The Museum of TV & Radio celebrates 50 years of Henson in LA and NYC

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From: "jullfff2" <jul@watchfarscape.com>

News Release from the Museum of Television & Radio:

Fifty Years of Fabulous: Celebrating The Jim Henson Company's 50th Anniversary

********Event in Los Angeles********

Saturday, September 24, 2005
Noon to 5:00 p.m.

The Museum of Television & Radio
465 North Beverly Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
www.mtr.org

In 1955, when Jim Henson premiered his first show, Sam & Friends in washington DC, on WRC-TV, he revolutionized puppetry on television and redefined family entertainment. From that small beginning, the Jim Henson Company, always using cutting-edge technology, went on to produce a long series of outstanding and groundbreaking productions with thousands of memorable characters. Today the company's innovations in puppetry, animatronics, and computer graphics are celebrated throughout the world.

Join us for an afternoon of screenings, activities, and special guests from the Jim Henson Company.

12:15 p.m. Fraggle Rock screening, hosted by Jocelyn Stevenson

1:15 p.m. Drop-in puppet-making workshop (continues throughout afternoon)

2:15 p.m. Sneak preview of the new television series, Frances, and a live demonstration of the company's revolutionary digital puppeteering system

3:00 p.m. Book signing with Lisa Henson, It's Not Easy Being Green and Other Things to Consider

4:00 p.m. Jim Henson's Storyteller screening, hosted by Brian Henson

Tickets: There is a $5 admission charge for this event. Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased in the Museum lobby during regular Museum hours or by calling the Museum at (310) 786-1091 between noon and 5:00 p.m.

Sales are final and tickets cannot be refunded. Programs and
participants are subject to change.


********Event in NYC*********

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2005
12:00pm - 4:00pm

THE MUSEUM OF TELEVISION & RADIO
25 West 52 Street,
New York, NY 10019
www.mtr.org

Join us for an afternoon of screenings, a live puppet demonstration, and a puppet-making workshop as we celebrate the Jim Henson Company's fifty-year achievement.

12:15 pm Sneak preview of the new television series, Frances Drop-in puppet-making workshop

12:30 pm Book signing with Cheryl Henson, It's Not Easy Being Green and Other Things to Consider

2:00 pm Puppeteer demonstration

3:00 pm Fraggle Rock & Jim Henson's Storyteller screenings

Tickets are limited and reservations are suggested. Free with Museum admission: $10.00 for adults; $8 for students and senior citizens; $5 for children under fourteen. Free for Museum Members and Cool Culture cardholders. Call 212-621-6663 or e-mail eduny@mtr.org for reservations or more information.

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