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An Evening with Jim Henson and Frank Oz
An Evening with Jim Henson and Frank Oz

An Evening with Jim Henson and Frank Oz

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Documentary

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Film produced by the Puppeteers of America documenting a visit from Jim Henson and Frank Oz to MIT in 1989. It features an introduction as well as closing comments by Frank Oz both from 1993.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

85 mins

Rating

10/10

Release Date

14 July 1989

Country

Cast

Frank Oz

Frank Oz

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Jim Henson

Jim Henson

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