Kermit the Frog Turns 50

Cheerleaders from Kermit High School in Texas pose with Kermit the Frog (the puppet in the middle) on October 14 (local time). Kermit the Frog gained worldwide fame through Sesame Street, a U.S. TV program for preschoolers. The Muppet Holding Company, the puppet’s manufacturer, plans to hold street parades in 50 countries, starting in Kermit, Texas, to celebrate its 50th birthday.