Jim Henson's experimental films
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Added by BradFraggleWhile Jim Henson was best known for his work in the field of puppetry, namely that of the Muppets and later his Creature Shop, Henson also produced many experimental films, short subjects and other projects that utilized a range of film making techniques - including stop-motion, computer, cut paper, and paint animation as well as live action.
Below is a listing of Henson's many experimental films and various short subjects, including his live action telefilms, independent short films, Sesame Street inserts, and other film projects; this list does not include Henson's numerous Muppet and Creature Shop projects.
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Directed by Jim Henson
"Time Piece"1965
"Run, Run"1965
"The Organized Mind,
"The Idea Man," "I Know Who I Am," and "I'm Nobody"1966
"The Idea Man," "I Know Who I Am," and "I'm Nobody"
"Memories"1967 for Bufferin
"Ripples"1967
"Wheels That Go"1967
"The Paperwork Explosion"1967 for IBM
"Ordeal of the American City" opening sequence1968 for NBC White Paper
"Body Parts vs. Heavy Equipment"1969 for Sesame Street
"Flapsole Sneakers"late 1960s
The Cube1969
Number Song Series (10 films)1969 for Sesame Street
"Dollhouse"1970 for Sesame Street
"The King of Eight"1970 for Sesame Street
Scanimate Films (2 films)1970 for Sesame Street
"The Queen of Six"1971 for Sesame Street
"Number Twelve Rocks"1971 for Sesame Street
"Eleven Cheer"1973 for Sesame Street
"1-2-3-4-5!"1975 for Sesame Street
"Raisin Army"1975 for Sesame Street
"Cat and Mouse"Date unknown
Produced by Jim Henson
"Number Three Ball Film"1970 for Sesame Street
Directed by Frank Oz
Directed by Frank Oz
"Seven Monsters"1971 for Sesame Street
Produced with Maurice Sendak and Fred Calvert Productions
Produced with Maurice Sendak and Fred Calvert Productions
"Bumble Ardy"1971 for Sesame Street
Produced with Maurice Sendak and Fred Calvert Productions
Produced with Maurice Sendak and Fred Calvert Productions
Unfinished productions
A Tale of Sandc. 1950-1970s
"Alexander the Grape"1965
"Cyclia"c. 1967-1970
"Inside My Head"c. 1969
"Reflections"1973
The Italian Filmc. 1980s
"Handmade Video"c. 1990