muppet Show' and my brother and I use to perform puppet shows for our family, friends, or anyone that would watch. The Muppets represented a family, although not a perfect one, but one that was inclusive of anyone from dogs, to bears, to chickens, and weirdos. Watching 'The Muppet Show' each week became a family tradition. My family was broken, due to divorce, however Kermit and the gang welcomed my family into theirs each week. There are legends involving children being raised by wolves and apes, but I feel I was raised partially by puppets. Correction: the Muppets are more than just puppets. While I was in high school, I discovered that Jim Henson and I shared the same birthday. And it was at that time, my love of all things felt was rekindled; inspiring me to pursue a college degree and career in puppetry. Although I am no longer actively performing, I am still very much an enthusiast and advocate. Jim Henson's legacy is one that continues to still delight, inspire, enlighten, and amuse me. The most amazing aspect of Jim Henson's characters is their ability to connect with their audience. They say that , "a picture is worth a thousand words." So what better way to convey my feelings and gratitude to Jim Henson then with a picture taken one Christmas morning, in my youth, when I received my very first Kermit the Frog plush (notably, I have obtained many, many more since). With all my heart, thank you, Jim.
Sincerely,
William Hause
Celebration, FL
Jim Henson was a visionary, a genius and still is to this day, he was able to accomplish so much in what little time he had amongst us. What makes him one of the greats is that even though he is
no longer with us his work, his messages and his teachings still reach out to us today.
Jim Henson managed to find a way to make education fun, interesting and an experience the whole family could enjoy together by showing us how to get to Sesame Street. He taught kids like me who have now grown up to value and respect each other no matter our differences. Instead of preaching about it Jim Henson gave us another show with an even stronger message of world peace in such a subtle and fun manner. He gave us stories with little creatures that live in Fraggle Rock separating two very different worlds but eventually finding peace within them. As a kid you are lost in the Fraggles silly adventures but as you grow up you realise you are learning something very important. Then come the Muppets and they’re just plain crazy but even though they are all so different and led by a frog they still manage to make it work.
It was because of Jim Henson that Sesame Street was tailored for each and every country and now had their own Big Bird.
New characters were created to walk around all the different streets, every country had their own version of Sesame Street making it their own.
Again it was because of Jim Henson that Fraggle Rock was too tailored for each country, everyone had their own Doc and how Sprocket managed to run across the globe to be with each of them is beyond me. Then came The Muppet Show which made 120 countries laugh and even though I have no idea how many countries actually exist I’m sure that by now the whole world knows the response to Mahna-Mahna… do you?
Mahna-Mahna is much more than just a silly Muppet song with a crazed maniac and two pink cows, it’s a language spoken worldwide, a simple Mahna-Mahna can connect us all. Muppet Fans are the
luckiest people in the world, we can do something that fans from any other franchise can’t. We can communicate with any other Muppet Fan across the world, we have no language barriers. Trust
me on this but you can go anywhere around the world and utter the words Mahna-Mahna and I guarantee that someone will give you back a Doo-Do-Doo-Do. Even though you might not speak
the language you can still share your passion. I used to work at the tourist board and one day this Chinese dude walked in wearing a Pigs in Space t-shirt. I had never seen that t-shirt before in my
life, it was awesome and I wanted one myself. I was so excited because I knew this guy was a fan, you don’t buy a Pigs in Space t-shirt if you’re not a fan.
There was only one problem, he didn’t speak English and I don’t speak Chinese yet I wanted to communicate with him so badly. I knew I wouldn’t find out where he bought that t-shirt (eventually I found it) but I wanted to let him know how cool it was and that I too was a huge Muppet Fan. I thought if this doesn’t work I’m going to look like a complete idiot but I risked it and said “Mahna-Mahna” and my new Chinese friend replied “Doo-Do-Doo-Do”. We both just stayed standing there smiling happily at each other looking like two complete idiots who had no idea how to continue their conversation. I eventually said “Wocka-Wocka” hereplied “Meep-Meep” and we both continued with our lives.
This might not apply to everyone else as I come from a very small country with only a population of 32,000 but this has happened to me in England before too. You don’t really see adults wearing
Looney Tunes t-shirts or Flintstones, Mickey Mouse, Simpsons etc… t-shirts but as rare as the Muppets might be they’re the only ones I actually see adults wearing. I see many Gibraltarians and
a lot of Spaniards wearing Muppet and Sesame Street T-shirts and it’s not just adults and children its teenagers too.
I’ve made some really cool friends simply by asking them where they bought their Muppet t-shirts from and the thing is everyone wearing a Muppet t-shirt is always so friendly. I’ve been wearing my Muppet t-shirts before and have had random people smiling at me as I walked by just as I do if they are wearing a Muppet t-shirt. Basically you come across a Muppet Fan and you make a new friend and if you go to HMV to meet Kermit and Pepe then you make hundreds.
One of the most famous songs in Muppet history comes from a Frog with his banjo singing in the swamp before he began his journey to Hollywood making new friends along the way. The Rainbow
Connection is such a powerful song with a very important message no matter how you interpret it. I believe The Rainbow Connection is about a mixture of different cultures mixed together to create
something beautiful. A range of different colours put together is a beautiful thing which we should embrace and not keep apart because only when put together can you create a rainbow. In Kermit’s
case his rainbow connection was made up of pigs, bears, dogs, chickens and whatevers but they worked together and succeeded in making their dream come true.
Someday we’ll find it, The Rainbow Connection, the lovers, the dreamers and you
- Nicholas Napoli
Last Saturday (May 11) I performed my Muppet-influenced The Ugly Duckling before a sold-out audience in Tofino, Vancouver Island, Canada, a tiny community heavily influenced by Hippy '60s culture back in the day and still to this day. I created Ugly before working on Fraggle Rock and it was partially because of it that I passed the audition. (I have fond memories of Richard Hunt pulling out my puppets and helping me on with them to show to the panel of auditioneers.) The little kids loved the show, and what was equally rewarding was that their parents grew up watching Fraggle and that they came to see someone who was connected to it. It is gratifying knowing that in a strange and somewhat obscure way I carry forward Mr. Henson's legacy by both being influenced by him as a young puppeteer, and also by having received such a rewarding training which people don't often witness live today.
Back during Fraggle, I was very shy around "The Big 'J'", although he was perfectly approachable. I did get to play Brool, the bass player, in Cantus' band. And I did get to watch how he'd direct and perform, and just generally be present in the studio. This experience led me onto years of other TV Muppetry both with the Muppets and beyond. And today, a whole section of my friends and associates are based around those four years in Toronto taping the series in the early '80s. None of this could have been done without Jim. And I am but one drop in the huge and lovely pond that he has nurtured and inspired. Jim rules.
-Timothy Gosley
Merlin's Sun
It is almost impossible for me to put into words what Jim Henson means to me. He inspires everything I do almost everyday. His work, his way of living, his way of thinking... all of these things are endlessly inspiring and intriguing to me. His admiration of the simple things is something that I try to look for in life as well. Jim was a hero, an icon, and a genius. Everyday I realize more and more how brilliant he was. Thanks, Jim.
- Ryan Dosier
My creative path was set ever since Kermit the frog and company hopped a Hollywood-bound Muppet bus. Much of my desire to be an artist and my outlook on life comes from Jim Henson’s Muppets and various creature creations. I cannot imagine a world without his works. Henson’s energy and perseverance were legendary. He remained in the trenches with his peers throughout his successful career. I admire that the most.
- James V Carroll
Lots of thoughts spring to mind when I think of what the Muppets mean to me. Growing up watching The Muppet Show, Sesame Street, Fraggle Rock, made me lucky to be a kid in that time! I learned so much through The Muppets! Its ok to be different. Everyone is welcome. You are not on your own. Its ok to ask questions. Keep trying! Every time I hear the name Muppets, the words Fun, Color, Laughter, Excitement pop into my head! I still have a heavy heart every time I think of how early Jim Henson was taken from the earth, but I am so thankful of everything he and his family have achieved. I now have my own children who are growing up watching the Muppets and are just as excited to watch them as I was when I was a child - and still am! Thank you Jim.
- Kymie Walker
Technically, the first time Jim Henson influenced my life was back in 1970 when I was scanning a handful TV channels with my cousin, Gary. In a flash, there they were - like a rainbow exploding through a monochromatic trash heap of awful daytime soaps and TV movies – it was Bert & Ernie! We were hypnotized. We suddenly had a new hobby – making puppets and performing whenever we could. We eventually dragged my little brother, Billy along. He showed some promise.
Jim’s influence went into hyper-drive in 1974. I had a substitute teacher at school who knew someone on Sesame Street. I now had an address and decided to send Jim a letter on homemade stationary decorated with my cartoons including an attempt at Bert & Ernie. I basically asked him for tips on how to make Muppets. I was too idealistic to think he would ignore my request. He didn’t let me down. Not only did I get a beautiful letter from him praising my clunky renderings, he included several pages of instructions!
I think that experience made me realize that my dreams did not have to remain dreams. Jim was not abstract anymore – he was a man who made the time to fuel a young boy’s fire. I shared that story with him about fifteen years later.
-Gene Barretta
I greatly admire Jim Henson on two very important dimensions: first as an entertainer and second (but just as important) as an innovator and leader. With the Muppets, Jim Henson has brought millions, including me, tons of joy and laughter over the years. The way he has designed and created his characters and the worlds around them have captivated me since birth. Whether it’s Big Bird trying to convince everyone on Sesame Street that Mr. Snuffelupagus is real, or Cantus trying to get Red to find her song, or even Miss Piggy trying to get Kermit to admit his feelings for her, Jim and the whole company had an undeniable knack to make you believe what was happening and pull you along for the ride wherever it would take you, and make you feel that you were a part of the magic. That feeling has brought so much joy to me and so many others- I couldn’t even begin to quantify how many millions of people that have had moments of happiness thanks to Jim, but thinking about it is pretty awe-inspiring.
The Muppets and the many worlds they have inhabited have allowed me to retain and truly appreciate the child-like imagination and wonder that lives inside us all but has also served me well in adulthood, perhaps more so now that I can appreciate what made me love the Muppets when I was younger. I greatly admire and try to emulate Jim’s optimistic, simplistic outlook on life which he has always incorporated into his work, and which has given me great guidance and comfort every day. Thanks to Jim, I always try to find the good in people and the silver lining to any dark day, remember that simple is good and live my life hoping that I can leave the world a little bit better off for having me be a part of it.
Jim is also one of the best examples of American innovation, ingenuity, and leadership at its finest. He would design and create the most complex worlds and develop new technology to convey the slightest of emotions and simplest of concepts. Much of that technology is being used today far beyond puppetry and entertainment, and all came from Jim wanting to get a performance just right. He was a genius at business to get the funds he needed to do the projects he wanted and fought for what he cared for and knew what was best, like giving up his ownership rights of the Sesame Street characters to Sesame Workshop so they could continue their mission without the fear of a Disney corporate takeover. At the same time, he also recognized that Disney was the brand that the Muppet characters needed to flourish and thrive in a new age of entertainment, and fought to close the deal before his passing.
More than anything, Jim was an amazing leader. He found the best people from all walks of life to give life to his visions, gave them an incredible environment to create and celebrate, and most of all, allowed them to be truly collaborative and part of the dream. One of the hardest but most effective things about being a leader is knowing when to let go of the reins, to let your team take and build and idea into something bigger and more wonderful than one person alone could ever imagine. Through my own work, I’ve seen how incredible outcomes and impact can be when great leaders do this, but I never would have truly understood that without Jim Henson. Although I never had the honor to meet him, I have talked and befriended people who worked with him, read countless books and articles and watched his hilarious and masterful character work. He has inspired me in every aspect of my life. I know for a fact I wouldn’t be who I am today without him and for that I am eternally grateful.
-Arianne Gallagher, Washington DC
What else can I possibly say that hasn't , or could , have been said at this point? Jim Henson was one of my biggest influences, And I like to consider that most every drawing, every cartoon, every comic that I've done, Muppets or otherwise, pays tribute to him in some way.
- Chris Smigliano
If it wasn't for Jim, I would never have met Jane, Brian, Lisa,and the rest of his magical family, which opened a fantastical life in puppetry I never dreamed possible. The Henson's, especially Brian, allowed me the artistic and fianacial freedom to be who I am, and the trust to contribute and colaborate on so many creative adventures.The warm, wonderful ripples of Jim's life and legacy have enriched both me and my family forever.I am truely one of the lucky ones to be touched by his genius.
- Bruce Lanoil
"What amazes me about my generation - people who grew up in the `70s and `80s - is just how many of us remember *exactly* where we were and what we were doing when we first learned that Jim Henson had passed away and how profoundly it affected so many of us. You hear about this all the time when you talk to puppeteers and Muppet fans of a certain age. I think it must be a lot like what many of our parents felt when John Lennon died because Jim's work was such a big part of our childhood. He made us laugh and made us learn. He touched our souls. Because of that connection I think that even though we never really knew him, we sometimes feel like a little part of us died with him that day."
-Andrew Young
Jim Henson was a big inspiration to me and through his work with the Muppets, Dark Crystal, Sesame Street and Labyrinth I was truly inspired to "push the envelope" and hold on to the dream no matter what anyone else thinks. Through his work I learned that nothing is impossible and hard work and determination do pay off in the end. One thing I remember Jane Henson saying in an interview was something like "We were entertaining ourselves in the beginning and just having fun". I think it is an important lesson to "Have fun" and do what comes natural in puppetry. Let the characters do their own thing and wait for the world to catch up. In fact throughout my life I have always been called " The Next Jim Henson" because of the crazy things I come up with . The name Jim Henson is most often associated with "creativity". In truth all of us puppeteers, puppet builders and movie makers are the "Next Jim Henson" . His legacy will live on in all of us. I love the Muppets and hope that one day PoppetZnActioN will be as fruitful as the Muppets have been. Jim Hensons work has truly changed my life.
- Rev. Adrian Lilly CEO PoppetZnActioN
My Tribute To Jim Henson, by Dennis Carter Jr.
Jim Henson and his Muppet creations have been a part of my life ever since I was young.
Like most children growing up, my first exposure to his Muppet characters was on Sesame Street. My mother and I watched it every day, and remember many of the great songs and skits that took place on the show. My favorite characters on the show were always Ernie and Bert, and I would always laugh at how Ernie would drive Bert crazy so many times. My favorite is the 'Rhyming Game' that Ernie wants to play, but Bert has no interest in, yet Ernie still gets him to play it with him. I am actually listening to a sound recording of it as I type this letter. After all these years I still laugh and enjoy it.
A few years later 'The Muppet Show" came on and I never missed an episode of it when it was on. Kermit has been and always will be my favorite. My favorite 'Muppet Show' episode is the one with Mark Hamill and the cast of Star Wars, as I am also a big Star Wars fan as well.
As time went on, everything Muppet related I enjoyed watching and never missed. The Muppet movies, Fraggle Rock, The Dark Crystal, Labyrinth, and even holiday specials like Emmet Otters Jug Band Christmas, The Christmas Toy, Tale Of The Bunny Picnic, etc. I saw them all !!
I even wrote Jim Henson a fan letter and he sent me an autographed picture which i still have to this day.
I grew up in a show biz family, and have done all kinds of things from being an actor, costume character, voice overs, magician assistant, etc, but the one thing I always wanted to do was my own puppet show after being inspired by all his work for years.
So, In my High School Media Arts Class, I made a series of short seven minute films with puppets and toys. I filmed, voiced and performed all the characters myself, and continued to make these films for fun through college where I studied all aspects of film and television. My love for Jim Henson and his Muppets of all kinds were what inspired me to make these films, and one of the reasons why I chose to study the entertainment industry.
Now as an adult, I still enjoy all he has done, and again his work inspired me to create my own muppets and entertain children and adults.
For the past few years I performed at an event here on Long Island called The Long Island Scottish Games, where I perform three shows for the guests here. Last year I performed my first live puppet show there and am performing another puppet show this year as well.
To me, Jim Henson is a genius in all and everything he did. Even though computers, CGI , has become a major asset it the film and television industry, still nothing will ever compare to the art of puppetry, or the worlds and characters Jim Henson brought to billions of fans all around the world for years, and inspired people, like myself, to create their own muppet world.
Jim Henson is sadly no longer with us, but the truth is he was never really gone. He is with us everyday as new generations discover his work and older generations who grew up with his work, pass it on to their children and their children and so on. His legacy will out live us all, and he will live on forever in our hearts, our memories, and through his work as well.
Thank you Jim Henson for all you have given the world and still continue to give to the world forever...........
Sincerely,
Dennis Carter Jr.
Roslyn Heights, New York
I wasn't fortunate enough to be in the world the same time as Jim Henson, but I've been reaping the benefits of his since as long as I remember. I've been laughing at his work since I was born, and I've never stopped. The Muppet Movie is what inspired me to go into the field of entertainment as a kid. Kermit's dream of "singing and dancing and making people happy" helped me find my own. And Jim has served as a model of how to treat people in this world with love and kindness. Jim Henson truly made the world a better place.
-Matthew Soberman
Influences of Jim Henson in my life? As a teenager, I dismantled a ventriloquist dummy and re-dressed it to create my own version of a muppet character. I was amazed at Jim’s vocal characterizations and versatility! As a career television and radio performer for 25+ years, I’ve called him one of very few heroes of mine. I would watch Sesame Street, if only to watch and listen to the genius of Jim Henson and Frank Oz together. My children have loved his work and have listened to me talk about the whole new level that Jim Henson took his craft of puppetry to. I was in Rome, Italy, waiting to board my flight back to Canada in May, 1990, when I found one of the few English-language newspapers available, USA Today. The headline on the front page announced the passing of legendary entertainer Sammy Davis Jr., from throat cancer. Down the side of the front page was a brief mention of Jim Henson’s sudden passing. Like the rest of the world, I was shocked! His legend will always live on in all of our hearts….
Norm Murray
On-Air Host
The Shopping Channel
Canada
Today marks the 23rd anniversary of the man who has inspired my career, entertainment, and educational worlds. This post is only coming in today, the actual anniversary, because I have been so wrapped up in an internship- for The Henson Company, itself! Jim must have been an amazing person to know, as even after his death, many of us feel very close with him without having actually known him. I'm thankful for the live that he lived, the goodness that he brought into the world, his work in the puppetry world, and the lessons that he brought to his fans and viewers. While driving into work today, I was listening to the Street Gang audiobook, with the prologue being about Jim's NYC memorial. How hard it hits today, hearing Big Bird's, "Thank you, Kermit." To add to it, thank you, Jim Henson.
- Austin Michael Costello
23 years ago Jim Henson was taken from us and at that time we all wondered “What now?” “What will the Muppets be like without Jim?”Thankfully the Muppets thus far has survived and are still going.
A lot of who I am is because of Jim. Before I grabbed onto the Muppets I was wanting to be an actor or an Impersonator but having a mild case of cerebral palsy (CP) there was no way I could be an actor plus I was not the greatest at memorizing lines. Somehow that’s where puppets came into my life. The Muppets where bar none the best and leading them all was Jim Henson.
I was lucky enough to have been hired by Jim to work on Fraggle Rock for its entire run. I was lucky in many ways, lucky to have performed beside Jim when he played Cantus the Minstrel with my Minstrel Character Brio. It was great fun and I got to ad lib with him when the scene was cut. Sadly I can’t remember what we said but I remember I was thrilled to have done that with Jim. It was always a fun set on Fraggle Rock.
Like Tim Gosley and the other Canadian background performers I am one of many who have learned from Jim and I tried to carry that “fun on the set” into every production that I am a part of. Sometimes it worked and sometimes it didn't but I tried.
Thank you Jim for hiring me on Fraggle Rock and other Muppet Specials.
Thank you for everything that you have given me.
Thank you for believing in me and seeing past the CP.
I will always try to carry what you have taught me into everything that I do.
Thank you for making me a part of the Muppet experience.
Thank you Jim
-Terry Angus
Jim Henson is the spiritual father of my creativity. It was one of those fated meetings across the magical ether of the media. His drawings inspired me with their originality and the clarity of his approach to character. The worlds he brought into being with his teams of ingenious designers and builders were so diverse and enthralling they dazzled my childhood imagination.
He is the humble master and the visionary collaborator. When confronted with choices in my own life as a filmmaker or artist, there are a whole spectrum of inspirational figures I look to, but the question "what would Jim do?" always seems to give me the purest answer. Put simply, no one has inspired me as much.
- Peter Savieri
by Jesse Oliver
Jim Henson's works are among my very earliest memories. Sesame Street, The Muppet Show, Fraggle Rock...more than any other single person, the work of Jim Henson and his company helped to shape the person I am today. It's obvious I'm not alone in that; the love and support Muppet fans show for each other shows that Jim was successful in his mission of breeding understanding and acceptance from one person to another, and truly leaving the world a better place.
-Steve Swanson
Jim Henson and his Muppets have been part of me for as long as I can remember. As with most, "Sesame Street" was my first introduction to the works of Jim Henson. I was instantly attracted to them, as I continue to be with them today. However, they also impacted me in a little different way from most.
I was not only interested in the characters that Jim created, but who and what made them come alive. It was Jim and his Muppets who got me interested not only in being a puppeteer with him, which eventually came true when I was able to work with him on "The Jim Henson Hour," but also to take an interest in all aspects of television and movie production as he did when he first began. He believed it was a real asset, and I thank him for his wonderful advice that has helped me guide my life. My many times spent with Jim will forever live on with me for life. He was a very kind and generous man that would always have the time to stop and talk with you no matter who you were.
One of my favourite stories was from one year when I was in Florida for the Walt Disney World Christmas Parade in which Jim was performing Kermit on the street for the ABC special. It was unusually cold that year and all the other 'celebrities' were inside keeping warm between takes away from everyone. However, here was Jim Henson, a multi-millionaire sitting on the cold sidewalk waiting patiently for the parade to come by to shoot his bits and from time to time when someone came over to talk to him, he started to entertain everyone. He did not complain one bit. It just showed how much of a man he really was. There are so many wonderful stories I have with my times with Jim that I could never express them all or thank him for the impact he has had on me here without writing a novel.
Memories are like threads of gold.
They never tarnish or grow old.
There is a link death cannot sever,
Love and remembrance last forever.
- Brian Knatchbull
MuppetsHenson CEO
