Muppet Beginnings

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Many people would be surprised to learn that the Muppets were created in the early 1950’s. Since this time, every generation of children has been able to enjoy the pure magic that these loveable characters bring into our lives.

The most famous Muppet is Kermit the Frog. He was also Jim Henson’s first real star. His beginnings were quite different than the Kermit we know and love today. Over the decades, Kermit has evolved and worked his way into the hearts of children and adults alike. Just like Kermit the Frog, the Muppets have grown and evolved and remained an integral part of people’s lives.

Most of the adults today fondly recall The Muppet Show which was a variety show that included celebrities as guest stars. Not only did we see the variety show, but we saw the goings on behind the scenes where Kermit and Scooter tried their best to get the show on without a hitch. These shows are now being released on The Muppet Show DVD’s. As adults, we can share our fondest memories with our children, like Miss Piggy singing “Born to be Wild” with Ozzy Osbourne!

The Muppets transcended their puppet stature and were turned into cartoons and babies for the hit Saturday morning television show, The Muppet Babies. This is also a show that adults can reminisce about. Of course Miss Piggy was in love with Kermit back then as well and Rowlf was a piano prodigy. Fozzie cracked bad jokes and Animal was wild! It was a show that children could easily relate to.

In addition to the variety show and the cartoon, the Muppets have starred in several different movies since 1979. They have their own undeniable personalities that transcend the television and movie screens. This can be seen in the video and DVD sales as well as all of the other merchandise made specifically for these unique characters.

The Muppets also spawned the very popular Fraggle Rock. This show differed greatly than all of the other shows and movies that came previously. While this show was mostly about fun, it also taught valuable social life lessons.

It is rarely mentioned, but the beloved cast of Sesame Street are also Muppets. Sesame Street is one of the longest running television shows and airs in over one hundred different countries. It has spawned several infamous characters that have gone on to have their own products and movies. Honestly, who hasn’t heard of Elmo? In addition, Sesame Street has been pivotal in teaching young children social and academic skills.

Sadly, Jim Henson passed away in 1990, his legacy lives on and even continues to grow. The Muppets have given adults and children the opportunity to bond over their favorite characters, favorite shows, and favorite movies. Not only have these characters made themselves an integral part of our lives, and they will only continue to grow! The Muppets are here to stay!

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Walter Mondrez fondly remembers his childhood watching the muppets, and enjoys sharing them with the new generation of kids today. You can read muppet news at Muppet Ferret, and you can purchase muppet merchandise at the Muppet Store

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