Kermit the Frog Puppet
Object Details
Description (Brief)
Kermit is a bright green frog who was the star and host of The Muppet Show and appears on Sesame Street. The character of Kermit is one of Jim Henson’s earliest creations, dating back to 1955 with his appearances on Sam and Friends on the Washington, D.C., NBC affiliate station. He was previously performed by Jim Henson and Steve Whitmire and is currently performed by Matt Vogel. Kermit is a calm, level-headed character who is constantly trying to keep everything together as he is surrounded by craziness. Kermit is known for singing “Bein’ Green” (also known as “It’s Not Easy Bein’ Green”) which talks about the difficulties he has had because of his color but ends with him accepting and embracing his greenness.
Location
Currently not on view
Associated Name
National Museum of American History. Division of Cultural History
user
Jim Henson Productions
Children's Television Workshop
Henson, Jim
maker
Henson, Jim
Jim Henson Productions
Credit Line
Gift of Jim Henson Productions
Date made
late 1970s
Object Name
puppet
Place Made
United States: New York, New York City
Related Publication
Kendrick, Kathleen M. and Peter C. Liebhold. Smithsonian Treasures of American History
Subject
Puppetry
Radio and television broadcasting
Television broadcasts
Children's television programs
Motion Pictures
general subject association
Television
Physical Description
fiber, synthetic, rayon (overall material)
fabric, felt (overall material)
metal, wire (overall material)
plastic (overall material)
green (overall color)
Measurements
overall: 27 in x 28 in x 6 in; 68.58 cm x 71.12 cm x 15.24 cm
Globally Unique ID (GUID)
Record ID
nmah_765593