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In the Once Upon A Studio special, Kermit the Frog, like Mickey Mouse does with Walt Disney, gazes at a picture of Jim Henson, paying homage to the Muppet creator. This special, titled The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson, was broadcasted on CBS on November 21, 1990. It served as a tribute to Jim Henson, who passed away earlier that year due to toxic shock syndrome caused by a streptococcus infection. The program featured beloved characters from The Muppet Show, Fraggle Rock, and Sesame Street. Notably, this special marked Steve Whitmire's first official onscreen portrayal of Kermit the Frog.

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In the Once Upon A Studio special, Kermit the Frog, like Mickey Mouse does with Walt Disney, gazes at a picture of Jim Henson, paying homage to the Muppet creator. This special, titled The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson, was broadcasted on CBS on November 21, 1990. It served as a tribute to Jim Henson, who passed away earlier that year due to toxic shock syndrome caused by a streptococcus infection. The program featured beloved characters from The Muppet Show, Fraggle Rock, and Sesame Street. Notably, this special marked Steve Whitmire's first official onscreen portrayal of Kermit the Frog.