Jim Henson interview | Muppets behind the scenes 1985

Jim Henson, renowned puppeteer and creator of “The Muppets,” in a 1985 interview marking the 30th anniversary of “The Muppets." Henson talks about how his pursuit of a career in television led him to become a puppeteer and tells of making his first Kermit the Frog puppet. Henson and other puppeteers are seen at work in behind-the-scenes video. Includes brief clips from “Muppets” movies and TV shows. Jim Henson was the recipient of numerous accolades and awards for his work and was at the pinnacle of his career when he died in 1990 from a sudden illness at age 53. 🅲🅲    / @tvcrewguy