Topic: Jim Henson

Muppets Co-Creator Jane Henson Has Died

AP

Jane Henson, the woman who helped create and bring the Muppets to the world stage, died in her Connecticut home on Tuesday after a battle with cancer. She was 78.

By Eric Randall

Jul 24, 2012

Chick-Fil-A Says It Recalled Muppets One Day Before the Muppets' Pro-Gay Stance

Ask Jim Henson Company why they're no longer partnering with Chick-fil-A and they'll cite the restaurant president's views on homosexuality, but ask Chick-fil-A why their toys are no longer for sale and they'll blame "potential safety concerns."

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By John Hudson

Jun 8, 2012

The Muppet Theory That Explains Humanity

Throughout all of recorded human history, there has always been a common flaw for all theories purporting to explain the human condition: None of them has had anything to do with Muppets. Until now.

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By Adam Martin

Mar 29, 2011

iPad Editor Has Muppet Pad; Ex-Spook to Hit the Boards

The morning gossip: The Daily's editor maybe paid Edgar Bronfman $25 million for a new apartment, former CIA head Jim Woolsey sings at Elaine's

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