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 ’72

4/26/1972 – ‘Air “Muppet Musicians of Bremen”.’

Posted on April 26, 2014 by Administrator

Adapted from the classic Grimm fairy tale, The Muppet Musicians of Bremen was the third and final television special filmed for the Tales From Muppetland series. In this version of the story, four barn animals fled their evil masters and … Continue reading →

Topics: 04-April '72, 1972, Muppet Musicians of Bremen | Tagged Catgut the Cat, John Lovelady, Kermit, Leroy the Donkey, Michael Frith, Rizzo, Rover Joe the Hound Dog, T.R. the Rooster, Tales from Muppetland

4/19-23/1972 – ‘Diana and I go to LA- Vel. Rabbit. I come back by way of Albuquerque.’

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Administrator

(Not a curated entry.)
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Topics: 04-April '72, 1972 | Tagged Diana Birkenfield, Velveteen Rabbit

4/22/1972 – ‘TV Guide Article on “Musicians of Bremen”‘

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Administrator

Additional historical information provided by The Jim Henson Company Archivist. Continue reading →

Topics: 04-April '72, 1972, Muppet Musicians of Bremen |

4/7-10/1972 – ‘Jane, Cheryl, and John P. and I fly to Albuquerque – bad weather – Chicago – Go on to Vegas and then to LA, meet with Ray Wagner and group re: “Velveteen Rabbit.”’

Posted on April 8, 2012 by Administrator

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Topics: 04-April '72, 1972, Family | Tagged Albuquerque, Cheryl Henson, Chicago, Jane Henson, John, Las Vegas, Ray Wagner, Velveteen Rabbit

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