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Jim Henson, creator of The Muppets, in 1989.

The Muppets are a group of puppet characters created by Jim Henson. The characters became a household name after their appearance in the children's television program Sesame Street.[1] Henson was initially reluctant to become involved with Sesame Street because he feared being pigeon-holed as a children's performer, but agreed to work on the show to further his social goals.[2] The first Muppet characters appeared as early as 1955, in Sam and Friends, a Washington, D.C.-based show that was on the air for eight years. Kermit the Frog was one of the show's regulars, and one of Henson's first Muppet creations.[1]

By the early 1970s, Henson began to think seriously about the possibility of a network series for adults featuring the Muppets.[3] The characters appeared on the comedy sketch show Saturday Night Live in 1975, and by 1976, The Muppet Show, which was produced in London, began to air in syndication. Henson and his associates created additional characters for subsequent projects, which included television shows, movies, and programs for the internet.

Characters that appeared on The Muppet Show

Many of the characters who appeared on The Muppet Show have previously appeared in earlier productions in various ways.

Character Actor/Muppeteer Description
Animal Frank Oz (1976-2001),[4] Eric Jacobson (2001-Present)[5] Author Christopher Finch calls Animal "the ultimate representation of a long line of Muppets who personify unbridled appetite".[4] Animal is both "carnivorous beast" and "physical manifestation of pure libido".[6]
Annie Sue Louise Gold A young female pig who is Miss Piggy's innocent rival.[7]
Beaker Richard Hunt (1976-1992), Steve Whitmire (1992-Present) Dr. Bunsen Honeydew's lab assistant, who performs "ill-fated" experiments, which often results in him getting blown up, eaten, or knocked over.[8]
Beauregard Dave Goelz[9] "Sweet but dim-witted" stagehand of the Muppet Theater.[9] Goelz called him "big and strong and clumsy".[10]
Beautiful Day Monster Richard Hunt (Episode 6), Jerry Nelson (Episode 37), Dan Redican (1989), Bill Barretta (2011) A monster that was previously seen on The Ed Sullivan Show and Sesame Street.[7]
Behemoth Dave Goelz (Episode 11), Richard Hunt (Episode 16), Jerry Nelson (Episode 37), Bill Barretta (1996-) A large orange monster who is one of the Full-Bodied Muppets. He is one of the Muppets that eat other Muppets.[7]
Butch the Tiger Jim Henson (Episode 91) A tiger that appeared occasionally.[7]
Camilla the Chicken Jerry Nelson (1976-2001), Alice Dinnean (2005), Matt Vogel (2008-Present) A chicken who is Gonzo's girlfriend.[11]
Crazy Harry Jerry Nelson (1976-2001),[12] Matt Vogel (2008-Present Crazed Muppet pyrotechnician who likes to blow up things.
Dr. Bunsen Honeydew Dave Goelz[13] A scientist who is often paired with and serves as a foil for Beaker.[14] Bunsen performs science experiments that usually go wrong, and has an "affable cluelessness".[8]
Doglion Jerry Nelson (Episode 27), Frank Oz (Episode 29), Jim Henson (Episode 48), Kevin Clash (1989), Bill Barretta (1996) A dog-faced monster with horns who is one of the Full-Bodied Muppets.[7]
Dr. Julius Strangepork Jerry Nelson (1976-2001)[12] Matt Vogel (2011-Present) A pig who appeared in "Pigs in Space" sketches with Link Hogthrob and Miss Piggy where he was a chief science officer.[15]
Dr. Teeth Jim Henson (1976-1990), John Kennedy (1990-2001), Bill Barretta (2001-Present) Leader of the Electric Mayhem and keyboardist. He is based upon New Orleans singer and pianist Doctor John.[16]
Floyd Pepper Jerry Nelson (1976-2001),[12] Matt Vogel (2008-Present) Member of the Electric Mayhem and bassist. Author Christopher Finch says that Floyd is most like Nelson, and if there were a spin-off of The Muppet Show centering on his band, Floyd "would probably emerge as the central figure".[17]
Droop Jerry Nelson, Jim Henson (Episode 11), Richard Hunt (Episode 46), Peter Linz (2011) A green monster with a long pointy nose and bird-like feet. He originated in The Great Santa Claus Switch where he was called Snivelly.[7]
Fletcher Bird Graham Fletcher (performer), Steve Whitmire (voice) A large multi-colored dancing bird. He is named after Graham Fletcher.[7]
Foo-Foo Steve Whitmire[18] Miss Piggy's dog. Also appears as a real dog in full shots.[18]
Fozzie Bear Frank Oz (1976-2001),[16] Eric Jacobson[5] (2001-Present) Muppet Theater's comedian bear that can never make any good jokes. Finch calls Fozzie "a sweetly insecure and absolutely terrible comedian".[16] According to Oz, Fozzie is such a bad comedian that he "can't afford good joke writers, and he can't write good jokes himself".
George the Janitor Frank Oz (1976), Steve Whitmire (1996) A janitor who appeared in the first Muppet show pilot. Discovered with guest star Mia Farrow's help that he loved his mop.[19]
Gonzo the Great Dave Goelz[14] Muppet Theatre's stuntman who believes that all his stunts are works of art. Haberkorn calls Gonzo "the most grotesque Muppet", who revels in being different and resists categorization.[20]
Gorgon Heap Frank Oz (Episodes 5, 26), Dave Goelz (Episode 16), Richard Hunt (Episode 21), Jerry Nelson (Episode 35) A large purple monster. He is one of the Muppets that eat other Muppets. There was also a hand-puppet version of Gorgon Heap that was used occasionally.[7]
J.P. Grosse Jerry Nelson (1976-1978), Kevin Clash (1996) Scooter's uncle who owns the Muppet Theater.[7]
Janice Richard Hunt (1976-1992),[21], Brian Henson (2002), Tyler Bunch (2005), David Rudman (2008-Present) The hippie-like member of the Electric Mayhem and guitarist.
Kermit the Frog Jim Henson (1955-1990),[22] Steve Whitmire (1990-Present)[5] A frog who is the Muppet Theater's director and Jim Henson's greatest creation. Author Michael Davis calls Kermit Henson's "altered ego", and Finch claims that Kermit is most like Henson. Finch also says, "Reasonably even-tempered and often long-suffering, the small green frog generally serves as the glue that holds the rest of the Muppet universe together".[23] Kermit has been around since Jim Henson's 1955 series Sam and Friends.
Lew Zealand Jerry Nelson (1976-2001),[12] Matt Vogel (2008-Present) The Muppet whose "vaudeville-inspired act" included throwing "boomerang fish" at the audience. He was originally a Whatnot before a permanent puppet was made for him.
Link Hogthrob Jim Henson (1976-Present),[16] Steve Whitmire (2001-Present) A "bumb, pompous"[16] pig who appeared in the sketches "Bear on Patrol" and "Pigs in Space".[15]
Lips Steve Whitmire An additional member of the Electric Mayhem and trumpet player.
Louis Kazzager Jerry Nelson A Muppet sports commentator who provided commentary for Muppet Sports. He is loosely inspired by Howard Cosell.[7]
Luncheon Counter Monster Dave Goelz (Episodes, 29, 44, 60), Richard Hunt (Episodes 25, 36), Jerry Nelson (Episode 99), Kevin Clash (1988), Gord Robertson (1989), David Rudman (2008) A hungry purple monster.[7]
Marvin Suggs Frank Oz (1976)[4], Eric Jacobson (2011-Present) Finch calls Marvin one of Oz's "more unusual creations"; Marvin plays the Muppaphones (small, round, little balls of fur) by hitting them over the head with a mallet.[4]
Mean Mama Richard Hunt (Episodes 29, 35, 109), Jim Henson (Episode 33), Dave Goelz (Episode 37), Louise Gold (Episode 66) A large voracious brown monster. There was also a hand-puppet version of Mean Mama that was used occasionally.[7]
Miss Piggy Frank Oz (1976-2001),[4] Eric Jacobson (2001-Present)[5] The Muppet Show's break-out and "authentic superstar",[24] and Oz's most well-known character,[4] authors Maryanne Fisher and Anthony Cox call Piggy "uniquely strong and feminine", and but "domineering and demanding".[25]
Mulch Jerry Nelson (1976-1981), Kevin Clash (1996) A blue hunchbacked humanoid monster. In Muppets Tonight, he appeared as the hulking assistant of Dr. Phil van Neuter.[7]
Nigel the Conductor Jim Henson (1975-1976), John Lovelady (1976-1977) The conductor of the Muppet Orchestra.[7]
Pops Jerry Nelson (1976-2001) The Muppet Theatre doorman.[26]
Rizzo the Rat Steve Whitmire An inner-city rat. Whitmire describes Rizzo as "a sarcastic kind of New York character".[27]
Robin the Frog Jerry Nelson (1976-2001),[28] Matt Vogel (2008-Present) A small frog who is Kermit's "sweet-voiced nephew".[29]
Rowlf the Dog Jim Henson (1963-1990),[30] Bill Barretta (1996-Present) A pianist dog]]. First appearing in The Jimmy Dean Show, Finch calls Rowlf "the first fully rounded character performed by Jim Henson". Finch also calls him "wonderfully down-to-earth, with a dry, self-deprecating sense of humor" and "a master of the double take".[31]
Sam the Eagle Frank Oz (1976-2001),[32] Kevin Clash (2002), Eric Jacobson[5] An eagle who is the Muppet Theater's patriotic and self-proclaimed delegator. Critic Jordan Schildcrout describes Sam as "a cross between Uncle Sam and America's national bird with a dash of Richard Nixon, [who] represents a conservative, nationalist Puritanism that makes him a snob and a prude".[33]
Scooter Richard Hunt (1976-1992),[34], Adam Hunt (voice, 1999), Brian Henson (2002), Rickey Boyd (2005), David Rudman (2008-Present) Gofer of the Muppet Theater and nephew of its owner J.P. Grosse. Hunt based Scooter's voice and personality on how he remembered himself when he was younger.[21]
Sopwith the Camel Jerry Nelson A bactrian camel who appeared occasionally. He is one of the Full-Bodied Muppets and was built by Caroly Wilcox. It took two dancers to operate Sopwith the Camel with the front dancer using his arms to control Sopwith's head. He is named after the Sopwith Camel.[7]
Statler and Waldorf Statler: Richard Hunt (1976-1990),[21], Jerry Nelson (1990-2001) Steve Whitmire (2005-Present)[35]
Waldorf: Jim Henson (1976-1990),[16] Dave Goelz (1990-Present)[35] 		Two "grouchy but dapper"[36] gentlemen who heckle the Muppets, especially Fozzie, from the upper balcony box. They're named after the late eighteenth and early nineteenth century robber barons E.M. Statler and William Waldorf Astor.[37]
Sundance the Lion Dave Goelz (Episode 68), Jerry Nelson (Episodes 91, 98) A lion who appeared occasionally. Although he is a Full-Bodied Muppet, he does have a Live-Hand Muppet counterpart that was used in Season 4 and 5. He was designed by Michael K. Frith and built by Tim Miller.[7]
The Swedish Chef Jim Henson (1976-1990), David Rudman (1992), Dave Goelz (1999), Bill Barretta (1996-Present)[38] A chef that speaks in Mock Swedish. Based on the "standard finger puppet",[39] the Chef was a collaboration between Jim Henson Henson and Frank Oz (who provided the hands of the Swedish Chef). Frank Oz would deliberately do unexpected things, like tossing chickens and juggling meat cleavers, that Henson would have to improvise through.[16]
Sweetums Jerry Nelson (1971, performer), Carl Banas (1971, voice), Richard Hunt (1976-1990)[21], Rob Mills (1989), John Henson (1990-2005), Victor Yerrid (2005), Noel MacNeal (2008), Matt Vogel (2012) A large, hairy, full-sized ogre-like Muppet who appeared in The Frog Prince before his appearance in The Muppet Show. He told Kermit, "Jack not name; Jack job!" in The Muppet Movie.[40] His performer could see only by looking out of his mouth.[41]
The Frackles Various Performers for each one A race of monsters that come in different types. They were seen on The Great Santa Claus Switch before appearing on The Muppet Show.[7]
The Muppet Newsman Jim Henson (1976-1989), Brian Henson (2001-2003), Steve Whitmire (2008-Present) A bespectacled newsman who hosts the Muppet News Flash where something related to what he is reporting on befalls him.
The Mutations Various Performers A trio of purple Full-Bodied Muppets who mostly dance. The heights of the Mutations vary depending on who is performing them. They are a parody of the music group The Temptations.[7]
Thog Jerry Nelson (1970-1981), Tyler Bunch (2011) A friendly 9 1/2-ft. blue monster who is one of the Full-Bodied Muppets. He is actually the biggest Muppet character on the show. His ears often go up if he's startled or excited about something. Despite his size, Thog is actually a gentle soul. He was previously used in The Great Santa Claus Switch as one of Cosmo Scam's henchmen. Thog was designed by Jim Henson and built by Don Sahlin. When it came to The Muppets, Thog was rebuilt by James Kroupa who made him large enough to not be able to fit between the arches for the telethon's theme song. Thus, Thog had to walk in front of the arches.[7]
Timmy Monster Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire A large green monster who is one of the Full-Bodied Muppets.[7]
Trumpet Girl Eren Ozker, Frank Oz (Episodes 1, 20) The female trumpet player of the Muppet Orchestra. Due to the addition of the trumpet player Lips, she switched to trombone during the show's fifth season.[7]
Uncle Deadly Jerry Nelson (1976-1978), Matt Vogel (2011) Also called "the Phantom of the Muppet Show", Uncle Deadly is a sinister blue dragon-like character who lurks around the theater and appears occasionally on the show.[7]
Wayne and Wanda Wayne: Richard Hunt (1976-1977, Episode 74), David Rudman (2011)
Wanda: Eren Ozker (1976-1977), Kathryn Mullen (Episode 74), Alice Dinnean (2011) 		[7] A pair of snobby singers who are introduced by Sam the Eagle who approves of their wholesome, uplifting and decent act but is frustrated by their inability to get part the first verse of any song. While their sketches always begin as mellow and classy, they always end in disaster, seemingly foretold by the title of their chosen song.
Zoot Dave Goelz[34] A member of the Electric Mayhem and saxophone player, Dave Goelz calls Zoot "a puzzle to me". Zoot is "non-verbal" and "just a fifty-year-old burnt-out musician".[21]

Characters Introduced in The Muppets Take Manhattan

Character Actor/Muppeteer Description
Bill the Frog Dave Goelz He along with Gil and Jill are the only adult Muppet frogs besides Kermit. Bill is the only frog with ears.[42]
Chester the Rat Dave Goelz A rat who is one of Rizzo's friends.
Gil the Frog Steve Whitmire He along with Bill and Jill are the only adult Muppet frogs besides Kermit.[42]
Jill the Frog Kathryn Mullen She is the only female frog in the Muppet universe.[42][43]
Masterson the Rat Bruce Edward Hall A rat who is one of Rizzo's friends.[42]
Tatooey the Rat Brian Muehl A rat with an anchor tattoo on his chest who is one of Rizzo's friends.[42]
Yolanda the Rat Karen Prell (1984), Camille Bonora (1988), Julianne Buescher (1994), Alice Dinnean (2010) A female rat who is one of Rizzo's friends.[42]

Characters that first appeared in The Jim Henson Hour

Character Actor/Muppeteer Description
Bean Bunny Steve Whitmire A rabbit who first appeared in the HBO special The Tale of the Bunny Picnic,as the main character. Also appeared in Muppet Babies, the Disney theme park attraction Muppet*Vision 3D,[44] The Jim Henson Hour, and almost every Muppet movie after The Muppet Christmas Carol.
Beard Jerry Nelson The long-beared guitar player of Solid Foam.[45]
Chip Gord Robertson A nerdy technician who worked at Gorilla Television. Chip later made appearances in Muppets Tonight and Muppets from Space[45]
Clifford Kevin Clash[46] Clifford plays the bass in Solid Foam and wears his hair in thick dreadlocks. He speaks in a slow, "bourbon-mellow voice"[47] and has a laid-back personality. Clifford appeared on The Arsenio Hall Show in 1990, in what was Jim Henson's final televised interview.[48][49] Clifford later became the host of Muppets Tonight.[45]
Digit Dave Goelz The semi-robotic technical director of MuppeTelevision and keyboard player of Solid Foam.[45]
Flash Steve Whitmire The saxophone player of Solid Foam.
Jacques Roach Steve Whitmire (1989), Bill Barretta (1996) A French-accented cockroach. He would often play a French chef competing against Swedish Chef.[45]
Leon Kevin Clash A pink lizard that is prone to pulling Gonzo into his schemes.[45]
Lindbergh Gord Robertson A kiwi that serves as the maintenance man on MuppeTelevision.[45]
Ubu Bob Stutt (1st Time), Rob Mills (2nd Time) A blue gorilla that runs Gorilla Television.[45]
Vicki Fran Brill A young assistant of Kermit the Frog at MuppeTelevision.[45]
Waldo C. Graphic Steve Whitmire A computer-generated puppet who appeared in Muppet*Vision 3D and The Jim Henson Hour. He is described as a cross between a bug and a seal and is the first computer-generated Muppet.[50]
Zonda Fran Brill A gothic woman that worked at Gorilla Television.[45]

Characters that first appeared in The Muppet Christmas Carol

Character Actor/Muppeteer Description
Old Joe David Rudman (puppeteer, 1992), David Shaw Parker (voice, 1992), Jerry Nelson (1996) A spider who works as a fence. He later made a cameo in Muppet Treasure Island as a pirate that works for Blind Pew.[51]

Characters that first appeared in Muppet Treasure Island

Character Actor/Muppeteer Description
Angel Marie John Kennedy (2005), Bill Barretta (2009, Bohemian Rhapsody video) An ugly green hideous monster who is one of the Pirates on board the Hispaniola that is a member of Long John Silver's Crew. He later appeared in The Muppets' Wizard of Oz as a Flying Monkey.[52]
Black Dog Kevin Clash A dog pirate who accompanied Blind Pew into raiding the Admiral Benbow Inn. He later appeared in The Muppets' Wizard of Oz as a Flying Monkey.[52]
Blind Pew Jerry Nelson A blind pirate that comes looking for Billy Bones.[52]
Calico Jerry Nelson A pink-skinned pirate with blonde hair, freckles, a tall head and a monocle. He was named in the video-game adaption of the film. Calico later appeared in The Muppets' Wizard of Oz as a Flying Monkey.[52]
Clueless Morgan Bill Barretta A goat who is one of Long John Silver's henchmen alongside Polly Lobster and Mad Monty. He is unaware of a lot of things going on and is really stupid. He and Polly Lobster later starred in the "At the Bar" sketch of Muppets Tonight.[52] In an interview with Bill Barretta, he stated that the puppet for Clueless Morgan has gone missing.[53]
Mad Monty Jerry Nelson A green monster. He first appeared as one of the pirates that is one of Long John Silver's henchmen alongside Polly Lobster and Clueless Morgan.[52]
Old Tom Jerry Nelson (1996), Tyler Bunch (2005), Allan Trautman (2005), Steve Whitmire (2009, Bohemian Rhapsody video) An old man who is one of the pirates on Long John Silver's side. He later appears in The Muppets' Wizard of Oz as a Flying Monkey.[52]
Polly Lobster Kevin Clash A lobster who serves as Long John Silver's "parrot" and is one of Long John Silver's henchmen alongside Clueless Morgan and Mad Monty. He and Clueless Morgan later starred in the "At the Bar" sketch of Muppets Tonight.[52]
Real Old Tom Kevin Clash A mummified person who is one of the pirates on Long John Silver's side.[52]
Spa'am Kevin Clash The chief of the native pigs on Treasure Island. He later appeared as a boss in Muppet RaceMania.[52]
Spotted Dick Jerry Nelson (1996), Mike Quinn (2005) A purple crocodile-like monster with orange spots and green eyes. He is one of the Pirates on board the Hispaniola who is a member of Long John Silver's Crew. He later appears in The Muppets' Wizard of Oz as a Flying Monkey.[52]
Walleye Pike Kevin Clash A large walking pike who is one of the pirates on Long John Silver's side.[52]

Characters that first appeared in Muppets Tonight

Character Actor/Muppeteer Description
Andy and Randy Pig Steve Whitmire (Andy), Dave Goelz (Randy) Two pigs who are Miss Piggy's nephews.[54]
Big Mean Carl Bill Barretta A shaggy monster who is in the category of Muppets eating other Muppets.[54]
Bobo the Bear Bill Barretta Realistic looking bear-Muppet. In an episode of Muppets Tonight, Bobo fell in love with and won the heart of guest star Cindy Crawford.[55]
Carter Kevin Clash Howard Tubman's elderly doddering butler.[54]
Dr. Phil van Neuter Brian Henson A mad scientist who hosts "Tales from the Vet." Seeing as Dr. Phil van Neuter is a Live-Hand Muppet, Brian Henson is assisted in performing him by Bill Barretta who operates Dr. Phil van Neuter's hands.
Howard Tubman Bill Barretta A rich food-loving pig.[54]
Johnny Fiama Bill Barretta Patterned after Frank Sinatra, Johnny is often seen with his bodyguard Sal Minella. He's a big Tony Bennett fan.[56]
Pepe the King Prawn Bill Barretta Pepe is a "scheming and sassy"[57] king prawn. In 2002, he was the spokesman of restaurant chain Long John Silver's.
Mr. Poodlepants Steve Whitmire First appeared in episode 103 (guest star Billy Crystal) opposite Sam the Eagle in a "political" sketch.[58]
Nigel Brian Henson A green monster with a long pointy nose who serves as the show's stressed-out director. He resembles Droop from "The Muppet Show."[54]
Sal Minella Brian Henson Sidekick and vest-wearing chimpanzee bodyguard of Johnny Fiama. In episode 105, Sal falls in love with Johnny after being struck by one of Cupid's arrows.[55]
Seymour Brian Henson An elephant that was often paired with Pepe.[54]
Spamela Hamderson Leslie Carrara-Rudolph A female pig who is a spoof of Pamela Anderson.[54]

Characters introduced in Muppets from Space

Character Actor/Muppeteer Description
Bubba the Rat Bill Barretta A rat who was an inmate at C.O.V.N.E.T.[59]
Fast Eddie Drew Massey A rat who was an inmate at C.O.V.N.E.T.[59]
Shakes the Rat Peter Linz A rat who was an inmate at C.O.V.N.E.T.[59]
The Bird Man Dave Goelz A rat who was an inmate at C.O.V.N.E.T.[59]

Characters introduced in The Muppets

Character Actor/Muppeteer Description
'80s Robot Matt Vogel A robot that is Kermit the Frog's butler and chauffeur. '80s Robot was designed and built by Legacy Effects.
Walter Peter Linz The orange Muppet brother of Gary (Jason Segel) and hard-core Muppet fan, "a shy, squeaky-voiced little guy whose lack of self-confidence manifests itself in crumpled shoulders and long stares at the floor."[60]
The Moopets Miss Poogy: David Rudman
Kermoot the Frog: Dave Goelz
Foozie Bear: Bill Barretta
Janooce: Matt Vogel
Roowlf the Dog: Matt Vogel
Animool: David Grohl 		A thug-like Muppet tribute band in Reno that Fozzie was a member of before rejoining Kermit and the other Muppets. The group consisted of Miss Poogy (a Miss Piggy-like character who is a recycled version of Snorty from Muppets Tonight), Kermoot the Frog (a Kermit the Frog-like character), Foozie Bear (a Fozzie Bear-like character and a later addition), Janooce (a Janice-like character), Roowlf the Dog (a Rowlf the Dog-like character), and Animool (a man dressed as Animal).[5]

Notes

  1. ^ a b Finch (1981), p. 19
  2. ^ Davis (2008), p. 5
  3. ^ Finch (1981), p. 20
  4. ^ a b c d e f Finch (1993), p. 103
  5. ^ a b c d e f Stein, Joel (2011-06-08). "Exclusive: On the Set of the New Muppets Movie". Time Magazine. Retrieved 2011-08-22.
  6. ^ Finch (1981), p. 77
  7. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w "The Muppet Show" (1976)
  8. ^ a b Stelle, pp. 96–97
  9. ^ a b Stoessner, p. 75
  10. ^ Finch (1981), p. 40
  11. ^ "Episode 318: Leslie Uggams" (1978-15-05), in The Muppet Show: Season Three (Disc 3) [DVD] (2008), Walt Disney Home Entertainment
  12. ^ a b c d Finch (1981), p. 80
  13. ^ Finch (1981), p. 84
  14. ^ a b Finch (1981), p. 85
  15. ^ a b Finch (1993), p. 114
  16. ^ a b c d e f g Finch (1993), p. 102
  17. ^ Finch (1981), pp. 81–83
  18. ^ a b Finch (1981), p. 32
  19. ^ The Muppets Valentine Show (Television production). 1974-01-24. Retrieved 2011-08-28.
  20. ^ Haberkorn, p. 32
  21. ^ a b c d e Finch (1981), p. 83
  22. ^ Davis (2008), p. 26
  23. ^ Finch (1993), p. 36
  24. ^ Finch (1981), p. 28
  25. ^ Fisher, Maryanne (2009). "The Uniquely Strong but Feminine Miss Piggy". Kermit Culture: Critical Perspectives on Jim Henson's Muppets. Jefferson, North Carolina: McFarland & Company. p. 181. ISBN [[Special:BookSources/798078442591 |798078442591 [[Category:Articles with invalid ISBNs]]]]. {{cite book}}: Check |isbn= value: invalid character (help); Unknown parameter |coauthor= ignored (|author= suggested) (help); Unknown parameter |editors= ignored (|editor= suggested) (help)
  26. ^ Finch (1993), p. 119
  27. ^ Eastman, p. 80
  28. ^ Henson, Jim (2005). Cheryl Henson (ed.). It's Not That Easy Being Green: And Other Things to Consider. New York: Hyperion. ISBN 1-4013-0242-4.
  29. ^ Lewis, Jim (2006). Before You Leap: A Frog's Eye View of Life's Greatest Lessons. Des Moines, Iowa: Meredith Books. p. 48. ISBN [[Special:BookSources/0-696-23232-9 |0-696-23232-9 [[Category:Articles with invalid ISBNs]]]]. {{cite book}}: Check |isbn= value: invalid character (help)
  30. ^ Finch (1993), p. 32
  31. ^ Finch (1993), pp. 32–33
  32. ^ Finch (1981), p. 72
  33. ^ Schildrout, Jordon. (October 2008). "The Performance of Nonconformity on The Muppet Show—or How Kermit Made Me Queer." The Journal of Popular Culture, 41:5, p. 832. Quoted in Kermit Culture, pp. 121–122.
  34. ^ a b Finch (1981), p. 82
  35. ^ a b Garlan and Graham, p. 220
  36. ^ Schneider, p. 40
  37. ^ Schneider, pp. 40–43
  38. ^ Garlan and Graham, p. 221
  39. ^ Stoessner, p. 77
  40. ^ Frawley, James (Director) (1979). The Muppet Movie (Motion picture).
  41. ^ Eastman, p. 22
  42. ^ a b c d e f The Muppets Take Manhattan (Motion Picture). 1984.
  43. ^ Haberkorn does not classify Jill, Bill and Gil as frogs, since they are not green, like all other Muppet frogs, and do not have the same distinctly shaped pupils as Kermit (Haberkorn, p. 37).
  44. ^ Finch (1993), p. 209
  45. ^ a b c d e f g h i j "The Jim Henson Hour" (1989)
  46. ^ Davis (2008), p. 2
  47. ^ Mifflin, Lawrie (1996-03-10). "Following in the Frog's Footsteps". The New York Times. Retrieved 2011-08-31.
  48. ^ Davis (2008), pp. 2–3
  49. ^ "Jim Henson". The Arsenio Hall Show. 1990-05-04.
  50. ^ }http://themuppetmindset.blogspot.com/2011/04/weekly-muppet-wednesdays-waldo-c.html
  51. ^ "The Muppet Christmas Carol" (1992)
  52. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "Muppet Treasure Island" (1996)
  53. ^ http://themuppetmindset.blogspot.com/2010/02/interview-with-muppeteer-bill-barretta.html
  54. ^ a b c d e f g "Muppets Tonight" (1996)
  55. ^ a b "Episode 104: Cindy Crawford". Muppets Tonight!. 1996-04-05. ABC.
  56. ^ "Episode 106: Tony Bennett". Muppets Tonight!. 1996-04-12. ABC.
  57. ^ Liebeck, Laura (2002-01-12). "Pepe the King Prawn Speaks Out". Global License. Retrieved 2011-08-31.
  58. ^ "Episode 103: Billy Crystal". Muppets Tonight!. 1996-03-22. ABC.
  59. ^ a b c d "Muppets from Space" (1999)
  60. ^ Barnes, Brooks (2011-11-16). "Wocka, Wocka, Wocka! Muppet Antics Resume". Retrieved 2011-12-04.

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    • Stoessner, Jennifer. "From Puppetry to Muppetry," pp. 71-80.

See also

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