Included in the cast of characters joining Kermit at his new home are Pierre the French Rat, a voracious purple skull named Yorick ... and "The Muppet Show," which ran from 1976 to 1980.

Explore Jim Henson's puppets and Muppets in the Smithsonian's collections along with ... of American History The Muppets Lunch Box National Museum of American History Yorick Puppet from Sam and ...