Though the Muppets (among assorted other Jim Henson productions) are unmatched as a long-lived, many-portaled franchise, puppets have always occupied a significant place in the life of the culture.

Museum collections and a new documentary on Jim Henson’s life and career reveal how his creativity cemented his legacy Kelyn Soong - Freelance Writer Jim Henson didn’t set out to become a famous ...

It might seem counterintuitive — especially since his oeuvre eventually included shows like “Fraggle Rock” and “Muppet Babies” — but Jim Henson never intended for the Muppets to be exclusively kids’ ...