American Masters is a PBS documentary series that has been running since 1986, focusing on famous and influential people throughout American history.
Appearances[]
- "This Is Bob Hope...," a 112-minute documentary on the life and career of Bob Hope, aired on December 29, 2017. Kermit the Frog was featured in several interview pieces during the first half of the documentary, encouraging young viewers to do their own research on Hope and demonstrating some of his vaudeville dance moves. Other celebrities featured include Brooke Shields, Woody Allen, Conan O'Brien and Connie Stevens. Billy Crystal provided narration from Hope's own writing. Two clips from The Bob Hope All Star Christmas Comedy Special, featuring Kermit and Miss Piggy, were used briefly in the film.
Mentions[]
- Clips from Rita Moreno's appearance on The Muppet Show were included in the documentary Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It, which aired as a part of the series on October 5, 2021.
- Buffy Sainte-Marie: Carry It On, aired on November 22, 2022, features a section about her time on Sesame Street. Sonia Manzano is among those interviewed for the documentary.