Jim Henson and his dog Jojo went deep behind the scenes during a 1989 episode of The Jim Henson Hour called “Secrets of the Muppets,” giving viewers an exclusive tour of The Jim Henson Creature Shop that revealed the incredible puppeteers operating the world famous Muppets. The scene turned wonderfully rowdy as the puppeteers worked their characters while simultaneously appearing on camera themselves, creating this beautiful chaos that perfectly captured the energy and creativity flowing through the workshop.
Henson walked through the innovative techniques that brought the Muppets to life, showcasing everything from computer generated backgrounds to advanced puppetry methods that were pushing boundaries in 1989. This rare documentary episode remains a treasure for anyone who wants to see how the magic really happened, with Henson as the perfect guide through a world where imagination and technical brilliance collided to create characters that changed entertainment forever.