Production

Diana Birkenfield

Born — Died

1926-03-03 — 2012-11-22

Place of birth

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Known for

Production

Credits

5 titles

Known for

A Muppet Family Christmas poster
6.9

Fozzie Bear surprises his mother on Christmas Eve by bringing the entire Muppet gang to her farm to celebrate the holidays. Doc and his dog Sprocket, who had planned a quiet Christmas, end up joining the Muppets in their holiday activities and preparations. The Sesame Street and Fraggle Rock regulars join the festivities, but to Kermit's dismay, the only one missing is Miss Piggy, who has been caught in a snowstorm.

A Muppet Family Christmas

1987

Sesame Street: 20 Years & Still Counting! 1969-1989 poster
7.2

This one-hour special marks the 20th anniversary of Sesame Street, the ground-breaking educational children's series that has taught numbers and the alphabet, along with social and cultural concepts, to generations of preschoolers.

Sesame Street: 20 Years & Still Counting! 1969-1989

1989

Down at Fraggle Rock poster
NR

Take a closer look at Fraggle Rock in this documentary special hosted by Jim Henson - featuring a glimpse inside Fraggle Rock character design and development, as well as the evolution of the television series.

Down at Fraggle Rock

1987

The Muppets at Walt Disney World poster
6.6

The Muppets are visiting Kermit's family for their annual reunion. However, the others learn that the swamp is right next to Walt Disney World, where they sneak in and are pursued by a persistent security guard. Featured attractions and areas include Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular!, Star Tours, the Mad Tea Party, World Showcase, the Walt Disney World Monorail System and the utilidors.

The Muppets at Walt Disney World

1990

Time Piece poster
7.2

Dislocation in time, time signatures, time as a philosophical concept, and slavery to time are some of the themes touched upon in this 9-minute experimental film, which was written, directed, and produced by Jim Henson. Screened for the first time at the Museum of Modern Art in May of 1965, "Time Piece" enjoyed an eighteen-month run at one Manhattan movie theater and was nominated for an Academy Award for Outstanding Short Subject.

Time Piece

1965

Film credits

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