The Harvard EdCast

Growing Jim Henson’s Legacy

Jan 25, 2013
Guest
Lisa Henson
Lisa Henson, CEO of The Jim Henson Company, reflects on her father's creation of the Muppets and the family company's impact on children's learning. They discuss creating educational TV programs, addressing new needs, working in children's television, and the role of a producer.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Creating Educational Television Programs
01:48 • 4min
3
Excitement for New Seasons and Addressing New Needs
05:32 • 2min
4
Working in Children's Television and Family Collaboration
07:06 • 3min
5
Identity and the Role of a Producer
09:55 • 2min