"Kermit was created by Jim Henson in America over half a century ago and made his first public appearance on Washington TV show 'Sam and Friends' in 1955.
The Smithsonian already has a familiar Kermit the Frog puppet from 1969, made famous on 'Sesame Street' and 'The Muppet Show', but the original Kermit was more lizard-like, and a duller green. His body was made from an old coat thrown out by Henson's mother.
Some of the other early Muppets donated to the museum include the puppets that inspired Cookie Monster and Oscar the Grouch, as well as Sam from 'Sam and Friends'. The group also includes Henson's oldest surviving puppet, Pierre the French Rat.
The puppets mostly mimed on the show and would lip-sync to popular music."
Video: Muppet given place in history - Telegraph
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