What television show was the first to feature Jim Henson and his Muppets? Explained

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What television show was the first to feature Jim Henson and his Muppets? Explained

The inaugural television program showcasing Jim Henson and his Muppets was Sam and Friends, which was broadcast on WRC-TV in Washington, D.C., spanning from 1955 to 1961. Conceived by Henson during his college years, the show introduced a lineup of early Muppet characters, including an early rendition of Kermit the Frog. Combining live puppetry with synchronized performances to well-known tunes, the show blended various entertainment elements. Despite not attaining nationwide distribution, Sam and Friends played a pivotal role in molding Henson’s puppeteering technique and paved the way for the eventual development of Sesame Street and The Muppet Show.

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