Adam Savage Tours the Jim Henson Exhibition!

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  • Опубліковано 19 чер 2024
  • Adam Savage visits the Museum of the Moving Image, which recently opened a landmark exhibition showcasing the works of Jim Henson. From the Muppet Show to Sesame Street and Fraggle Rock to the Dark Crystal, we get up close with many of the puppets, props, and film artifacts from Henson's world-changing career.
    Thanks to the staff at the Museum of the Moving Image for guiding us through this exhibition.
    Shot by Joey Fameli and Gunther Kirsch
    Edited by Gunther Kirsch
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  • @victorkong82
    @victorkong82 6 років тому +589

    Omg Adam is literally geeking out like a kid

    • @teaganthedashman
      @teaganthedashman 3 роки тому +10

      If I was there even though I am a teenager I would too

    • @lirey9768
      @lirey9768 3 роки тому

      Like a me

    • @elizabethalvarado8698
      @elizabethalvarado8698 3 роки тому +11

      Who wouldn't be?

    • @connordragun5754
      @connordragun5754 3 роки тому +8

      I love how he does that, just doesn’t care

    • @fill7t1
      @fill7t1 3 роки тому +6

      Adam is always enthusiastic, with things that float his boat!

  • @airingcupboard
    @airingcupboard 6 років тому +1802

    Big thumbs up for the curator. I mean the depth of her knowledge shows this show was her and her team's 'baby'. Nice to see so much passion. Inspiring show and tour.

    • @TheSareus
      @TheSareus 6 років тому +15

      She seemed more like she only cared about what she had to say and just wanted Adam to be quiet and listen.

    • @eduardomanrique400
      @eduardomanrique400 6 років тому +24

      TheSareus she was very knowledgeable tho

    • @hearmymotoredheart
      @hearmymotoredheart 6 років тому +104

      Nope. It's her job to be well-informed and prepared. She was not disruptive. Your hang-ups about women speaking are entirely your own.

    • @natalie8212
      @natalie8212 4 роки тому +57

      @@TheSareus No way, she was feeding off of his energy too. He is clearly interested and she is telling him things he didn't know.. she's a museum curator! Everyone is having a good time.

    • @DarkBunnyLord
      @DarkBunnyLord 4 роки тому +26

      TheSareus Dude the good job of a museum curator is to talk and share their knowledge. She paused repeatedly to listen to his feedback but she’s the expert and she was clearly feeding into Adams energy.

  • @robertcrookall5991
    @robertcrookall5991 2 роки тому +135

    I love the lady's explanation about how it fitted Jim's hand. It explains how Kermit was always such a profoundly expressive puppet. Would also love to see a similar video about the Dark Crystal.

    • @BILLYLOUMIS531
      @BILLYLOUMIS531 Рік тому +3

      THEY FORGOT TO MENTION ELMO

    • @dereksmall4311
      @dereksmall4311 10 місяців тому

      its all fake

    • @technoturnovers7072
      @technoturnovers7072 8 місяців тому

      One of the key things that Muppets did differently from other puppets and especially marionettes was that they actually *treated* the felt construction as malleable, rather than just pretending it was a hinge- so rather than just flapping kermit's mouth open and shut, for instance, he would actually scrunch up his hand to convey disgust, letting the creasing of the fabric and whatnot do all of the acting for him

  • @christopherentsminger4490
    @christopherentsminger4490 4 роки тому +126

    It’s crazy, Dave still plays Gonzo to this day. And he’s in his 70’s. Good job!

    • @petscraftsandwonderfulthin1279
      @petscraftsandwonderfulthin1279 3 роки тому +11

      No wonder he's one of the few muppets who haven't changed! I'm so glad.

    • @amiefortman7220
      @amiefortman7220 2 роки тому +5

      With all the other original Muppet performers either passing away or leaving the company, Goelz is really the last of the old guard. It's kind of awe-inspiring in a way.

  • @matthewmoss1589
    @matthewmoss1589 6 років тому +1590

    So nice to hear someone speak with such enthusiasm and knowledge.

    • @71degrees
      @71degrees 6 років тому +7

      Agreed. It's rare these days, mostly

    • @lukecarroll4052
      @lukecarroll4052 4 роки тому +1

      It's her job... She's probably told this story a million times with the exact same practiced enthusiasm.

    • @PhillyMar
      @PhillyMar 4 роки тому

      Breathe of fresh air

    • @henaresadlier
      @henaresadlier 4 роки тому +3

      @@lukecarroll4052 you sound defeated...

    • @trickytreyperfected1482
      @trickytreyperfected1482 3 роки тому

      @THE ABSOLUTE SUPREME RULER OF THE ENTIRE UNIVERSE what? If you're trying to be edgy, it ain't working.

  • @MHTutorials3D
    @MHTutorials3D 6 років тому +568

    Wow, Barbara Miller is such a professional and what an abundance of knowledge !

    • @scottmoore1614
      @scottmoore1614 5 років тому +9

      I’d love to have a job like that!

    • @1456tylerll
      @1456tylerll 3 роки тому +5

      SEE MUM MY USLESS KNOWLEDGE IS GREAT

    • @bpkolos1974
      @bpkolos1974 2 роки тому +3

      She truly is the professional and a nice and pretty lady

  • @CromConsultants
    @CromConsultants 5 років тому +175

    On top of all the things mentioned about how impressive Caroll Spinney’s Big Bird performance was, it should also be noted that his monitor wasn’t a POV, it was a feed from a stage camera so he was watching himself and judging his movements off of that.

  • @Froggy711
    @Froggy711 5 років тому +126

    I don't think I ever stopped mourning Jim Henson.

    • @anitastodolak9882
      @anitastodolak9882 4 роки тому +6

      Me either! He was and will ALWAYS BE A GENUIS AND A MASTER! I have no qualms in telling you that I LITERALLY SOBBED WHEN HE DIED. Rest in peace Jim. You fans miss you still

    • @puppetsongs5731
      @puppetsongs5731 4 роки тому +2

      Me Either Jim Was Not Just a Great Guy A Genius And Also A Great Legend But He Was A great Infulence For Many People as Becoming Puppeteers And That’s What Kids And Adults Alike Would Really Like To Keep Jim Henson’s Legacy Alive

    • @puppetsongs5731
      @puppetsongs5731 4 роки тому +1

      Fun Fact : If Jim Henson Was Still Alive Today He Would Be 83 Years Old

    • @puppetsongs5731
      @puppetsongs5731 4 роки тому +1

      RIP Jim Henson September 24th 1936 - May 16 1990

    • @phantomlover1467
      @phantomlover1467 4 роки тому

      None of us have. Or ever will. But his legacy lives on, and I'll e sure it lives on through my kids as well

  • @forsterruhl4153
    @forsterruhl4153 6 років тому +118

    It’s Adams’ childlike thirst for knowledge, mixed with his love of nostalgia that makes him such a fun person to watch. I hope to meet him when he comes to Memphis with Michael Stevens.

  • @Qardo
    @Qardo 6 років тому +448

    Statler: You know this place isn't that bad. Though there is one thing missing
    Waldorf: What is that?
    Statler: Taste.
    "DOHOHOHOHOHOHOohohoh"

    • @davidmcaninch4714
      @davidmcaninch4714 6 років тому +4

      Qardo that would've been a hilarious ending.

    • @brianstryker4536
      @brianstryker4536 5 років тому +58

      Statler: You know they call this show Tested.
      Waldorf: Tested for what?
      Statler: Not comedy I can tell you that much.
      DOHOHOHOHOHOHOH

  • @kiralynnsands762
    @kiralynnsands762 6 років тому +286

    I was named after Kira, from "The Dark Crystal " and his films and shows, were a huge part in my creative growth, and musical inspiration. Jim Henson is responisible for shaping and fueling millions of children's imaginations. Thank you Jim!

    • @Drowninggirl
      @Drowninggirl 4 роки тому +5

      I named my daughter Kira too! For the same reason. She's 17 now. Hi Kira!

    • @thanosattorneyatlaw4062
      @thanosattorneyatlaw4062 4 роки тому +7

      This Might've been two years ago, but have you seen the Netflix 'The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance' thought you may want to know if you haven't heard about it

    • @queenmedesa
      @queenmedesa Рік тому +3

      @@thanosattorneyatlaw4062 I love it

    • @queenmedesa
      @queenmedesa Рік тому

      @@thanosattorneyatlaw4062 love it

    • @Sinnamonie
      @Sinnamonie Рік тому +2

      Omg my friend is also named after Kira from dark crystal!

  • @EmilyKresl
    @EmilyKresl 2 роки тому +35

    My very first drawing as a toddler was of Ernie and it shocked my mom, because she could tell who it was. I grew up in the 80s and early 90s so I was all about sesame street and the muppets . I even remember watching the muppet babies on Saturday mornings! As a mom now it's been delightful sharing Jim Henson with my kids .
    This makes my heart super happy! Which is exactly what I needed after watching Big Bird sing at Jim Henson's funeral due to a UA-cam algorithm. I was totally crying my eyes out but then this popped up and I feel much better. I need to check this place out. The magic of Jim Henson is strong and I can't wait to experience it in person. "Someday we'll find it, the rainbow connection. The lovers, the dreamers and me!"

  • @FigmentsMade
    @FigmentsMade 6 років тому +352

    Oh my goodness they molded Frank Oz's hands for the Swedish Chef! That is just awesome. The whole exhibit looks amazing and it's wonderful to see it through Adam's eyes with his joy and excitement.

    • @Probablylani
      @Probablylani 3 роки тому +4

      Makes it so much more personal.

  • @ohyeah1359
    @ohyeah1359 6 років тому +174

    Physical puppets are so much more tangible on screen vs digital animations. My kids, being used to digital characters are so mesmerized by puppets. I wish there was more puppet movies again like dark crystal and labyrinth.

  • @Christopher_Woods
    @Christopher_Woods Рік тому +107

    I feel Walt Disney and Jim Henson are the two people that impacted most people’s lives forever and have legacies that’ll last for many years to come.

    • @WesTheHunter
      @WesTheHunter Рік тому +20

      And now the Walt Disney Company is stomping all over their legacy.

    • @EdsterIII
      @EdsterIII Рік тому

      @@WesTheHunter YES and Disney isn't stopping there. They've destroyed George Lucas' legacy, Stan Lee's legacies, as well! It shows that their "creativity" is GONE! They buy and suck the money and life out of EVERY SINGLE PRODUCT/LEGACY/FRANCHISE they get!

    • @WesTheHunter
      @WesTheHunter Рік тому +2

      @@EdsterIII I must say The Special Editions were Lucas' idea so he technically damaged his own legacy, The original trilogy was only so good because so many people poured their life and soul into it.
      Where as the prequels were all lucas, not that they were bad at all.

    • @monotech20.14
      @monotech20.14 Рік тому

      @@WesTheHunter Wrong.

    • @WesTheHunter
      @WesTheHunter Рік тому

      @@monotech20.14 That Walt Disney is destroying everything.
      Or the Special Editions weren't Lucas' Idea ?

  • @DanHarkless_Halloween_YTPs_etc
    @DanHarkless_Halloween_YTPs_etc 6 років тому +61

    Thank you Adam, Tested, and Museum of the Moving Image for allowing those who can't make it to the exhibition to get such a great tour of it!

  • @danlangston4074
    @danlangston4074 6 років тому +254

    Fun fact...For The Dark Crystal they used make up artist Dick Smith left hand for reference when they were sculpting the Skeksies hands. This was due to the fact that Dick had lost his left ring finger in an accident and had to have the entire bone removed all the way up to his wrist, this resulted in him only having three fingers and a thumb just like the Skeksies.

    • @DanHarkless_Halloween_YTPs_etc
      @DanHarkless_Halloween_YTPs_etc 6 років тому +13

      Wow! Never knew that, nor that hand bones were ever amputated like that - thanks. I wonder whether Dick's accident was work-related, and I wonder how much trouble the missing finger gave him when doing makeup.

    • @queenmedesa
      @queenmedesa 6 років тому +3

      Gelfling have 4 fingers too

    • @lukeguest7748
      @lukeguest7748 4 роки тому +2

      queenmedesa not human size hands though

  • @jamiekernc9925
    @jamiekernc9925 6 років тому +206

    Life is like a movie, write your own ending.
    Keep believing. Keep pretending.
    We've done just what we set out to do.
    Thanks to the lovers, the dreamers, and you.

    • @bwmeitl
      @bwmeitl 6 років тому +6

      Jamie Kernc thats an awsome quote man .

    • @groenfan851
      @groenfan851 6 років тому +8

      Ahoyhoy there, fellow UA-camrino! That statement brought eye perspiration to my viewing apparatti.

    • @yearofthekilljoys
      @yearofthekilljoys 5 років тому

      The bee movie

    • @Stereo6400
      @Stereo6400 5 років тому +1

      Nice...

    • @frostbitepokin9520
      @frostbitepokin9520 4 роки тому +2

      Here’s to the fools who dream

  • @vernelledouglas1801
    @vernelledouglas1801 2 роки тому +6

    Mr. Henson and his team: innovators, inventors educators and entertainers. They enriched our childhoods!

  • @commandrogyne
    @commandrogyne 4 роки тому +14

    this is a prime example of why I enjoy Adam savage's videos. he's so excited to be learning and hearing about something that he and another person have a common interest in, the passion and excitement from everyone involved shines through in videos like this and just show the love that creators have for their productions. just like what Jim did with his own productions, which seems very fitting

  • @therizinosaurus214
    @therizinosaurus214 6 років тому +176

    Jim Henson's death is one of the saddest moment of my childhood. I remember parts of his memorial service. And how the Muppet Show addressed Jim's passing is something that is often rare, even in today's shows. Hearing Fozzie Bear reading the fan mail, and after a few letters he and the rest of the caste come to realize that Jim had passed away. Fozzie wanted to stop the show, but Robin tries to convince to continue the show. Kermit who had been out of all of the episode appeared (now puppeteer by Jim's understudy Steve Whitmire) came in told them how nice the song was, and if they had something silly to end on. And for the show to continue 'cause that's the way Jim wanted it.

    • @NMarsden
      @NMarsden 6 років тому +2

      Charles Williamson loved that tribute video

    • @dragoneye2874
      @dragoneye2874 5 років тому +4

      Your forgetting the best part when all of the sesame street puppets come in for the last courses

    • @HLB313
      @HLB313 4 роки тому +1

      That photo of Kermit grieving makes me sadder than any photo of a human. I’m now crying just because I imagined it 😂😢💔

    • @eileenszudejko3455
      @eileenszudejko3455 3 роки тому +1

      I remember how they officially he died like yesterday. I was recording and going to watch... "Sing, sesame street remembers Joe Raposo".even though I was a collage student. Before the show starts an a black screen those words. "We regret to inform you..." I shock I read those words and ran from the room crying. I had found out my first hero was dying( my father) and to lose Jim a hero and the creator of my first love (kermit).

  • @karlsnow9133
    @karlsnow9133 6 років тому +1592

    Can we turn this into Night at the Museum?!

    • @peterpain6625
      @peterpain6625 6 років тому +40

      Oh man, now i got that "fraggle rock song" in my head again **bashes head into table smiling** ;)

    • @Stereo6400
      @Stereo6400 5 років тому +61

      THEY CAN COME TO LIFE, THEN WE CAN MEET THEM....
      genius.

    • @LoveStruckLoner
      @LoveStruckLoner 5 років тому +47

      thatd actually be a funny movie!!!

    • @im_so_tired3614
      @im_so_tired3614 5 років тому +24

      That would be the greatest creation ever

    • @Veany
      @Veany 4 роки тому +15

      Best idea ever!!!!

  • @unsuccessfullyjari
    @unsuccessfullyjari 5 років тому +22

    So happy the new upcoming Dark Crystal series is full with puppets

  • @FilmMastersChannel
    @FilmMastersChannel 6 років тому +31

    It looks like Jim Henson’s tribute is in good hands. As an Australian kid I also grew up watching the Muppets in the 80’s and 90’s.

  • @Geeksmithing
    @Geeksmithing 6 років тому +1008

    I absolutely love watching Adam get so giddy and excited about things! :)

    • @hi-friaudioman
      @hi-friaudioman 6 років тому +11

      Geeksmithing yeah, that and this is a really important "thing" for anyone in the creative industry, Jim Henson is a Legend and anyone should feel honored and in amazement walking through this exhibition. Truly amazing seeing what those people did.

    • @Sockpuppe
      @Sockpuppe 6 років тому +9

      Definitely the best part about watching Adam's tours. I really feel like he is genuinely amazed and interested in everything.

    • @ScoriacTears
      @ScoriacTears 6 років тому +5

      I'd like to see his reaction to classical art, a visit to a famous collection.

    • @clarktabb7794
      @clarktabb7794 6 років тому +1

      Geeksmithing dhyyftyggyretruytrtdfhtygyyf

    • @Geeksmithing
      @Geeksmithing 6 років тому +3

      Clark Tabb profound

  • @skamradt67
    @skamradt67 6 років тому +114

    Thank you for sharing. My grandfather was a professional photographer and took professional black and white portfolio head shots of a few of the puppets, including of course, Kermit. I think this was back in the late 70's or early 80's. I remember him telling me how much fun he had working on the project and how surprised he was at the puppet construction.

    • @groenfan851
      @groenfan851 6 років тому +1

      Steven Kamradt Ahoyhoy There, fellow UA-camrino. Congratulations. That's neat, I love the nineteen eighties. I also love the Jim Henson puppets, including Dinosaurs and ALF.

    • @jaceedgie7964
      @jaceedgie7964 5 років тому

      @Groenfan sounds like Wilson from Home Improvement!!!

  • @jessiestinks
    @jessiestinks 2 роки тому +10

    Adams is like a kid in a candy store, so wholesome! I have a new appreciation for childhood shows

  • @Spekor
    @Spekor 6 років тому +12

    its always nice to see a man who changed the world through peace given the respect he rightfully earned. but never demanded having

  • @samanthayih
    @samanthayih 6 років тому +286

    I love watching Adam get all giddy about this. His passion is so contagious

  • @lecaiagalailo8651
    @lecaiagalailo8651 6 років тому +46

    It's sad, but the best example of the two sets of people Jim created was at his memorial service, especially when the performers and muppets sing his favorite songs. On stage, there are about 15 humans, and 40 people. It's amazing.

  • @blueaxolotl_plays1710
    @blueaxolotl_plays1710 Рік тому +13

    hes about to add freddy fazbear 💀

  • @mrsrobinsoncat
    @mrsrobinsoncat Рік тому +7

    Thank you for crediting Lew Grade. He saw the potential that no one else did. Bless both Jim and Lew for giving us characters who are so important to so many.

  • @snakesocks
    @snakesocks 6 років тому +277

    The Goblin king's costume from Labyrinth!
    *_Complete with David Bowie crotch bulge!_*

    • @JoCox4048
      @JoCox4048 6 років тому +3

      I was just about to say that lol

    • @berrypie11
      @berrypie11 5 років тому +5

      Seeing that in person was a joy. I laughed when I realized they included the bulge. XD

    • @alannahonkola8634
      @alannahonkola8634 5 років тому +2

      It wouldn’t be the iconic costume without the bulge 😂😂

  • @Rhyno186
    @Rhyno186 6 років тому +135

    I really miss the competitive show, "Jim Henson's Creature Shop Challenge" that was on SyFy Channel a few years ago. It was one of the highest rated shows they had, but when SyFy wanted to renew it, they only offered something like 1/4 of the price they paid for the first season.

    • @ArtfullyGifted
      @ArtfullyGifted 5 років тому +8

      That show was great. I ended up making a 12 foot long dinosaur complete with animatronics.

    • @Stereo6400
      @Stereo6400 5 років тому +1

      I loved that show, too! I forget about it until I read this comment XD

    • @labyfan1313
      @labyfan1313 4 роки тому +3

      That show was amazing. I was completely blown away at all the work they put into bringing the characters to life and all the different skills and knowledge they had to have to create them: Costume making, engineering, electronics, etc and puppeteering! I'm a big fan of Face Off where they create characters mainly involving sculpting masks and doing makeups but this is a whole other level. I was so disappointing there weren't more seasons.

    • @feralmagick7177
      @feralmagick7177 4 роки тому +1

      I so desperately wanted more. I would pay to watch a second season.

    • @queenmedesa
      @queenmedesa 7 місяців тому

      The skeksis they made there were great !

  • @memyopinionsche6610
    @memyopinionsche6610 4 роки тому +29

    And also the technology Jim Henson used in The Dark Crystal.
    Transferred over to the dinosaurs in Jurassic Park...
    So yeah he was an innovator beyond belief.

    • @mancubwwa
      @mancubwwa 3 роки тому +1

      Not to mention it was Jim that suggested to Lucas that Frank Oz should be the one to perform and voice Yoda in ESB. After declinig the role himself due to schedule.

  • @Falcon2Dragon
    @Falcon2Dragon 4 роки тому +8

    1976, I was 6 yrs old. I loved the Muppet Show. It's sad to see these iconic Muppets that were a main part of my childhood no longer in operation.

  • @TheTailslate
    @TheTailslate 6 років тому +168

    When will Adam do a Big Bird costume to walk around a convention? That would be cool.

  • @Zero-ks3pc
    @Zero-ks3pc 6 років тому +362

    Adam Savage = Ernie
    Jamie Hyneman = Burt
    :)

    • @Megan-id5lp
      @Megan-id5lp 5 років тому +9

      Zero *Bert

    • @NitroNinja324
      @NitroNinja324 5 років тому +4

      But they're both Oscar and Felix.

    • @Taylor-xh8uh
      @Taylor-xh8uh 4 роки тому +1

      @@Megan-id5lp who responds to a year old comment?😂🤔

    • @Blu-ray
      @Blu-ray 4 роки тому +3

      @@Taylor-xh8uh it was 7 months ago when he wrote that and also, most normal people

    • @juju_426
      @juju_426 4 роки тому

      *Bert

  • @RetroHabit82
    @RetroHabit82 6 років тому +15

    Everything is cool,but the fact that Jim Hensons crew brought the Ninja Turtles to the big screen and for that I am forever grateful.

  • @ladywytch129
    @ladywytch129 5 років тому +14

    I'm in tears! Between the memories, seeing how these wonderful characters were operated, Adam's excitement... I am bawling my eyes out!

  • @melindagibson8606
    @melindagibson8606 6 років тому +67

    I am so honored that I got to be one of the crowdfunders for this incredible project! Although small, I hope I was able to help in some way! Kermit is my spirit animal!

    • @melindagibson8606
      @melindagibson8606 6 років тому +3

      jeommy kin Thanks! I was in the hospital a lot when I was little and between Kermit & the Muppets and Reading Rainbow.. it got me through a lot of boring days/months! Plus Kermit reminds me of my dad! 😄😄😄 I kinda owed it to Jim Henson to help in any little way I could!

    • @kierankieran8849
      @kierankieran8849 2 роки тому

      thank you so much for making this exhibit a reality.... I grew up in Manila watching Sesame Street & The Muppet Show. MABUHAY!

    • @TheSuzberry
      @TheSuzberry Рік тому

      Thank you.

  • @ikmnification5737
    @ikmnification5737 6 років тому +445

    If Jim Henson could have lived into the age of CGI, I think we would've had a better merger of puppetry and CGI, but without Jim, CGI has run rampant.

    • @madrabiddog
      @madrabiddog 5 років тому +24

      I think his son did a great blend the two in Happy Time Murders.

    • @KairuHakubi
      @KairuHakubi 5 років тому +26

      As much as the CGI muppet Waldo sucked, the idea of real-time puppeteering of a CG character with your HANDS was both ahead of its time and sorely underutilized today. There's a lot of mocap, sure, but there's very little mocap-puppetry actually working facial features or other things with people's hands.

    • @dubbingsync
      @dubbingsync 5 років тому +10

      If Jim has lasted longer, Mirrormask might have been a masterpiece of blending CGI and puppetry instead of being an over the top CGI mess.

    • @CharlieRAnimaMX
      @CharlieRAnimaMX 5 років тому +6

      Curiously, in 1999 the movie The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland was released. which contained elements with muppets and CGI effects.

    • @vincentjaelogisticsinc1885
      @vincentjaelogisticsinc1885 4 роки тому +7

      The Thing 2011 would have been 10x better. That CGI was atrocious.

  • @Yaruzaru
    @Yaruzaru 4 роки тому +8

    Adam, would just like to say thank you for this video. I know that at my age(70) I could never get to see such an exhibition because I live in UK, to see this knowing you grew up with it and I remember it very fondly and Fraggle rock and my wife loved the Muppet film of Christmas carol. Totally brilliant work done by Jim and Frank to keep us entertained.

  • @annaskinner4910
    @annaskinner4910 4 роки тому +5

    Adam, thank you so much for reviewing this exhibit. I can see Jim’s works are as much an inspiration to you as they are to me. Most grateful.

  • @RedHeadKevin
    @RedHeadKevin 6 років тому +444

    I noticed the Jareth costume still has The Bulge.

    • @RaeCarson
      @RaeCarson 6 років тому +24

      Lol. Yes. Nice to see the ol' codpiece is still in its proper place.

    • @peterpain6625
      @peterpain6625 6 років тому +17

      +Mr.SmothGNR Smith projecting your own desires again m8? no shame in that but stand up to it ;)

    • @sonofhibbs4425
      @sonofhibbs4425 5 років тому +13

      I was actually looking for this very comment when I scrolled down.
      😁

    • @ecstaticpenguin768
      @ecstaticpenguin768 5 років тому +6

      That's the most off putting thing in the labyrinth.

    • @AwesomeAceZ
      @AwesomeAceZ 4 роки тому +6

      I like that you had to capitalize “The Bulge”

  • @lokuzt
    @lokuzt 6 років тому +27

    I got misty eyed. Jim's work -was- is truly magic

  • @abalonewaters9759
    @abalonewaters9759 6 років тому +4

    Adam's excitement was super contagious. I already love Jim Henson, but the enthusiasm made it even better. I love seeing other people who adore what they are getting to do!

  • @jakespeed63
    @jakespeed63 5 років тому +6

    Fantastic personal tour. She is so alive with the spirit of Jim Henson, it's incredible.

  • @Kithanalane
    @Kithanalane 6 років тому +53

    The Muppet Show and Fraggle Rock will always be some of the fondest memories of my childhood.

    • @llussier7952
      @llussier7952 6 років тому

      Kithanalane yep

    • @SSobotkaJr
      @SSobotkaJr 6 років тому +3

      I wish they had focused a bit on the characters Jim made for Fraggle Rock, namely Cantus and Travelin' Matt Fraggle. Heck, they should do a revisit of the whole series and characters.
      If I'm ever in New York again, I've got to visit this museum!

    • @isleptwithyourgirlfriend7211
      @isleptwithyourgirlfriend7211 6 років тому

      +SSobotkaJr I always go to new york

    • @queenmedesa
      @queenmedesa Рік тому +1

      Mine too , and the storyteller , that was a wonderful series

  • @parsia1363
    @parsia1363 6 років тому +110

    Yet another video that captivates and just pulls the viewer right into Adam's journey and mind. Watching Adam, hearing the enthusiasm and the vast knowledge he offers has made fans like myself fall in love with everything he does.

    • @pika23
      @pika23 6 років тому +1

      I mean he's knowledgeable but he didn't know Kermit got started in the 50s....I thought it was common knowledge. He was on Sam and friends and he lip synched songs and wore a wig sometimes...and got eaten by a shaggy looking monster. Fun fact, Kermit was first made out of Jim's mom's coat. Also I don't think he was green til Jim decided he was gonna be a frog. He may've been blue.

  • @jonstirling9169
    @jonstirling9169 4 роки тому +6

    Jim taught me everything I need to know about being Human. Thank you Jim. A kid from the 60’s...

  • @914Rocky
    @914Rocky Рік тому +2

    I’m so thrilled to have found Tested. I’m late to the game, but I’ll be binging all of the content. Adam is absolutely delightful.

  • @Daluna13
    @Daluna13 6 років тому +220

    I'm a simple man, I see Muppets and Adam Savage, I like

    • @marsman9260
      @marsman9260 6 років тому +4

      Yup. If Adam had been of working age in Jim's time, instead of Mythbusters, we might have known him as one of the best puppeteers of our age. (Oh glorius what-ifs)

  • @darkwinter6028
    @darkwinter6028 6 років тому +98

    Back in the 80s there was a program for the Mac (an ‘INIT’ if you know what that was) that would hack the Finder so that whenever you dragged a file to the trash can, Oscar would pop up and sing “I love trash!”... fun times... 😜

    • @Rhyno186
      @Rhyno186 6 років тому +29

      YES! I was a student aide and ran the Mac lab in high school, and installed that on every computer we had. Didn't tell anyone about it. The next day after a few kids discovered it, the news ran like wildfire and soon everyone in the school was talking about it. A couple of Special Ed. kids spend their whole hour in the lab just creating folders and deleting them just to see Oscar. That's all you could hear coming out of the lab for the next few weeks... "Oh, I love traaaash!"

    • @feralmagick7177
      @feralmagick7177 4 роки тому +2

      My moms computer said "hello clarice" when it booted up and when she shut it down cartman would say "screw you guys, im going home." Good times.

    • @darkwinter6028
      @darkwinter6028 4 роки тому

      Feral Magick - oh, so THAT’s where she drew the line! 😜

  • @jagardina
    @jagardina 4 роки тому +5

    When I saw the Muppet Show sign the intro immediately infected my head. What a great show that was. We need something like that again.

  • @jnul21
    @jnul21 4 роки тому +1

    This is the best thing I have ever seen. The pure joy in Adams face I know echos not just my own but I'm sure everyone who loved the Muppets and what Jim Henson created

  • @Painless360
    @Painless360 6 років тому +88

    Simply wonderful.

  • @kellieevetts2637
    @kellieevetts2637 6 років тому +20

    I wish there was a LOVE button on UA-cam! This was a fantastic tour of such a wonderful exhibit!!

  • @topherholland4646
    @topherholland4646 4 роки тому +2

    Thanks, man! I've always loved the Muppets since I was a kid. I went to that Jim Henson exhibit in Albuquerque anyway. And may I add that The Muppet Show has always been my favorite TV show for as long as I can remember.

  • @HorseCrazieGirl15
    @HorseCrazieGirl15 4 роки тому +7

    Just got done watching Defunctland’s series on Jim Henson, it is amazing to see what he did for the entertainment industry.

  • @k1ng617
    @k1ng617 6 років тому +12

    I love how genuinely excited Adam is about seeing these things. Exactly how any true fan/geek would be.

  • @samchristensen3252
    @samchristensen3252 6 років тому +40

    I've said this before, but it's high time Adam builds himself a legit BigBird costume for Adam Incognito.

  • @speakstheobvious5769
    @speakstheobvious5769 3 роки тому +9

    I loved everything Henson put out. I never missed a Fraggle episode and actually bought the DVD set last year. I saw The Dark Crystal in the theatre and it was the most awesome thing I saw. and to this day I still watch Labyrinth at least once a year. I think I have three copies of it on DVD.
    Edit: I forgot to mention that my brother couldn't watch The Dark Crystal because the Skeksis scarred the crap out of him.

    • @queenmedesa
      @queenmedesa 7 місяців тому

      I have two DVD copies of both Labyrinth and Dark Crystal, and videotapes

  • @andrewlybbert9527
    @andrewlybbert9527 Рік тому

    Thank you for posting this so millions can enjoy too! Such a treat to see this!

  • @greenatom
    @greenatom 6 років тому +28

    Beautiful!!! Thank you Adam for presenting this. I'm not sure I could make it through this exhibit without bursting into tears.

    • @lecaiagalailo8651
      @lecaiagalailo8651 6 років тому +5

      I know I wouldn't... I was crying just watching this, being there vicariously, in a way.

    • @RaeCarson
      @RaeCarson 6 років тому +4

      I was misty-eyed for the first 20 minutes but then I lost it when they showed Sarah's and Jareth's costumes. Although I do wish they had Sarah's princess ball gown instead.

    • @kylo4ever693
      @kylo4ever693 6 років тому

      same. i wonder where it is

  • @TomJrJackson
    @TomJrJackson 6 років тому +22

    This vlog brought back sooo many memories of my childhood. Sometimes you see something like this and when you are young you don't realize how much time and technology and love that was put into making it all. Thank you Adam for sharing this magic with us

  • @barrycampbell6117
    @barrycampbell6117 3 роки тому +6

    There is also a small museum in Leland, MS where he grew up as a child. It is very interesting as well. Jim Henson has always fascinated me. I'm still amazed at the art and skill to make an object truly come to life.

  • @brandydarling1
    @brandydarling1 2 роки тому +2

    The deaths of Henson and Mercury hit me hard when I was young. Henson still inspires me so so much. Thank you for this Adam and crew. I love geeking out on all your videos but this one really got to my heart.

  • @Widgerber
    @Widgerber 6 років тому +139

    The like button is not enough to express how much I enjoyed this video. :D

  • @edibleapeman2
    @edibleapeman2 6 років тому +46

    I wish there was a little more on the original Ninja Turtles animatronics. Didn't Jim himself say those were the most advanced rigs he ever designed?

    • @Woody5600
      @Woody5600 5 років тому +18

      Yep and they all were mostly destroyed in one of the backlot floods in Florida as I recall so you won't be seeing any of those puppets.

    • @morgatron2585
      @morgatron2585 3 роки тому +1

      Plus some parts of the animatronics were sold online. The show "Totally Obsessed" has a woman who bought two animatronic heads of Leonardo and Michelangelo.

  • @queencerseilannister3519
    @queencerseilannister3519 2 роки тому +3

    The Dark Crystal piece is out of this world!!! Incredibly gorgeous!

    • @queenmedesa
      @queenmedesa 2 роки тому

      Love the Skeksis!

    • @UnicornFairy42
      @UnicornFairy42 Рік тому

      @@queenmedesa Have you ever seen Jim Henson's Animal Jam?

    • @queenmedesa
      @queenmedesa 7 місяців тому

      @@UnicornFairy42 no

    • @UnicornFairy42
      @UnicornFairy42 7 місяців тому

      @@queenmedesa Well, my curious UA-camr, Animal Jam is a television show produced by the Jim Henson Company in 2003. The show is a wild, music-driven, live-action dance show designed to be "interactive," and encourages viewers to get up and dance along with the characters. The show is hosted by Muppet characters Edi and Waffle.
      The show premiered on the TLC Network on February 24, 2003, and then moved to the Discovery Kids channel on March 3rd of the same year. Thirty episodes were produced, and several have been released on DVD. The show also aired on Australian Broadcasting Corporation in Australia.
      Format
      Animal Jam uses real-life kids and puppet characters to teach movement and physical skills. Animal Jam hosts, Edi and Waffle, speak directly to the viewers at home and gets them physical active. The episodes consist of several physical themes including walking, flexibility, personal space, balance, jumping, marching, and physical expression. Each episodes has original songs followed by real animal footage that inspire dances and recurring games songs that viewers must follow along with.

  • @kairon156
    @kairon156 6 років тому +1

    Thanks for going to events like this Adam. I can't picture anything this cool happening near me that I could see.

  • @ohyeah1359
    @ohyeah1359 6 років тому +17

    I️ would have to be carried out of this exhibit. It was by far the best part of my childhood, and now my kids’ too.

  • @e-mananimates2274
    @e-mananimates2274 6 років тому +15

    Jim Henson truly is a legend! Seeing how he breaks the mold and innovates this craft further gives me the inspiration to experiment with the puppets of my own!

  • @ODoyleRulz
    @ODoyleRulz 2 роки тому

    Fantastic! Thank BOTH of you!

  • @lailinshale
    @lailinshale 4 роки тому

    Adam is the exact right person to properly showcase this exhibit, because his clear LOVE of the muppets, the technical understanding to appreciate the hard work of it all, his experience makes it so that you can really see it through a new perspective

  • @robonick1894
    @robonick1894 6 років тому +12

    Although I haven't watched a whole ton of these shows, seeing the exhibit being explained and toured in such an enthusiastic and joyful manner is incredibly interesting and amazing, and seeing Adam getting so enthusiastic and giddy with excitement is truly amazing and so interesting to see!

  • @tombrown4074
    @tombrown4074 6 років тому +22

    "Puppets that he had on hand" well done there too

  • @readventurekids
    @readventurekids 5 років тому

    Brilliant!!!!!! Cannot get enough of Adam’s genuine enthusiasm and appreciation.

  • @angelinek_
    @angelinek_ 3 роки тому

    Love how Adam is so fascinated and excited by every single part of the exhibition! What a great video!!!

  • @JDsHouseofHobbies
    @JDsHouseofHobbies 6 років тому +55

    Who are the 10 heartless souls that disliked this?

    • @ChristopherUSSmith
      @ChristopherUSSmith 6 років тому +4

      WikdSeafood The (now) 30 people running the Muppets division at Disney, the ones responsible for firing Steve Whitmire. They crap all over Henson's legacy, sad to say.

  • @NorybDrol82
    @NorybDrol82 6 років тому +5

    Big thanks for making and posting this video. Jim Henson was a huge part of my childhood. This does such a good job celebrating & exploring his work. I hope I get a chance to see this exhibit at some point.

  • @anibalbabilonia1867
    @anibalbabilonia1867 2 роки тому +1

    Man that is so awesome! We all grew up watching the muppets show! And now to be able to admire Jim Henson work, is so cool!

  • @supermonkey321
    @supermonkey321 3 роки тому

    I really enjoyed this! It was lovely to see Adam's joy and enthusiasm, which was infectious. As a big fan of the Muppets, I was smiling through this whole video. Great job!

  • @LucGervais
    @LucGervais 6 років тому +3

    You can really feel Adam's excitement and fascination with the history and mechanics of what Jim and his team have created. What a joy this was to watch. Thanks.

  • @ruthryther2349
    @ruthryther2349 6 років тому +7

    I adore Jim Henson's imagination and work. The Swedish Chef is my favorite. I even dress as him a couple times a year for my Cub Scouts to get them motivated. Thanks for sharing this.

  • @tinotse2007
    @tinotse2007 5 років тому +2

    It,s great to see all of Jim,s Hard Work rolled up in one. As well as all the Performers Characters. Amazing !

  • @comprehendeth92
    @comprehendeth92 6 років тому

    Thanks for sharing. I love the Muppets and I love Adam's enthusiasm. When he's as excited as I would be it helps me to live vicariously though him.

  • @PtrOBrn
    @PtrOBrn 6 років тому +15

    PLEASE RELEASE ALL THE MUPPET SHOW EPISODES ON DVD!!!!!! They only released 1-3.

    • @llussier7952
      @llussier7952 6 років тому

      Peter O'Brien ifkr!!! Its ticking me off. Well I have an android box so I'm good

  • @Goobicon4507
    @Goobicon4507 6 років тому +230

    Guys...Rowlf. Not Ralph.

    • @smairful
      @smairful 6 років тому +16

      Thank you! In light of her genuine depth of knowledge, that mispronunciation really bothered me. Very big difference.

    • @salinium
      @salinium 6 років тому +6

      Seriously!!! That was making me wanna scream. I was hoping Adam would correct her haha

    • @sarahdowling4798
      @sarahdowling4798 5 років тому +2

      Your profile picture is amazing

    • @jeffnicholas6342
      @jeffnicholas6342 5 років тому +8

      I'd like to think that Jim Henson would be cool with both pronunciations

    • @scottdonaldson952
      @scottdonaldson952 4 роки тому +2

      @@jeffnicholas6342 You're probably right, Jerf ;)

  • @AnMouse
    @AnMouse 3 роки тому +2

    I've never watched the muppets or sesame street... but I have watched this 3 times now! Adam's excited energy is so infectious, he truly looks like his childhood dreams are coming true!

  • @newtechgs7471
    @newtechgs7471 5 років тому +1

    This is just wonderful. Bless Jim Henson, what a legacy

  • @doctor122193
    @doctor122193 6 років тому +3

    Amazing to see all of Henson's work on such prominent display

  • @michael1234252
    @michael1234252 6 років тому +5

    I'm kinda glad to see a lot of Jim's work is on display in an exhibit like this one. Cause Jim work with many different people in Hollywood mainly in the 70's and 80's even with his own company. Plus a lot of what Jim did was very helpful for Hollywood even with the animatronic puppets.

  • @rawtheEternal
    @rawtheEternal 5 років тому

    Thank you Adam, I needed to see this

  • @FieryFlamingFajitas
    @FieryFlamingFajitas 4 роки тому

    I grew up with Jim Henson tv shows and movies and I'm so grateful to my mother for introducing me to it. Muppets, Fraggle Rock, The Storyteller, Labyrinth, The Dark Crystal and then later on as a young adult Farscape. So many awesome creature designs and so much creativity and passion went in to each of these projects, and you can tell. The puppeteers, the actors and everyone involved in the production, the Henson family etc, all deserve a lifetime achievement award for their contribution to tv and cinema

  • @anchorbait6662
    @anchorbait6662 6 років тому +6

    Nearly fantasy like innovation in a fantastical fantasy world. Thank you Tested for documenting this world in a Godlike 30mins

  • @davidblakeslee3732
    @davidblakeslee3732 6 років тому +40

    Did Adam just unironically say "achievement unlocked"?

  • @guitarmansam89
    @guitarmansam89 2 роки тому

    A truly wonderful museum! Thank you for the special tour!!

  • @eclecticadventurer
    @eclecticadventurer 6 років тому +1

    Jim Hensons vision spans generations of people. His movies and shows are a cherrished parts of so many childhoods.