Jim Henson Idea Man with Director Ron Howard and Composer David Fleming

We chat with Academy award winning director/producer Ron Howard and composer David Fleming, to discuss their latest film, "Jim Henson: Idea Man." This fantastic documentary delves deep into the life and legacy of the singular, creative visionary Jim Henson. From his early days puppeteering on local television to his worldwide success with Sesame Street and The Muppet Show. This inspiring film offers unprecedented access to Jim's personal archives, taking us on a captivating journey into the mind of this complex and inspiring artist. "Jim Henson Idea Man" takes us into the mind of this singular creative visionary, from his early years puppeteering on local television to the worldwide success of "Sesame Street," "The Muppet Show," and beyond. Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Ron Howard captures Henson's restless creativity, ambition, and artistic evolution in the style and spirit of his complex subject, an artist who revolutionized television, inspired generations, and created some of the world’s most beloved characters. Featuring new interviews with Henson's closest collaborators and children, as well as never-before-seen materials from his personal archives—including home movies, photographs, sketches, and diaries— Howard brings us an entertaining and insightful look at a man whose boundless imagination changed the world.