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Jim Henson was an American film director, television producer and puppeteer, best known as the creator of The Muppets.
Most Popular Jim Henson Trailers
Total trailers found: 182
A Walking Tour of Sesame Street Trailer (1979)
01 March 1979
Sesame Street celebrated its 10th anniversary in the spring of 1979 with a half-hour PBS special hosted by James Earl Jones titled A Walking Tour of Sesame Street.
In Their Own Words: Jim Henson Trailer (2015)
15 September 2015
The film follows Henson’s career from his first work with his Muppets in the early 1950’s during television’s Golden Age up to his sudden and shocking death in 1990, as he transcended puppetry to become one of the most creative, prolific and influential artists of his time.
Muppet Video: The Kermit and Piggy Story Trailer (1985)
16 April 1985
The Muppets tell the magical story of the chorus pig who rises from barnyard obscurity to super stardom and finds the short, green and handsome frog of her dreams.
Labyrinth Trailer (1986)
27 June 1986
Frustrated with babysitting on yet another weekend night, Sarah, a teenager with an active imagination, summons the Goblins to take her baby stepbrother away.
Sesame Street: Imagine That! Trailer (1996)
01 January 1996
Telly and Zoe take refuge from the rain in Finders Keepers and while away the rainy day using their imagination.
The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years Trailer (1986)
21 January 1986
For the first time in their careers, all the Muppets (except the ones that couldn't make it, like the Doozers, Gorgs and most of the Fraggles) have gathered together in one place to celebrate their thirtieth anniversary and honor the one who brought them together: Kermit the Frog (and by doing so, Jim Henson).
The First Snow of Fraggle Rock Trailer (2025)
04 December 2025
When the holidays are filled with unexpected adventures and challenges, the Fraggles learn to appreciate each day for being unique and special, like a snowflake.
The World of Jim Henson Trailer (1994)
23 November 1994
In this episode of PBS' Great Performances, the history and legacy of puppeteer Jim Henson is explored, from his six-second commercial beginnings to a five-season run on ABC of The Muppet Show to several theatrically released films, including five Muppet movies, The Dark Crystal, and Labyrinth.
Miss Piggy's Hollywood Trailer (1989)
14 May 1989
In this special, Miss Piggy and her associate producer Gonzo attempt to take viewers on a star-studded trip around Hollywood and fail miserably.
The Muppets Trailer (2011)
23 November 2011
When Kermit the Frog and the Muppets learn that their beloved theater is slated for demolition, a sympathetic human, Gary, and his puppet brother, Walter, swoop in to help the gang put on a show and raise the $10 million they need to save the day.
The Muppet Christmas Carol Trailer (1992)
11 December 1992
A retelling of the classic Dickens tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, miser extraordinaire. He is held accountable for his dastardly ways during night-time visitations by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze Trailer (1991)
22 March 1991
The Turtles and the Shredder battle once again, this time for the last cannister of the ooze that created the Turtles, which Shredder wants to create an army of new mutants.
Alexander the Grape Trailer (1965)
24 November 1965
ALEXANDER THE GRAPE, an unfinished cut-paper animated short from Jim Henson from 1965, relates the fable of a young grape with big ambitions who learns that it is better to accept yourself than to try to be something you are not.
The Witches Trailer (1990)
25 May 1990
While staying at a hotel in England with his grandmother, Helga, a young boy named Luke inadvertently spies on a convention of witches.
Muppets Most Wanted Trailer (2014)
20 March 2014
While on a grand world tour, The Muppets find themselves wrapped into an European jewel-heist caper headed by a Kermit the Frog look-alike and his dastardly sidekick.
The Dark Crystal Trailer (1982)
17 December 1982
On another planet in the distant past, a Gelfling embarks on a quest to find the missing shard of a magical crystal and restore order to his world, before the grotesque race of Skeksis find and use the crystal for evil.
The Muppet Movie Trailer (1979)
22 June 1979
The Muppets gather to watch their newly-finished big-budget rich-and-famous feature film: a talent agent persuades Kermit the Frog to leave the swamp to pursue a career in Hollywood.
The World of 'The Dark Crystal' Trailer (1983)
09 January 1983
A documentary which explores the making of Jim Henson and Frank Oz's 1982 fantasy film 'The Dark Crystal', which originally aired on PBS in the United States on January 9, 1983.
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever! Trailer (1994)
18 May 1994
Sesame Street All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever! was a 1994 TV special that aired on ABC to celebrate Sesame Street's 25th anniversary.
Night of 100 Stars II Trailer (1985)
10 March 1985
This special is the second "Night of 100 Stars" to benefit The Actors Fund of America. Edited from a seven-hour live entertainment marathon that was taped February 17, 1985, at New York's Radio City Music Hall, this sequel to the 1982 "Night of 100 Stars" special features 288 celebrities.
Sesame Street: Elmo Says BOO! Trailer (1997)
08 July 1997
Look who's come to visit The Count's spooky castle. It's Elmo! Is he scared? Only for a second because soon he's having a howling good time as his Sesame Street friends stir up some spirited fun.
The Best of Ernie and Bert Trailer (1988)
12 September 1988
Big Bird and Gina are entertaining Ernie’s baby niece, Ernestine, by showing her Uncle Ernie’s scrapbook.
Free to Be... a Family Trailer (1988)
14 December 1988
Seminal TV special about two groups of children, one in New York City and the other in Moscow, who befriend each other over a satellite connection and find common ground.
Muppet Sing Alongs: Treasure Island Trailer (1996)
14 February 1996
Muppet Sing Alongs: Muppet Treasure Island is a 1996 video produced just before the release of the feature film Muppet Treasure Island.
The Earth Day Special Trailer (1990)
22 April 1990
The Earth Day Special is a television special revolving around Earth Day that aired on ABC on April 22, 1990.
Muppet Treasure Island Trailer (1996)
16 February 1996
After telling the story of Flint's last journey to young Jim Hawkins, Billy Bones has a heart attack and dies just as Jim and his friends are attacked by pirates.
Into the Night Trailer (1985)
22 February 1985
Ed Okin used to have a boring life. He used to have trouble getting to sleep. Then one night, he met Diana.
Sesame Street: Monster Hits! Trailer (1990)
01 January 1990
You'll have a monstrously good time with Herry Monster as he hosts the Monster Music Award Show! Everyone's favorite furry monsters from Sesame Street sing eleven of their greatest hits: Clap along as Cookie Monster croons his classic "C Is for Cookie.
Wow, You're A Cartoonist! Trailer (1988)
12 October 1988
Wow, You're a Cartoonist! is a title in the 1988 Play-Along Video series. Hosted by Muppet siblings Kai-Lee and P.
Reflections of 'The Dark Crystal' Trailer (2007)
01 August 2007
A retrospective look at Jim Henson and Frank Oz's 1982 fantasy film 'The Dark Crystal'.
Jim Henson Idea Man Trailer (2024)
18 May 2024
Featuring unprecedented access to Jim Henson's personal archives, filmmaker Ron Howard brings us a fascinating and insightful look at a complex man whose boundless imagination inspired the world.
A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa Trailer (2008)
17 December 2008
When Gonzo forgets to mail three letters to Santa, he convinces Kermit and the gang to help him deliver the notes to the North Pole.
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland Trailer (1999)
01 October 1999
Elmo loves his fuzzy, well-worn blue blanket more than anything in the whole world. However, when Elmo's blanket gets sucked through a colorful, swirling tunnel into Grouchland, the yuckiest place on earth, Elmo goes on an adventure to Grouchland to retrieve his prized possession.
Follow That Bird Trailer (1985)
02 August 1985
Big Bird is sent to live far from Sesame Street by a pesky social worker, who thinks it would be better for him to live with other birds.
Muppets from Space Trailer (1999)
14 July 1999
When Gonzo's breakfast cereal tells him that he's the descendant of aliens from another planet, his attempts at extraterrestrial communication get him kidnapped by a secret government agency, prompting the Muppets to spring into action to rescue their friend.
Fraggle Rock: Live by the Rule of the Rock Trailer (1983)
21 March 1983
Gobo has not received his usual postcard from his Uncle Traveling Matt. He eventually comes to realize that he must venture out into Outer Space to look for him.
A Classic Christmas from The Ed Sullivan Show Trailer (1992)
25 October 1992
A Christmas collection of performances from various episodes of The Ed Sullivan Show.
Living with Dinosaurs Trailer (1990)
30 December 1990
A socially awkward young English boy deals with his fears about his unemployed artist father, his pregnant mother, and his asthma, with the help of his favorite doll, a stuffed dinosaur named Dog.
The Muppets Take Manhattan Trailer (1984)
27 June 1984
When the Muppets graduate from Danhurst College, they take their song-filled senior revue to New York City, only to learn that it isn't easy to find a producer who's willing to back a show starring a frog and a pig.
It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie Trailer (2002)
29 November 2002
The owner of a bank (Miss Bitterman) wants to own the Muppet Theatre so she can build a nightclub over it.
Sesame Street: Quiet Time Trailer (1997)
01 April 1997
Quiet Time is a Sesame Street video released on April 1, 1997. Big Bird wants to find out what to do at "quiet time.
Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration Trailer (1993)
29 October 1993
Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration is a special produced forSesame Street’s 25th anniversary. Released in a slightly different form on video as Sesame Street: 25 Wonderful Years in October 1993, the special was shelved for its broadcast premiere on PBS until 1994, during pledge drive season, and in many markets, aired as part of a marathon block with three show episodes. The special was a companion to the prime-time network special, Sesame Street's All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
Muppet Treasures Trailer (1985)
09 July 1985
Fozzie and Kermit have come across a priceless collection of great moments in the career of the Muppets.
Jim Henson: In Performance Trailer (1990)
16 May 1990
Sure we’re interested in Jim Henson’s work as a filmmaker and creative innovator, but his brilliant talents as a performer are often overlooked.
Just a Few Announcements Trailer (1975)
01 January 1975
"Before the Muppets begin their meeting, Janice reads a series of announcements." (Muppet Wiki)
Out to Lunch Trailer (1974)
10 December 1974
The Muppets of Sesame Street and the cast of The Electric Company take over the ABC Nightly News when the newsroom staff takes a lunch break.
Muppets Haunted Mansion Trailer (2021)
08 October 2021
Gonzo is challenged to spend one night in The Haunted Mansion on Halloween night.
Sesame Street: 50 Years and Counting Trailer (2019)
01 October 2019
An American institution turns fifty, and the disc release to mark the event is a very long (almost six hours) compendium of uncut historical segments from the show, without overdubs — Disc one features musical highlights and disc two dramatic and comedic highlights.
Muppets Magic from 'The Ed Sullivan Show!' Trailer (2003)
01 January 2003
Long before America came to appreciate the talents of Jim Henson and his brilliant creations, The Muppets, Ed Sullivan had the foresight to identify with Henson's enormous creativity and provide him an opportunity to introduce his unique characters to the American public.
The Muppets' Wizard of Oz Trailer (2005)
20 May 2005
A young woman named Dorothy Gale dreams of becoming a singer but is unable to pursue her dreams. After being swept up by a tornado with her pet prawn Toto, Dorothy embarks on a journey to meet the Wizard of Oz, the person who both Dorothy and the citizens of Oz believe can help make her dream come true.
Muppet Side Splitter Trailer (1981)
22 October 1981
Jim Henson’s “for hire” work using Muppets to spice up dull corporate meetings
The Idea Man Trailer (1966)
20 July 1966
The Idea Man is a three minute short film by Jim Henson which was used for a live performance with Limbo on The Mike Douglas Show on July 20, 1966.
Muppet Studios Presents: You're the Director Trailer (1988)
15 June 1988
In this interactive videocassette, viewers are invited to help the Muppets direct three of their latest features, while also preventing the studio from going bankrupt.
The Great Muppet Caper Trailer (1981)
26 June 1981
Kermit and Fozzie are newspaper reporters sent to London to interview Lady Holiday, a wealthy fashion designer whose priceless diamond necklace is stolen.
Muppet Gimme a Break Trailer (1979)
01 January 1979
Muppet Meeting Films: "Meal Break", "Grump Critic", "Let's Have the Dam Break"
I'm Nobody Trailer (1966)
20 July 1966
I'm Nobody is a film created by Jim Henson consisting of city crowds shot from the shoulders, up, and slightly blurred with slow dissolves.
Sesame Street: Learning About Letters Trailer (1986)
12 May 1986
With the help of his Sesame Street friends, Big Bird leads Snuffy on a fun-filled trip through the alphabet.
Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi Trailer (1983)
21 November 1983
Go behind the scenes — and into the costumes — as production footage from Return of the Jedi is interspersed with vintage monster movie clips in this in-depth exploration of the painstaking techniques utilized by George Lucas to create the classic creatures and characters seen in the film.
The Best of Kermit on Sesame Street Trailer (1998)
01 September 1998
Kermit is being awarded the Frog of the Year Award, presented by Grover. Grover first recites a long poem about frogs, which introduces various Kermit the Frog segments from Sesame Street, while being interrupted by the Three Little Pigs, who are there because Kermit introduced them twice on Sesame Street News.
Grump Critic Trailer (1979)
02 January 1979
"Leo asks Grump to give him a signal if his speech gets boring." (Muppet Wiki)
