Comments on: 16 May 1990

By: Cantina-Dan

Cantina-Dan — Mon, 18 May 2009 03:04:16 +0000

Enjoyed that, Jim. Thanks for letting us know about your puppeteering passion. Didn’t know about that. As I type this (and anything else I do at my computer at home) I have but to raise my eyes and look at 2 fun shelves of Palisades Muppets figures. So much spirit and creativity embodies in those characters. Thanks for the remembrance.

By: The Superfly

The Superfly — Mon, 18 May 2009 01:36:04 +0000

Excellent blog Jim…it’s hard to imagine that he’s been gone this long.

By: Veil1

Veil1 — Sun, 17 May 2009 02:26:29 +0000

I had all the plush muppets when I was a kid (still have’em but their hair is a little matted and eyes a little scratched up:) I really loved the Muppet show growing up. BBTS has their Photo muppet Gonzo on clearance right now. I’ve been really kicking around the idea of having a lifesize replica of Gonzo in my office (and taking pictures with the kids) It’s $80 down from $299…. maybe I will pick this up.

By: Jason Geyer

Jason Geyer — Sat, 16 May 2009 15:14:12 +0000

I was never much of a Muppets fan (except for the Muppet Movie; I loved that thing!) but I did appreciate Henson’s work. I think I was more bummed that day by the simultaneous passing of Sammy Davis Jr.

Jim Henson *will* always have a special place in my heart for one project, though: Emmet Otter’s Jug Band Christmas. I still lament that Palisades never got around to making these.

By: The Tekwych

The Tekwych — Sat, 16 May 2009 13:34:57 +0000

Uncle Deadly! Lived in the basement of the Muppet Theatre. One of the last characters to make it into the Palisades line of figures (wave 10).

Jim was an incredible man and his non ‘Muppet’ work should not be overlooked as well. From full body puppetry to animatronics, from radio control to miniaturization, Jim wanted to know how technology and art could help get the ideas in his head out in front of kids world wide. He was a Genius who changed the world around him and after him as much as Galileo, Michelangelo , or Einstein

By: Chip Cataldo

Chip Cataldo — Sat, 16 May 2009 11:49:30 +0000

Great blog, Jim. That day remains only one of two in which I purposely wore black to recognize the passing of someone other than a relative…the other day being when Chuck Jones died.

One question, tho…in that pic of Jim, who is the character in the top right? I don’t recognize that thing.

Peace,

Chip

By: Zach

Zach — Sat, 16 May 2009 11:30:36 +0000

I love Jim Henson. The wife and I just watched the Muppets Take Manhattan the other day. He is sorely missed

By: MisterPL

MisterPL — Sat, 16 May 2009 10:37:15 +0000

I used to have a short list of people I aspired to work with. Jim Henson was high on that list. I wish I’d had that opportunity.

The loss of Mr. Henson was as huge as it was unexpected. He went far, far too early but left such a wonderful legacy. I just bought Fraggle Rock DVDs for my wife and we can’t wait to share them with the kids. This stuff is timeless.

Rest in peace, Mr. Henson. You are deeply missed but will always be remembered.