The World of Puppetry

for other uses, see Center for Puppetry Arts#Worlds of Puppetry

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Jim Henson Presents the World of Puppetry was a series of six specials in 1985 hosted by Jim Henson showcasing various styles of puppetry from around the world.

Description from the VHS release:

“In Jim Henson Presents the World of Puppetry, a unique six-part series of one hour co-productions, Muppets creator Jim Henson invites you into his world of puppetry. Travel the globe to meet some of the very finest puppeteers on the planet, and discover their remarkable and unique styles of puppetry!”

Episodes

• The World of Puppetry with Philipe Genty
• The World of Puppetry with Henk Boerwinkel
• The World of Puppetry with Bruce Schwartz
• The World of Puppetry with Sergei Obraztsov
• The World of Puppetry with Albrecht Roser
• The World of Puppetry with Richard Bradshaw

Credits

• Executive producer: Jim Henson
• Executive in charge of production: Diana Birkenfield
• Producer: Martin G. Baker
• Theme music by Trevor Jones

Distribution

• Films Incorporated released on VHS for educational outlets in 1988.
• Kanopy began streaming the series on October 19, 2021.
• The series is available for streaming on Shout! Factory TV and Tubi.

International

• Germany: NDR
• Australia: Australian Broadcasting Corporation (April 16, 1987)