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.
Date Made: late 1970s
Associated Name: National Museum of American History. Division of Cultural HistoryUser: Jim Henson ProductionsChildren's Television WorkshopHenson, JimMaker: Henson, JimJim Henson Productions
Place Made: United States: New York, New York City
Subject:
Puppetry, Radio and television broadcasting, Television broadcasts, Children's television programs, Motion Pictures, Television
See more items in: Culture and the Arts: Entertainment, Popular Entertainment, Puppets, Jim Henson
Exhibition: Entertainment Nation
Exhibition Location: National Museum of American History
Related Publication:
Kendrick, Kathleen M. and Peter C. Liebhold. Smithsonian Treasures of American History
Credit Line: Gift of Jim Henson Productions
Data Source: National Museum of American History
Id Number: 1994.0037.01Accession Number: 1994.0037Catalog Number: 1994.0037.01
Object Name: puppet
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
Metadata Usage: CC0
Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-ba9a-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
Record Id: nmah_765593
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