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The life and career of the famed puppeteer and film and TV director will be featured in the new documentary “Jim Henson Idea Man' on Disney+ on May 31.

A new documentary is set for release on the life and legacy of Jim Henson. "Jim Henson Idea Man," directed by Academy Award winner Ron Howard, will premiere on May 31 on Disney+ and is going to explore Henson’s illustrious 36-year career and the creation of memorable TV characters like the Muppets. Here are a few things to know about the acclaimed creator and puppeteer. Jim Henson gained early experience with televised puppetry when he was still in high school.

Henson’s show reached an astounding 235 million viewers in over 100 countries and won three Emmy Awards.The success of "The Muppet Show" led to feature films for Henson, including 1979’s "The Muppet Movie" and the animated TV spin-off, "Jim Henson’s Muppet Babies," which won four Emmys. Kermit the Frog was known as a kind and a leader, which people close to Jim Henson described him as.

 

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