Sal Minella

Sal Minella is a Muppet primate who serves as the flunky, bodyguard and all-purpose sidekick to Johnny Fiama, but with a rather notorious name.

Sal is devoted to Johnny, though some of his ideas to promote Johnny's career are a bit harebrained.

The puppet used for Sal originated as a generic, unclothed monkey, performing a solo line in the song "Shiver My Timbers" from Muppet Treasure Island.

The monkey was subsequently refitted with a vest and tie and made his debut as Sal Minella in Muppets Tonight.