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: Social

5/—/1973 – ‘Ordered Jag XJ6.’

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Administrator

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Topics: 05-May '73, 1973, Social | Tagged BMW, Cheryl, Cheryl Henson, Detroit, Hollywood, Jaguar XJ6, Jane, Jane Henson, Kermit, Kermit Green, Lisa, Lisa Henson, London, Lotus Eclat, Mercedes 560SL, New York, Oldsmobile Station Wagon, Pontiac Station Wagon, Porsche Speedster, Puppeteers of America Festival, Rolls Royce Silver Cloud, Sam, Thunderbird, Toyota, University of Maryland, Volkswagen Golf

5/10-12/1966 – ‘In Nassau with Jerry and Jerry to do appearance with Rowlf and his mother for IBM Golden Circle – (won $75 gambling).’

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Administrator

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Topics: 05-May '66, 1966, Appearances, Commercials, Muppet Show, Social | Tagged APECO, AT&T, David Lazer, IBM, Jerry Juhl, Jerry Nelson, Jimmy Dean Show, Nassau, Rowlf

4/23/1984 -‘Heather comes to London with me – UK puppet festival.’

Posted on April 23, 2014 by Administrator

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Topics: 04-April '84, 1984, Family, Social | Tagged Handmade Puppet Dreams, Heather, Heather Henson, IBEX Puppetry, Orlando Puppet Festival, Panther and Crane

4/14/1980 – ‘Academy Awards. Lisa comes out and goes with me. Kerm and Piggy do the rules – Kerm sings “Rainbow Connection” but we don’t win the Oscar.’

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Administrator

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Topics: 04-April '80, 1980, Appearances, Social | Tagged Academy Awards, Bruce E. Collins, CAMPO, Henson Associates, James C. Hall, Kenny Ascher, Kermit, Lisa, Lisa Henson, Michael Frith, Miss Piggy, Ohio, Paul Williams, Rainbow Connection

12/22/1981 – ‘Open house Christmas Party in NY.’

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Administrator

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Topics: 12-December '81, 1981, Social | Tagged carol, Christmas, Frith, Kermit, London, New York, Robin, Tavern, UK

Category Archives: Social

5/—/1973 – ‘Ordered Jag XJ6.’

5/10-12/1966 – ‘In Nassau with Jerry and Jerry to do appearance with Rowlf and his mother for IBM Golden Circle – (won $75 gambling).’

4/23/1984 -‘Heather comes to London with me – UK puppet festival.’

4/14/1980 – ‘Academy Awards. Lisa comes out and goes with me. Kerm and Piggy do the rules – Kerm sings “Rainbow Connection” but we don’t win the Oscar.’

12/22/1981 – ‘Open house Christmas Party in NY.’

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