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: Ed Sullivan

12/14/1969 – ‘Sullivan – used Big Bird in a Dance – Choreographed by Peter Generro.’

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Administrator

(Not a curated entry.) Continue reading →

Topics: 12-December '69, 1969, Appearances | Tagged Big Bird, Ed Sullivan, Peter Generro

8/24-26/1970 – ‘VTR Santa Switch at CFTO Toronto.’

Posted on August 26, 2012 by Administrator

Additional historical information provided by The Jim Henson Company Archivist. Continue reading →

Topics: 08-August '70, 1970, Great Santa Claus Switch | Tagged Ed Sullivan, Jerry Juhl, Toronto

12/22/1968 – ‘Sullivan – Reindeer Bit.’

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Administrator

Additional historical information provided by The Jim Henson Company Archivist. Continue reading →

Topics: 12-December '68, 1968 | Tagged Don Sahlin, Ed Sullivan, Ed Sullivan Show, Ed Sullivan Theatre, Frank Oz, Jerry Juhl, Muppets

12/12/1970 – ‘TV Guide article on Santa Switch’

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Administrator

Additional historical information provided by The Jim Henson Company Archivist. Continue reading →

Topics: 12-December '70, 1970, Great Santa Claus Switch | Tagged Ed Sullivan, Frackles, TV Guide

Tag Archives: Ed Sullivan

12/14/1969 – ‘Sullivan – used Big Bird in a Dance – Choreographed by Peter Generro.’

8/24-26/1970 – ‘VTR Santa Switch at CFTO Toronto.’

12/22/1968 – ‘Sullivan – Reindeer Bit.’

12/12/1970 – ‘TV Guide article on Santa Switch’

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