The Surprising Movie That Resulted in Jim Hensons Only Oscar Nomination

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News Summary

  • Jim Henson once had dreams of being a serious filmmaker.
  • His puppets were originally intended to be just a stepping stone towards work in the film and TV industry.
  • It was only after the skyrocketing success of Sesame Street and The Muppet Show that Henson fully committed to leaving his mark on comedy and family entertainment.
  • Henson was basically a one-man show when it came to Time Piece.
  • He directed, produced, wrote the script, animated the transitions, and starred in the short film.
While many of us know him as the creative genius behind the Muppets, Jim Henson once had dreams of being a serious filmmaker.

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