Description (Brief)

Kermit is a bright green frog who was the star and host of The Muppet Show and appears on Sesame Street. He 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

subject

Puppetry

Radio and television broadcasting

Television broadcasts

Children's television programs

Motion Pictures

Television

National Museum of American History

Jim Henson Productions

Children's Television Workshop

Henson, Jim

Henson, Jim

Jim Henson Productions

Credit Line

Gift of Jim Henson Productions (through Leslee Asch)

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

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Cultural and Community Life: Entertainment

Popular Entertainment

Jim Henson

Place Made

United States: New York, New York

late 1970s

Object Name

puppet

ID Number

1994.0037.01

accession number

1994.0037

catalog number

1994.0037.01

Related Publication

Kendrick, Kathleen M. and Peter C. Liebhold. Smithsonian Treasures of American History