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Jim Henson's Memorial Service

Jim Henson's Memorial Service

A celebration of Jim Henson's life in songs and remembrances.

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Documentary

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Following Jim Henson's passing on May 16th 1990, two public memorial services were held. The first (featured here) was held in New York at Cathedral of St. John the Divine on May 21, 1990. The second service was held in London at St. Paul's Cathedral on July 2nd 1990.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

140 mins

Rating

10/10

Release Date

21 May 1990

Country

Cast

Richard Hunt

Richard Hunt

Jerry Juhl

Jerry Juhl

Jerry Nelson

Jerry Nelson

Louise Gold

Louise Gold

Allelu Kurten

Allelu Kurten

Duncan Kenworthy

Duncan Kenworthy

Harry Belafonte

Harry Belafonte

Frank Oz

Frank Oz

Jon Stone

Jon Stone

Caroll Spinney

Caroll Spinney

Bernie Brillstein

Bernie Brillstein

Michael K. Frith

Michael K. Frith

Jane Henson

Jane Henson

Cheryl Henson

Cheryl Henson

Brian Henson

Brian Henson

Kevin Clash

Kevin Clash

Dave Goelz

Dave Goelz

Steve Whitmire

Steve Whitmire

Pam Arciero

Pam Arciero

Martin P. Robinson

Martin P. Robinson

Kathryn Mullen

Kathryn Mullen

David Rudman

David Rudman

Fran Brill

Fran Brill

Camille Bonora

Camille Bonora

Mike Quinn

Mike Quinn

Karen Prell

Karen Prell

John Henson

John Henson

Heather Henson

Heather Henson

Lisa Henson

Lisa Henson

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