Jim Henson Wall Sculpture to be Unveiled

Jim Henson (1936-1990) with his infamous creation, Kermit the Frog

WHAT:  Jim Henson, creator behind television's most memorable puppets including "The Muppets," "The Fraggles" and the residents of Sesame Street will be honored by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences at a wall sculpture dedication ceremony at the Television Academy's Hall of Fame Plaza

WHO:  Dick Askin, Chairman and CEO of the Television Academy; Dick Stiles, Hall of Fame Sculptor, Phil Wayne, Chair, Sculpture Committee and Lisa Henson, daughter of Jim Henson and Co-CEO of The Jim Henson Company.
 
WHEN:  Wed. Sept. 28, 2005 at 9:30 a.m

WHERE:  Academy of Television Arts & Sciences

Television Academy Hall of Fame Plaza
5230 Lankershim Blvd
North Hollywood, CA 91601
 
BACKGROUND:  Henson was inducted into the Television Academy's Hall of Fame in 1987.  The bronze wall sculpture, measuring 7'1" high x 6" wide and weighing 1200 lbs., has been installed on the west-facing wall of the Academy Foundation’s Leonard H. Goldenson Theatre and depicts Henson with some of his famous creations.

PLEASE RSVP TO ATTEND: 

Robin Mesger/Lauren Kelcher
The Lippin Group  
323-965-1990

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The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences was founded in 1946 just one month after network television was born.  It is a non-profit organization devoted to the advancement of telecommunications arts and sciences and to fostering creative leadership in the telecommunications industry.  In addition to recognizing outstanding programming through its Emmy^® Awards, the Television Academy publishes emmy® magazine and through its Foundation, is responsible for the Archive of American Television, College Television Awards, acclaimed student internships and other educational outreach programs.