Jim Henson's
children Heather (L), Lisa (2nd L, rear), and Brian (2nd R), stand with
Executive Vice President of the United States Postal Service Anita J
Bizzotto (R) as Henson's grandchildren Julian (2nd L, front), Ginger (C),
and Amelia talk to Kermit The Frog and Miss Piggy, following the unveiling
of a USPS stamp collection honoring Jim Henson at the Academy of
Television Arts & Sciences in Los Angeles, California September 28,
2005. Jim Henson, who passed away in 1990, first created the puppet
characters known as Muppets in 1955 and had his creations go on to star on
television in "Sesame Street," "The Muppet Show," "Fraggle Rock," and "Jim Henson's Muppet Babies," along with
several feature films and holiday specials.
(Reuters) |