Originally broadcast in 1968 as a segment of the television series Adventure in the arts.
DVD created with permission from digital video tapes donated to the University of Maryland by Jim Henson Legacy with support from the Jane Henson Foundation.
Host, Jim Henson.
Puppeteers, Frank Oz, Jim Henson, Jerry Juhl; puppet builder, Don Sahlin.
Jim Henson and Rowlf the Dog explain the art of puppetry, from building to performance. Henson describes the various kinds of puppets; demonstrates how to operate a hand puppet; and provides a brief history of puppet development and performance throughout the world. Includes: Rowlf talking about and introducing the Muppets; Don Sahlin demonstrating the use of special effects and how to build a puppet; and a demonstration of how to make simple puppets from materials found at home.
Access restricted to patrons at the University of Maryland.
Gift; Jim Henson Legacy, Jane Henson Foundation; 2004.