50 years ago today, Kermit the Frog debuted on Jim Henson's show "Sam and Friends", first broadcast on May 9th, 1955 in Washington DC.
The show was only 5 minutes long, but launched a global puppet empire and touched lives across the globe.
Happy Birthday, Frog.

I freaking love Muppets, The Dark Crystal, and puppets in general. So I say a heartfelt Happy Birthday to Kermit as well!