Offered is a Jim Henson signature on a Henson Associates company check, dated April 30, 1975. The famed creator of “The Muppets” and other puppet characters has signed his name in black pen on the signature line of the blue paper Chemical Bank check for $18.50 to Brewtime Coffee Services. Hennson began working with, and building, puppets in high school. He created “Sam and Friends,” a short-form comedy television program, while he was a freshman at the University of Maryland. He co-founded Muppets, Inc. in 1958, which became The Jim Henson Company. In 1969, Henson joined the children's educational TV program “Sesame Street” where he helped to develop characters for the series. He and his creative team also appeared on the sketch comedy show “Saturday Night Live.” He produced “The Muppet Show” during this period, premiering the series in 1976. He gained attention for his creations, particularly Kermit the Frog, Rowlf the Dog, and Ernie; and he was involved with “Sesame Street” for over 20 years. During the later years of his life, he founded the Jim Henson Foundation and Jim Henson's Creature Shop. This item has been encapsulated and authenticated by PSA/DNA (83910524) and is graded AUTHENTIC AUTO.

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