Happy 85th Birthday, Jim Henson!

Today we celebrate what would have been Jim Henson's 85th birthday! 

Since his creations are owned by three different companies we thought we'd see how each one are celebrating and keeping his visions alive. 

Disney has been heavily promoting The Muppets first Halloween special Muppets Haunted Mansion (debuting Oct. 8th on Disney+), 

including edible promotional eclairs at Disney World. 

Sesame Workshop continues to expand the legacy of their work on Sesame Street (now in its 52 season!), with even more global outreach,newer series like Helpsters and The Not Too Late Show with Elmo, and Emmy winning specials like The Power of We. 

Today, we honor our friend Jim Henson, and the legacy of joy, love, and laughter that he shared with the world. ❤️ #JimHensonBirthday pic.twitter.com/Z6cmjDLVYW

— Sesame Workshop (@SesameWorkshop) September 24, 2021

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— Sesame Workshop (@SesameWorkshop) September 18, 2021

The Jim Henson Company has been busy licensing Henson owned properties like Labyrinth, The Dark Crystal, and even classic Henson doodles too.

Little Shop of Pins: Jim Henson's sketches Pins

 They even brought a Fraggle Rock theme to the navigation app Waze.

Speaking of Fraggle Rock don't forget the reboot was been filmed and is being prepared to stream on Apple TV+.  

And the stage version of Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas returns this year to New York's New Victory Theater. 

The Henson Company has also been sharing classic clips, posting messages from his children, and sharing other ways you celebrate Jim's 85th birthday. 

Lisa Henson (at Jim’s original desk!) on her father’s artistic legacy on his 85th birthday. Catch Lisa at 12pm (PT) tomorrow, Friday @hensoncompany for our LIVE Twitter Party celebrating Jim Henson’s 85th Birthday! #JimHensonBirthday pic.twitter.com/f6YvCDLDPa

— The Jim Henson Company (@hensoncompany) September 24, 2021

In his Academy Award-nominated 1965 short film, Timepiece, Jim Henson’s Everyman tries to escape the passage of time.#JimHensonBirthday pic.twitter.com/N3ydz1kdMI

— The Jim Henson Company (@hensoncompany) September 20, 2021

Lisa Henson (at Jim’s original desk!) on her father’s artistic legacy on his 85th birthday. Catch Lisa at 12pm (PT) tomorrow, Friday @hensoncompany for our LIVE Twitter Party celebrating Jim Henson’s 85th Birthday! #JimHensonBirthday pic.twitter.com/f6YvCDLDPa

— The Jim Henson Company (@hensoncompany) September 24, 2021

Fraggles live to play. Doozers live to work. #JimHensonBirthday pic.twitter.com/DzVh6SmQfH

— The Jim Henson Company (@hensoncompany) September 21, 2021

Heather Henson (with her crane in her garden) celebrates her father’s creativity, encouraging each of us to respect the connection we share with all living things. #JimHensonBirthday pic.twitter.com/kArEQPidUI

— The Jim Henson Company (@hensoncompany) September 24, 2021

They are even hosting a Twitter party today! where you ca chat live with Cheryl, Lisa & Brian Henson, & puppeteer Karen Prell. They'll be discussing Jim Henson’s legacy, & taking questions about Labyrinth, The Dark Crystal, & Fraggle Rock! 

Additionally English Heritage recently bestowed a famous "blue plaque" on Jim Henson's London home. 

"I love my work, and because I enjoy it, it doesn't really feel like work." -Jim Henson#JimHensonBirthday pic.twitter.com/UY9NeohOuX

— The Jim Henson Company (@hensoncompany) September 24, 2021

Happy 85th Birthday, Jim Henson!