JIM HENSON Jim Henson was born on September 24, 1936, in Greenville, Mississippi. He moved to Maryland in fifth grade and throughout his childhood had a strong interest in both art and television. His grandmother was very supportive of his interests and constantly encouraged him to use his imagination. In 1954 Jim started in television performing puppets on a local channel’s Saturday morning program. The next year, while studying at the University of Maryland, he was given …showed first 75 words of 535 total…

…showed last 75 words of 535 total…influence the next millennium of people. His humor will teach people stuck in a world of seriousness to have a light heart and to laugh once in a while. I believe Jim Henson has taught everyone an important lesson, that no matter how tough life gets, you can always find a bit of little humor in it. Bibliography Bibliography “Henson, Jim.” Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia. 1999 ed., Wilmeth, Don B. “Henson, Jim.” The World Book Encyclopedia. 1996 ed., 191.