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