television producers and directors

Explores the life of Jim Henson and the influences that led to his creation of the popular "Muppet Show." Includes black-and-white illustrations.

A producer, haunted by personal tragedies, struggles to maintain control over the cast and crew of a reality show in which contestants are vying with one another to remain on a distant island.

Maxine McCoy, producer of a popular television show, has good reason to be pleased with her life, but a history of disappointments keeps her from fully enjoying her successes; and it is not until she is called back to her childhood neighborhood in Philadelphia to care for her grandmother that she learns to come to grips with her past.

Text and accompanying photographs discuss the life and contributions of the creator of the Muppets.

Jim Henson, creator of the Muppets, was a master craftsman who revolutionized the presentation of puppets on television, a savvy businessman, and a creative team leader with a gift for collaboration with colleagues. He also had a Christian Science upbringing, a love of fast cars and expensive art. His untimely death deprived the world of his future creative genius.

The story of old-time televison told through interviews with those who invented, manufactured, advertised, produced, directed, wrote, and acted in the classic shows.

Recounts the life story of the puppeteer whose remarkable creations, the Muppets, have found success in television and other media.

The creator of 60 minutes describes what happens during the program and behind the scenes.

Discusses the life of Jim Henson, creator of the Muppets, including his early life and influences, the development of the Muppets and their increasing success, his early death, and his legacy.