Born in the small town of Leland, Mississippi, Jim Henson went on to be one of the state's great influencers as creator of the Muppets and Sesame Street.

The University of Maryland (UMD) is welcoming an unlikely commencement speaker on Thursday to usher off the class of 2025: a bright-green Muppet. Kermit the Frog, a famous family favorite and ...

Here's a look at Kermit and Kimmel's one-on-one from Thursday night, with a sneak peek at the upcoming special event kicking in near the top of the interview: Now, here's a look back at the previously ...

Muppets creator Jim Henson may not be the household name that Mississippi natives Oprah or Elvis are, but the Leland product ...

It's time to play the music, it's time to light the lights: The Muppets are back on TV! But one of them might sound a little different than you're used to. A new version of "The Muppet Show" airs as a ...

In his first televised appearances on this five-minute sketch-comedy puppet show broadcast locally in Washington, D.C. (clips of which can be found on YouTube), Kermit looked more like a lizard than ...

It’s time to play the music, light the lights, and all that good stuff. In 1976, “The Muppet Show” debuted. In the ensuing 50 ...

It is a sad day in the 'Muppet' world. After 40-years together, Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy have decided to end their relationship. It's a sad day in the Muppet world. After 40 years together, ...

After 27 years, Kermit the Frog is getting a new voice. Actor Steve Whitmire, who voiced the Muppets' character since 1990, has been replaced by another performer, Matt Vogel. Vogel's voice will be ...

It’s a classic story — frog meets pig, frog dates pig for 40 years, frog breaks up with pig and sparks outrage from the entire Internet. Now, you’re about to find out why Kermit and Miss Piggy — the ...