In the late 1950s, Jim Henson made a decision that would completely change family-friendly entertaining for decades.

Nov. 20, 1958, puppeteers Jim and Jane Henson founded Muppets, Inc., which later became The Jim Henson Company.

Jim Henson with some of the Muppet cast from 'Fraggie Rock', circa 1985. Jim Henson’s sudden death rocked his family and friends. The Muppets creator came down with what he thought was a bad cold in ...

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There are moments when the spark of creation suddenly ignites and history stops. Like when the Wright brothers got a plane to fly. Or when Oreo added double filling. Maybe just as resonant was when ...

The Muppets' sprawling cast of colorful characters includes more than just Kermit, Piggy and the gang abc/Disney via getty (3) When it comes to the Muppets, just about everyone can name the A-listers.

Perhaps the toughest takeaway from Ron Howard’s documentary “Jim Henson Idea Man” is the fact that his sudden death in 1990, at just age 53, robbed us all that “The Muppets” creator might have created ...

"Jim Henson Idea Man" invites viewers into the mind of the singular creative visionary that was Jim Henson. With first-time, unprecedented access into Jim’s own archives, get a look at his early years ...

Labyrinth' will be back on the big screen in January with a special featurette to celebrate its 40th anniversary.

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 ...