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May 11, 2025 • 80 mins

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In this episode the Pearlmans look at the life and Legacy of Jim Henson. From growing up as a christian scientist to pioneering television in a way that taught children and adults powerful lessons about accepting those different than you.

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0:00 Intro - Mr. Pearlman the Muppet
0:27 The Origins of Jim Henson
7:23 Show-running as a Child in 1959
19:27 Zocdoc
20:27 Sesame Street
24:11 Big Bird
29:26 Oscar the Grouch is Orange
32:40 Kermit the Frog
42:05 Jim Henson's Work with SNL
46:38  The Muppet Show
1:00:00 Star Wars
1:03:49 Jim Henson's Death
1:08:12 How Jim Henon's Taught Emotions
1:12:13 Jim Henson's Battle with Intolerance

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