March 20, 2012 – The Muppets Receive a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
“They call this the street of dreams, and that’s so appropriate for the Muppets. You see, from the very beginning, the Muppets have always been about having big dreams and making them come true, usually in the most unexpected and inspiring manner.” – Lisa Henson
On March 20, 2012, the Muppets were awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in front of the El Capitan Theater in Los Angeles, California. On hand for the ceremony was Rich Ross, then-President of the Walt Disney Studios; Lisa and Brian Henson, the daughter and son of late Muppets creator Jim Henson; several Muppeteers; and Muppets Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo, Pepe, and Walter from the 2011 film The Muppets. The award coincided with the release of The Muppets on DVD and Blu-Ray. This is the fourth star overall awarded to the Muppets and Jim Henson: Henson was awarded posthumously on September 24, 1991; Big Bird from Sesame Street was inducted on April 21, 1994; and Kermit the Frog was inducted on November 14, 2002.
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