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Henson Alternative

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Henson Alternative is a production label of The Jim Henson Company for content created specifically for adult audiences. It extends the company's use of puppetry into irreverent comedy and other mature formats rather than children's programming. The label has been associated with projects including No, You Shut Up!, The Happytime Murders, The Curious Creations of Christine McConnell, and Puppet Up! - Uncensored, and is intended for adult viewers interested in Henson-style creature work and puppet performance.

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What is Henson Alternative?

Henson Alternative is The Jim Henson Company label for adult-oriented and irreverent work using puppetry and related formats. It was created to show that the company’s techniques were not limited to children’s programming.

Which productions are associated with Henson Alternative?

Associated projects include the live improv show Puppet Up! - Uncensored, Stuffed and Unstrung, and the television series No, You Shut Up! The label has also been connected with The Curious Creations of Christine McConnell and The Happytime Murders.

Is Henson Alternative the same thing as Disney’s Muppets?

No. Disney acquired the Muppets characters and related rights in 2004, while Henson Alternative is a label of the independently operated Jim Henson Company for more mature projects.

How does Puppet Up! use puppetry differently from a children’s Henson show?

Puppet Up! combines live puppetry with improvisational comedy and is advertised as an uncensored adults-only performance. The show was created by Brian Henson and Patrick Bristow and premiered in 2006.

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