Al Hirt and Kermit.
Fanfare was a variety series hosted by Al Hirt in 1965.
The Muppets guest starred on the broadcasts of July 10 (recorded on July 7th and 8th[1]) and July 31st (recorded on July 28th[2]). The latter appearance also featured Tom Jones and Herb Alpert. Among the sketches performed on that appearance were "I've Grown Accustomed to Your Face," and "Java." Characters who appeared on the same program included a balloon-headed conductor and a two-headed monster.[2]
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- ↑ "Jim Henson's Red Book", 7/7-8/1965 – Tape 3 Al Hirt “Fanfare”
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Jim Henson's Red Book", 7/28/1965 – Tape 3 Al Hirt “Fanfare”