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

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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

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