Happy 65th Birthday to Kermit the Frog

Saturday April 9, 2020 aka Day 55 of the Homebound Saga

Today is the day that Muppetologists have agreed is Kermit’s Birthday. It was the premiere of Sam and Friends in 1955.

I have said before that I consider Kermit my spirit animal. I can relate to him on so many levels.


(For the VI: On the right is the original Kermit puppet. The puppet is green and doesn’t have the ruffle around the neck that the current Kermit has. His body is tube shaped rather than slightly round. On the left is a current Kermit on a box.)


(for the VI: I am standing right of the case that holds Kermit sitting on a director’s chair.)


(for the VI: This is a black and white photo taken at the opening of the Center for Puppetry Arts. In the center surrounded by people is Kermit with Jim Henson right behind him.)

Kermit has been part of my life since Sesame Street debuted in 1969. He was the voice of reason in the chaos of the Muppet Show.

I will never forget how I felt when I saw the Muppet Movie and heard “The Rainbow Connection” for the first time. It moved me and continues to do so.

Kermit and his wisdom have been there for me in dark times. His silliness has amused me over the years.

He is such a part of my life that I cannot image it without him.

Happy Birthday to Kermit the Frog.

I am grateful for the Muppets.