“Jim Henson: Idea Man” premieres Sunday, August 11 at 8:30 p.m. You can watch the special live on DIRECTV Stream (free trial) or Fubo (free trial).
The special program will examine Jim Henson’s life and eventful career through the eyes of some of those who have most impressed him.
Here is the information you need to make a free live stream of “Jim Henson: Idea generator” online without cable.
How to watch Jim Henson: Idea Man without cable
If you don’t have cable TV or don’t have a cable connection, you can easily live stream “Jim Henson: Idea Man” on one of the following streaming services:
DIRECTV Stream (free trial)
In addition to ABC, Freeform, ESPN, and the other Disney channels, DIRECTV Stream offers CBS, NBC, and FOX, which sets it apart from most live TV streaming services. Plus, a subscription gets you access to more than 65 other channels in the basic package, including Nickelodeon, MTV, CNN, vh1, and more. But DIRECTV Stream’s biggest selling point is that it’s the best deal for live and regional sports coverage. Add to that over 65,000 on-demand titles and the Cloud DVR, and you have a diverse, versatile service that can meet all your streaming needs. The basic package costs $64.99 per month, with a wide range of add-on options, and you can try it out with a five-day free trial.
Fubo TV (free trial)
Fubo is considered the ultimate live TV streaming service for anyone looking to ditch cable. A subscription gets you access to over 100 channels (depending on your region), 30 hours of DVR storage, and tons of on-demand content, mostly episodes of shows that have aired in the past few weeks. Fubo also offers ABC and the ESPN family, making it a top option for sports fans. The service costs $74.99 per month, with a number of add-on options and a seven-day free trial.
When is “Jim Henson: Idea Man” on?
“Jim Henson: Idea Man” will premiere on Sunday, August 11, at 8:30 p.m.
What channel is ABC on?
You can use the channel finder on your provider’s website to find it: Verizon Fios, AT&T U-verse, Comcast Xfinity, Spectrum/Charter, Optimum/Altice, DIRECTV, Dish.
How to watch “Jim Henson: Idea Man” online on demand
If you missed an episode of Jim Henson: Idea Man or want to watch other ABC events online one after the other as they become available, check out DIRECTV Stream (free trial) or Fubo TV (free trial).
If you have a cable subscription, you can watch “Jim Henson: Idea Man” on ABC.com the day after each episode airs by logging into the website through your cable provider.
How to watch Jim Henson: Idea Man if you’re not in the US
If you’re not in the US, you can still sign up for DIRECTV Stream (free trial) or Fubo TV (free trial) using a VPN and set your location to a US server.
Some of the safest options include ExpressVPN or NordVPN. Both services offer massive discounts as well as a 100% money-back guarantee within the first 30 days.
What is “Jim Henson: Idea Man” about?
According to the official ABC description of the series: A look at interviews with Jim Henson fans, interspersed with footage from his work, including previously lost commercials from Wilkins and Wontkins.
Here’s a look at “Jim Henson: Idea Man,” courtesy of ABC News’ official YouTube channel:
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Joseph Rejent reports on television and writes about live television, streaming services and cord cutting. You can reach him at [email protected].
