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Jim Henson · Life in Weeks
Creator of the Muppets, he revolutionized puppetry and children's television with characters of warmth, wit, and gentle subversion. His work fused craftsmanship, comedy, and an unmistakable humanist sensibility.
Jim Henson: 2,798 weeks
Each box represents one week. Lived weeks Key milestones
Key Milestones
Created his first puppet show, Sam and Friends, while still in college
Debuted Kermit the Frog as a lizard-like prototype on local television
Joined the creation of Sesame Street, which launched in November 1969
Launched The Muppet Show, watched by 235 million viewers globally
Released the fantasy film The Dark Crystal
Died suddenly of streptococcal toxic shock syndrome in New York
Legacy
Created The Muppet Show, Sesame Street's beloved Muppets, Fraggle Rock, and films including The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth. His characters such as Kermit the Frog became cultural icons watched in over 100 countries.
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