Sam and Friends
Series Overview
Sam and Friends was an early live-action/puppet television show created by puppeteer Jim Henson and his eventual wife Jane. It was taped and aired locally in Washington, D.C. on WRC-TV in black-and-white, and later, color on weekdays from May 9, 1955 to December 15, 1961.
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1 Season • 1 Episodes
5 min per episode
1955 – 1957
Premiered: Mon, May 9, 1955
Jim Henson
Jane HensonLatest Aired Episode
Season 2, Episode 1: “That Old Black Magic”
Sam and Kermit lipsynch to "That Old Black Magic"
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Jim Henson, Jane Henson
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What is Sam and Friends about?
Sam and Friends was an early live-action/puppet television show created by puppeteer Jim Henson and his eventual wife Jane. It was taped and aired locally in Washington, D.C. on WRC-TV in black-and-white, and later, color on weekdays from May 9, 1955 to December 15, 1961.
How many seasons does Sam and Friends have?
Sam and Friends comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Sam and Friends?
Key cast members in Sam and Friends include Jim Henson, Jane Henson.
Who created or directed Sam and Friends?
Sam and Friends was developed and directed by Jim Henson, Jane Henson.