Rainbow Connections

<p><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>What was it really like to work with Jim Henson?</strong></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Jim Henson changed the way the world sees puppetry captivating audiences with a unique blend of humour and heart that appealed to both children and adults alike. He quickly became the face of the Muppets as recognisable as any of the characters he brought to life. But behind Jim was a team of talented individuals who shared in his vision.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Jonathan Melville talks to performers writers directors producers and other creatives who either worked alongside Jim or carried his influence forward to new generations. Contributors from productions such as </span><em style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Sesame Street</em><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)> </span><em style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>The Muppet Show</em><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)> </span><em style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Fraggle Rock</em><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)> </span><em style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>The Dark Crystal</em><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)> </span><em style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Labyrinth</em><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)> </span><em style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>The Storyteller</em><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)> </span><em style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>MuppetVision 3D</em><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)> </span><em style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Dinosaurs</em><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)> </span><em style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Muppets Tonight </em><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>and</span><em style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)> Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles </em><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>reflect on how Jim's approach enriched their work and shaped their lives.</span></p><p></p><p><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Featuring interviews with:</strong><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)> Bill Barretta Steve Barron Fran Brill Tony Charmoli (previously published chapter from Tony's autobiography) Mark Eades Louise Gold David Gumpel Bruce McNally Rob Mills Larry Mirkin Victor Pemberton Austin Pendleton Mike Quinn Gord Robertson John Stephenson John Stevenson Jocelyn Stevenson and Jeremy Swan.</span></p><p></p><p><em style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>This unofficial Jim Henson book is not affiliated with The Walt Disney Company The Jim Henson Company Children's Television Workshop or anyone connected to the properties discussed.</em></p>