September 6, 2008

10:00 am

10 AM-2 PM
Henson Open Cinema
Films

details here:http://www.si.edu/events/films.asp

The following films feature highlights from Jim Henson’s work:
• Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years (1986) Originally broadcast on CBS, this special finds all the Muppets gathering for a banquet to honor their leader Kermit the Frog on his 30th year in show business.
• Sesame Street: 20 And Still Counting (1989) Introduced by Jim Henson and hosted by Bill Cosby, this program was produced to mark the milestone 20th year of Sesame Street.
• Down at Fraggle Rock: Behind the Scenes (1987) Hosted by Jim Henson, this behind-the-scenes look at Fraggle Rock features appearances by the performers and creative team and explores the characters, music, and technical wizardry that made this classic Henson production possible.
Free
Repeats Sat., Sept. 6
Related Exhibition: Jim Henson’s Fantastic World

The Smithsonian Associates Discovery Theater
Location: S. Dillon Ripley Center, Room 3111

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