It's Time to Light The Lights with Muppet Historian Craig Shemin

Dive into the enchanting world of Muppets with Craig Shemin, the renowned Muppet historian, as he unveils the captivating behind-the-scenes tales of Jim Henson's groundbreaking television debut in his book "Sam and Friends: The Story of Jim Henson's First Television Show." My guest, Craig Shemin, and I discuss: Craig's book: "Sam and Friends: The Story of Jim Henson's First Television Show" Craig's role as President of The Jim Henson Legacy Writing the award-winning: "Muppet CD-ROM: Muppets Inside" for Windows95 Landing an internship with Jim Henson that paved the way for a Muppet-filled life Craig's involvement with the Muppet Studio in Orlando, Florida Meeting Jim Henson for the very first time Jane Henson's invaluable contributions to the Muppets A behind the scene's look at Sam and Friends The origins of Rowlf the Dog - Rowlf's rise to fame on the Jimmy Dean Show And much more Muppet goodness! You're going to love my conversation with Craig Shemin Sam and Friends book on Amazon.com Craig Shemin's website Sam and Friends Website Craig on Twitter Sam and Friends footage on YouTube Jeff's Huff Post article on the Kermit/Miss Piggy break-up Follow Jeff Dwoskin (host): Jeff Dwoskin on Twitter The Jeff Dwoskin Show podcast on Twitter Podcast website Podcast on Instagram Join my mailing list Buy me a coffee (support the show) Subscribe to my Youtube channel (watch Crossing the Streams!) Yes, the show used to be called Live from Detroit: The Jeff Dwoskin Show Love the books I talk about on the show? Here is my Amazon store to shop.