Those most sensational, inspirational, dedicational, Muppet-ational TV stars, and their creator, had humble beginnings on this local show.
by Rich Watson
I have seen one description of the Muppets as “socks with attitude.” Oversimplified, perhaps, but I doubt that’s far off the mark. The creations of puppeteer Jim Henson have endured because of their distinctive personalities, their charm, and their heart, beginning with the flagship character, Kermit the Frog.
Long before The Muppet Show or any of their successive TV shows, the Muppets debuted on the small screen with a 1955 show called Sam and Friends.
Henson’s career, and Kermit’s, launched from there.
