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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: 02-February ’73

2/26/1973 – ‘Shooting stills. Random House calendar.’

Posted on February 26, 2013 by admin

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Topics: 02-February '73, 1973, Sesame Street | Tagged Charles Rowen, David Gantz, Michael Frith, Random House, Sesame Street
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2/17/1973 – ‘Julie A. airs – Gelbart out of Broadway.’

Posted on February 16, 2013 by admin

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Topics: 02-February '73, 1973 | Tagged Julie Andrews, Larry Gelbart
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2/9/1973 – ‘VTR Julie Andrews Special. Flower arranging. Thog – “Oh Babe,” Rowlf, Etc.’

Posted on February 9, 2013 by admin

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Topics: 02-February '73, 1973, Appearances | Tagged Lord Lew Grade, Los Angeles, Muppets, Nancy Sinatra, Rowlf, Sandy Duncan, Sergio Franchi, The Julie Andrews Hour, The Muppet Show, The Muppet Valentine Show, Thog
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2/2/1973 – ‘Meet with Imagination Inc. re: Lincoln Center. Dinner Dave Goelz – Las Gatos.’

Posted on February 2, 2013 by admin

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Topics: 02-February '73, 1973, Social | Tagged Broadway show, Dave Goelz, Jane Henson, Jerry Nelson, Lincoln Center
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