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- "Jim Henson's Muppets" Lunchbox, 1979 - Jim Henson's Muppets experienced their greatest fame on TV, with <em>The Muppet Show</em> (1976 to 1981). The show introduced millions to Henson's unique blend of humor and imagination. This lunchbox was the second produced in connection with the show. It focused on individual characters. Different versions included Kermit or Animal on one side, rather than Fozzie Bear, as on this lunchbox.
- 1979
- Collections - Artifact
"Jim Henson's Muppets" Lunchbox, 1979
Jim Henson's Muppets experienced their greatest fame on TV, with The Muppet Show (1976 to 1981). The show introduced millions to Henson's unique blend of humor and imagination. This lunchbox was the second produced in connection with the show. It focused on individual characters. Different versions included Kermit or Animal on one side, rather than Fozzie Bear, as on this lunchbox.
- "Jim Henson's Muppets" Thermos, 1979 - Jim Henson's Muppets experienced their greatest fame on TV, with <em>The Muppet Show</em> (1976 to 1981). The show introduced millions to Henson's unique blend of humor and imagination. The lunchbox that this thermos came in was the second produced in connection with the show. The images on it featured individual characters. The thermos featured a twist-off lid and built-in straw.
- 1979
- Collections - Artifact
"Jim Henson's Muppets" Thermos, 1979
Jim Henson's Muppets experienced their greatest fame on TV, with The Muppet Show (1976 to 1981). The show introduced millions to Henson's unique blend of humor and imagination. The lunchbox that this thermos came in was the second produced in connection with the show. The images on it featured individual characters. The thermos featured a twist-off lid and built-in straw.
- Hallmark "Jim Henson's MUPPETS" Christmas Ornament, 1981 - Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- 1981
- Collections - Artifact
Hallmark "Jim Henson's MUPPETS" Christmas Ornament, 1981
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- Jim Henson with Kermit the Frog and Fozzie Bear, 1976 - Jim Henson's Muppets experienced their greatest fame on TV, with <em>The Muppet Show</em> (1976 to 1981). The show introduced millions to Henson's unique blend of humor and imagination. In 1976, Fisher-Price, which produced an early line of Muppet-show related toys, seems to have mailed out a packet that included this item as an incentive to join the official fan club.
- 1976
- Collections - Artifact
Jim Henson with Kermit the Frog and Fozzie Bear, 1976
Jim Henson's Muppets experienced their greatest fame on TV, with The Muppet Show (1976 to 1981). The show introduced millions to Henson's unique blend of humor and imagination. In 1976, Fisher-Price, which produced an early line of Muppet-show related toys, seems to have mailed out a packet that included this item as an incentive to join the official fan club.
- Imagining The Jim Henson Exhibit - Join curator Donna Braden and our guest, curator Barbara Miller from Museum of the Moving Image, for a virtual trip behind-the-scenes of The Jim Henson Exhibition: Imagination Unlimited. In this relaxed interview, Donna will query Barbara about her perspective on creating the exhibit and how it provides insight into the life and career of the legendary creator.
- June 02, 2021
- Collections - Video
Imagining The Jim Henson Exhibit
Join curator Donna Braden and our guest, curator Barbara Miller from Museum of the Moving Image, for a virtual trip behind-the-scenes of The Jim Henson Exhibition: Imagination Unlimited. In this relaxed interview, Donna will query Barbara about her perspective on creating the exhibit and how it provides insight into the life and career of the legendary creator.
- "Truth Stranger than Fiction: Father Henson's Story of His Own Life," 1858 -
- 1858
- Collections - Artifact
"Truth Stranger than Fiction: Father Henson's Story of His Own Life," 1858
- Celebrating Jim Henson and His Legacy - On the 30th anniversary of Jim Henson's death, take a look at his broad and lasting legacy in the world of film and television through artifacts from our collections.
- May 15, 2020
- Collections - article
Celebrating Jim Henson and His Legacy
On the 30th anniversary of Jim Henson's death, take a look at his broad and lasting legacy in the world of film and television through artifacts from our collections.
- McDonald's Fraggle Rock Happy Meal Packaging, 1988 - McDonald's offered children's Happy Meals packaged in Fraggle Rock-themed boxes in 1988. Each colorful box -- decorated with puzzles, games, and images of characters -- held food and a small toy. Created by Jim Henson in 1983, Fraggle Rock was a raucous, music-filled children's puppet television show about Fraggles, Doozers, and Gorgs dealing with the serious issues of life.
- 1988
- Collections - Artifact
McDonald's Fraggle Rock Happy Meal Packaging, 1988
McDonald's offered children's Happy Meals packaged in Fraggle Rock-themed boxes in 1988. Each colorful box -- decorated with puzzles, games, and images of characters -- held food and a small toy. Created by Jim Henson in 1983, Fraggle Rock was a raucous, music-filled children's puppet television show about Fraggles, Doozers, and Gorgs dealing with the serious issues of life.
- McDonald's Fraggle Rock Happy Meal Toy, "Wembly & Boober in a Pickle," 1988 - Fast food restaurants often draw on popular culture for their children's meal toys. McDonald's offered this Fraggle Rock Happy Meal premium in 1988. Fraggle Rock -- a children's puppet television program created by Jim Henson in 1983 -- was a raucous, music-filled show about Fraggles, Doozers, and Gorgs as they deal with the serious issues of life.
- 1988
- Collections - Artifact
McDonald's Fraggle Rock Happy Meal Toy, "Wembly & Boober in a Pickle," 1988
Fast food restaurants often draw on popular culture for their children's meal toys. McDonald's offered this Fraggle Rock Happy Meal premium in 1988. Fraggle Rock -- a children's puppet television program created by Jim Henson in 1983 -- was a raucous, music-filled show about Fraggles, Doozers, and Gorgs as they deal with the serious issues of life.
- McDonald's Fraggle Rock Happy Meal Packaging, 1988 - McDonald's offered children's Happy Meals packaged in Fraggle Rock-themed boxes in 1988. Each colorful box -- decorated with puzzles, games, and images of characters -- held food and a small toy. Created by Jim Henson in 1983, Fraggle Rock was a raucous, music-filled children's puppet television show about Fraggles, Doozers, and Gorgs dealing with the serious issues of life.
- 1988
- Collections - Artifact
McDonald's Fraggle Rock Happy Meal Packaging, 1988
McDonald's offered children's Happy Meals packaged in Fraggle Rock-themed boxes in 1988. Each colorful box -- decorated with puzzles, games, and images of characters -- held food and a small toy. Created by Jim Henson in 1983, Fraggle Rock was a raucous, music-filled children's puppet television show about Fraggles, Doozers, and Gorgs dealing with the serious issues of life.