Robin the Frog | Muppet Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Robin singing "Over the Rainbow." Robin with his uncle Kermit in A Muppet Family Christmas. Robin on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. Robin on BBC 's Top of the Pops performing "Halfway Down the Stairs" . Robin with his friend John Denver on Rocky Mountain Holiday. Robin sitting in his Uncle Kermit's office chair ... ...and playing laser tag along with his " Aunt Miss Piggy ." Robin the Frog is Kermit 's nephew , a kind and clever kid who sometimes feels unnoticed because of his small size. Robin likes to spend time with his uncle Kermit, his friend Sweetums , and his boys' club, the Frog Scouts . Robin made his debut in the 1971 television special The Frog Prince , as the prince-turned-to-frog. In this special, while he was voiced by Jerry Nelson , the puppetry was performed by Frank Oz . [1] Although he made a few appearances on The Muppet Show 's first season, his relationship to Kermit was not established until episode 212 .

The episode's story involves Robin's plans to run away until Bernadette Peters encouraged him to believe in himself by singing " Just One Person ." Robin had a hit song in the United Kingdom with his rendition of A. A. Milne 's " Halfway Down the Stairs ," which appeared on the first Muppet Show album in 1977. He is introduced as Kermit's nephew on the record (and identified as such on the back cover). Robin also sang on several episodes of The Muppet Show including episode 223 where he sang " Two Lost Souls " with Sweetums , episode 307 where he offered a sweet moment singing " Over the Rainbow ," and in episode 312 when he sang " Octopus' Garden ." Robin's additional television work includes Rocky Mountain Holiday , in which he bonded with John Denver ; A Muppet Family Christmas , in which he and Kermit entered a Fraggle hole and met the Fraggles ; and Nickelodeon 's Muppet Time inserts, introducing each segment, as well as appearing with the Frog Scouts . One of Robin's most prominent roles was playing Tiny Tim in The Muppet Christmas Carol .

Robin is the star of the 2000 Playstation game Muppet Monster Adventure , where he battles monstrous forms of Kermit, Miss Piggy , Clifford , Fozzie Bear and Gonzo in order to revert them back to their normal selves. In 2004, Palisades Toys made an action figure of Robin in his Frog Scout uniform in Series 7. In recent years, Robin has appeared mostly in minor roles. He appeared somewhat prominently in It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie in a couple scenes with Kermit, and portrayed the Green Fairy in the " Moulin Scrooge " number. It was also revealed that in the world in which Kermit was never born , Robin would have been a barback at Club Dot . After a five-year absence from productions, Robin returned in A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa , as performed by Matt Vogel . Robin also made a silent cameo in the film The Muppets , which is referenced in his brief speaking appearance in the sequel Muppets Most Wanted .

Robin wore his Tiny Tim attire in a 2009 appearance on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon , and later sang " When the River Meets the Sea " with his uncle Kermit in a 2011 appearance. He also appeared with Kermit in a segment for the 2015 Disney Parks Christmas Parade , talking about their first trip to Disney World together. Contents [ show ] Notes Kermit's nephew's name? | Muppet Central Forum Kermit's nephew's name? Johnnie New Member Was just wondering if anyone knew Kermit's nephew's name? It has been buggin me since a friend asked me today. I hope someone can help. Foreignman New Member Hey, it's great to have newcomers to Muppet Central, let me be the first to say a hardy "Hi ho!". Kermit's nephews name was Robin, incidentally TV Guide did a long article answering this question about a week ago... strange stuff... radionate New Member Originally posted by Johnnie Was just wondering if anyone knew Kermit's nephew's name? It has been buggin me since a friend asked me today. I hope someone can help. Click to expand... It's Robin!

And since it won't let me deleate this post, and someone else already answered the question before I could, let me also say welcome!!! Kermit's Family | Muppet Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia [ show ] Parents Kermit's Mom was first mentioned in The Muppet Show Pitch Reel . Although she later appeared in the Muppet Kids books and Kermit's Swamp Years , her face has never been shown. Kermit's Dad was referenced in Before You Leap , but has never made any appearances. In The Jim Henson Hour episode 102 , Jim Henson tells Kermit, "give my best to your folks." Siblings Young Kermit was seen being trampled by a barrage (12 to be exact) of unnamed siblings in Kermit's Swamp Years . In 1994, on Larry King Live , it was stated that Kermit was born one of several thousand children in a Southern swamp, and that he had 4,000 brothers and sisters (well, at last count). In 2002, in the On the Set with Kermit interview for Kermit's Swamp Years DVD, Kermit said "I was the first born child, very responsible, you know.

I had several thousand younger brothers and sisters." He then went on to name them: "Angie, Artie, Aloysius, Andy, Artemus,...Eloise, Eugene, Edward, Elaine,...Mortimer, Marry, Millicent, Molly, Matthew,...Yolanda, Yo-yo, Ya-ya, Ye-ye (Mom and Dad were kind of running out of names by then),... Zeek, Zachary, and, of course, Zschlomo (the Z is silent)." In 2005, on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition , Kermit commented to Ty Pennington that "You know, as a tadpole in the swamp, I had 3,265 brothers and sisters!" This number was also used by Kermit on Q with Jian Ghomeshi , in 2011, where he stated he is the oldest of all his siblings. [1] Kermit's 2006 book, Before You Leap , cites 2,353 siblings. Although he concedes that the number is approximate -- as it is with all frog families.

This number was supported in a 2006 Early Show appearance, where Kermit used the same number. He commented that at Christmas it takes two weeks for everyone to hang up their coats. When speaking with Lady Gaga about missing family around the holidays in their 2013 special , Kermit says he has about 3,400 brothers and sisters, give or take a couple. He says it takes them three months to hang up their coats over the holidays. Other Family Members Robin the Frog is Kermit's nephew and the relative with whom he appears most frequently in Muppet productions. The character first appeared in 1971's The Frog Prince , but he was not established as Kermit's nephew until The Muppet Show episode 212 in 1977. Kermit returned to the swamp in The Muppets at Walt Disney World to see many of his aunts and uncles, including Harry, Mary, Larry, Terri, Gary, Perry, and Lou. Kermit's Uncle Martin , appeared in the Muppet Kids book Help! We're Lost! .

In a Target commercial, Kermit taunted Brad Paisley that his Grandmother "plays better than that," during a banjo duel. (This may simply be a taunt, and not a reference to the actual abilities of Kermit's grandmother.) In a pop-up video under the "Do Not Touch" button on muppets.com , Kermit claims to have an uncle who is a chameleon.( YouTube ) In Muppets Most Wanted , Link Hogthrob reveals that he is somehow related to Kermit through marriage. When asked by Fozzie in The Muppets episode " Bear Left Then Bear Write " if he had ever been shot with a tranquilizer dart, Kermit replies "Uh, well, no, but I did lick my third cousin once and the walls started melting, so I feel you, bro." Kermit mentions his cousin Albert in The Muppets episode " Walk the Swine ." Kermit states: "Big guest tonight on Up Late. we have Reese Witherspoon for the first time. Honestly I'm a little nervous, y'know. But, nerves are good. They keep you sharp.

My cousin Albert used to tease me about it, then a hawk carried him off which simultaneously proved my point and ruined our camping trip." Alternate Families Kermit the Frog | Disney Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia “Hi-ho, Kermit the Frog here!” ―Kermit Kermit the Frog is Jim Henson 's most famous Muppet creation. He was the mascot and logo of The Jim Henson Company and is the main protagonist in most projects in The Muppets franchise and the deuteragonist of The Muppets and the main protagonist of Muppets: Most Wanted. Kermit's most well-known catchphrase is "Hi-ho, Kermit the Frog here!" He typically introduced acts on The Muppet Show by waving his arms wildly and shouting "Yaaay!" (a technique he learned from his old acting coach, Mr. Dawson). Contents [ show ] Background Kermit grew up with thousands of siblings in a swamp. In The Muppets at Walt Disney World , it was revealed that the swamp he grew up in is located near Walt Disney World . He also has a nephew named Robin .

In The Muppet Movie, he was inspired to head to Hollywood , encountering the rest of the Muppets along the way. Together, they were given a standard "rich and famous" contract by Lew Lord of Wide World Studios and began their careers. In other materials, Kermit is presented as having a friendship and partnership with his original puppeteer Jim Henson, and credits Henson as being the individual to whom he owes his fame. Kermit's relationship with Miss Piggy is prominent among the Muppets, although Kermit insists that they have a "professional relationship". In The Muppet Show, he was often pursued by her, who made no secret of her love for him, but he generally rebuffed her advances. However, he actually has gotten jealous of male guest stars that she liked and also performed a few duets and danced with her. Development A "lizard-like" creature Kermit The "early" version of Kermit first debuted in 1955 on Jim Henson's Sam and Friends puppet show. In this iteration, he was a lizard-like, abstract creature. He had no collar or tongue and his feet were round.

In later years, his identity as a frog was asserted in 1968 followed by a redesign that made his appearance closer to one. When The Muppet Show was in development, Kermit was not intended to be the main character. It was suggested to Jim Henson that he be the star instead when the pilot's original host did not work as a main character. Kermit became a star when he hosted The Muppet Show, acting as the host and the person ultimately in charge of what went on during the show. During the first season, it seemed as if he treated his fellow cast and crew members more like employees, but later on, as the characters developed, it became clear that they were his friends as well. Appearances The Muppet Movie The Muppet Movie revolved around Kermit's journey to Hollywood and the new friends he encountered along the way, friends who shared his dream to make it big in show business. In the film, he meets a Hollywood agent named Bernie while playing his banjo and singing " The Rainbow Connection ". Bernie discovers his talent and inspires him to set out for Hollywood. For a chance to make "make millions of people happy", he heads west for auditions.

He comes to the El Sleezo Cafe where he meets Fozzie Bear , who performs in front of a booing audience and Kermit helps him by dancing. He later invites Fozzie to join him in Hollywood. However, a businessman named Doc Hopper wants him to star in his French Fried Frog Legs restaurant chain, he denied the Doc's requests. Coming near an old church, they encounter Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem and their manager, Scooter , who help them avoid being spotted by Doc Hopper. After being joined by Gonzo and his chicken girlfriend, Camilla , they stop at a county fair where they meet Miss Piggy, who instantly lays eyes on Kermit upon winning a beauty pageant. Later, they go out on a date and Miss Piggy received a phone call and leaves, leaving Kermit depressed. Kermit receives a call from Doc Hopper who says that he captured Miss Piggy and orders him to come outside, which he does and gets captured as well. Fortunately, Miss Piggy attacks Doc's henchmen and frees Kermit. After she receives a call, she leaves. Rowlf joins the group afterwards and Miss Piggy rejoins. Soon, their car breaks down and they became stranded.

Kermit feels upset, thinking that he let everyone down. His conscience tells him that whether he promised something or not, they wanted to come, not because they believed in him but in their dreams. Then, Dr. Teeth, the Electric Mayhem, and Scooter reappear and give them a ride on their bus. On their way, they are stopped by Doc Hopper's sidekick, Max , who warns Kermit about Snake Walker , a frog-killer that Doc hired, who is going to kill him. He decides to do a showdown with Doc in a ghost town where they meet Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and his assistant, Beaker . Kermit tries to talk Doc into backing off so he and his friends can follow their dream, but Doc orders his men to kill them until they are scared off by Animal who had grown from eating Honeydew's Insta-Grow Pills . The gang finally arrives in Hollywood and asks Lew Lord to audition, which leads him to prepare the "standard rich and famous contract for Kermit and Company". They make their first movie, which is about what they've done before that the audience watched all along. An accident occurred, causing the sets to collapse and explosions to occur.

After the smoke clears, a rainbow stream appears through the now-damaged ceiling of the soundstage and all the Muppets attempt to make their first movie about their experiences. However, the first take suddenly erupts into a catastrophic accident that forms a large hole in the roof through which a portion of rainbow shines through on them. They all (including the Sesame Street cast) sing one last reprise of "The Rainbow Connection" as the film ends. The Great Muppet Caper Kermit, Fozzie, and Gonzo play newspaper reporters for the Daily Chronicle. Kermit and Fozzie, specifically, are playing identical twin reporters, which becomes the source of a running gag - supposedly, nobody can tell they are twins unless Fozzie wears his hat. They are eventually assigned to investigate the theft of valuable jewels from fashion designer Lady Holiday . They travel to London to interview her and stay at the dilapidated (but free) Happiness Hotel . When Kermit seeks out Lady Holiday in her office however, he instead finds Miss Piggy, the love of his life, and fails to recognize her, mistaking her for the fashion designer.

At a night club restaurant, Kermit and Miss Piggy dance together, unbeknownst that Lady Holiday's necklace is stolen by her jealous brother, Nicky , and his assistants, the true jewel thieves. During the robbery, Miss Piggy's charade is revealed and she leaves Kermit behind. The next day, in a park, Kermit tells her that she lied to him because she fell in love with him and warns her that Nicky (who she was dancing with) was a jewel thief, but she retorts to him that he is jealous and they get into an argument, upsetting her. They apologize to each other and take a bike ride around the park. After taking part in a swimming opera concert, Miss Piggy is framed for the necklace theft by Nicky's group, leaving the group the opportunity to steal an even more valuable prize: The Fabulous Baseball Diamond . However, Gonzo overhears them and warns Kermit's crew, giving them no choice but to intercept and catch the thieves themselves in order to vindicate Miss Piggy.

Kermit, disguised as a prison lawyer, visits her prison and explains to her that he and the other Muppets will get her out of there and stop the thieves from stealing the diamond to prove she is innocent, and they share a spontaneous kiss. The Muppets get to the Mallory Gallery and get to the Baseball Diamond at the same time as the thieves use it in a game of keep-away and later baseball. Miss Piggy, meanwhile, has escaped from prison and finds a motorcycle which she uses to crash into the gallery's window, knocking Nicky, who is holding Kermit hostage, out in the process. As the police arrive, she is cleared from all charges, the thieves are arrested, and the Muppets get their deserved credit for foiling the heist. They then return to America the same way they departed, being thrown out of the cargo hold and parachuting back to Earth. Other Movies In The Muppets Take Manhattan, Kermit writes a musical called Manhattan Melodies, which he attempted to put on Broadway . He also works part-time at Pete's Luncheonette, and wears a few disguises in his attempts to sell the show to Broadway producers.

While having amnesia after getting hit by a cab, he takes a job as an Ocean Breeze producer with three other frogs, Bill, Jill, and Gill, until his real friends find him and whisk him away to the theater. Miss Piggy restores his memory with a punch after he mocks the idea of romance between a pig and a frog. During their big Broadway premiere musical finale, she tricks him into marrying her. This later played a major role in the 2011 film. Although he appeared as himself in Muppets from Space, Kermit also took on different identities in The Muppet Christmas Carol , Muppet Treasure Island and the TV movie The Muppets Wizard of Oz , playing the roles of Bob Cratchit , Captain Abraham Smollett and the Scarecrow , respectively. In all of these films, he played a more secondary role, acting as part of the ensemble rather than the main character. In 2002, Kermit was featured in the direct-to-video release Kermit's Swamp Years, which offered a glimpse into his life in the swamp as a young frog. Kermit was one of the main characters in the full-length TV movie It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie .

Loosely based on the classic film It's a Wonderful Life, he learns what the world would be like if he was never born. Kermit was the main character once again in the 2011 film The Muppets , alongside new Muppet member Walter. Disney's official description of his role in the film is as follows: “In Disney's The Muppets, Kermit the Frog lives a quiet, solitary life. It's been a few years since the Muppets last performed together and Kermit doesn't realize how much he misses his friends until he's tracked down by Walter , Gary and Mary from Smalltown, USA, and convinced to reunite with the rest of the Muppets to save Muppet Studios. Returning to the role he made famous in six previous Muppet movies, The Muppet Show and countless TV specials and internet videos, is Kermit.

"I've played other parts, like Bob Cratchit in The Muppet Christmas Carol and Captain Smollett in Muppet Treasure Island, says Kermit, "but I think me is my favorite part." The role is a bit of a departure for the frog known for his unifying spirit and award-winning songs like "The Rainbow Connection." "The movie is filled with comedy, music and adventure—like all the Muppet movies," says Kermit. "But I play quite a dramatic role. You see a side of me that maybe you haven't see before—and I'm not just talking about new camera angles. Acting wise, I really stretch to play me. One of my favorite moments is singing a brand new original song called ' Pictures in My Head .' I walk through the halls of a big mansion looking at portraits of my Muppet friends and missing those guys.

It was very emotional… and I think it will disprove critics who've said 'the frog can't emote.'" He, who's always the glue that holds the Muppets together, has a big job in this movie, going head to head with Tex Richman —a guy who's lost his laugh—to save the studio.” ―{{{2}}} Disney Parks Kermit made his first Disney Parks appearance in 1989 at Walt Disney World when the Jim Henson Company sold the Muppets to Disney. Kermit also served as the host in the former show Here Come the Muppets that ran from May 25, 1990 to September 2, 1991 when it was replaced by Voyage of the Little Mermaid in early 1992. In 2001, Kermit and Miss Piggy appeared in the Disney Stars and Motorcars Parade which ran until 2008. Kermit and Miss Piggy also served as the hosts of the 2004 Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade and the guests of the grand opening of Hong Kong Disneyland in 2005. Gallery Muppet Show.

Robin the Frog - Halfway Down the Stairs s01e10 - YouTube Muppet Show. Robin the Frog - Halfway Down the Stairs s01e10 Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Aug 15, 2007 Muppet show. Robin the Frog performs song Halfway Down the Stairs (lyrics are from an A.Milne poem) Category Kermit the Frog | Fictional Characters Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Kermit on Sam and Friends. Kermit, collared and flippered, as seen on Sesame Street. Kermit (abstract) and Kermit (the Frog). The earliest version of Kermit first appeared in 1955 on Sam and Friends , Jim Henson's five-minute puppet show that aired twice daily on WRC-TV .

The soon-to-be-famous frog had humble origins, as Henson explained in 1977: "I'd paint the scenery, and Janie would carry it in the station wagon. We made the first Kermit from one of my mother's old coats with Ping-Pong balls for his eyes." [2] Kermit was built in March 1955. [3] The character, however, was first copyrighted in 1956. In the early days of the character, Kermit wasn't yet a frog—he was more of a lizard-like, abstract character. As Henson explained, "Kermit started out as a way of building, putting a mouth and covering over my hand. There was nothing in Kermit outside of the piece of cardboard -- it was originally cardboard -- and the cloth shape that was his head. He's one of the simplest kinds of puppets that you can make, and he's very flexible because of that...

which gives him a range of expression." [4] In later years, Henson said that Kermit didn't become a frog until the 1971 special The Frog Prince , [5] a claim that made its way into the 1993 book Jim Henson: The Works . [6] However, Kermit's froghood asserted itself as early as 1965, when Johnny Carson referred to him as "Kermit the Frog" on a December 31 Tonight Show appearance. [7] The 1966 Montgomery Wards catalog which featured the Ideal Muppet puppets refers to Kermit as a "fanciful frog". Kermit refers to himself as a frog in the 1968 special The Muppets on Puppets . The special Hey Cinderella! , which was recorded in 1968, [8] featured a redesigned Kermit puppet; his round feet were replaced with flippers, and he was given a fringed collar with thirteen points. [9] By the time that Kermit appeared on the Sesame Street Pitch Reel , he was a full-fledged frog.

Kermit sported a double collar for a brief period in the early 1970s, including in the TV special The Frog Prince and several early seasons of Sesame Street, but by the time he took over as the level-headed but often exasperated host of The Muppet Show, it was changed to the trademark single collar with eleven points that he still wears today. See also Kermit's Froghood . Kermit on Sesame Street Kermit, with his double collar, on the famous brick wall set in an early 1970s sketch on Sesame Street. Jim Henson performs Kermit for one of his "News Flash" segments in the 1970s. Kermit's most famous role on Sesame Street was his appearances as a news reporter for the Sesame Street News Flash segments, interviewing characters from nursery rhymes and fairy tales. One of his most memorable works was the song " Bein' Green ." Some of his other famous Sesame Street songs include " This Frog ," " On My Pond ," and " Caribbean Amphibian ." He has also given many lectures on simple subjects.

Some of Kermit's Lectures have been for the letter W , hands, and "Tall and Short." He appeared in the " Monsterpiece Theater " segment "Gone with the Wind," as well as an appearance in a " Miami Mice " sketch. Kermit was also seen at his home on Sesame Street; Grover would often come to Kermit's house and sell things a frog can't use (such as toothbrushes and earmuffs). When he wasn't being disturbed, Kermit would occasionally sing to an imaginary audience at home; on one occasion, he performed " My Polliwog Ways " while imagining that his living room was a nightclub full of guests. Kermit also took part in several talk spots with kids . Unlike other Sesame Street characters, Sesame Workshop never had any ownership of Kermit the Frog. Because of this, Kermit has rarely been part of Sesame Street merchandise. He has appeared in many Sesame Street videos, most notably Big Bird's Storytime and, of course, The Best of Kermit on Sesame Street . His songs have also appeared on many Sesame Street albums.

The only Kermit toy released as a Sesame Street toy was the Magic Talking Kermit the Frog plush, released in 1999. In 2005, he appeared on a Sesame Street winter hat by Berkshire Fashions . Although the rights to Kermit the Frog are owned by The Walt Disney Company , Sesame Workshop currently has permission from Disney to show old Kermit segments in Sesame Street home video and DVD productions, Play with Me Sesame , The Sesame Street Podcast , and online. However, his segments are rarely shown in current episodes of the show. Kermit made his first new appearance on Sesame Street since Disney's acquisition of the Muppets in the season 40 premiere episode , making a cameo in Elmo's World: Frogs , and also appeared on the cover of DVDs such as Silly Storytime and Best of Sesame Street Spoofs! . When the Muppet TV special Hey Cinderella! aired on ABC in 1970, criticism arose that Kermit the Frog had become too commercial, and that the character would be dropped from Sesame Street. "When the new season starts November 9, expect changes.

There will be no more know-it-all frog, since Kermit, the one Muppet who is not exclusive to Sesame Street, is opting out to do commercials" ( Look , Sept. 22, 1970). Time Magazine reported with slightly more detail: "Kermit the Frog is being canned for commercialism. When Sesame Street was just a glint in Joan Ganz Cooney 's eye, Kermit taped a special in Canada. When it was given a network airing, the frog was compromised. Or so Henson decided. .... He is being phased out of the show. He will be replaced by such Muppets as Herbert Birdsfoot and Sherlock Hemlock " (Time, November 23, 1970). Ultimately, of course, that did not turn out to be the case, as Kermit returned as a regular Sesame Street character in the third season (1971). See also Kermit the Frog on Sesame Street . Specials Kermit has appeared in almost every major special from The Jim Henson Company .

He had a fairly major supporting role in Hey Cinderella!, had a major role in The Frog Prince , and narrated Tales of the Tinkerdee , The Muppet Musicians of Bremen , Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas , The Christmas Toy , Billy Bunny's Animal Songs , and Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree . However, when The Muppet Show was in development, Kermit was not intended to be the main character. In The Muppets Valentine Show , he had a major supporting role, and starred in two sketches, but the main character for that special was Wally . In The Muppet Show: Sex and Violence , Kermit appeared in the audience during the wrestling sketches, and had one line in " At the Dance ." After that special was made, Jim Henson realized that the pilot's host, Nigel , was not working out as a main character, and it was suggested to Henson that Kermit be the star instead. [10] Since Kermit was the main character on The Muppet Show, it makes sense that he appeared in every special relating to The Muppet Show, usually as the main character. In The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show , he had the job of being the director of the special.

In The Muppets at Walt Disney World , it was revealed that the swamp where he grew up at is located near Walt Disney World . Kermit was one of the main characters in the hour-long TV special A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa that aired on NBC , and also appeared in the Studio DC: Almost Live specials that aired on Disney Channel . The Muppet Show Kermit singing Bein' Green on The Muppet Show episode 219. Kermit at his desk, backstage at The Muppet Show. She's singing "Nobody has to know, but she's in a circle on rotation". None of my business though!! Kermit became a star when he hosted The Muppet Show, acting as the host and the person ultimately in charge of what went on during the show. During the first season, it seemed as if he treated his fellow cast and crew members more like employees, but later on, as the characters developed, it became clear that they were his friends as well. In addition to hosting, Kermit regularly got to chat with the guest stars, in the Panel Discussions and Talk Spots , as well as backstage and in some numbers.

Some of the guest stars whom Kermit has sung duets with have included Linda Ronstadt , Connie Stevens , Andy Williams , and Debbie Harry . Kermit also sang on his own on the show many times, singing songs such as " Happy Feet ", " Lydia the Tattooed Lady ," " Disco Frog ," and, of course, " Bein' Green ." His duets with other characters include singing " Friendship " and " Octopus' Garden " with his nephew, Robin ; he also participated in many group numbers. Being the main character, Kermit interacted with most of the main cast of the show. He was often pursued by Miss Piggy, who made no secret of her love for him, but Kermit generally rebuffed her advances. Although Piggy loved him, that didn't stop her from karate-chopping him whenever she got mad at him. Miss Piggy unsuccessfully tried to make Kermit jealous of guest star Avery Schreiber , but on some occasions Kermit actually has gotten jealous of male guest stars who Piggy liked, including Peter Ustinov and Christopher Reeve .

Kermit has also performed a few duets with Miss Piggy, such as " Waiting at the Church ", " Ukulele Lady ", and " I Won't Dance ". They even danced together in an At the Dance spot in episode 123 . There have also been many episodes that revolved around Kermit and Miss Piggy. Episode 107 revolved around Miss Piggy persuing Kermit. In episode 211 , Miss Piggy had Scooter pay the audience to cheer at her so that Kermit would notice her more. In episode 423 , Miss Piggy got some shoes that were too small for her feet, but when Kermit complimented on the shoes, she reluctantly kept them. One of the biggest episodes for them was episode 502 , in which, after being annoyed over Miss Piggy telling the gossip papers that they were secretly married, Kermit fired Miss Piggy. However, Kermit eventually did hire her back. In episode 310 , Piggy tricks Kermit into a wedding sketch with a real minister she secretly booked. He realized the minister was a real one in the nick of time, however, to Miss Piggy's rage.

He was also good friends with Fozzie Bear . They have appeared together in acts such as " Any Old Iron " and Kermit has reluctantly joined Fozzie for some of his monologues , such as "Good Grief! The Comedians a Bear!" and Fozzie's phrenology act. Kermit let Fozzie help him plan the show for episode 201 , and when Kermit suddenly became sick in episode 206 , Kermit chose to put Fozzie in charge of hosting. Other episodes illustrating Kermit and Fozzie's relationship include episode 122 , in which Fozzie brings his agent, Irving Bizarre , to the theater to negotiate Fozzie's contract with Kermit; episode 303 , in which, after Fozzie mistakenly sends the stagehands to the country, Kermit makes Fozzie do their work, threatening to fire him if he blunders; and episode 105 , where Kermit kept asking Fozzie who the many phone calls to the theater were from.

Although he generally functions as the "normal" and calm center of the show, at times, Kermit would panic or become annoyed and frustrated with the chaos around him. Sources of his frustration include the antics of Dr. Bunsen Honeydew 's teleportation device (in episode 219 ), the presence of Mickey Moose (in episode 220 ) and a robot version of himself (in episode 104 ), and the various pranks pulled by Fozzie in episode 115 . Kermit expressed annoyance at the acts proposed by Gonzo for the show and Crazy Harry 's many explosions, and was discomfited by Scooter's frequent reminders that his uncle owned the theater . Kermit has had major parts in many episodes of the show, and many episodes revolved around Kermit. In episode 112 , Kermit became jealous of Peter Ustinov when Fozzie, Miss Piggy, Hilda , and Scooter all talked about how great Peter is, especially since Fozzie and Scooter were saying things about Peter that they had previously said about Kermit.

In episode 310 , Miss Piggy attempted to wed Kermit by writing a sketch in which they got married, and then tricked Kermit into signing a marriage license; she even booked a real clergyman to play the part of the minister. In episode 410 , Kermit hurt his flipper after falling off a trapeze, getting hit by a faulty light fixture, and later catapulting into Statler and Waldorf's box (this episode put Piggy in the "over-protective mother" position). In episode 523 , Miss Piggy was jealous because Kermit had a crush on guest star Linda Ronstadt and decided to lock Kermit inside a trunk. Kermit's birthday was celebrated in episode 406 , although at the end of the episode, it was revealed that it was actually a few months before his real birthday. Movies As Captain Abraham Smollett with Sam the Eagle as Samuel Arrow . A young Kermit in Kermit's Swamp Years. For the first three Muppet motion pictures, Kermit was very much the protagonist. His role as a leader, first established on The Muppet Show, was perpetuated in the movies as well.

The Muppet Movie , presented to the viewer as a movie made by the Muppets to explain how they met, revolved around Kermit's journey to Hollywood and the new friends he encountered along the way, friends who shared his dream to make it big in show business. However, Kermit's motive for becoming famous was the chance to "make millions of people happy," rather than financial gain. When offered to appear as the spokesfrog for the Doc Hopper's French Fried Frog Legs restaurant chain, Kermit denied all of Doc Hopper's requests, regardless of the threat of death by the over-zealous Doc. Two of the most well-known moments from the movie involve Kermit. One is the opening sequence, in which he sings one of his best-known songs, " The Rainbow Connection ", while playing his banjo in the swamp; the other, his bicycle ride shortly after. In The Great Muppet Caper , Kermit was a reporter who traveled to England with Fozzie Bear and Gonzo to investigate a jewel thief robbery. In this movie, Kermit and Fozzie portrayed themselves as identical twin brothers. In The Muppets Take Manhattan, Kermit wrote a musical called Manhattan Melodies , which he attempted to put on Broadway.

He also worked part-time at Pete's Luncheonette , and wore a few disguises in his attempts to sell the show to Broadway producers. During their big Broadway premiere musical finale, Piggy tricked Kermit into marrying her. Although he appeared as himself in Muppets from Space , Kermit also took on different identities in The Muppet Christmas Carol , Muppet Treasure Island , and the TV movie The Muppets Wizard of Oz , playing the roles of Bob Cratchit , Captain Abraham Smollett , and The Scarecrow , respectively. In all of these films, Kermit played a more secondary role, acting as part of the ensemble rather than the main character. In 2002, Kermit was featured in the direct-to-video release Kermit's Swamp Years, which offered a glimpse into Kermit's life in the swamp as a young frog. Also in 2002, Kermit was one of the main characters in the full-length TV movie It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie . Loosely based on the classic film It's a Wonderful Life , Kermit learns what the world would be like if he was never born .

Kermit was a main character in The Muppets , a new Muppet movie released in 2011. In the film, Muppet fans Gary , his girlfriend Mary , and his brother Walter track down Kermit and help him reunite the Muppets and save their studio. The Jim Henson Hour Kermit with some of The Jim Henson Hour cast; Bean Bunny , Leon , Lindbergh , Waldo C. Graphic , and Digit. Kermit was the head of MuppeTelevision , the television station run by the Muppets in The Jim Henson Hour . One Kermit-centric episode was " Monster Telethon ," in which the other Muppets convinced Kermit to let them help run the show. However, after allowing them to do so, Kermit decided to take a vacation, leaving the others in a panic over what to do. Other dilemmas that Kermit dealt with included going inside Digit 's brain in order to fix him, keeping the ratings up, and dealing with mutated garbage.

Kermit also sang some songs on this show, including " Chattanooga Choo-Choo " and " Sweet Vacation ." In episode 109 , he told a story about how the nightinggale got its voice. Muppets Tonight Kermit with some of the Muppets Tonight cast; Andy and Randy Pig , Fozzie Bear, Seymour , Rizzo , Gonzo, Pepe , Animal , Clifford, and Piggy. On Muppets Tonight , Kermit was the producer, and gave hosting duties to Clifford . However, Kermit was still a major character on the series, and even announced who the guest star was in the show's opening (just like he did on The Muppet Show). Kermit appeared in many parody sketches such as NYPD Green , City Schtickers , Flippers , and The Muppet Odd-Squad , as well as in the Psychiatrist's Office sketch. Kermit also sang " Firefly " with Tony Bennett and attempted to sing " I Remember It Well " with Cindy Crawford .

On his own, he sang " Once in a Lifetime ," " Strolling Through the Park One Day " to Heather Locklear , and " Dancing in the Dark ," the latter a flashback to Kermit's short-lived mid-life crisis. In one episode, Kermit was part of a contest, "Win a Date with Kermit." The winner turned out to be Gilbert Gottfried , who was a big fan of Kermit. In another episode, the station got a new owner, Ernst Stavros Grouper , and after being annoyed with Grouper's demands, his insistence that Kermit become Virgil the Monkey , and his treatment of the Muppets, Kermit quit. After Mr. Grouper apologized, Kermit agreed to come back. Changing Performers Steve Whitmire performs Kermit, reporting for Sesame Street News. After Jim Henson died, Steve Whitmire took over as Kermit. Whitmire's first performance as Kermit was in The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson , when he appeared at the end of the special.

For the next few years, Kermit's function in Muppet productions became reminiscent of his earlier roles in the Tales from Muppetland and other specials, functioning as either narrator or in supporting roles, observing or commenting on the action but rarely as the central focus or starting point of the plot. Examples include his literary parts in The Muppet Christmas Carol, Muppet Treasure Island, and the direct-to-video Muppet Classic Theater . On Muppets Tonight, though Kermit still introduced the guests, he usually played a more detached role, as producer. As performed by Whitmire, Kermit also hosted the Muppet Sing-Along videos and starred in his own album, Kermit Unpigged . After supporting roles on Muppets Tonight and the first three Muppet movies made after Jim Henson's death, Kermit became the central character in Kermit's Swamp Years and It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie. Jane Henson reflected on the recasting, in a 1990 interview: "Steve Whitmire as Kermit: "When Jim was alive, he said if anything happened to him, Kermit must go on right away. Because of Kermit's significant place, Jim had essentially chosen who he thought could do it.

But we don't want to say who it is before the show . The performer needs time. Kermit won't come back so strong at first. Then little by little, he will get his whole personality back." [11] In 2011, Dave Goelz reflected on Kermit after Jim passed away; “ When Steve [Whitmire] took over Kermit, the character jumped a bit. It was definitely Steve's impression of Jim's Kermit, but then it went along this parallel track and developed even further into something that fit Steve. The fact that Steve was there, and that he had the ability to do this, was really quite an incredible stroke of luck. [12] „ John Kennedy performed Kermit for a demonstration at Muppetfest in 2001 (opposite Whitmire's "young Kermit") and in 2006 for Muppets Ahoy!

During September 2009, Kermit was performed by Artie Esposito for appearances on America's Got Talent , the MTV Video Music Awards and the second day of the D23 Expo singing " The Rainbow Connection " (Kermit was mute in other footage taped for the event, and absent from subsequent days. It was explained to the audience that this was because he was in New York at the VMAs) Awards and Honors He was awarded an honorary doctorate of Amphibious Letters on May 19, 1996 at Southampton College,where he also gave a commencement speech. Kermit has also received fictional awards, such as the aforementioned Fred Award, and in The Best of Kermit on Sesame Street , The Frog of the Year Award . Gallery For a full gallery of Kermit with screenshots and everything else, Click here . Notes According to Kermit's Facebook page in The Muppets' Fan-A-Thon video, he was born on "a cool spring morning", studied at Tadpole College, lives in an average backyard swamp, and is currently trying to return live sharks purchased online for Gonzo's shark-planking act.

A statue of Henson and Kermit was erected on the campus of Henson's alma mater, the University of Maryland, College Park . Kermit is the only amphibian to have had the honor of addressing the Oxford Union . [13] The Secret Life of Kermit the Frog The Mysterious Death of a Muslim Marine Recruit The Secret Life of Kermit the Frog The Muppet tells us why it's gotten easier being green, and why he'd like to work with Godard Most Popular By Simon Abrams Mar 20, 2014 It's easy to forget how integral Kermit the frog is to the Muppets. As the group's manager, he's worked at making The Muppet Show a success for the past 50 years. It's hard work, but Kermit's contributions have finally been recognized in the Muppets' new movie, Muppets Most Wanted, out this Friday. In the film, Kermit, playing himself, is kidnapped by criminal mastermind Constantine (also Kermit), and imprisoned in a Russian Gulag run by Tina Fey's evil warden. Kermit's absence inevitably throws the Muppets into a crisis, reminding them how much they need their froggy leader.

We talked to the hardest-working frog in show business about his music, his diet, and his love of French New Wave cinema. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below ESQUIRE.COM: One of the main themes of Muppets Most Wanted is: family matters. At the same time, there's a joke about how your nephew Robin seems to have been omitted from the last couple Muppet movies. What's Robin up to? KERMIT THE FROG: A lot of Robin's fans told us they missed him, so we wanted to make sure he got a shoutout in the new movie. The truth is, Robin is at the awkward age between tadpole and frog when you've dropped your tail, but you're not quite ready to settle down with your own pad. He wants to step out from the shadow of being my nephew. Robin knows he can play "cute," but he also wants to show he's got more range, so he's been auditioning all over town. He's up for the part of the half-frog in the all-amphibian version of Two and a Half Frogs. He's got a hop-on part in in Disneynature's upcoming movie Bears.

And I hear that if they reboot the Batman franchise again, he'll be up for the role of Robin. But he'll always be welcome at the Muppets... and we hope to see more of him in future projects. Most Popular ESQ: Speaking of relatives, what ever happened to Wilkins? Last time we saw him he was... pretty violent. Do you two keep in touch? KERMIT: Wow! Someone does their research. You must've been up all night on YouTube! Nice. It's true that Wilkins — and his partner Wontkins — started out about the same time I did, back at a local TV station in Washington DC. But we never really worked together. I was doing schtick, and he mostly worked in commercials. I haven't talked to him in a long time, but I'm sure he's fine, despite the explosions, and other violent mishaps. We Muppets are a very resilient bunch. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below ESQ: This is neither here nor there, but have you ever taken one of those BuzzFeed Muppet personality quizzes ? You strike me as an Animal... KERMIT: I have never taken a BuzzFeed Muppet personality quiz. However, I do feed on things that buzz.

Does that count? If I strike you as an animal, you ought to meet Animal. He'll really strike you. The fact is, almost all of the Muppets are animals... except the ones that are vegetables or minerals. And then there's Gonzo. The jury is still out on him. ESQ: Tell me about your diet. Do you eat meat? Or are you a pescetarian, only you eat flies instead of fish? KERMIT: I eat whatever happens to fly in through the ripped screen door — frogs love ripped screen doors. Flies, crickets, beetles, mayflies, horseflies, cicadas, and, if I'm having friends over, millipedes. And then I wash it down with a grasshopper, or a mosquito mojito. You eat like that, and you'll turn green, too. ESQ: You used to live in New York, or at least you did in Muppets Take Manhattan. How has the city changed? Do you ever miss the danger of Fun City-era New York? KERMIT: I love New York, and still spend a lot of time here.

In fact, the Muppets were the official New York City Family Ambassadors in 2012, so we definitely still know our way around town. It's still a wild wonderful place, and if you're a frog trying to cross Broadway, as dangerous as ever. ESQ: Speaking of Fun City, you were once an investigative reporter for Muppets News Flash. You wore a trenchcoat and everything. Why'd you give that side-career up? KERMIT: I was being spread too thin. And if there's one thing a frog wants to avoid, it's being spread too thin, especially while trying to cross Broadway. My only real involvement with news these days is sending in corrections to all the scandalous rumors spread by Miss Piggy and her publicists. ESQ: Do you still play clawhammer banjo? I've heard that's ridiculously hard. KERMIT: I do still play clawhammer banjo. And it is hard, but the way I play is ridiculous, so that works out pretty well. I've always loved banjo music, ever since that first banjo floated by while I was swimming in the swamp.

I even did a dueling banjos duet on YouTube with my friend and fellow banjo enthusiast Steve Martin. Check it out. ESQ: In Muppets Most Wanted, you bring back one of my favorite segments from The Muppet Show, the ballroom dancing segment. What happened to that bit? It was always so funny. KERMIT: All our dancers got hired away by Dancing with the Stars, and it took longer than we expected to recast the parts. But we did and they're back! Glad you like it. ESQ: Also, in the new movie, you tell the Muppets that they can't just do whatever they want during performances. What's the best idea for a sketch you've heard that you still had to say no to? KERMIT: The best idea I've had to say "no" to? Well, Miss Piggy writes a marriage sketch into every show we do... but other than that I'd have to say it was the time Gonzo wanted to do a synchronized swimming routine from the La Brea Tar Pits. We would've done it, but we ran out of towels. ESQ: On a somewhat more grave note: Is vaudeville dead, Kermit?

KERMIT: No. But we've certainly done our best to injure it severely. ESQ: Your career has lasted such a long time, even before you signed Orson Welles's "Standard Rich and Famous Contract" in the 1979 Muppet Movie. Since then, has it gotten any easier, being green? KERMIT: Yes. It is easier. Especially during St. Patrick's Day, when everybody seems to turn green. But really, being green is all about being happy with who you are. And I'm happy with who I am: just an average, everyday, singing, dancing, banjo-playing frog who gets to do online interviews. ESQ: And finally, to wrap things up: Truffaut or Godard? KERMIT: Truffaut. I love Godard, especially the early funny stuff. But Truffaut won me over for good in 1978 with La Chambre Verte, aka The Green Room. I wish I could've worked with Francois, but if Jean-Luc is ever interested in working with a frog, he should give me a call. It'd be an honor.

More from Esquire: Kermit the Frog | Heroes Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia It's not that easy being green. „ ~ Kermit's famous song depicting his whole life around the color green. Kermit the Frog, Jim Henson's most famous Muppet creation, was the star and host of The Muppet Show, played a significant role on Sesame Street, and served as the logo of The Jim Henson Company. He continues to star in the Muppet movies and makes numerous TV appearances and the main protagonist of the muppets. Kermit grew up with thousands of siblings, and has talked occasionally about other members of his family. His childhood adventures were chronicled in the 2002 video Kermit's Swamp Years to discover he has some more friends like Croaker , Goggles and Blotch , also he has a nephew named Robin . Miss Piggy insists that she and Kermit got married in The Muppets Take Manhattan and that they're very happy. Kermit disagrees, claiming that it was just a movie and that in real life, they have a "professional relationship" (meaning he thinks they're professionals and she thinks they're in a relationship).

Kermit's most well-known catchphrase is "Hi-ho, Kermit the Frog here!" He typically introduced acts on The Muppet Show by waving his arms wildly and shouting "Yaaaay!" (a technique he learned from his old acting coach, Mr. Dawson). Kermit has been credited as the writer of three books: For Every Child, A Better World; One Frog Can Make a Difference; and Before You Leap. Contents [ show ] Character origins The earliest version of Kermit first appeared in 1955 on Sam and Friends, Jim Henson's five-minute puppet show that aired twice daily on WRC-TV. The soon-to-be-famous frog had humble origins, as Henson explained in 1977: "I'd paint the scenery, and Janie would carry it in the station wagon. We made the first Kermit from one of my mother's old coats with Ping-Pong balls for his eyes." In the early days of the character, Kermit wasn't yet a frog—he was more of a lizard-like, abstract character. As Henson explained, "Kermit started out as a way of building, putting a mouth and covering over my hand.

There was nothing in Kermit outside of the piece of cardboard -- it was originally cardboard -- and the cloth shape that was his head. He's one of the simplest kinds of puppets that you can make, and he's very flexible because of that... which gives him a range of expression." In later years, Henson said that Kermit didn't become a frog until the 1971 special The Frog Prince, a claim that made its way into the 1993 book Jim Henson: The Works. However, Kermit's froghood asserted itself as early as 1965, when Johnny Carson referred to him as "Kermit the Frog" on a December 31 Tonight Show appearance.The 1966 Montgomery Wards catalog which featured the Ideal Muppet puppets refers to Kermit as a "fanciful frog". Kermit refers to himself as a frog in the 1968 special The Muppets on Puppets. The special Hey Cinderella!, which was recorded in 1968, featured a redesigned Kermit puppet; his round feet were replaced with flippers, and he was given a fringed collar with thirteen points.

By the time that Kermit appeared on the Sesame Street Pitch Reel, he was a full-fledged frog. Kermit sported a double collar for a brief period in the early 1970s, including in the TV special The Frog Prince and several early seasons of Sesame Street, but by the time he took over as the level-headed but often exasperated host of The Muppet Show, it was changed to the trademark single collar with eleven points that he still wears today. The Muppet Show Kermit became a star when he hosted The Muppet Show, acting as the host and the person ultimately in charge of what went on during the show. During the first season, it seemed as if he treated his fellow cast and crew members more like employees, but later on, as the characters developed, it became clear that they were his friends as well. In addition to hosting, Kermit regularly got to chat with the guest stars, in the Panel Discussions and Talk Spots, as well as backstage and in some numbers. Some of the guest stars whom Kermit has sung duets with have included Linda Ronstadt, Connie Stevens, Andy Williams, and Debbie Harry.

Kermit also sang on his own on the show many times, singing songs such as "Happy Feet", "Lydia the Tattooed Lady," "Disco Frog," and, of course, "Bein' Green." His duets with other characters include singing "Friendship" and "Octopus' Garden" with his nephew, Robin; he also participated in many group numbers. Being the main character, Kermit interacted with most of the main cast of the show. He was often pursued by Miss Piggy, who made no secret of her love for him, but Kermit generally rebuffed her advances. Although Piggy loved him, that didn't stop her from karate-chopping him whenever she got mad at him. Miss Piggy unsuccessfully tried to make Kermit jealous of guest star Avery Schreiber, but on some occasions Kermit actually has gotten jealous of male guest stars who Piggy liked, including Peter Ustinov and Christopher Reeve. Kermit has also performed a few duets with Miss Piggy, such as "Waiting at the Church", "Ukulele Lady", and "I Won't Dance". They even danced together in an At the Dance spot in episode 123.

There have also been many episodes that revolved around Kermit and Miss Piggy. Episode 107 revolved around Miss Piggy persuing Kermit. In episode 211, Miss Piggy had Scooter pay the audience to cheer at her so that Kermit would notice her more. In episode 423, Miss Piggy got some shoes that were too small for her feet, but when Kermit complimented on the shoes, she reluctantly kept them. One of the biggest episodes for them was episode 502, in which, after being annoyed over Miss Piggy telling the gossip papers that they were secretly married, Kermit fired Miss Piggy. However, Kermit eventually did hire her back. In episode 310, Piggy tricks Kermit into a wedding sketch with a real minister she secretly booked. He realized the minister was a real one in the nick of time, however, to Miss Piggy's rage. He was also good friends with Fozzie Bear . They have appeared together in acts such as "Any Old Iron" and Kermit has reluctantly joined Fozzie for some of his monologues, such as "Good Grief!

The Comedians a Bear!" and Fozzie's phrenology act. Kermit let Fozzie help him plan the show for episode 201, and when Kermit suddenly became sick in episode 206, Kermit chose to put Fozzie in charge of hosting. Other episodes illustrating Kermit and Fozzie's relationship include episode 122, in which Fozzie brings his agent, Irving Bizarre, to the theater to negotiate Fozzie's contract with Kermit; episode 303, in which, after Fozzie mistakenly sends the stagehands to the country, Kermit makes Fozzie do their work, threatening to fire him if he blunders; and episode 105, where Kermit kept asking Fozzie who the many phone calls to the theater were from. Although he generally functions as the "normal" and calm center of the show, at times, Kermit would panic or become annoyed and frustrated with the chaos around him. Sources of his frustration include the antics of Dr.

Bunsen Honeydew 's teleportation device (in episode 219), the presence of Mickey Moose (in episode 220) and a robot version of himself (in episode 104), and the various pranks pulled by Fozzie in episode 115 . Kermit expressed annoyance at the acts proposed by Gonzo for the show and Crazy Harry's many explosions, and was discomfited by Scooter's frequent reminders that his uncle owned the theater. Kermit has had major parts in many episodes of the show, and many episodes revolved around Kermit. In episode 112, Kermit became jealous of Peter Ustinov when Fozzie, Miss Piggy, Hilda, and Scooter all talked about how great Peter is, especially since Fozzie and Scooter were saying things about Peter that they had previously said about Kermit. In episode 310, Miss Piggy attempted to wed Kermit by writing a sketch in which they got married, and then tricked Kermit into signing a marriage license; she even booked a real clergyman to play the part of the minister.

In episode 410, Kermit hurt his flipper after falling off a trapeze, getting hit by a faulty light fixture, and later catapulting into Statler and Waldorf's box (this episode put Piggy in the "over-protective mother" position). In episode 523, Miss Piggy was jealous because Kermit had a crush on guest star Linda Ronstadt and decided to lock Kermit inside a trunk. Kermit's birthday was celebrated in episode 406, although at the end of the episode, it was revealed that it was actually a few months before his real birthday. Awards and Honors He was awarded an honorary doctorate of Amphibious Letters on May 19, 1996 at Southampton College,where he also gave a commencement speech. Kermit received a star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2002. Kermit's song "The Rainbow Connection" was nominated for an Academy Award, as was "The First Time It Happens" from The Great Muppet Caper.

Kermit has also received fictional awards, such as the aforementioned Fred Award, and in The Best of Kermit on Sesame Street, The Frog of the Year Award. Quotes "Hi-ho, Kermit the Frog here!" "Yay!"

Question: In the Muppett shows, what is the name of Kermit the Frog's nephew ?
Answer: ROBIN