He gave the world The Muppets, Fraggle Rock, Labyrinth and The Dark Crystal—now get to know the TV legend and pioneering puppeteer Jim Henson with tonight's broadcast debut of Jim Henson Idea Man, a 2024 documentary film directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Ron Howard (A Beautiful Mind, Frost/Nixon).
"From Disney Branded Television and Imagine Documentaries, 'Jim Henson Idea Man' takes us into the mind of this singular creative visionary, from his early years puppeteering on local television to the worldwide success of 'Sesame Street,' 'The Muppet Show' and beyond," reads an ABC press release. With unprecedented access to Jim's personal archives and behind-the-scenes footage, as well as insights from Henson's family and closest friends and colleagues, "filmmaker Ron Howard brings us a fascinating and insightful look at a complex man whose boundless imagination inspired the world."
