Daily News Tribute to Jim Henson

James Maury Henson, best known as Jim Henson, was born in Greenville, Mississippi along with his brother Paul to Paul Ransom Henson (1904–1994), an agronomist for the United States Department of Agriculture, and his wife Betty (Brown) Marcella ( 1904–1972) James Maury Henson, best known as Jim Henson, was a puppeteer, animator, cartoonist, actor, inventor, filmmaker, and screenwriter who achieved worldwide notice as the creator of The Muppets (1955–present), Fraggle Rock (1983–1987), and as the director of The Dark Crystal (1982) and Labyrinth (1986).

Sammy Davis Jr. (1925-1990) was an American entertainer, widely regarded as one of the most talented performers of his time. Born into a family of vaudevillians, Davis began his career in show business as a child, performing alongside his father and uncle in the Will Mastin Trio. By the age of 20, he had already become a seasoned performer, with a repertoire that included singing, dancing, and comedy. Over the course of his career, Davis achieved great success as a singer, dancer, actor, and comedian, appearing on stage, screen, and television. Despite facing racial discrimination and other obstacles, Davis remained a trailblazer, breaking down barriers and paving the way for generations of performers to come. With his boundless energy, charisma, and talent, Davis became a beloved figure in the entertainment industry and an icon of American popular culture.