The Art of Puppetry and Storytelling

"Jim Henson had the most profound influence on children of any entertainer of his time."--TIME MAGAZINE

Go behind the scenes to witness the magic of the Muppets in rare footage of the variety of puppetry Jim Henson created.

Recommended for ages 6 and up. See puppets derived from traditional African masks sing a song with Harry Belafonte during a classic 1979 episode of The Muppet Show directed by Philip Casson. Another kind of puppetry is used in The Storyteller: The Heartless Giant, directed by Henson. In this episode of a remarkable TV series based on classic folk tales, an evil giant--who has hidden his heart so he will feel no emotion--tricks young prince Leo into releasing him from his dungeon. Consumed with guilt, Leo searches for the heart and learns about friendship and betrayal. (120 mins., video)

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