
The Idea Man
Synopsis
The Idea Man is a three minute short film by Jim Henson which was used for a live performance with Limbo on The Mike Douglas Show on July 20, 1966. The film has featured in various screenings of vintage Henson material without the Limbo performance superimposed over the images.
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"Idea Man"Official
Type: Clip • Published 2009-07-01
Top Cast
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- Director
- Jim Henson
- Original Title
- The Idea Man
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 3m
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Jim Henson
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Jim Henson
Director
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What is The Idea Man about?
The Idea Man is a three minute short film by Jim Henson which was used for a live performance with Limbo on The Mike Douglas Show on July 20, 1966. The film has featured in various screenings of vintage Henson material without the Limbo performance superimposed over the images.
Who directed The Idea Man?
The Idea Man was directed by Jim Henson.
Who stars in The Idea Man?
The principal cast of The Idea Man includes Jim Henson.
When was The Idea Man released and how long is it?
The Idea Man was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 3m.
