While <a href=">The Muppets prepare a tribute to the late <a href=">Jim Henson, they learn about the life and career of the renowned puppeteer/film maker. <a href=">Jim Henson's classic Muppets put on a tribute to their creator, but also ponder the question: Who was he? To help them figure that out are some of Jim's human friends, as well as some rare clips from the Henson legacy. I remember seeing this special when i was 5, the year it aired. I couldn't quite understand what was going on or who Jim Henson was, at that age i still thought Kermit was real living breathing creature! That is the magic Jim Henson could weave with the help of every single member of his production team.<br/><br/>Seeing this again, nearly 20 years later and i still remember every word, every single word said about him.<br/><br/>As the special progresses you can not only hear but you can feel the emotion from every performer, the love they all had for Jim and how much its breaking they're hearts every second while they made the special.<br/><br/>This special tries to sum up Jim Hensons impact on the world in just an hour, and it does it in the best way…a way Jim would have loved. It had comedy, ethical questions, social commentery and about all else, it was a fun look at a life that ended far to soon.<br/><br/>The Muppets and they're puppeteers were never the same, they lost they're creator, leader and above all else…friend. They have tried to continue, with they're last great outing being the Christmas Carol. Everything else sadly fell short of the magic.<br/><br/>Those of us lucky enough to have seen the Muppets at the top of the game will never forget them, and we will always enjoy what they have done.<br/><br/>And as the children's letters all said, we all miss you Jim, the world became an emptier place without you. I think it's safe to say that this is perhaps the last great Muppet work of art that exists. In this television special the Muppets pay tribute to the Muppet Man and my life-long mentor and inspiration, Jim Henson. For anyone who remembers the old Muppets and for anyone who considers themselves a true Muppet fan, you can't miss this. Look for it to buy on E-bay.<br/><br/>Jim Henson died in May of 1990, this aired in November of the same year. It must have truly been the hardest thing for his friends to do and I think that's what makes it work. The emotion is real.<br/><br/>Some people thik it's good that there are people who can continue to produce Muppet Films, but if you've seen these new films you've no doubt felt the loss of a great presence. The Muppets have never been the same since. And never will. So enjoy them, for the last time, as they were in this special. I know I do.
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