Television history reached a peak of raw, beautiful emotion in the 1990 special ‘The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson’, which served as a moving farewell to the visionary who started it all. In a masterfully written sequence, a frantic Fozzie Bear and the rest of the gang realize mid-production that their beloved creator has passed away, leading to a moment of collective grief that resonates just as powerfully today as it did decades ago. Instead of letting the curtain fall, the ensemble—joined by the legendary Big Bird—channels their sorrow into a breathtakingly soulful rendition of “Just One Person.” It is a stunning piece of performance art that captures the essence of Henson’s legacy: the idea that one individual’s imagination can indeed change the world and touch millions of lives.


