Zach welcomes Craig Shemin (Author & Historian, ‘Sam & Friends: The Story of Jim Henson’s First Television Show’) onto the program for an inspirational, celebration-al, & Muppet-tational chat about Jim Henson and his first outing into Television, SAM & FRIENDS.

Grab your favorite Esskay Meat Product and your thermos filled with Wilkins Coffee as the two explore the origins of Jim’s path to puppetry, unveil the curtain to find out more of how his partner Jane Nebel contributed so heavily to early Muppet success, roll on the floor laughing through 5 surviving episodes of the show, and settle upon how ‘Sam & Friends’ and Muppet’s have influenced the world of television & beyond to this day.

Plus: The Ballyhoo gets a Sponsor!

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Be sure to pick up a copy of Craig’s book on the history of Sam & Friends for a deeper look into its history.

Visit https://www.samandfriendsbook.com for ways to purchase & how to get even more swag from your book purchase!

And be sure to follow Craig’s talents as a writer by watching his two original Jack Benny scripts as performed by NO SOAP RADIO ( https://nosoapradioplayers.com )

Watch Here-

“This is Your Life, Jack Benny” : https://youtu.be/vSQAHnpTg1E?si=9lE-Q19oHwKZY_ex

” Jack Visits the Apollo 11 Launch” :  https://youtu.be/Xytm4gByVUw?si=jZV6KRk1IG4RebdF

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Special Thanks to Matt Merback for his performance as Mr. Wilkins in the ending sketch.