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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: 04-April ’80

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4/15/1980 – ‘Lisa and I visit Sherry Lansing and hatch idea – Sendak movie. Fly to Albuquerque – see folks.’

Posted on April 15, 2012 by admin

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Topics: 04-April '80, 1980, Family | Tagged Albuquerque, Jon Stone, Lisa Henson, Maurice Sendak, Sherry Lansing
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4/7/1980 – ‘Brooke Shields (MS)’

Posted on April 7, 2012 by admin

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Topics: 04-April '80, 1980, Muppet Show | Tagged Brooke Shields
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4/28/1980 – ‘Senor Wences (MS).’

Posted on April 28, 2011 by admin

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Topics: 04-April '80, 1980, Muppet Show | Tagged Senor Wences
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4/25/1980 – ‘Jay Tarses and Tom Patchett come over to begin MM2 (Caper) (re-write).’

Posted on April 25, 2011 by admin

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Topics: 04-April '80, 1980, Great Muppet Caper | Tagged Jay Tarses, Tom Patchett
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4/19/1980 – ‘Meet with Jon Stone and Maurice Sendak – talk about idea. Go to Boston – see Brian.’

Posted on April 19, 2011 by admin

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Topics: 04-April '80, 1980, Sesame Street | Tagged Boston, Brian, Brian Henson, Bumble Ardy, Fred Calvert Productions, Jon Stone, Lisa, Lisa Henson, Maurice Sendak
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