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Rainbow Fans Celebrate Jim Henson's Birthday
Rainbow fans gather at Jim Henson Museum to honor 90th birthday.
In brief
Rainbow fans gather at Jim Henson Museum to honor 90th birthday. Rainbow fans celebrate Jim Henson's 90th birthday at Museum of the Moving Image in Queens. Originally reported by ABC7 Los Angeles.
Rainbow fans gather
Rainbow fans gather at Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria, Queens to mark Jim Henson's 90th birthday.
Four days of festivities
Organizers needed four days to squeeze in the festivities for Jim Henson's 90th birthday celebration.
Museum home to Jim Henson Exhibition
The Museum of the Moving Image hosts The Jim Henson Exhibition showcasing his career, puppets, and pop culture impact.
Executive director Aziz Isham
MoMI Executive Director Aziz Isham says the museum is a community hub for Muppet fans and Sesame Street supporters.
Puppeteers share Henson's legacy
Puppeteers Kate Gaynor and Richard Gomez describe Henson's work as finding self-acceptance in a big scary world.
Jim Henson's New York roots
Jim Henson grew his company in New York, buying the Muppet Mansion on East 69th Street for his headquarters.
The takeaway
Rainbow fans celebrate Jim Henson's 90th birthday at Museum of the Moving Image in Queens.
