Reporter Kermit Kermit the Frog , in his long career , has often functioned as a reporter . The earliest , most frequent , and most famous stint was on " Sesame Street " , as TV news correspondent for the Sesame Street News Flash segments . Kermit has appeared in reporter attire , including suit , trench coat and fedora , in several productions and merchandise over the years . The casting history has been consistent with Kermit the Frog . Jim Henson originated the role in 1971 and continued it until his death in 1990 . Steve Whitmire took over afterwards , picking up the trench - coated puppet for the first time in 1992 . Kermit ' s news broadcasts would usually open with the camera cutting to him while engaged in off - screen conversation or facing the wrong way , unaware that he was on the air . Kermit would begin his reports with his classic " Hi - ho , Kermit the Frog here " . Sesame Street . With microphone in hand , Kermit ' s reporting duties were first established on " Sesame Street " in the Sesame Street News Flash bulletins . Each skit featured a breaking news report from him on the street as he interviewed various characters : including Don Music , Dr . Nobel Price , assorted storybook characters , and historical figures . Early on , Kermit appeared as a reporter in a handful of impromptu Muppet & Kid Moments on a real city street . In one of these segments , he interviewed Julia about the sounds animals make , however Kermit is not amused by her " Wiggit ! Wiggit ! " frog call . In another segment , he interviews John - John on pretty much the same subject , though also teaching the concepts of loud and soft . In the 1974 special " Out to Lunch " , Kermit appeared in his reporter ' s coat and hat to report on Grover Knover ' s jump across the Grand Canyon . Kermit appeared as a reporter in the film " Follow That Bird " . He gave a news report about Big Bird ' s planned return to Sesame Street . Although it was not specifically stated , it is probable that he was reporting for a news program other than " Sesame Street News " ( evident by the fact that the newscaster mispronounced " Sesame Street " as " Se Same Street " when announcing the fact that Big Bird was planning on returning to Sesame Street ) . In " " , three new Sesame Street News segments were created , featuring Kermit on location to ask the question of the day , " Can you tell me how to get to Sesame Street ? " In 1996 , in " Elmo Saves Christmas " , Kermit appears in a brand - new Sesame Street News Flash with him reporting on the Christmas shopping craze , eventually leading to a man trying to purchase his microphone . In 1998 , Slimey the Worm traveled on a space mission , and Kermit reported on the worm ' s moon landing . He later appeared in " Elmopalooza " at Radio City Music Hall to cover a music special for " Sesame Street " ’ s 30th anniversary . In 1999 , in " CinderElmo " , Kermit appears to report at the princess ' s ball , wearing a more period - appropriate version of his reporter attire . Kermit ' s last news report on Sesame Street was in 2001 , when he teamed up with Al Roker to report on a hurricane that came to Sesame Street in a five - part episode . Kermit has also appeared in a few sketches in his reporter attire but apparently not giving any news reports or coverage . These segments include a skit from the 1980s in which Kermit rode on an elevator operated by Count von Count , the song " Subway " , and a cameo in the song " Forty Blocks From My Home " . The Muppet Show . Kermit appeared on The Muppet Show seven times in reporter garb . His attire was the same as his other reporter stints , except without his illustrious fedora . Kermit brought breaking news reports to viewers from the Planet Koozebane or interviewed guest stars ( in or out of character ) . Kermit reported on the courtships of the male and female Koozebanian creatures , and in the process covered the first televised Koozebanian mating ritual , the Galley - oh - hoop - hoop in ( an event later illustrated in " The Muppet Show Book " ) . In , he covered the battle between Sir Avery of Macho and The Monster of the Moores . He was a member of the press questioning Twiggy in , as preamble to the song " In My Life . " As a reporter , Kermit interviewed the Koozebanian Phoob in . The Phoob blends in with his environment and quickly turns into Kermit , even wearing the exact same trench coat . He subsequently interviewed the Koozebanian Spooble , a creature who is made entirely out of liquid , in . In , Kermit interviewed Cecilia Sisson , former silent movie star ( played by Carol Channing ) . Other Appearances . In " The Muppets Valentine Show " , Kermit reported on the Galley - o - hoop - hoop on the Planet Koozebane . In this appearance , his trench coat had a fur collar , but otherwise it was the same . He appeared in a brief teaser for an upcoming appearance of Jim Henson , Frank Oz and himself ( sans reporter garb ) on " Today " with Gene Shalit in 1977 . 1980 ' s " Here Come the Puppets ! " is hosted by Jim Henson and Kermit in his reporter garb , seen at one point in front of the White House . On " The Don Lane Show " , Kermit appears in his reporter garb in a satellite interview . In " The Great Muppet Caper " , Kermit played the role of a crack investigative reporter for the Daily Chronicle . Accompanied by fellow journalist ( and twin brother ) Fozzie Bear and their photographer Gonzo , Kermit investigates the theft of Lady Holiday ' s valuable diamond necklace . He is seen wearing his typical TV garb of suit , trench coat and fedora , but with a bow tie replacing the necktie . In 1987 , Kermit the reporter appeared in a public service announcement for the National Wildlife Federation . In the spot , he presented some experts on clean air : Mount Rushmore . For " Good Morning America " in 1992 , Kermit reports once again from the planet Koozebane for Earth Day . In 2006 Kermit donned his reporter trench coat to do live backstage reporting from the TV Land Awards . The backstage coverage , which was hosted by Kermit and Tom Arnold , was available online ( TVland . com ) following the show . Reporter Kermit reported the London Marathon for the BBC ' s television programme " Blue Peter " in 2006 . When Charlie Gibson anchored his final broadcast in December 2009 , Kermit appeared in his reporter garb in a clip reel to bid the journalist farewell . Kermit also reported on " The Muppets Y Games " for " The Muppets Kitchen with Cat Cora " in 2010 . When the Muppets returned to " Good Morning America " on March 13 , 2012 to promote the home video release of " The Muppets " , Kermit reported from Central Park looking to interview a newt ( Newt Gingrich ) and a baseball mitt ( Mitt Romney ) . Kermit appeared in his reporter outfit ( without the fedora ) when presenting the morning forecasts on " Daybreak " on June 11 , 2012 to promote the British home video release of " The Muppets " . Merchandise . A Reporter Kermit Sigma mug was produced . The mug was in the shape of Kermit ' s head , with a reporters ' hat , a trench coat collar , and microphone in hand . The slip in the hat said " Muppet News " . Another company made a plastic cup , with his hat as a removable lid with a straw . In 1981 a Reporter Kermit plush doll was produced by Fisher - Price . The Kermit doll wore a trench coat and blue necktie . An exclusive figure of Reporter Kermit was made by Palisades Toys in 2004 . The figure wears the famous reporter outfit as seen on " The Muppet Show " . A Vinylmation figure was realeased as part of the Muppets # 3 series sold at Disneyland , Walt Disney World and The Disney Store . A Reporter Kermit figure is currently set to be included in Wave 2 of Diamond Select Toys Muppet Mini Mates . Sources . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _