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.

Tag Archives: Diana Birkenfield

6/19/1981 – ‘Call Larry Gelbart.’

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Administrator

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Topics: 06-June '81, 1981, Muppet Show | Tagged A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Bodo, Brian Froud, Diana Birkenfield, Fred Newman, Hugh Wheeler, Larry Gelbart, Las Vegas, Lincoln Center, Los Angeles, M.A.S.H., Marshall Brickman, Medievil Show, Muppets, Nancy Sinatra, Neil Simon, Puppetman, The Puppet Show, Tootsie, Wendy Midener Froud

5/12/1983 – ‘John Denver – Camping Show Airs.’

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Administrator

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Topics: 05-May '83, 1983, Muppet Show, Muppet Specials, Sesame Street | Tagged ABC, Aspen, Diana Birkenfield, Gonzo, Jaws, Joe Bailey, John Denver, John J. O'Connor, Jon Stone, Miss Piggy, Rowlf, Steve Whitmire

4/6/1973 – ‘Frank and I go to Kennedy Child Center. Meet with Mike Eisner ABC – go ahead.’

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Administrator

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Topics: 04-April '73, 1973, Muppet Specials | Tagged ABC, Bert, Diana Birkenfield, Ed Sullivan Show, Ernie, Frank Oz, Kennedy Child Center, Kermit, Los Angeles, Mia Farrow, Michael Eisner, Planet Koozebane, Thog, Tonight Show

3/30/1976 – ‘VTR Goro Special then Kyoto.’

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Administrator

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Topics: 03-March '76, 1976, Muppet Specials | Tagged Albuquerque, Cheryl Henson, Diana Birkenfield, Frank Oz, Goro Noguchi, Hawaii, Jane Henson, Japan, Jerry Nelson, Lisa Henson, Muppets, New York, Nippon Television, Richard Hunt, Tokyo

9/28/1981 – ‘Set Diana B to return.’

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Administrator

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Topics: 09-September '81 | Tagged Diana Birkenfield, Fraggle Rock

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