September 24: Celebrating Jim Henson and Steve Whitmire

[Phillip]

As Muppet fans know, September 24 is a special day in Muppet history. Not only is it Jim Henson's birthday (he would've been 86 today), but it is also Steve Whitmire's birthday who would take over for Jim Henson as Kermit the Frog beginning in 1990 through 2016. In honor of these two wonderful men, celebrate life and the people who make a difference in yours.

Don't forget, today is also the official release of the long-awaited book "Sam and Friends - The Story of Jim Henson's First Television Show" by Craig Shemin. Read our review of this anticipated book and let us know your thoughts.

Review: Sam and Friends - The Story of Jim Henson's First Television Show

While casual Muppet fans may not be familiar with Jim Henson’s first television series, Sam and Friends (1955-1961), most devoted fans are. The weekday program usually ran for five minutes twice a day and was Jim’s first television series that premiered when he was only 18 years old in May 1955...

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In honor of Jim, we're playing Jim Henson's most beloved songs on Muppet Central Radio all day. Below are links for listening to our Jim Henson musical tribute.

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Muppet Central Radio - Featuring music from the Muppets, Sesame Street and Fraggle Rock. From the silly to the sacred, Muppet music has impacted generations young and old for over fifty years. Muppet Central Radio adds new music on a regular basis, keeping their...

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Join us today in celebrating Jim and Steve and their legacies that will live on for generations.

 

[theSHE124]

HAPPY FROG DAY! Celebrate both birthdays by posting your ribbits here!

 

[WazzupMyBoyz]

Hey, Henson is going to turn 87 and Whitmire is turning 64 next week. Also, it will also be 25 years since Jeff Moss passed away that week as well.