Director Ron Howard's New Film spotlights the work of Jim Henson

All Of It with Alison Stewart | Jun 6, 2024

Generations have grown up with Kermit the Frog, Oscar the Grouch and Big Bird. Now Academy Award-winning director Ron Howard takes a look at the man behind the muppets, Jim Henson, in his new documentary "Jim Henson: Idea Man". Ron Howard joins to discuss the film and Henson's legacy.

 

This segment is guest hosted by Kousha Navidar

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