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Jim Henson

American Icons: The Muppets

American Icons: The Muppets

American Icons

The story behind Jim Henson’s beloved creature creations.

American Icons: The Muppets

American Icons: The Muppets

American Icons
Rich Ross, Lisa Henson, CEO of The Jim Henson Company, and her brother Brian Henson and the muppets

Jim Henson blazed a new trail for artists when he created the Muppets

Culture

Giving Thanks for Big Dreams with Kevin Clash and Elmo

Being Elmo: Kevin Clash, the Man Behind the Red Monster

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Kevin Clash Talks About His Life ‘Being Elmo’

He plays one of the most  recognizable characters  in television history. He was mentored by the great Jim Henson. He has more daytime Emmys than most TV actors accrue in a lifetime. And yet, most days, he walks around the world, completely unrecognized by his fans. His name is  Kevin Clash, and he is the subject of a […]

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