The Muppets

The Muppets are a group of puppet characters created by Jim Henson starting in 1954–55. Although the term is often used to refer to any puppet that resembles the distinctive style of The Muppet Show, the term is both an informal name and legal trademark owned by the Walt Disney Company in reference to the original characters created by Henson. Henson has said the word "Muppet" predated the show Sam and Friends. He would sometimes tell people the ... More

Active as Musical Artist (start):

  • 1963

Musical Genres:

Also known as:

  • The Muppet Show Cast,
  • Muppets,
  • The Muppet Show,
  • Jim Henson,
  • Fraggle Rock,
  • Muppets, The

Music

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Award Winner

Awards Won:

Year Award Award Winner Notes/Description
  • 1986
  • A Personal Award for excellence and high standards in family television viewing.

Peabody Award Winners

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TV Actor

TV episode performances:

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