sales J. Fred Muggs, a staple on NBC's The Today Show from 1953 to 1957, pioneering animals as regulars on live TV. Kindu and Kasenyi, two Basenji dogs imported from the Congo by Henry Trefflich and Phil Carroll. These two dogs along with four others from other importers are in the pedigrees of nearly all Basenjis in the United States. Cheeta, primate companion of Tarzan Leo the Lion, lion used in the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) logo from 1957–present. He was known as one of the gentlest lions in Hollywood at the time. See also Adventurers' Club of New York Animals in space Robison of San Francisco References External links Mr. Muggs Basenji Dogs 1908 births 1978 deaths People from Bound Brook, New Jersey Businesspeople from Hamburg Animal traders German emigrants to the United States