Ron Howard reveals which Muppet he most relates to after making 'Jim Henson: The Idea Man' documentary, out May 31 on Disney+.
"It was this journey that I could so relate to — this excitement for creativity," Howard says of Jim Henson's story.with over seven years of experience in the entertainment industry. An award-winning journalist, she's written for Turner Classic Movies,, and more. She's worked at EW for six years covering film, TV, theater, music, and books.
I met him very, very briefly at a really chaotic moment where we were both involved in this live primetime variety show ABC was undertaking. We were both going to be guests, not together, but we crossed paths. First, I thought there was a band wheeling a lot of gear in; long hair and stuff, and then I realized, no, it was Jim Henson. We briefly met, and that was it. Mostly, was just as a fan.
How did that shape the design of the space in which you conducted these interviews and the way you shot them? Look, it's a small business. There aren't that many people who are engaged in it. And for a percentage of those people, it's very high profile. Their family experienced that. It's unusual to have two parents who are so creatively engaged. There's something unique and bohemian about that. And yet, the practical matters of life still factor in, and vestiges of traditional thinking could come in and have an impact on the family.
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