26 Jan 1967
Jiří Trnka
Documentary about Jirí Trnka and how he works.
Jim Henson: Behind the Seams
Go behind the scenes to witness the magic of the Muppets in this compilation of rare footage of the variety of puppetry created by Jim Henson. Through a combination of documentary clips, interviews, and rare behind the scenes footage, this program offers an insider’s look at the people behind the Muppets and the hard work it takes to make it all look so easy.
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Frank Oz 
Jerry Nelson 
Richard Hunt 
Jane Henson
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