Jim Henson was not a ventriloquist, you can see his lips move, but nearly everyone talks to his characters like they were real people. Jim was an amazing artist who is missed greatly.
He’s not a ventriloquist, he’s not even trying to not move his lips, you can see the wire, he’s telling you there’s a wire... and you still are focused on Kermit. That is mastery, my friend.
Man, I didn't even notice Jim in the background after Kermit started talking. He's just so believable as his own person you just tone out the guy with his hand up his frog hole.
I'm not sure why I've been binging Kermit interviews lately but Joan plays along the best out of any interviewer (Carson, Arsenio etc). RIP to her and Jim both.
A true puppeteer. You believe Kermit as soon as he starts talking, the movements are so natural and responsive to what's happening in the moment. Wish I could've learned from Jim. Unfortunate I came into the world shortly before he left it.
*A true puppeteer. You believe Kermit as soon as he starts talking, the movements are so natural and responsive to what's happening in the moment. Wish I could've learned from Jim. It's unfortunate I came into the world shortly before he left it.
Jim Henson was the closest thing to Walt Disney of his generation. Walt Disney brought joy to the audiences of 1920's to 1950's and beyond with the lovable characters of Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy, Pluto, and Chip 'n Dale. Jim Henson did the same thing with all the countless Muppets from mid-50's forward. Jim Henson aspired to greater things, and if he had not died so soon, I think he would have achieved all his goals with the unstoppable pluck that true artists have.
That's a testament to Jim Henson's talent right there, specifically his talent at creating and playing likable and lively characters Kermit just openly acknowledged that he's operated by wires and even with that I STILL am able to take him seriously like he was a real live person... frog... frog person. The illusion is just too damn good!
Between Henson’s quick wit, Rivers looking at Kermit just about the whole time while speaking to him, & the fact that this is to promote LABYRINTH, just an 11/10 interview right here. May their memories be a blessing to all who knew or come to know them.
That's just a testament of how brilliant Jim Henson was. The answers on the spot are brilliant and so authentic. Kermit seems so real and Jim just was Kermit. No modern take of Kermit, no matter how close the voice alone might be, come even close to his personality and wit. Jim Henson, noone can replace you!
Every time I see Jim Henson I'm just blown away. I can see his mouth move, I can see his hands move, but I still instantly forget that what ever muppet he's operating isn't real.
It's ridiculous how a good Jim Henson was. every interview with Kermit they are just talking to Kermit and Jim Henson is just there in the background making fun of it mimicking Kermit. But the subtle head nods the like leaning in to listen just like the facials it's so good.
I'm grateful that I grew up during the era I did. I experienced Sesame Street, the Muppet Show, and Fraggle Rock in their first runs. And Joan Rivers narrated "The Adventures of Letterman" for us kids.
Darn, Jim looks like Steven Spilberg with that whole beard get up. And wow how he could stay in character well. I mean maybe he knew what they were suppose to talk about but she come of as asking him intensely so it had to have been prepared to get the most real reaction. And how much I try my eyes focus right on Kermit when he talks, can´t look at Jim, master puppeter.
The term genius is often thrown around too liberally but Jim Henson? He was a genius. So quick of thought and funny without having to be base or crass.
These interviews with Jim always make me a little sad- no matter what show he's the guest on, the host always quickly asks him to be Kermit/Rowlf/etc. They ask one or two questions to him for formality but then spend most of the time with the puppets. I get that's exciting, and I always love seeing Jim perform, but he's such an interesting and inspirational person on his own, it'd be nice to have seen more of just Jim himself!
@meg elizabeth Me too, apparently Jim was a very soft-spoken, shy guy person to person. Kermit and the rest of his characters may have been a way for him to be more extroverted by separating his social energy into another character.
• Brackets • yeah but if you think about it, Walt was always for the new technology, he was inventing things himself. He would have been all for 3d technology, he probably would have been working with it as soon as it was possible to truly work with it.
It’s amazing how easily I’m convinced Kermit is real! Even know we can see all Jim working Kermit it’s so easy to fall into the fantasy! Henson was the master puppeteer!
Joan: "Are you sleeping with Miss Piggy? Can we just get right down to it? Are you sleeping with Miss Piggy? I wanna know!" Kermit: "Stop! You can't come on television asking me about that! I'm on Sesame Street, for goodness sakes!"
Jim is a National / Worldwide treasure. He might be around but his platform will last forever. One of the greatest contributions you can give is that of yourself and the ability to bring people together for a rare moment of fondness.
I adore this lovely man !!! Thank you for everything Jim! Kermit is a huge part of my life he makes me laugh and happy but also emotional love you Kermit 💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚
He must’ve been so uncomfortable trying to answer those questions in front of adults. It really shows how amazing he was at creating something that resonates with us regardless of age.
In Germany Kermit was first known by Sesame Street and some years later as host of the muppet show. It was strange, that they changed the German voice actor, in the Muppet Show it was the same voice, who spoke Jerry Lewis.
If so, thank heavens! I don't like Denise at all. Kermit should get back with Miss Piggy. If a girl is willing to stand by you for some 30 or 40 years, then she is a girl worth moving mountains to keep!
I do blame the writers! I understand that with new audiences, certain things need to be updated for the script, but you can't change who these characters are! Kermit the Frog must remain a shy pond-dweller, and if people want to know more about his love life, they should do the smart thing and ask Miss Piggy, because she would be more open about it, and even then... it's just like Kermit said to Joan Rivers, he's from Sesame Street!
The writers are the worst thing about the new Muppets. Disney’s Muppets are definitely not the Henson characters. Disney is the reason we no longer have Whitmire.
Kermit's soul went with our beloved Jim. I'd give almost anything to have him back and keep The Muppets out of the Big Mouses clutches. Everything they touch turns to dust since Micheal Eisner shafted Roy Disney.
@@megelizabeth9492 no, most of them are awful. Dave Golez is the only one still performing a few of his characters and Disney has told Frank Oz they don't want him, so no, I won't spare the current muppeteers. They are no good. Again, the soul of the Muppets died with Henson
Wow. I've never heard Kermit The Frog and Jim Henson talk about sex. Well, the original Muppet Show wasn't just intended for kids. But now Disney bought it, and I'm turning 11, so I'm used to the more modern muppets (and the 2015 show).
Kermit did a good job voicing Jim Henson.
He’s an excellent ventriloquist!
Good punctuation.
Good punctuation.@@valenciageode25
He's a pro..duh!!!
Jim Henson was not a ventriloquist, you can see his lips move, but nearly everyone talks to his characters like they were real people. Jim was an amazing artist who is missed greatly.
It helps that he was very witty.
He has said in interviews that he isn't a ventriloquist. He called himself a puppeteer
Yeah but the beard really covers it so I can't tell if he is moving his lips or not 🤣😂
He never tried to be a ventriloquist he was a puppeteer.
Who asked?
"If I kiss you would you turn into a prince?"
"...we could try it."
Very good!!
Good very!!
It wouldn’t work she is not even close to being pretty
Clarence Jones damn
It was better than good, but the best response to that would have been, well, I wouldn't want Jim to get jealous.
“You cant just come on television and ask me that! I’m on Sesame Street!”
Awwwww love your picture
Thats a warning i guest
Kids see all his appearance
@@finalcurtain6199 yeah
@@myahollandia3552 Thank you! Sorry for responding until now, I never recieved your notification xD
Well used to be
"If I talk about other women, it's dangerous to my health."
Karate chop hurts
Hieee-Yahh!
Not to mention his personal safety
He’s not a ventriloquist, he’s not even trying to not move his lips, you can see the wire, he’s telling you there’s a wire... and you still are focused on Kermit.
That is mastery, my friend.
It’s mind boggling what Jim has done with Kermit.
He was so good that when you happen to look at Jim talking (for Kermit..?), you think, why are Jim's lips moving while Kermit has the floor?
Man, I didn't even notice Jim in the background after Kermit started talking. He's just so believable as his own person you just tone out the guy with his hand up his frog hole.
I like how everyone there is dressed in "formal" attire, and Jim is in a Mr. Rogers' sweater.
@matt fahringer Exactly. What a legend. This is why he was my hero during my childhood.
He's in a Jim Henson cardigan
It literally looks like Kermit is truly talking, with Jim Henson mocking him in the background :).
I'm not sure why I've been binging Kermit interviews lately but Joan plays along the best out of any interviewer (Carson, Arsenio etc). RIP to her and Jim both.
I’m in that same circle too now and I’m just watching all the recommends and this one was the most natural and funny
Perhaps it has something to do with Jordan Peterson's videos
No I watch so many Kermit interviews, it’s kinda of an addiction lmao
"This is the complete Kermit, that you're looking at."
🤣🤣
"this is the complete kermit" took me a bit
@g0dSpeed Zon he’s saying that what you see if what you get lmao
A true puppeteer. You believe Kermit as soon as he starts talking, the movements are so natural and responsive to what's happening in the moment. Wish I could've learned from Jim. Unfortunate I came into the world shortly before he left it.
I would've loved to have a conversation with the man, but he died 14 years before I was born.
*A true puppeteer. You believe Kermit as soon as he starts talking, the movements are so natural and responsive to what's happening in the moment. Wish I could've learned from Jim. It's unfortunate I came into the world shortly before he left it.
I’m done, Kermit just said racial slur on live television. My life is complete.
I misread your comment thinking that Kermit said a racial slur.
"Are we talking about sex?"
-Kermit
RIP Jim Henson. he will be missed. 🐸🐻🐷🐔
Jim Henson was the closest thing to Walt Disney of his generation. Walt Disney brought joy to the audiences of 1920's to 1950's and beyond with the lovable characters of Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy, Pluto, and Chip 'n Dale. Jim Henson did the same thing with all the countless Muppets from mid-50's forward. Jim Henson aspired to greater things, and if he had not died so soon, I think he would have achieved all his goals with the unstoppable pluck that true artists have.
His legacy will live on
Always.
Jim's creation will live on
God bless him ♥️✌️
"Giving away the secrets. Right there, folks!"
And absolutely NO ONE cares. That's how real you are to us, Kermit.
That's a testament to Jim Henson's talent right there, specifically his talent at creating and playing likable and lively characters
Kermit just openly acknowledged that he's operated by wires and even with that I STILL am able to take him seriously like he was a real live person... frog... frog person. The illusion is just too damn good!
Between Henson’s quick wit, Rivers looking at Kermit just about the whole time while speaking to him, & the fact that this is to promote LABYRINTH, just an 11/10 interview right here. May their memories be a blessing to all who knew or come to know them.
I just love how Jim was kind of shy, hiding behind his hand and speaking so softly.
That's just a testament of how brilliant Jim Henson was. The answers on the spot are brilliant and so authentic. Kermit seems so real and Jim just was Kermit. No modern take of Kermit, no matter how close the voice alone might be, come even close to his personality and wit. Jim Henson, noone can replace you!
Every time I see Jim Henson I'm just blown away. I can see his mouth move, I can see his hands move, but I still instantly forget that what ever muppet he's operating isn't real.
It's ridiculous how a good Jim Henson was. every interview with Kermit they are just talking to Kermit and Jim Henson is just there in the background making fun of it mimicking Kermit. But the subtle head nods the like leaning in to listen just like the facials it's so good.
Rest in peace Jim Henson to the greatest man puppetry
Jim keeping a G rating while she's demanding X or higher.
Good thing the camera was fixed on Kermit.
i Have to admit, one of the funniest celebrity interviews I have seen so far.
It saddens me that both Joan Rivers and Jim Henson are no longer with us.
And Mr. Rogers
I'm grateful that I grew up during the era I did. I experienced Sesame Street, the Muppet Show, and Fraggle Rock in their first runs. And Joan Rivers narrated "The Adventures of Letterman" for us kids.
Darn, Jim looks like Steven Spilberg with that whole beard get up. And wow how he could stay in character well. I mean maybe he knew what they were suppose to talk about but she come of as asking him intensely so it had to have been prepared to get the most real reaction. And how much I try my eyes focus right on Kermit when he talks, can´t look at Jim, master puppeter.
Joan was always a really intense interviewer lol
I can't see Kermit as a puppet. I see him as an alive, breathing, heart-pumping, person.
3:10 that facial expression of Kermit right there, wow
The world needs Jim Henson now more than ever I wish he was still here.
Boy howdy did you nail that one
Thank you for putting this out and sharing, this is so classic Kermit. Henson died so young . He was Kermit and always will be.
Jim Henson was and still is a legend. Fantastic.
Kermit: Are we talking about sex?
What a freaking genius 😂.
But the word sex coming from Kermit...
Today's letter is S.. brought to you by Joan Rivers 😂
1:52 that is great, even though jim is right there with kermit on his knee i still just see Kermit
The term genius is often thrown around too liberally but Jim Henson? He was a genius. So quick of thought and funny without having to be base or crass.
These interviews with Jim always make me a little sad- no matter what show he's the guest on, the host always quickly asks him to be Kermit/Rowlf/etc. They ask one or two questions to him for formality but then spend most of the time with the puppets. I get that's exciting, and I always love seeing Jim perform, but he's such an interesting and inspirational person on his own, it'd be nice to have seen more of just Jim himself!
Honestly, I get the sense he may have preferred it that way.
@meg elizabeth Me too, apparently Jim was a very soft-spoken, shy guy person to person. Kermit and the rest of his characters may have been a way for him to be more extroverted by separating his social energy into another character.
Very funny. THIS is the Muppet's! Not what Disney has turned them into.
look at what Disney turned Star Wars into. They ruin everything
Paul Sheerin Disney already owned the muppets
Disney without Walt has gone downhill since they decided to stop doing the traditional 2D animations, they ruin everything.
• Brackets • yeah but if you think about it, Walt was always for the new technology, he was inventing things himself. He would have been all for 3d technology, he probably would have been working with it as soon as it was possible to truly work with it.
• Brackets • There’s nothing wrong with 3D animation, every company uses it now
Jim Henson, 1936-1990, and Joan Rivers, 1933-2014, on her short-lived talk show.
props to the camera guy for keeping it a two shot but I seriously wanted to see Jim's face reacting during that whole exchange.
when joan mentioned the tall cool blonde lady, i thought, "well he's got miss piggy, surely she counts, right?"
2 amazing comedians. Well 3 if you count Kermit.
It’s amazing how easily I’m convinced Kermit is real! Even know we can see all Jim working Kermit it’s so easy to fall into the fantasy!
Henson was the master puppeteer!
Joan: "Are you sleeping with Miss Piggy? Can we just get right down to it? Are you sleeping with Miss Piggy? I wanna know!"
Kermit: "Stop! You can't come on television asking me about that! I'm on Sesame Street, for goodness sakes!"
How easily Jim moves Kermit's viewpoint from felt thing to live frog
RIP Jim Henson. few truly deserve the "genius" label but you did. (the "sex talk" was stupid on Rivers' part but Jim deflected it nicely)
What’s with the quotation marks?
@@larniieplayz6285 cause that’s proper grammar?
lol that "talk" was part of the joke, they did it on Carson's show too. She did it best (as always did) though
It's pure magic wahtching Kermit and Jim Henson talking
Gonzo was my childhood favorite. It's cool to hear Jim loved that muppet
Jim Henson was a true southern boy and the vocal talent behind all the muppets.
I never realized how tall Henson was. Over 6 feet? How did he squish himself into all those tiny places?
He was 6’ 3”.
Lots of practice.
I miss them both! Joan and Jim
Kermit : That’s just like cannibalism
Me knowing frogs are cannibals :
*Hol’ up*
Wait what? 😧
Jim Henson is the best.
Jim is a National / Worldwide treasure. He might be around but his platform will last forever. One of the greatest contributions you can give is that of yourself and the ability to bring people together for a rare moment of fondness.
Jim Henson died 30 years ago today. :(
I adore this lovely man !!! Thank you for everything Jim! Kermit is a huge part of my life he makes me laugh and happy but also emotional love you Kermit 💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚
I just imagine Jim Henson‘s facial expressions while saying “ I am on Sesame Street”
Never thought I’d watch Kermit on a talk show while someone try to talk about his sex life, but here we are.
It was the ability to go so damn clever that made Henson a icon. Through his muppets he could trounce anyone.
He must’ve been so uncomfortable trying to answer those questions in front of adults. It really shows how amazing he was at creating something that resonates with us regardless of age.
Grew up on the 70s Muppet Show - Jim Henson and Franlk Oz are geniuses
"Very often, we dont get to see these kind of people." Nothing more truthful has ever been said
What an absolute treasure! The three of them!
I think this lady was in the Muppets Take Manhattan movie as the perfume saleswoman in the department store...
I love the Muppet babies cartoon when I was a kid
Henson was a Genius! Wow!
In Germany Kermit was first known by Sesame Street and some years later as host of the muppet show. It was strange, that they changed the German voice actor, in the Muppet Show it was the same voice, who spoke Jerry Lewis.
This is one of the funniest things XD! Love you Henson you will be missed!
You forget Henson is even there after a while
i love love love love love love love love love love love love Jim Henson. omg. an adorable genius.
Love Jim proud Mississippian
I want Kermit THE frog puppet
Wow, Jim Henson! Thank you for your brilliance, you educating and your entertainment.
I remember Jim Henson he will be missed
5:59 I like that part.
Joan looked so good here!
Miss these two!! Jim Henson and Joan Rivers!! Wonderful to hear Kermit sound as I heard him growing up!
i love how he dident even need to be hidden while doing the puppets he could just sit there and wed all just watch kermit!
Genius and undoubtedly one of the most beautiful legacies in world history! My hero! ❤❤❤❤❤
This is the Kermit I know. Not the Kermit that Disney has, talking about "relationships" and his new girlfriend, Denise. Not very Kermit at all.
Blame the writers.
He broke up with Denise, I'm pretty sure.
If so, thank heavens! I don't like Denise at all. Kermit should get back with Miss Piggy. If a girl is willing to stand by you for some 30 or 40 years, then she is a girl worth moving mountains to keep!
I do blame the writers! I understand that with new audiences, certain things need to be updated for the script, but you can't change who these characters are! Kermit the Frog must remain a shy pond-dweller, and if people want to know more about his love life, they should do the smart thing and ask Miss Piggy, because she would be more open about it, and even then... it's just like Kermit said to Joan Rivers, he's from Sesame Street!
The writers are the worst thing about the new Muppets. Disney’s Muppets are definitely not the Henson characters. Disney is the reason we no longer have Whitmire.
Kermit, Guy Smiley, and Ernie were his real voice
Thanks to Jim we have the muppets. He's missed
maestro de maestros
Back in the day! Miss you Jim!
"...What were you like as a child??" "...I was a tadpole!!" EPIC.
I love kermit so much
💚 Kermit 💚
what an absolutely delightful interview all around 🥰
I like how these muppets always had their heads nod
R.I.P. Jim Henson and Joan Rivers
Kermit's soul went with our beloved Jim. I'd give almost anything to have him back and keep The Muppets out of the Big Mouses clutches. Everything they touch turns to dust since Micheal Eisner shafted Roy Disney.
Can we not insult the current Muppet performers?
@@megelizabeth9492 no, most of them are awful. Dave Golez is the only one still performing a few of his characters and Disney has told Frank Oz they don't want him, so no, I won't spare the current muppeteers. They are no good. Again, the soul of the Muppets died with Henson
god damn was Joan just born an icon of looking fabulous.
This is brilliant! I can't believe I haven't run across it before.
Epic interview
Wow. I've never heard Kermit The Frog and Jim Henson talk about sex. Well, the original Muppet Show wasn't just intended for kids. But now Disney bought it, and I'm turning 11, so I'm used to the more modern muppets (and the 2015 show).
An interview with Jim AND Kermit?
Ribboting!
Joan Alexandra Molinsky[2] (June 8, 1933 - September 4, 2014)
Jim what an amazing man and talent. Looks like a super great guy .. the 80’s where a beautiful time.
“this is a late night show, rate yourself in bed 1-10” MA’AM I ALMOST SPIT OUT MY MILK
I like how he gave the same reaction of you don't ask a frog about that I work on sesame street