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: Don Sahlin

11/8-11/1971 – ‘Go to Chicago to Silvestri. See flocking’

Posted on November 14, 2014 by Administrator

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Topics: 11-November '71, 1971 | Tagged Bonnie Erickson, Caroly Wilcox, Chicago, Country Trio, DeKor Flocking Company, Don Sahlin, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, John Lovelady, Miss Piggy, Muppet Musicians of Bremen, Nancy Sinatra, Otto Heinbach, Silvestri Art Company

10/29/1968 – ‘Tonight Show – “Beautiful Day”.’

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Administrator

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Topics: 10-October '68, 1968, Appearances | Tagged Don Sahlin, Jerry Juhl, Mike Douglas Shows, Prairie Dawn, Sesame Street, The Muppet Show, The Today Show, Tonight Show

10/14-15/1970 – ‘Shoot #8’

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Administrator

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Topics: 10-October '70, 1970, Sesame Street | Tagged Don Sahlin

8/23-27/1965 – ‘Bob Miltenberger works for us – Rick too. Shoot 6 commercials for Wilson’s Meats and a sales film – shoot 8 commercials for Claussen’s Bread – All color.’

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Administrator

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Topics: 08-August '65, 1965, Commercials, Time Piece | Tagged Advertising Age, Barbara Miltenberger, Bob Miltenberger, Claussen's Bakery, Cloverland Dairy, Don Sahlin, Frank Oz, Jane Henson, Jerry Juhl, Kermit, Mac, Puppeteers of America, Rick Miltenberger, Rowlf, Scoop, Skip, The Muppets, Wilson's Meat Company

8/–/1961 – ‘Jerry joined us.’

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Administrator

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Topics: 08-August '61, 1961, Cube, Fraggle Rock, Muppet Show, Sesame Street | Tagged Asilomar, Burr Tillstrom, Detroit, Don Sahlin, Frank Oz, Jane Henson, Jerry Juhl, Puppeteers of America Festival, Washington

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