In June 1965, 28-year-old Jim Henson started a written log of his activities in what became known as “The Red Book.” He noted down what had happened up until that point (deemed “Ancient History”) and then recorded anything that he felt was worth recording as single line journal entries until the end of 1988.

Selected curated entries courtesy of The Jim Henson Company Archives.

Category Archives: 08-August ’65

8/–/1965 – ‘Make deal with ABC to merchandise Rowlf and Cinderella characters.’

Posted on August 30, 2011 by admin

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Topics: 08-August '65, 1965, Muppet Specials | Tagged ABC, Hey Cinderella, Rowlf

8/27/1965 – ‘Telegram from Venice: “Time Piece” award Plaque Lion St. Marc – whatever that is.’

Posted on August 27, 2011 by admin

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Topics: 08-August '65, 1965, Honors, Time Piece | Tagged Italy, Time Peice, Venice

8/23-27/1965 – ‘Bob Miltenberger works for us – Rick too. Shoot 6 commercials for Wilson’s Meats and a sales film – shoot 8 commercials for Claussen’s Bread – All color.’

Posted on August 25, 2011 by admin

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Topics: 08-August '65, 1965, Commercials, Time Piece | Tagged Advertising Age, Barbara Miltenberger, Bob Miltenberger, Claussen's Bakery, Cloverland Dairy, Don Sahlin, Frank Oz, Jane Henson, Jerry Juhl, Kermit, Mac, Puppeteers of America, Rick Miltenberger, Rowlf, Scoop, Skip, The Muppets, Wilson's Meat Company

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