FAQ About Jim Henson
How did Jim Henson start his career in puppeteering?
Jim Henson began his career in puppeteering during his college years. In 1955, while still a freshman at the University of Maryland, he created Sam and Friends, a five-minute television program that aired on a local Washington, D.C. station. This show marked the debut of some early Muppet characters and helped Henson develop his distinctive style of puppetry.
