Jim Henson
Henson collaborator shares stories about his Muppets career
By Keri Baldwin I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Fred Buchholz, once a colleague of Jim Henson, as he was passing through Leland. He was travelling from Santa Cruz, California, back home to New York in a vintage camper. Originally from the Washington, D.C. area, he worked in the theater there and then…
Read MoreJim Henson focus of Study Club for April
By Carole Kelly A guest appearance by a well-known Muppet brought smiles to members of the Clinton Study Club when Roland Roberts discussed the life of James Maury “Jim” Henson, American puppeteer. The presentation is the eighth in the club year’s “Mississippi celebrities” theme. Roberts introduced the subject by sharing a history of puppetry, noting…
Read MoreBryan O’Connell, Experienced Industry Executive, Joins The Jim Henson Company as Vice President of Children’s Television
The Jim Henson Company, established global leader in family entertainment, has brought on Bryan O’Connell as Vice President of Children’s Television. The seasoned executive, who most recently served as Director of Development at Disney Jr., will oversee the creative development of a robust slate of children’s animated and live-action shows including The Kissing Hand…
Read MoreHalle Stanford, Executive Producer and President of Television at The Jim Henson Company, Writes Next Chapter in Her Career with Robust First Look Producing Deal
Award-Winning TV Showrunner Will Write and Executive Produce New Series, Including Jim Henson’s Wowsabout!, the Company’s Next Big Puppet Preschool Franchise Halle Stanford, the Emmy Award®-winning longtime President of Television for The Jim Henson Company, is relaunching her company, 7 Crow Stories, as she embarks on an exciting new chapter in her career as an…
Read MoreJim Henson’s Enduring Influence: Celebrating a Visionary
Jim Henson’s influence on entertainment and popular culture is immeasurable. As the creator of the Muppets and a pioneer in puppetry, storytelling, and animation, Henson’s work has left an enduring legacy that continues to inspire new generations. Born in 1936, Henson began experimenting with puppetry as a teenager. His passion for the craft led to…
Read MoreThe Legacy of Kermit the Frog: From Leland to Stardom
Kermit the Frog, with his iconic green hue and endearing personality, is one of the most recognizable characters in the world. But few know that Kermit’s journey to stardom began in the heart of the Mississippi Delta, inspired by Jim Henson’s childhood in Leland. Kermit was created in 1955, just as Henson was starting his…
Read MoreJim Henson’s Leland Roots: Where Creativity Began
Leland, Mississippi, holds a special place in the story of Jim Henson, the visionary creator of the Muppets and Kermit the Frog. Born in Greenville, just a few miles from Leland, on September 24, 1936, Henson spent his formative years in this small Delta town. It was here that the seeds of his boundless imagination…
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