Kermit the Frog

Kermit the Frog, arguably Jim Henson's most famous Muppet creation, was the star and host of The Muppet Show, played a significant role on Sesame Street, and served as the logo of the Jim Henson Company. He continues to star in Muppet movies and makes numerous TV appearances.

The Muppet Movie
Kermit first appears in The Muppets Movie in a swamp strumming a banjo to the Oscar Nominated Song The Rainbow Connection which in the film within a film storyline lands him a chance to pursue a career in Hollywood.

Kermit from there sets off on a cross country trip on bicycle which later lands on a studebaker. He befriends characters Fozzie Bear, Big Bird and the Dr. Teeth and Electric Mayhem Band Members.

He later attracts the attention of the film's antagonist Doc Hopper who wishes to use Kermit to make the finest frog legs ever. Kermit eventually forms the muppet group and makes it to Hollywood where they get the deeds to their own television show. Kermit also succeeds in defeating the antagonist Doc Hopper.