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Jim Henson, Great American =P. By Izzy Stevenson. “A Man Of Many Colors”. “A Young Man With A Dream”. The magnificent adventure and thrill-ride of surprises, renamed James Maury Henson, was born on September 24, 1936 at King’s Daughters Hospital in Greenwich, Mississippi
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Jim Henson, Great American =P By Izzy Stevenson
“A Young Man With A Dream” • The magnificent adventure and thrill-ride of surprises, renamed James Maury Henson, was born on September 24, 1936 at King’s Daughters Hospital in Greenwich, Mississippi • The second born son of Paul and Betty Henson • Married Jane Nebel in college, where he started his first TV premiering of “Sam and Friends” • 5 children, all to come later • Spent over half his life working as a famous and talented puppeteer • Tragically died on May 16, 1990 of Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS)
“Muppet Accomplishments” • Always his childhood dream to entertain and make a difference, creating the Muppets fulfilled that dream • Added a whole new level of entertainment on TV, shows and movies that are appropriate yet satisfying for the whole family
“Personality of a ‘Gentle Giant’” • Jim’s family and co-puppeteers working with Jim refer to him as the “Gentle Giant” because of his kind, loving, patient behavior • “Of the 20-something years I’ve worked with Jim,” recalls co-puppeteer Steve Whitmire, “I’ve only ever seen him angry once.” • Even though he was considered to be the most original man alive, he took from others; after many people told a famous Walt Disney that his version of “Snow White” would fail, he tried it anyways, leading to a huge success. Jim followed this example through his first ever movie with awe for Disney