HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JIM HENSON! HAPPY BIRTHDAY, STEVE WHITMIRE!

[freakykat]

In an awesome occurance, both protrayers of the best Frog in the known world, Kermit, were born today!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JIM HENSON!



(FYI: All the Muppets pictured here were voiced by Jim!)



Jim Henson would have turned 74 years old today. For a man I'd never met (but do live vicarously through wouldbedorothy who did!) I think Jim and his creations have had the biggest impact in my life. From teaching me to be a better person, which I think Jim and co. did/do so brillantly while still making it fun, to letting me stay in touch with what makes you a kid, it's been an incredibly fulfilling part of my life journey. The world still misses you, Jim.

(Just cause I want to share... one of my favorite Jim/Kermit pictures:)



AND EQUALLY I WANT TO WISH A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO STEVE WHITMIRE WHO TURNS 51 YEARS OLD TODAY!



Steve took over protraying Kermit after Jim's untimely death in 1990 and did such a spectacular job that even those of us like myself, who are ridiculous about the Muppets, can barely ever tell the difference. That is/was so important. Kermit is as much Steve's as he was Jim's. I thank Steve for his talent allowing Kermit to live on. Have a great one, Mr. Whitmire!

(This is my fave Kermit/Steve picture:)



Feel free to share the Jim, Steve or The Muppet love today! Comment with your favorite picture, icon, or just maybe favorite memory!

Comments

[carolinablu85.livejournal.com]

LOVE LOVE LOVE

"Life's like a movie, write your own ending. Keep believing, keep pretending. We did just what we set out to do. Thanks to the lovers, the dreamers, and you."

[freakykat.livejournal.com]

::FLAILS::

One of the best quotes ever. EVER.

HEE!

/loves on this post ♥♥♥♥

[morganichele.livejournal.com]

Awwwwwww! This makes me want to break out my Kermit RP journal. Hee! I can't think of the Muppets and not smile. It's just impossible.

:)! I used to love the 'Rainbow Connection' song, and now my kids do too. I just love how timeless the Muppets are. They're so much love, and I can't imagine childhood without them being somewhere in the memories. The world definitely misses Jim Henson. ♥

♪♫Who said that every wish would be heard
and answered when wished on the morning star?
Somebody thought of that and someone believed it.
Look what it's done so far.
What's so amazing that keeps us star gazing
and what do we think we might see?
Someday we'll find it, the rainbow connection.
The lovers, the dreamers and me.♫♪

[sajazz.livejournal.com]

Awww...I love Jim Henson. A friend of mine worked with him at the Jim Henson Company years ago. He had the best stories.

[noelleleithe.livejournal.com]

Muppets are love. :)

[kinwad.livejournal.com]

I love that pic of Jim Henson and Kermit!

[mitakay.livejournal.com]

oh- I have always LOVEd Kermit. I watched all the time while growing up, and then my own kids came to love him.
My oldest daughter, who is 12 now, has autism. When she was a toddler, Kermit the Frog was the only TV character that made her smile and laugh; somehow they shared a true connection. We played the videos over and over.
How amazing that both men who gave Kermit his voice celebrate the same birthday.
Loved the pics, thanks for sharing! :)

[rebop13.livejournal.com]

"My hope still is to leave the world a bit better than when I got here."
Jim Henson

Jim was one of the few people who lived up to that hope. I still miss him. What a lovely tribute, Kat. (And I love that picture with Jim and Kermit at the window.)

And as for me, at a tender age, I couldn't go to sleep without Rowlf. :)

Happy Birthday Jim. If there's a heaven, you're there.

[rosy5000.livejournal.com]

(I know the icon isn't a Muppet, but it's the only cartoon one I have lol)

I don't think there was anyone who has had as much of an affect and influence on children all over the world than Jim Henson and his legacy. :D

When I was in 5th grade, we did a Muppet inspired musical show and my grade sang The Rainbow Connection. I sat on top of the piano wearing my Kermit t-shirt and 'playing' my nephews Muppet banjo. One of my best memories from grade school. hehe :D

[indigo-5.livejournal.com]

Aw, what a great picture, that shadow one of Jim and Kermit. Happy birthday, Jim and Steve! ♥

[brighton-girl.livejournal.com]

I love Kermit...I love Rainbow Connection so much...

Who said that every wish would be heard
and answered when wished on the morning star?
Somebody thought of that and someone believed it.
Look what it's done so far.

Good memories. I can't believe Jim Henson has been gone for so long.

[dreamer-98.livejournal.com]

Aww, that's awesome that they share a birthday. Happy birthday to both of them, one in the afterlife and one here on earth. :)

Funny enough, I was actually watching old Muppet Babies episodes on YouTube earlier this week. Coincidence? I think not.

I've always loved Kermit, but Gonzo is my soulmate. ♥

[tsarcasm.livejournal.com]

I did not know this and it makes me miss the Henson memorial on my campus (a bronze verse of both Jim and Kermit sitting on a bench having a chat) and the young hearted buzz hanging out there always gave me. I think tomorrow will be a Muppets day to make up for today. I think SkyBert will be thrilled.

[wouldbedorothy.livejournal.com]

I did I did I did :):):)

Baby April to Jim: "Hi Kermit."
Jim (in Kermit voice) to Baby April: "He's right here."

Forever aweseome moment of my life.

Yay you with the Steve b-day wishes as well! I almost forgot! The fatedness of it all :) Love you, Steve. Miss you, Jim. Happy birthday, Kermit.

[sweetiejelly.livejournal.com]

Terribly late but awww. I adore Kermit. ♥