The University of Maryland says it is honoring Jim Henson, an alumnus, with its choice of commencement speaker. Some students ...

Sesame Street puppeteer Matt Vogel, who gives life to Count von Count and Big Bird, is one of the cast members who will ...

Kenny Rogers performing "The Gambler" on 'The Muppet Show' is a cigarette-filled, human-handed sight to behold.

Kermit the Frog, an international icon, will deliver the commencement speech at the University of Maryland, the university announced today.

Are you a fan of the Muppets? This iconic spot in Maryland pays tribute to the legendary artist and filmmaker Jim Henson.

There were mice running on aerial tramways made of Slinkys. The mice would venture from their aquariums to dash along the coils and on to the desks of creatives working inside The Jim Henson Company ...

The beloved Muppet will return to the campus where his creator studied, 65 years after creator Jim Henson's graduation.

Back to the Rock Live” director said he knew at 7 years old he wanted to become a puppeteer and work for Jim Henson, and now the dream has come true.

The puppet gained fame through appearances on “Sesame Street” and also “The Muppet Show.” There also have been multiple Muppet movies. Henson died in May 1990. Kermit currently is operated ...