Ron Howard's Jim Henson Documentary 'Idea Man' Premieres on Disney+
The documentary 'Jim Henson Idea Man', directed by Oscar winner Ron Howard, will be available on Disney+ from May 31. It explores the career and personal life of Jim Henson, creator of The Muppets, including Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, and Sesame Street characters like Big Bird, Grover, Cookie Monster, Bert, and Ernie. Henson also directed fantasy films 'The Dark Crystal' and 'Labyrinth'. The film features archival footage, photographs, sketches, personal diaries, and interviews with those who knew him. The Muppet Show aired from 1976 to 1981, totaling 120 episodes, attracting 235 million viewers across 102 countries. Henson died in 1990 at age 53 from a sudden illness.
Key facts
- Documentary 'Jim Henson Idea Man' directed by Ron Howard premieres on Disney+ on May 31.
- The film covers Jim Henson's 36-year career creating The Muppets and Sesame Street characters.
- Henson created Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Big Bird, Grover, Cookie Monster, Bert, and Ernie.
- He also directed fantasy films 'The Dark Crystal' and 'Labyrinth'.
- The Muppet Show ran from 1976 to 1981 with 120 episodes.
- The show attracted 235 million viewers in 102 countries.
- Henson died in 1990 at age 53 from a sudden illness.
- The documentary includes archival footage, photographs, sketches, diaries, and interviews.
Entities
Artists
- Jim Henson
- Ron Howard
Institutions
- Disney+
- The Muppets
- Sesame Street