> What's the only Muppet from The Muppet Show to have a speaking role on SesameStreet?And the answer is: Kermit the Frog. Photo Courtesy: Muppet Wiki.A fixture throughout multiple Jim Hensonproductions, Kermit the Frog occasionally made appearances on Sesame Street,most notably as a news reporter for the News Flash segments, where heinterviewed characters from nursery rhymes and fairy tales.Even before Sesame Street's debut, Kermit was used in a pitch reel to explainthe concept of the show to broadcasters, and ultimately featured in the premiereepisode. He would go on to star in several sketches and songs, as well as theoccasional street plot. However, Kermit began to receive criticism after fansand followers of the show noted Kermit's commercialization – the frog began tobe seen as a know-it-all and simply a means of promotion. For a point in time,Kermit's role was questioned altogether, and executives of the show promisedchanges to Kermit's features.However, the lovable frog ultimately persevered, both on Sesame Street and TheMuppet Show. He continued to make cameos and guest appearances on Sesame Street while maintaining his role as host and often star of The Muppet Show. Sincethen, characters from both shows have become household favorites, with SesameStreet remaining as popular as ever. Since its original release some 50 yearsago, Sesame Street has released over 4,500 episodes and airs across the world insome 180 countries.Check out a highlights from Kermit's time on Sesame Street below.