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Jim Henson is born in Greenville, MS
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Jim graduates from Northwestern High School and enters the University of Maryland
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Sam and Friends begins airing live on WRC-TV, Washington, DC
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Jim Henson and Jane Nebel are married
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Muppets appear for the first time on the Today Show, beginning regular appearances in 1961
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Daughter Lisa was born
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Daughter Cheryl was born
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Son Brian was born
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Son John was born
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First licensed products. Kermit, Rowlf the dog and Snerf dolls are created with Ideal Toys.
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Sesame Street pilot and first show are taped: Big Bird, Bert, Ernie, and other characters created.
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Daughter Heather was born
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Muppet guest appearances on the Tonight Show, the Today Show, What's My Line? and others.
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Muppet Show first season.
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The Muppet Movie begins production.
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Kermit the Frog is host of the Tonight Show.
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The Muppet Movie premieres.
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The Great Muppet Caper movie premieres.
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The Muppets Take Manhattan movie premieres.
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The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are built by Jim Henson's Creature Shop.
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Jim Henson's Muppet Vison 3-D produced for Walt Disney World/MGM Studios Theme Park.
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Jim Henson dies in New York City.
