The Muppets | DISNEY THIS DAY | May 9, 1955

On this day in 1955, The Muppets made their first-ever appearance. Kermit the Frog was among the cast of characters to debut on the short-form TV show ‘Sam and Friends’ in Washington D.C. Jim Henson made Kermit out of his mother’s old coat and two ping pong ball halves for eyes. The name “Muppet” came from combining the words “marionette” and “puppet.” The Muppets have become a staple in popular culture for their wacky, kind-hearted style of comedy. [70 years ago in 2025] Don't miss Daps Magic's official weekly YouTube show Geeks Corner here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAF91C7183BAB676B Visit Daps Magic: https://dapsmagic.com Join Our Patreon Community: https://patreon.com/dapsmagic Daps Magic was created by a very special group of Disney Fans who had a dream for a place on the internet where people young and old could share their love of Walt Disney and his legacies in a safe and fun atmosphere.