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  <name><![CDATA[Jim Henson]]></name>
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  <about><![CDATA[James Maury &quot;Jim&quot; Henson was the most widely known puppeteer in American television history. He was the creator of The Muppets and the leading force behind their long creative run in the television series Sesame Street and &lt;I&gt;The Muppet Show&lt;/I&gt; and films such as &lt;I&gt;The Muppet Movie&lt;/I&gt; (1979) and &lt;I&gt;The Dark Crystal&lt;/I&gt; (1982). He was also an Oscar-nominated film director, Emmy Award-winning television producer, and the founder of The Jim Henson Company, the Jim Henson Foundation, and Jim Henson's Creature Shop. Henson is widely acknowledged for the ongoing vision of faith, friendship, magic, and love which infused nearly all of his work.

When Henson died on May 16, 1990, his sudden death resulted in an outpouring of public and professional affection. There have since been numerous tributes and dedications in his memory. Henson’s companies, which are now run by his children, continue to produce films and television shows.

Humanitarian, muppeteer, producer and director of films for children that encourage tolerance, interracial values, equality and fair play. He was awarded the Courage of Conscience award September 26, 1992.
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  <title><![CDATA[It's Not Easy Being Green: And Other Things to Consider]]></title>
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  <title><![CDATA[The Muppet Show Book]]></title>
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  <title><![CDATA[Jim Henson's Doodle Dreams: Inspiration for Living Life Outside the Lines]]></title>
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      <name><![CDATA[Jim Lewis]]></name>
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  <title><![CDATA[The Sesame Street Treasury with Jim Henson's Muppets featuring the Letters N to S and the Numbers 7 to 9 Book 3]]></title>
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  <title><![CDATA[The Sesame Street Treasury with Jim Henson's Muppets featuring the Letters T to Z and the Numbers 10 to 12 - Book 4]]></title>
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  <title><![CDATA[Muppet Babies — Gonzos Video-Show]]></title>
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      <name><![CDATA[Jim Henson]]></name>
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  <title><![CDATA[For Every Child A Better World]]></title>
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  <title><![CDATA[Spring Has Sprung!]]></title>
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  <title><![CDATA[The Sesame Street Library Volume 10]]></title>
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  <title><![CDATA[Jim Henson's a Very Muppet Christmas]]></title>
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