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: Puppeteers of America

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

7/28/1974 – ‘Visit Rufus and Margo – discussion of Puppetry at O’Neill Theater.’

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Administrator

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Topics: 07-July '74, 1974, Social | Tagged A Christmas Carol, Aladdin, National Puppetry Conference, Puppeteers of America, Rip van Winkle, Rufus and Margo Rose, Rufus Rose Marionettes, The Blue Fairy, The Howdy Doody Show, Tony Sarg, Treasure Island

6/24-29/1963 – ‘Ran Festival- Morningside Hotel- Hurleyville, NY’

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Administrator

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Topics: 06-June '63, 1963 | Tagged George Creegan, George Latshaw, Jan Falkenstein, Jerry Juhl, Lou Bunin, Muppets, Nancy Cole, Puppeteers of America

12/18/1978 – ‘Then on to visit Albrecht Roser.’

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Administrator

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Topics: 12-December '78, 1978 | Tagged Albrecht Roser, Allelu, Bil Baird, Germany, Jane Henson, John Kurten, Labyrinth, Muppet Babies, Puppeteers of America, The Sound of Music

12/15-21/1965 – ‘Tape 2 Dean shows in Hollywood with Frank Oz.’

Posted on December 16, 2012 by Administrator

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Topics: 12-December '65, 1965, Appearances | Tagged Animal, Don Sahlin, Dr. Teeth, Ernie and Bert, Fozzie Bear, Frank Oz, Hollywood, Jane Henson, Jerry Juhl, Kermit, Miss Piggy, Puppeteers of America, Rowlf, Swedish Chef, The Jimmy Dean Show

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