When the Swedish Chef made his television debut in 1975, he didn't just join the Muppet cast; he redefined what those characters could look like. Most Muppets relied on felt hands and controlled ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. The Swedish Chef is one of the ...

Kermit the Frog, the most famous creation of the late puppeteer and producer Jim Henson, has a lineage almost as old as TV itself. Kermit first appeared as a character on a local TV show in Washington ...