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 ’80

8/22/1980 – ‘Last day taping Muppet Show. Big party – speeches by Abe and Lew.’

Posted on August 22, 2012 by admin

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Topics: 08-August '80, 1980, Muppet Show | Tagged Abe Mandell, Lord Lew Grade

8/11/1980 – ‘Johnny Cash (MS)’

Posted on August 11, 2012 by admin

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Topics: 08-August '80, 1980, Muppet Show | Tagged John Carter Cash, Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash

8/4/1980 – ‘Debbie Harry (MS)’

Posted on August 4, 2012 by admin

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Topics: 08-August '80, 1980, Muppet Show | Tagged Debbie Harry

8/–/1980 – ‘Bermuda for Company Meeting. I outline Muppets so far: 1954-62 – Part 1 (Jan 63 move to NY). 62-69 Part II (69 – begin SS). 69-75 Part III (76 – Muppet Show begins). 76-? Part IV. A good meeting.’

Posted on August 19, 2011 by admin

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Topics: 08-August '80, 1980, Muppet Show | Tagged Bermuda, The Muppet Show

Category Archives: 08-August ’80

8/22/1980 – ‘Last day taping Muppet Show. Big party – speeches by Abe and Lew.’

8/11/1980 – ‘Johnny Cash (MS)’

8/4/1980 – ‘Debbie Harry (MS)’

8/–/1980 – ‘Bermuda for Company Meeting. I outline Muppets so far: 1954-62 – Part 1 (Jan 63 move to NY). 62-69 Part II (69 – begin SS). 69-75 Part III (76 – Muppet Show begins). 76-? Part IV. A good meeting.’

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