One small, unassuming museum in Leland, Mississippi, pays homage to the creator of the beloved Muppet character, Kermit the Frog.
Jane Henson opened up about the Muppets signature sense of humor in 1984's 'Henson's Place: The Man Behind the Muppets' ...
This isn't the first reincarnation of Jim Henson's crew, but it's one of the best in a very long time. Seth Rogen is an ...
Cast of Sam and Friends. Photo by Richard Strauss, courtesy of the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History Kermit, first created in 1955. This Muppet was made in 1969 and has been in the ...
As promised, Kermit the Frog served as the commencement speaker for the University of Maryland’s 2025 graduation ceremony, with “the World’s Most Famous Frog” dispensing wisdom and jokes at late ...
IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. The Postal Service issued the 37-cent ...
A one-episode reboot of "The Muppet Show" airs on February 4. Jim Henson, the show's late creator, always hoped they'd live on. We'll hear excerpts from a Morning Edition interview Henson gave in 1986 ...
A variety show that’s still revered for its absurdist, slapstick humor debuted 50 years ago. It starred an irreverent band of characters made of foam and fleece. As a scholar of popular culture, I ...
Puppets and props from Muppets creator Jim Henson‘s extensive career will go up for auction this fall, including pieces from children’s shows such as “Fraggle Rock” and “The Dark Crystal: Age of ...