The Best Episodes Directed By Jim Henson

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   #1 - The Soldier and Death

   S1:E15/15/1988

   Returning from war, a young soldier trades his last biscuit for a magical sack... into which anything summoned will enter! Trapping devils and even death itself, the soldier brings peace to his country. But death soon proves a greater enemy captured than free! From an early Russian folk tale.

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   #2 - The Heartless Giant

   S1:E87/3/1988

   A young prince is tricked into helping a heartless giants escape from the king’s dungeon. The evil giant unleashes terror across the land and those who go off to fight him never return. The young prince becomes the servant of the giant and tries to find where the giant’s heart is hidden. But even if he were able to get the heart, can all be made right once more? From an early German folk tale.

   Director:Jim Henson

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   #3 - Outer Space

   S1:E14/14/1989

   Part 1 (MuppeTelevision): Kermit cancels the boring parts of the show when Digit discovers he can tune in cable channels from other worlds. Part 2 (The StoryTeller: The Heartless Giant): An imprisoned giant who terrorized the land tricks young prince Leo into freeing him. After rampaging the kingdom, Leo's older brothers attempt to recapture the giant but are never heard of again. Leo must use his gifts of kindness to save his brothers and free the kingdom from the giant's wrath.

   Director:Jim Henson

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