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Jim Henson's Memorial Service
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Jim Henson's Memorial Service

1990-05-21 · 140 min · ★ 10.0

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Following Jim Henson's passing on May 16th 1990, two public memorial services were held. The first (featured here) was held in New York at Cathedral of St. John the Divine on May 21, 1990. The second service was held in London at St. Paul's Cathedral on July 2nd 1990.

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Richard HuntRichard Hunt
Jerry JuhlJerry Juhl
Jerry NelsonJerry Nelson
Louise GoldLouise Gold
Allelu Kurten
Duncan Kenworthy
Harry BelafonteHarry Belafonte
Frank OzFrank Oz
Jon StoneJon Stone
Caroll SpinneyCaroll Spinney
Bernie BrillsteinBernie Brillstein
Michael K. FrithMichael K. Frith
Jane HensonJane Henson
Cheryl HensonCheryl Henson
Brian HensonBrian Henson
Kevin ClashKevin Clash
Dave GoelzDave Goelz
Steve WhitmireSteve Whitmire
Pam ArcieroPam Arciero
Martin P. RobinsonMartin P. Robinson

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