Jim Henson

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Jim Henson was an American film director, television producer and puppeteer, best known as the creator of The Muppets.

Most Popular Jim Henson Trailers

Total trailers found: 166

Jim Henson Idea Man Trailer (2024)

18 May 2024

Featuring unprecedented access to Jim Henson's personal archives, filmmaker Ron Howard brings us a fascinating and insightful look at a complex man whose boundless imagination inspired the world.

Sesame Street | Put Down the Duckie: An All-Star Musical Special Trailer (1988)

05 October 1988

The stars come out on Sesame Street in this fun-filled video featuring the show's most memorable moments.

Labyrinth Trailer (1986)

27 June 1986

When teen Sarah is forced to babysit her half-brother Toby, she summons Jareth the Goblin King to take him away.

Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly! Trailer (1990)

30 April 1990

Big Bird and his pals are making musical mayhem as they sing the goofiest, nuttiest, silliest songs ever.

Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street Trailer (2021)

23 April 2021

Take a stroll down Sesame Street and witness the birth of the most influential children's show in television history.

Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever! Trailer (1994)

18 May 1994

Sesame Street All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever! was a 1994 TV special that aired on ABC to celebrate Sesame Street's 25th anniversary.

The Muppets Trailer (2011)

22 November 2011

When Kermit the Frog and the Muppets learn that their beloved theater is slated for demolition, a sympathetic human, Gary, and his puppet brother, Walter, swoop in to help the gang put on a show and raise the $10 million they need to save the day.

Rocky III Trailer (1982)

28 May 1982

After an intense fight with Clubber Lang and the death of his trainer Mickey, Rocky Balboa is left devastated.

The Muppets Go Hollywood Trailer (1979)

16 May 1979

Kermit the Frog throws a glamorous party at the Cocoanut Grove nightclub to celebrate the premiere of the Muppets' first feature film, The Muppet Movie.

Pure Goldie Trailer (1971)

15 February 1971

A comedy/variety special hosted by Goldie Hawn featuring special guests Ruth Buzzi, Johnny Carson, Bob Dishy, and the Muppets.

Of Muppets & Men Trailer (1981)

31 October 1981

Documentary about the work of puppeteer Jim Henson and his team in creating The Muppet Show.

The Earth Day Special Trailer (1990)

22 April 1990

The Earth Day Special is a television special revolving around Earth Day that aired on ABC on April 22, 1990.

The Muppets Go to the Movies Trailer (1981)

20 May 1981

In this one-hour special taped between March 9-17, 1981, Lily Tomlin and Dudley Moore join the Muppets in a tribute to film classics.

The Orson Welles Show Trailer (1979)

01 February 1979

Unsold pilot for a talk show hosted by Orson Welles.

The World of Jim Henson Trailer (1994)

23 November 1994

In this episode of PBS' Great Performances, the history and legacy of puppeteer Jim Henson is explored, from his six-second commercial beginnings to a five-season run on ABC of The Muppet Show to several theatrically released films, including five Muppet movies, The Dark Crystal, and Labyrinth.

Muppets Haunted Mansion Trailer (2021)

08 October 2021

Gonzo is challenged to spend one night in The Haunted Mansion on Halloween night.

A Sesame Street Christmas Carol Trailer (2006)

01 December 2006

Oscar the Grouch is visited by three ghosts in an attempt to teach him the true meaning of Christmas.

Night of 100 Stars II Trailer (1985)

10 March 1985

This special is the second "Night of 100 Stars" to benefit The Actors Fund of America. Edited from a seven-hour live entertainment marathon that was taped February 17, 1985, at New York's Radio City Music Hall, this sequel to the 1982 "Night of 100 Stars" special features 288 celebrities.

The Muppets' Wizard of Oz Trailer (2005)

20 May 2005

A young woman named Dorothy Gale dreams of becoming a singer but is unable to pursue her dreams. After being swept up by a tornado with her pet prawn Toto, Dorothy embarks on a journey to meet the Wizard of Oz, the person who both Dorothy and the citizens of Oz believe can help make her dream come true.

In Their Own Words: Jim Henson Trailer (2015)

15 September 2015

The film follows Henson’s career from his first work with his Muppets in the early 1950’s during television’s Golden Age up to his sudden and shocking death in 1990, as he transcended puppetry to become one of the most creative, prolific and influential artists of his time.

Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the Muppets Trailer (1983)

12 May 1983

Rocky Mountain Holiday is a one-hour musical variety special featuring John Denver and the Muppets, which aired on ABC on May 12, 1983.

Youth '68 Trailer (1968)

19 April 1968

This documentary interviews young people on war, religion, music, sex, and other topics. Part of NBC's Experiment in Television.

The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years Trailer (1986)

21 January 1986

For the first time in their careers, all the Muppets (except the ones that couldn't make it, like the Doozers, Gorgs and most of the Fraggles) have gathered together in one place to celebrate their thirtieth anniversary and honor the one who brought them together: Kermit the Frog (and by doing so, Jim Henson).

It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie Trailer (2002)

29 November 2002

The owner of a bank (Miss Bitterman) wants to own the Muppet Theatre so she can build a nightclub over it.

The Cube Trailer (1969)

23 February 1969

An unnamed man, simply called "The Man" is trapped in a cubical white room where anyone else can enter and leave, but which he himself apparently cannot leave.

Jim Henson's Tales from Muppetland Trailer (2009)

28 July 2009

A compilation of Jim Henson's fairy tale adaptations including condensed versions of Tales of the Tinkerdee, Hey Cinderella and The Frog Prince, as well as excerpts from Sesame Street and The Muppet Show.

A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa Trailer (2008)

17 December 2008

When Gonzo forgets to mail three letters to Santa, he convinces Kermit and the gang to help him deliver the notes to the North Pole.

Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Special Trailer (1990)

01 July 1990

Celebration of Disneyland's 35th Anniversary

Alexander the Grape Trailer (1965)

24 November 1965

ALEXANDER THE GRAPE, an unfinished cut-paper animated short from Jim Henson from 1965, relates the fable of a young grape with big ambitions who learns that it is better to accept yourself than to try to be something you are not.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze Trailer (1991)

22 March 1991

The Turtles and the Shredder battle once again, this time for the last cannister of the ooze that created the Turtles, which Shredder wants to create an army of new mutants.

The Bob Hope All Star Christmas Comedy Special Trailer (1977)

19 December 1977

The Bob Hope All Star Christmas Comedy Special was a network Christmas special hosted by Bob Hope, which aired on December 19, 1977, on NBC.

Time Piece Trailer (1965)

07 May 1965

Dislocation in time, time signatures, time as a philosophical concept, and slavery to time are some of the themes touched upon in this 9-minute experimental film, which was written, directed, and produced by Jim Henson.

Don't Eat the Pictures: Sesame Street at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Trailer (1983)

16 November 1983

As the Metropolitan Museum of Art closes, Big Bird decides to leave his Sesame Street friends behind in search of Snuffy.

The Witches Trailer (1990)

25 May 1990

A young boy named Luke and his grandmother go on vacation only to discover their hotel is hosting an international witch convention, where the Grand High Witch is unveiling her master plan to turn all children into mice.

Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree Trailer (1995)

06 December 1995

A single Christmas tree becomes the source of cheer for the people and animals living around Mr. Willowby's estate.

The Muppet Christmas Carol Trailer (1992)

11 December 1992

A retelling of the classic Dickens tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, miser extraordinaire. He is held accountable for his dastardly ways during night-time visitations by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future.

I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story Trailer (2015)

06 May 2015

A documentary about Caroll Spinney who has been Sesame Street's Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch since 1969.

Dog City: The Movie Trailer (1989)

05 May 1989

This parody of film noir and gangster flicks takes us through the dangerous town of Dog City, teeming with colorful Muppet Dog characters.

The Dark Crystal Trailer (1982)

17 December 1982

On another planet in the distant past, a Gelfling embarks on a quest to find the missing shard of a magical crystal and restore order to his world, before the grotesque race of Skeksis find and use the crystal for evil.

Lady Gaga & the Muppets Holiday Spectacular Trailer (2013)

29 November 2013

A Thanksgiving special starring Lady Gaga performing songs from her album “ARTPOP” alongside the Muppets and some very special guests.

Sesame Street: Do the Alphabet Trailer (1996)

06 February 1996

Do The Alphabet is a 1996 Sesame Street direct-to-video compilation, with a framing sequence starring Big Bird and Baby Bear.

Julie: My Favourite Things Trailer (1975)

18 April 1975

A Julie Andrews special with The Muppets and Peter Sellers.

Henson's Place: The Man Behind the Muppets Trailer (1984)

01 January 1984

Trace the life and career of visionary puppeteer Jim Henson through this fascinating documentary, which profiles the creative genius's early endeavors in college, his incredible contributions to "Sesame Street" and the creation of "The Muppet Show.

The Muppet Movie Trailer (1979)

22 June 1979

A Hollywood agent persuades Kermit the Frog to leave the swamp to pursue a career in Hollywood. On his way there, he meets a bear, a pig, a whatever – his future muppet crew – while being chased by the desperate owner of a frog-leg restaurant!

The Muppet Musicians of Bremen Trailer (1972)

26 April 1972

Four mistreated farm animals seek refuge as a band of traveling musicians in this musical tale narrated by Kermit the Frog.

Joan Rivers at the BBC Trailer (2024)

08 September 2024

Katherine Ryan presents a celebration of one of the biggest comedy talents to ever appear on the small screens – the razor-sharp-tongued first lady of laughter, Joan Rivers.

Muppets Most Wanted Trailer (2014)

20 March 2014

While on a grand world tour, The Muppets find themselves wrapped into an European jewel-heist caper headed by a Kermit the Frog look-alike and his dastardly sidekick.

Big Bird in China Trailer (1983)

29 May 1983

Big Bird and his Sesame Street companion, Barkley, the big, fluffy dog, travel across China in search of the legendary Feng Huang, the Phoenix Bird.

Free to Be... a Family Trailer (1988)

14 December 1988

Seminal TV special about two groups of children, one in New York City and the other in Moscow, who befriend each other over a satellite connection and find common ground.

The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson Trailer (1990)

21 November 1990

While the Muppets prepare a tribute to the late Jim Henson, they learn about the life and career of the renowned puppeteer/film maker.

Jim Henson: Sing-Along, Dance-Along, Do-Along Trailer (1988)

01 June 1988

Rowlf the Dog and the kids have fun doing all kinds of activities, including singing and dancing. It features interactive sing-alongs including "The Smile was on the Crocodile," "Over and Under," and more.

The Very Best of the Muppet Show: Volume 2 Trailer (1999)

17 May 1999

Highlights from the sensational, muppetational seventies series. Kermit the Frog hosts a selection of top clips, including episodes of the classic sci-fi saga 'Pigs in Space' and surgical soap 'Veterinarian's Hospital'.

Sesame Street: Imagine That! Trailer (1996)

01 January 1996

Telly and Zoe take refuge from the rain in Finders Keepers and while away the rainy day using their imagination.

I Love Liberty Trailer (1982)

21 March 1982

An all-star variety special saluting America.

Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas Trailer (1977)

04 December 1977

A poor otter family risks everything for the chance to win the cash prize of a talent contest for Christmas.

The Tale of the Bunny Picnic Trailer (1986)

26 March 1986

As they get ready for their annual Bunny Picnic, Bean, a young, imaginative bunny eager to help, is told he's too little.

Sesame Street: Sing Along Trailer (1987)

01 January 1987

Your Sesame Street friends are getting together to sing their favorite songs, and they're inviting you to join all the fun.

The Best of Kermit on Sesame Street Trailer (1998)

01 September 1998

Kermit is being awarded the Frog of the Year Award, presented by Grover. Grover first recites a long poem about frogs, which introduces various Kermit the Frog segments from Sesame Street, while being interrupted by the Three Little Pigs, who are there because Kermit introduced them twice on Sesame Street News.

Christmas Eve on Sesame Street Trailer (1978)

03 December 1978

Big Bird worries when Oscar tells him that if Santa Claus can't fit down the chimney on Christmas Eve, nobody would get presents.

Sesame Street: Monster Hits! Trailer (1990)

01 January 1990

You'll have a monstrously good time with Herry Monster as he hosts the Monster Music Award Show! Everyone's favorite furry monsters from Sesame Street sing eleven of their greatest hits: Clap along as Cookie Monster croons his classic "C Is for Cookie.