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: Ray Charles

12/4/1972 – ‘Air Como Christmas show.’

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Administrator

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Topics: 12-December '72, 1972, Appearances | Tagged Art Carney, Kraft Music Hall, Muppet Show, Perry Como, Ray Charles, The Great Santa Claus Switch

11/16/1975 – “Other CHER show airs.”

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Administrator

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Topics: 11-November '75, 1975, Appearances | Tagged Bill Cosby, Dr. Teeth, Electric Mayhem, George Schlatter, Joe Raposo, Kermit, Laugh-In, Lord Lew Grade, Mia Farrow, Ray Charles, Rufus, Sex and Violence, Smothers Brothers, The Muppet Show, The Muppet Valentine Show, Tommy Smothers

12/9-11/1988 – ‘VTR Sesame St. 20th – last time with Joe Raposo – Ray Charles – Placido Domingo’

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Administrator

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Topics: 12-December '88, 1988, Jim Henson Hour | Tagged Bill Cosby, Joan Ganz Cooney, Joe Raposo, Placido Domingo, Ray Charles, Sesame Street, Sesame Street: 20 and Still Counting, The Great Muppet Caper

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