Evolution Of Kermit The Frog - A Special Muppet DIStory Ep. 34

[@Elexensor17]

My dad and I danced to Rainbow Connection for the Father-Daughter dance at my quince. My mom wanted it to at least be a cover but we DEMANDED that it was Kermit. It holds a really special spot in my heart now and I still tear up when I hear it.💚

[@Clem_momo]

That’s so wholesome

[@rosalienorde2369]

That toutce me!By the way i am dutch

[@delete---7593]

Yeah....🤔😐😑..

[@YoYo51014]

Your dad's awesome because he likes kirmit and love kirmit too

[@haleyhersh3850]

So cute!!!

[@anxioucoffee98]

Does anyone else find Dan's laughter ridiculously infectious? Always end up laughing so hard i cry

[@MrFP1913]

4:41 Let's get a bunch of likes on this so he can do Big Bird. Also, rest in peace Caroll Spinney... :'(

[@venum0us]

Yesss 💛

[@sierramoore5629]

Ya it was so sad to me when he died. rip :(

[@heartkiller1666]

I feel really lucky getting to say I got to meet him before he passed

[@theadventuresofkingaidan5880]

@@heartkiller1666 Achievement, going to heaven for a while.

[@babyjg3759]

I didn’t even know he died.until my mom said he died Rest and peace Caroll Spinney

[@manny2189]

Seeing Kermit swim in Octopus' Garden was always my favorite

[@izzymiller7035]

Kermit tap dancing to "Happy Feet" is an absolute favorite.

[@bradleycotton3237]

🎶Happy feet. I got those happy feet. Give them a lowdown beat And they begin dancin’. I got those ten little tappin’ toes. And when they hear a tune, I can’t control My dancin’ heels to save my soles. Weary blues can’t get into my shoes Because my shoes refuse To ever grow weary. I keep cheerful on an earful Of music sweet ‘Cause I’ve got hap, hap, happy feet!🎶

[@the0dd1]

My most favorite Kermit memory is one my family does every year. Watching The Muppets Christmas Carol on Christmas Eve.

[@haleyhersh3850]

I’m gonna start doing that now!

[@LamangoKaijura]

I'd kill for someone to do this for all the other muppets. Rowlf? Dr. Teeth? Clifford? Scooter? I'd love an evolution for all of them, the only thing is it'd take SO MUCH TIME.

[@megelizabeth9492]

I would love to see a Rowlf one! Rowlf was Jim's first character to have a weekly presence on national television, thanks to the Jimmy Dean show, and the one he most closely identified with, arguably even more so than Kermit himself.

[@lisapuppets]

I came in thinking this was an evolution of the Kermit costume in the parks, and was pleasantly surprised by the in depth coverage of the puppet instead! Love it! Busted out laughing around 7:28

[@vincenzofaruolo]

Loved this video, I am a Puppeteer! YES evolution of Big Bird!!!

[@everettbroadway2175]

What character are you

[@user-Cam521]

Yeah which character

[@EponineGraydeChagny]

I just love Dan's laugh, it's so infectious. One can't help but smile when they hear it. ^_^

[@rebeccaferguson8271]

Watching the trailer for muppets now really made me realize how different kermits voice is with the change of the actor. Kermit just doesn't feel like kermit anymore.

[@WolfanTerror]

@Sean Malin cool, nobody asked

[@caittails]

The Muppets have kept the same spirit they’ve always had. You’ve just grown up.

[@haleyhersh3850]

I mean that new guy Matt is trying.

[@Mooms]

Literally all Matt is doing is the job he has to do, it’s not his fault that Steve got fired

[@MissM0ds]

I totally agree, I get he has a new guy voicing him but I don’t understand why they haven’t ensured his voice remained the same? It’s SUCH a key point in his character design.

[@TheGuyWhoIsSitting]

Honestly, Muppet Treasure Island is probably my favorite Muppet movie. I watched it a ton. Still like it. I know people also speak highly of the Christmas Carol. But the other older films that Jim Henson was actually a part of were also fantastic.

[@user-wq6bf4sv2t]

The OG kermit was just a bald, footless, Fraggle 😂

[@carminecdinoproductions]

👻 Froggle

[@tracey0090]

And now he’s still bald

[@Bloxxers_rclNotAClanner]

F R O G G E

[@Nayee.8]

@@Bloxxers_rclNotAClanner no no no P h r o g

[@Bloxxers_rclNotAClanner]

@@Nayee.8 oh yea

[@lucaservin6768]

Really great, informative video. I gotta say, I love Muppets Take Manhattan Kermit most; the build was so clean and he even seemed to have a glow about him.

[@coyoteartist]

My favorite Kermit moment is always when he sings Rainbow Connection. I learned to play that song when I took guitar in college many years ago now and every time I play it, i picture myself in that swamp. The clip you showed from Muppets 3-D would be pretty close too because I adored that show at MGM Studios back in the day.

[@ElleIda]

B sss acd C Brs

[@marcussinsarady5244]

Matt Vogel should’ve been Robin. Peter Linz should’ve been Kermit.

[@user-Cam521]

I can play it on piano

[@coyoteartist]

@@user-Cam521 I never heard it on piano. That must be beautiful.

[@hopefox1318]

Last week on the first episode of season 5 of The Masked Singer, snail was unmasked to be Kermit The Frog himself!

[@justanerdyhobbitgirl]

That was amazing

[@haleyhersh3850]

@@justanerdyhobbitgirl It really was! Sad he went home. He could’ve won

[@JenniferMejia-ir3fp]

No episode of Disney Dan/DiStory is complete without Dan just dying of laughter

[@lillianditomasso4241]

Yes

[@clarktooncrossing3975]

OF COURSE! That’s the best part. XD

[@jacqueline9973]

The BEST part!! And we laugh with him!!

[@ericjohnson5462]

Agreed

[@n0bl337]

Philip Kippel shut up

[@thewolf_unknown9640]

Picks up Kermit Looks at himself Laughs hystericaly

[@brycevo]

I'd like to think you're a big fan of Kermie

[@Char-ul1xz]

Yea I LOVE muppets and I feel like not many people like them anymore

[@lolbit9859]

correction:kermit

[@brycevo]

@@lolbit9859 correction: Kermie, the term of endearment Miss Piggy uses for her beloved.

[@cheesegavioli]

Incredible how I never questioned the Kermit on the fire truck 😂 I didnt ask how he was being puppeted, I was just like "Yeah he's Kermit he can do that."

[@mightyfilm]

The funny thing is, before Steve performed Kermit, he was one of the frog advertising executives in Muppets Take Manhattan, and his character sounded sort of like his Kermit. Then it repeated itself with Matt performing Constantine, that film's Kermit doppelganger before performing the frog himself. Weird how that worked out.

[@patrickramseyart]

Huh! Fascinating

[@LadyKC67]

I love any instance when they show Kermit in shoes. Those cowboy boots in The Muppet Movie killed me. 😂😂 For some reason, I find Muppet feet to be hysterical. Especially in shoes. I guess because we see them so rarely.

[@AliceinDisneyWorld1125]

I blame so much of my humor on the Muppets. I practically grew up with both the Muppets and Sesame Street, and both of them had long-lasting effects on me. My all time favorite is probably the Muppet Family Christmas Special, I watch it every year at Christmas time. It's a shame it can probably never be released on DVD or Blu-ray without all the companies involved losing their minds.

[@weathermansam2]

I have it on DVD from 2003, a few scenes are cut out but it’s mostly intact

[@allisonthomas1697]

I remember being ABSOLUTELY terrified of Kermit's Swamp Years !

[@Breething11]

This is so interesting. I would have never guessed there were so many alterations to the look of Kermit. Also I watch these videos for Dan's happy personality and laugh and I was not disappointed.

[@dionkelly8420]

From THE MUPPET MOVIE, people always talk about Kermit riding a bike as the most impressive scene, but no one ever talks about what happened before that. Kermit's swamp scene singing RAINBOW CONNECTION and Jim Henson literally performing Kermit while submerged underwater in a cramped container for 5 days for that one scene.

[@RPena98]

When he brought out the giant Kermit I lost it 😂 Especially with his laugh, it always gets me 😂😂

[@CinnamonGrrlErin1]

It's also worth noting that Don Sahlin perfected the "magic triangle" with the Muppet eyes. He's a guy who definitely deserves his own video really.

[@carminecdinoproductions]

I think Disney should bring the Muppets characters back into the limelight with some live Disney shows with the Muppets characters like a Disney Muppets On Ice show, Disney Live! The Muppet Show, etc.!

[@cannibalisticrequiem]

They tried with that very short-lived Muppet show on ABC, but it had to be cancelled after a few episode because it wasn't pulling numbers. I absolutely love the Muppets, but unfortunately it seems as though the same people campaigning for more Muppets, aren't actually tuning in to watch the newer shows. It always boils down to the fans complaining that the new stuff is "not as good as/will never be as good as The Muppet Show", and then the regular non-fans who aren't invested in the characters to begin with just not being interested in watching a show with puppets in it. But then people complain that they want more Dark Crystal, another Labyrinth movie, more Muppets, more Fraggles, yet ha/ve no interest in anything related to the Muppets or Jim Henson Company, so nothing happens with any of the properties. That's why the Muppets have been slowly being fazed out from the parks. The average Disney Park guest isn't interested in watching an outdated 3D Muppet movie from 1990/1991, or street show of the Muppets retelling American history, and Disney is listening to that feedback (be it unintentional or not) and quietly removing Muppet stuff to put in more MCU, Star Wars, and Disney Princess stuff because they know *that* is going to pull in more attention than Kermit and Co.

[@artchic528]

To this day I’ll never not cry seeing Caroll Spinney preform as Big Bird at Jim Henson’s memorial service. You can just hear him on the verge of breaking down the whole time.

[@moonprincesst.s.h.4ever115]

I look up to Jim Henson, too! He is one of my "creative heroes." 🤩

[@deniseslade5840]

I assume he's your only "creative hero"?

[@deniseslade5840]

@@moonprincesst.s.h.4ever115 but the way you said that

[@moonprincesst.s.h.4ever115]

@@deniseslade5840 I said "one of..." Meaning more than one.

[@deniseslade5840]

@@moonprincesst.s.h.4ever115 it said hero, not heroES

[@moonprincesst.s.h.4ever115]

@@deniseslade5840 Look, I have Cerebral Palsy and I don't type words right every time.

[@tristanlanier316]

Me and my mom loved the new reboot of Muppet Babies. Especially Seeing The sweetest and most adorable Penguin artist that Jessica DiCicco Ever voiced.

[@akaikami_cherryblossom]

I know this sounds pretty crazy, but I think Dan likes Kermit a little bit.

[@revaslatts8011]

I think you mean a lot!

[@jsttv3001]

Eri chan

[@jsttv3001]

ERI CHAN HAS BEEN SAVE BY DEKU

[@akaikami_cherryblossom]

JST TV um yes I am aware of that.

[@jsttv3001]

ERI CHANNNNNNN

[@cordelianelson8209]

My family STILL has the muppet babies plushes from McDonalds and continue to bring them out for christmas every year lol

[@pigeon2503]

I knew about it already but I just love how weird the muppet's history is like you go on from talking about sesame street, a show for toddlers, then you quickly glance over "Sex and Violence" and then you go onto the movie and honestly it's always a whiplash moment

[@mixelfangirl100]

Dan: *Collected Kermit junk* Walter (Muppets): am i a joke to you?

[@Taydar]

The Muppets have had a lot of bad luck after Jim's passing. At least they keep trying.

[@michaeloberg3018]

Daryl-Rhys Taylor You have to look at the good luck they've had too! It's incredible that we still have them at all 30 years after Jim's death! The longevity says a lot!! And so many more successes than losses-- Muppet Xmas Carol is considered a holiday classic today. Muppet Treasure Island was one of the biggest earners of 1996. The Muppets was the best reviewed Muppet movie yet, with good box office, and even an Academy Award. Merchandise has not stopped yet for Muppets. Even the new Disney series Muppets Now is getting incredible reviews...critics love it! Etc, etc. To still be relevant in a day and age of computer effects & CGI, it says a lot about the Muppet franchise to still be alive and well.

[@Taydar]

@@michaeloberg3018 that is all true. Thanks for the positivity.

[@CinnamonGrrlErin1]

Disney's completely wasted them, except for a few projects. I've heard good things about the new Disney + show, but it just feels like they've been sitting on a shelf collecting dust collecting dust. They won't even finish releasing the Muppet Show on dvd, even though fans have been begging for years

[@Taydar]

@@CinnamonGrrlErin1 actually that is a legal copyright issue due the songs featured. It would be too expensive to get the rights to use the songs. You couldn't recoup the cost.

[@michaeloberg3018]

Daryl-Rhys Taylor I would suspect that Disney can afford to get the copyrights to get these DVDs released...but perhaps they will finally if this new series is a hit.

[@juliadagnall5816]

I like the muppet show Kermit because that’s when his personality really synched up with Jim’s. Just like Kermit was trying to keep the chaos contained in the muppet theater Jim Henson was going back and forth between London and New York offering encouragement and direction to all the different projects his company had grown into. Art imitates life

[@user-fluffyfish]

I can see that Dan had so much fun filming with this episode

[@dougpriore266]

Whenever I'm having a bad day, I sing "The Rainbow Connection" and he's still my favorite to this day.

[@Alberto_Tellez]

What can I say? In terms of the Muppets, Kermit has really been the frog prince of my life. He is full of humor and heart and he uses his happiness to lead the Muppets to have a rainbow connection with all of us fans. I LOVE that frog. Thanks for the video, Dan.

[@DistoryDan]

Ditto.

[@Poopystudio]

@@DistoryDan I did is awesome thank you to my channel

[@LightningTime777]

I just want to say, I found your channel tonight and I absolutely fell in love. Please stay happy and keep doing what you love!

[@meeting_meghan]

I always love A Muppet Family Christmas from the late 80's, so that has got to be my favourite Kermit. Worried about Piggy, meeting new friends in the Fraggles and Doc and spending time with Robin!

[@doodledemon4092]

8:46 that entire scene is my favorite one that I have ever seen. Like it so much

[@smurphikins]

I love how you add so much laughter to your videos. It makes me laugh so much I've woken my daughter a few times. My favourite Kermit the Frog memory/song, etc....Well my Grandfather was absolutely over the moon about 2 cartoon characters and one of them is Kermit the Frog. Every time either myself or my Grandfather were wearing the colour green, he'd start singing "It ain't easy being green" and then he'd laugh and laugh. If my cousin or I were watching Sesame Street he'd stop whatever he was doing and get down on the floor and watch with us. I remember the year McDonalds had those Kermit the Frog plushies. My mother bought 2 of them and gave my Grandfather and I both one. After he passed his Kermit became mine. I wouldn't part with those little frogs for anything

[@R.JTehBeagle]

15:34 Honestly my favorite one of these long finger costume characters is The Roger Rabbit Disney Parks costume, With the fingers’ gloves we’re off long and floppy.

[@clarktooncrossing3975]

Okay, I had always wondered how the heck the Muppets were able to ride bikes, I now know thanks to you and it's insanely fascinating! That is freak'n cool!

[@uriahkohtz6158]

7:32 Kermit’s face really captured my face when I saw that giant plushie

[@lovebiter01]

I don't know how else to say it, but you match your voice so freaking well and you are such a joy. You're like all the happiness of Disney in one and I love it.

[@DistoryDan]

Thank you! This warms my heart.

[@Iamthatguy_975]

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[@jackmarston1426]

17:02 ‘I gave you chance fonzo... You shoulda taken tha muney fonzo...’ -mafia Kermit

[@ironchefcheezsteak]

Damn dan why must you always pull at my heartstrings. Well done again! And that series with Kevin was awesome too!

[@janegermone]

7:32 this is high KZbin quality video I shall subscribe HAHAHA I haven't found such an amazing video in such a while and as myself being a huge kermit fan, your video is absolutely amazing and I absolutely love your humor, editing, script, everything!!! Thank you for this amazing video

[@Chippypowers]

I just finished listening to Rainbow Connection when I got this notification

[@DistoryDan]

It’s fate.

[@raddams]

@@DistoryDan, I love Kermit too and everything is my favorite about him, his designs, All of the voices of Kermit, Kermit tributes, Kermit songs, the Muppet TV shows, Muppet movies, Kermit on Sesame Street, old Jim Henson logos, Muppet direct-to-video productions, Muppet TV specials, Muppet music albums, Kermit VHS tapes and DVDs, Kermit toys, Kermit books, Muppet coloring books and stuff. My favorite Kermit songs is Bein' Green, The Rainbow Connection and Let the Good Shine Out.

[@jorgepineda5607]

Me to

[@rhydreckoning6243]

Nice

[@BettyMareeHOHCountry]

@@DistoryDan can you do the evolution of Walter who was introduced to us as the new muppet in the 2011 Disney movie the muppets i just wanna hear the story of how they came up with Walter and why they chose him to be a kermit the frog massive fan thanks i love Miss Piggy and Walter they are funny and also can you take a deep dive in what drove Miss Piggy and kermit to spilt up.

[@adegokudae8620]

Really enjoyed watching this! I'm not old[only a teen hehe] but I always watched the old Muppet Show on VHS tapes my parents got for me. They also aired some episodes on television too. I always wanted to be a puppeteer, or someone who would design puppets. It's so interesting seeing the evolution of a beloved puppet that many people grew up watching[like me]. I watched The Muppet show, some sesame street, and the Movies. Even the 1976[I think] movie!!

[@worcestershiredude8839]

I was just thinking about Kermit the other day, then this was in my recommended section. I love this! Between the ligit facts/dates, the huge Kermit collection, and the continuous laughs, this video became extremely entertaining. Keep it up!

[@yesntnodeed1927]

Dan is maybe the happiest man Ive seen timeline kermit's new looks, and why they look that way, and the backstory behind the character's existance.

[@clarktooncrossing3975]

Y'know, for a guy who loves Kermit, you sure do remind me of Fozzie for some reason. I'm pretty sure he would give himself his own rimshaw. Joking aside, if not Walt Disney, Jim Henson will forever be my idle. His imaginative flair, his insane comedy, and his imaginative wonder makes him one of the best Storytellers of all time, pun intended. The best part about these stories and characters is that they appealed to everyone, regardless of age or background. Hollywood, as well as the rest of the world, could use more folks like him. Also, if you thought the evolution of Kermit was weird, try half the cast of Sesame Street or Gonzo. Our favorite stuntman once helped an evil wizard kidnap Santa Claus! Gonzo has a troubled past is all I'm saying.

[@cannibalisticrequiem]

Rimshot not rimshaw. And it's idol not idle.

[@heididepotter8136]

What a grate Kermitcollection! I love the sentimental song by the swamp. It always warms my heart

[@moonprincesst.s.h.4ever115]

I still have my Christmas baby Piggy from the time I was a baby! 🤩🤩🤣🤣

[@Gendernt_Is_Silly]

I love how genuinely excited Dan sounds to talk about this, it’s infectious

[@DistoryDan]

I love Kermit so much

[@pennyj5595]

Alternative title: Guy fanboys about Jim Henson for 25 minutes 😂

[@StarlightSnow1991]

Lol

[@kajalbhavesh]

Ayyye👉🏻

[@ll-Hedgehog1k-ll]

Shut up penny J

[@Louiselynch214]

Don’t say that

[@thedemomanclassfromtf2402]

Far fetched

[@sethcarlow8363]

It's Time to Play the Music it's time to light the lights. it's Time to watch the Muppet's on the Muppet show tonight. and now out guest star Disney Dan yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@badvibesonly3526]

I love watching your videos because you just seem so happy to talk about these things. I'm not even a huge disney fan but you're just having a good time and its contagious!

[@Mr22222n00b]

You're forgetting about the BEST Kermit...ARE U SUPER CEREAL'S KERMIT xD

[@tashakopacz4896]

Disney Dan, I really enjoyed the evolution of Kermit the Frog...You are a kid still at heart... Love it

[@GabrielBystedt]

Yes

[@geckoo9190]

Can anyone say that they are a muppet without lying?, that could be terrifying.

[@DuchessRococoPuff]

Great video Dan! My favorite Kermit bit is actually from Sesame Street. “I’m Kermit the Frog and I want my Kermit the FROOOOOOOG T-SHIRT!!!!!”

[@pdplayz8336]

The third Kermit with just a shirt was so adorable

[@Ketala1313]

What a great choice!! You can really see your love for the subject. Great job.

[@panchoman0622]

Dan kind of reminds me of the goofy uncle I wish I had😂

[@coolguyhino92]

10 seconds in: Life giving laugh .....gonna be a good day

[@Real_Amphy]

The fact the the monorail doesn't connect just makes it better

[@riftzultra5681]

Can I just say these lists are amazing

[@maryveazey2906]

Your genuine joy and laughter at your own jokes is everything I need. Youre a delight.

[@Mnogojazyk]

Disney Dan is the happiest KZbinr I have seen to date. Long may he KZbin!

[@stephaniejarrett5022]

Favorite Muppet Movie is A Muppet Christmas Carol. I love everyone's portrayal in that movie. And the classic shot of Kermit standing in the cold winter streets looking at the shooting star pass through the sky

[@ChickenCoop82]

I would love to see evolution of fozzie (sorry I’m a day late, I forgot you uploaded this)

[@krisdeltarun]

This man’s laugh is so amazing, I absolutely love it. Sir could you please lend me your laugh? I promise to give it back :)

[@olivia_rcr]

The muppets are my favorite! This is a hype up video for Muppets Now lol

[@jacquelinelynn1527]

The commercials that Kermit was in was funny

[@BanazirGalpsi1968]

and by the way. favorite kermit memories: rainbow conection that first time in the muppet movie, the whole of great muppet capper, (anglophile here) kermits guilty gulp whenever he says someting hes not comfortable with, the hey look the comedians a bear sketch with him and fozzy,, just so many.

[@kingsmithgaming8726]

11:39 so you're telling me I accidentally figured out how to use the sewing technique used by Jim Henson?

[@ChristianPGomez]

Bless you for keeping me entertained during quarantine 🥺

[@craigdale5611]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE WHEN MISS PIGGY SAYS "kermie"

[@fantasmike]

Dan, it's like you knew the exact type of content I was looking forward to help build up the hype for Muppets Now! on Disney Plus! Would LOVE to see this turn into a side series looking at the evolution of the rest of the Muppet characters!

[@catreader9733]

I had a simple and beloved Kermit puppet -- as a young adult, mind you -- but I gave him away for another generation to enjoy.

[@NathanSpies]

You're speaking my language too!

[@pizzaopossum]

Muppet Vision 3D was hands down my favorite part of Disney.

[@SuperFoxdemon]

🎶 It’s not easy wearing a red sweater 🎵

[@littlealien3189]

When you said ‘’ yes I do have a five tall stuffed Kermit deal with it’’ help me because I was dying laughing

[@ElricSowrd]

It's been awhile. It's not easy being green. Or stitching clothes. I remember that Muppet movie where they went to Disneyland when I was a kid. Plus building a house is not easy either.

[@maemaeslay]

All I can think of seeing this is my teacher doing his Kermit face when we do something wrong

[@loraleistandish]

Dan your videos make me laugh out loud more than anything else on KZbin! Thank you for your great vids!

[@samvanrouwendaal2929]

You probably didn't know. And you probebly wont expect it, but the legends say dan is a bit of a Kermit fan

[@ry_avi]

More Distory of the Muppets!!

[@YousifPhotoshopTutorials]

Man I loved you and your collection ♥ Thank you for this episode

[@thecrumpitpuppettroupe9445]

12:40 aye that's my puppet so cool Loved this video Dan, would love to see more Muppet content in the future 👍

[@nicolepowell5470]

Thank you for this amazing video and behind the scenes footage great to see how they did the bicycle scenes. I have loved Kermit and the muppet show for 48 years and is now part of my soul , here in the UK i remember the muppet show being on early saturday about 5 or 6pm in the 70's and 80's, i often listen to rainbow connection . Hello from the UK

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

Charityland was awesome, Kermit is a great choice. Back in middle school we had to sing Rainbow Connection in chorus. Love that song

[@mateo402]

Sometimes it feels like kirmit is a living breathing thing. Especially when they interview him