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There was a little afternoon show that was called Afternoon. Back in those days in television, most local stations had a midday show for housewives that had a series of things. It was like a variety show for midday.
Jim Henson
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Jim Henson
Age: 53 †
Born: 1936
Born: September 24
Died: 1990
Died: May 16
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James Maury Henson
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