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: 07-July ’85

7/27-28/1985 – ‘Weekend meeting EFL at Brewery Mews. Filming Labyrinth – Junk City, Humongous.’

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Administrator

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Topics: 07-July '85, 1985, Labyrinth | Tagged Duncan Kenworthy, EFL, Fraggle Rock, Jocelyn Stevenson, London, Louise Gikow, Michael Frith, Muppetmobile, Sesame Workshop, The Muppet Show

7/13/1985 – ‘Recording Muppet Show on Tour. LIVE AID concert – Wembley – Bowie. Heather over UK for the summer. Filming Labyrinth – Bog, Bedroom.’

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Administrator

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Topics: 07-July '85, 1985, Labyrinth | Tagged Bob Geldof, Brian Henson, Cheryl Henson, David Bowie, Heather Henson, Lisa Henson, Live Aid concert, London, Mick Jagger, Midge Ure, Philadelphia, The Muppet Show, Wembley Stadium

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