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The man behind Kermit was terrified of live audiences
Jim Henson created characters known around the world—but speaking to a live audience terrified him.
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This short documentary follows the quieter story of the artist, collaborator, and father behind the Muppets, ending with the words he left for his children.
What part of his story stays with you?
How we made thisArchive footage and photographs, checked against the original sources. Full credits are listed with the film on YouTube.
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