The Muppets
1.Jim Henson created The Muppets in 1955, making them nearly 60 years old!
Jim Henson made him out of his mom’s old coat and some ping pong balls. 2. A key factor for the Muppets success is that Henson's realization that TV would allow him to put the puppets front and center, while still hiding the puppeteers. With the camera focused on the muppets, the camera operators could easily keep the puppeteers out of the frame. 3. Kermit was originally a lizard-like creature, and made several television appearances in that guise. Kermit became Kermit the Frog shortly before "Sesame Street" began. 4. The Muppets are usually created from various types of foam and then covered with fur, fleece, or other felt-like material to give them their colorful appearance. 5. Henson died the weekend he was reportedly going to sell The Muppets and his entire company to Disney for approximately $150 million. 6.A lot of celebrities appeared on the Muppet Show but no one was allowed to appear on the show more then once. 7. Muppets creator Jim Henson was originally offered the role of Yoda for "Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back," but he declined and suggested fellow puppeteer and actor Frank Oz. 8. Costumes were made for Miss Piggy for Disney’s The Muppets, more then any other character.
