<|im_start|>system
You are a helpful AI assistant.<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>user
What year was Kermit the frog first seen in tv?<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>assistant
Kermit the Frog, one of the most iconic Muppets created by Jim Henson, first appeared on television in 1955. This was in the television show "Sam and Friends," which was a precursor to "The Muppet Show" and featured early versions of the Muppet characters. Kermit, originally known as Kermit the Lizard, was one of the main characters in "Sam and Friends" and became the beloved frog we know today.<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>user
Thanks. That's helpful, but maybe I should also know: what year did Kermit become Kermit The Frog?<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>assistant
Kermit the Frog has been known by that name since his creation in 1955. Jim Henson, the puppeteer and creator of The Muppets, first performed Kermit as a puppet in a local television show called Sam and Friends. The character gained popularity and eventually became a central figure in The Muppet Show, which aired from 1976 to 1981. Over the years, Kermit the Frog has become one of the most recognizable and beloved characters associated with Jim Henson and The Muppets.<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>user
What TV show did he first appear on?<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>assistant
Sam and Friends<|im_end|>