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Pikes Pick: Documentary explores wonderful, whimsical world of Muppets creator

By June 25, 2024 | updated 2 years ago

FILE - In this Feb. 1988 file photo, Jim Henson, creator of the Muppets, poses with Kermit the Frog. Kermit, Miss Piggy, Bert and Ernie of "Sesame Street" fame, the stars of "Fraggle Rock" and other puppets, costumes and items from throughout Henson's career have been donated to the Museum of the Moving Image, which is building a new gallery to house them, the institution announced Tuesday, May 21, 2013. (AP Photo/file) (STR)

Jim Henson had ideas far beyond the Muppets. So we learn from the new Ron Howard documentary, “Jim Henson: Idea Man.” Streaming on Disney+, it’s a moving tribute to the creator’s spirit and impact. — Seth Boster

FILE - In this Feb. 1988 file photo, Jim Henson, creator of the Muppets, poses with Kermit the Frog. Kermit, Miss Piggy, Bert and Ernie of
FILE – In this Feb. 1988 file photo, Jim Henson, creator of the Muppets, poses with Kermit the Frog. Kermit, Miss Piggy, Bert and Ernie of “Sesame Street” fame, the stars of “Fraggle Rock” and other puppets, costumes and items from throughout Henson’s career have been donated to the Museum of the Moving Image, which is building a new gallery to house them, the institution announced Tuesday, May 21, 2013. (AP Photo/file) (STR)
Seth Boster seth.boster@gazette.com

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