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Janice · 10-17-2005, 01:13 AM

Town Celebrates Kermit's 50th Birthday

KERMIT, Texas (Oct. 16) - Kermit the Frog began a globe-hopping tour to celebrate his 50th showbiz birthday in this small West Texas town that shares the beloved amphibian's name.

The town of about 5,700 rolled out the green carpet this week for the singing, dancing Muppet and former "Sesame Street" star, giving him the key to the city, dubbing him grand marshal of the homecoming parade and crowning him honorary homecoming king.
The town, one of two in the country named Kermit, also painted Kermit's face on the community's large water tower. The local Dairy Queen offered green French fries and ice cream in his honor. A park in town also will bear his name.
"I haven't seen such nice faces since Ms. Piggy's last makeover," he said in an appearance at City Hall, which is on a street that's been renamed Kermit the Frog Boulevard. "It's really like coming home again."
Kermit's 50-stop tour will cross four continents and last until the end of 2006. Stops include the Statue of Liberty, the Eiffel Tower, the Great Wall of China, the Johnson Space Center and a courageous appearance at a Frog Leg Festival in Fellsmere, Fla. He's even scheduled to run with the bulls in Pamplona, Spain.
"I thought they said bullfrogs," Kermit said in a rare Associated Press interview with a Muppet. "I'm going to get the heck out of their way."
Kermit made his debut in a 1955 television comedy called "Sam and Friends," which aired locally in Washington, D.C., but he looked more lizardlike back then. Kermit was fashioned from an old coat belonging to the mother of late Muppets creator Jim Henson and was named after one of Henson's childhood friends.
Henson and his 2-foot tall puppet joined "Sesame Street" in 1969. "The Muppet Show" followed in 1976 and ended its run in 1982.
Henson gave Kermit a voice and a life for 35 years, until his death in 1990. Since then, Steve Whitmire, who had worked with Henson for about 13 years, has taken over his voice and movements.
Kermit offered insight into how he keeps his youthful appearance.
"I don't think it's a secret: Stay moist," he said, adding that yoga also helps. "My favorite position is the downward frog."
The town of Kermit, a ranching and oil area about 375 miles west of Dallas, was named for Kermit Roosevelt, the eldest son of President Theodore Roosevelt. He had visited a ranch in northern Winkler County to hunt a few months before the town was named.

Janice · 10-17-2005, 01:17 AM

Mr. Television · 10-17-2005, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Janice

Awww. I alway thought Kermit and Miss Piggy made a cute couple.

Superstar · 10-17-2005, 03:28 AM

Happy Birthday Kermit!

Sharop · 10-17-2005, 03:31 AM

Well, Kermit, I hope you have a fantastic day!

I remember watching Sesame Street and seeing him on there...I always thought he was cute. I never saw much of the "Muppets", unfortunately, but of what I have seen, I liked Kermit on that show too.

Kristen · 10-17-2005, 04:16 AM

Happy birthday, Kermie!! hehe He looks good for 50, doesn't he?

PrettyinPink55 · 10-17-2005, 05:15 AM

Happy Birthday Kermie!!! You would've loved my old avatar!

Southern Hellraiser · 10-17-2005, 07:07 AM

Happy Birthday Kermit.

Holly · 10-17-2005, 08:45 AM

hope you have a great birthday Kermit.....Enjoy

Courtnee · 10-17-2005, 10:17 AM

HAPPY B-DAY!!!

Brian Damage · 10-17-2005, 10:45 AM

The Muppet Show was one of my favorite shows growing up. Kermit is the man....er Frog! Happy 50th !

Number 9 Dream · 10-17-2005, 10:59 AM

I love Kermit! Happy birthday, you little green devil!

TheGreatPretender · 10-17-2005, 11:18 AM

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KERMIIIIIIT!!!!!!!!!!111111111111

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TheGreatPretender · 10-17-2005, 11:19 AM

I didn't even know he started off on Sesame Street.

Penny Lane · 10-17-2005, 11:27 AM

Happy Birthday Kermit!

10-17-2005, 01:13 AM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Happy 50th Birthday Kermit the Frog! Town Celebrates Kermit's 50th Birthday KERMIT, Texas (Oct. 16) - Kermit the Frog began a globe-hopping tour to celebrate his 50th showbiz birthday in this small West Texas town that shares the beloved amphibian's name. The town of about 5,700 rolled out the green carpet this week for the singing, dancing Muppet and former "Sesame Street" star, giving him the key to the city, dubbing him grand marshal of the homecoming parade and crowning him honorary homecoming king. The town, one of two in the country named Kermit, also painted Kermit's face on the community's large water tower. The local Dairy Queen offered green French fries and ice cream in his honor. A park in town also will bear his name. "I haven't seen such nice faces since Ms. Piggy's last makeover," he said in an appearance at City Hall, which is on a street that's been renamed Kermit the Frog Boulevard. "It's really like coming home again." Kermit's 50-stop tour will cross four continents and last until the end of 2006. Stops include the Statue of Liberty, the Eiffel Tower, the Great Wall of China, the Johnson Space Center and a courageous appearance at a Frog Leg Festival in Fellsmere, Fla. He's even scheduled to run with the bulls in Pamplona, Spain. "I thought they said bullfrogs," Kermit said in a rare Associated Press interview with a Muppet. "I'm going to get the heck out of their way." Kermit made his debut in a 1955 television comedy called "Sam and Friends," which aired locally in Washington, D.C., but he looked more lizardlike back then. Kermit was fashioned from an old coat belonging to the mother of late Muppets creator Jim Henson and was named after one of Henson's childhood friends. Henson and his 2-foot tall puppet joined "Sesame Street" in 1969. "The Muppet Show" followed in 1976 and ended its run in 1982. Henson gave Kermit a voice and a life for 35 years, until his death in 1990. Since then, Steve Whitmire, who had worked with Henson for about 13 years, has taken over his voice and movements. Kermit offered insight into how he keeps his youthful appearance. "I don't think it's a secret: Stay moist," he said, adding that yoga also helps. "My favorite position is the downward frog." The town of Kermit, a ranching and oil area about 375 miles west of Dallas, was named for Kermit Roosevelt, the eldest son of President Theodore Roosevelt. He had visited a ranch in northern Winkler County to hunt a few months before the town was named.

10-17-2005, 03:31 AM	#5
Sharop Andy Gibb aged 12 Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 03, 2004 Location: Courthouse Square, Hill Valley, beside the clocktower, 10:04 p.m., November 12th 1955 Posts: 3,912	Well, Kermit, I hope you have a fantastic day! I remember watching Sesame Street and seeing him on there...I always thought he was cute. I never saw much of the "Muppets", unfortunately, but of what I have seen, I liked Kermit on that show too.
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10-17-2005, 04:16 AM	#6
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10-17-2005, 07:07 AM	#8
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10-17-2005, 01:17 AM	#2
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10-17-2005, 03:28 AM	#4
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10-17-2005, 08:45 AM	#9
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10-17-2005, 10:17 AM	#10
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10-17-2005, 10:45 AM	#11
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10-17-2005, 10:59 AM	#12
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10-17-2005, 11:18 AM	#13
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10-17-2005, 11:19 AM	#14
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10-17-2005, 11:27 AM	#15
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