Explore Jim Henson's puppets and Muppets in the Smithsonian's collections along with ... of American History Fozzie Bear Puppet National Museum of American History Original Kermit Puppet National ...

Jim Henson didn’t set out to become a famous ... and Jane felt very strongly that the original Muppets, the ones that premiered on WRC-TV, should ultimately be at the National Museum of American ...

The show’s creator wanted to build more of an interactive experience, something like what was done with “Rocky Horror Picture ...

The latest exhibit inside Atlanta’s Center for Puppetry Arts highlights some of the pioneering puppeteers and designers who ...

Interestingly enough, Muppets creator Jim Henson didn't like the idea that Muppets could be evil. Even in movies in which there was a "bad guy," it was important to Henson that they be redeemed.

The iconic green frog, who was awarded an honorary doctorate of amphibious letters degree in 1996, will address University of Maryland graduates.

Kermit's appearance at commencement "honors" the history between UMD and Muppets creator Jim Henson ... in 1960. Henson, a home economics major, invented Kermit by building the original frog ...

In Concert allows fans of the 1986 cult classic film starring David Bowie to experience the story with a live band performing the music, including the original Bowie songs featured in the film.

Kermit has a long history with the school. Muppets creator Jim Henson graduated from the university in 1960. The campus garden even features a bronze statue of Kermit and Henson. Kermit previously ...