The Paperwork Explosion 56 years old

The Paperwork Explosion is a four and a half minute film shot by Jim Henson in 1967 for IBM's Magnetic Tape Selectric Typewriter. The film features a number of office workers and other employees (including Frank Oz and the voice of Jim Henson) placing an emphasis on the innovation of machines in the workplace: "Machines should work; people should think." The soundtrack, provided by Raymond Scott, was featured on the album "Manhattan Research, Inc." as a music-only track, the original track with dialogue and other sound effects, and a test reel including improvisational material that would end up in the final film. (Muppet Wiki)

Credits

The Paperwork Explosion Cast

Name Character
Frank Oz He was 22, now 79 years old
Jim Henson He was 30, 53 years old when he died

The Paperwork Explosion Crew

Name Department
Jim Henson as Director. He was 30 (53) years old when He died Directing
Raymond Scott as Music. He was 58 (85) years old when He died Sound
The Paperwork Explosion (56 years)

  • Release day: Friday, June 30, 1967
  • Runtime: 5 minutes