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They made early television commercials with their puppets and created a local TV show, "Sam and Friends," which included the first Kermit creation.
Jim and Jane Henson met as students at the nearby University of Maryland and became performing partners before they married. The Hensons have a longtime connection to Washington. "She was very well-behaved, considering she wanted to take it home with her," said Bonnie Erickson, who created the Miss Piggy puppet with Henson and now is executive director of the Jim Henson Legacy foundation. The museum allowed her to pose with Dorothy's ruby slippers from "The Wizard of Oz" and wearing the real 45-carat Hope Diamond from the National Museum of Natural History. Smithsonian magazine welcomed Miss Piggy, dressed in a silver evening gown and holding a red rose, with a photo shoot. Many of the puppets are among the first constructions of the characters.
Puppets from "Sesame Street" joining the museum collection include Bert and Ernie, Elmo, Cookie Monster, Grover and Count Von Count, among others. The newest donation includes an original version of Miss Piggy and some of her co-stars from "The Muppet Show," including Fozzie Bear, Rowlf the piano-playing dog, Scooter and the Swedish Chef. Henson's family, including his daughter, Cheryl Henson, donated more than 20 puppets and props Tuesday to the National Museum of American History to accompany the earlier donations of Kermit, Oscar the Grouch and early Henson creations.
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