The Muppets Receive A Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame (PHOTOS)

The Muppets finally secured their place in Hollywood history with a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame.

Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo the Great and newcomer Walter were all in attendance to receive the 2,466th star on the boulevard.

Kermit, whose first TV appearance was in 1955, said: "I want to say on behalf of the Muppets that we are just really happy to be here on Hollywood Boulevard joining some of the greatest names in showbiz."

The Muppets were joined by Lisa and Brian Henson, the daughter and son of "Muppets" creator Jim Henson.

"As the Muppets once sang, 'Look at us. Here we are. Right where we belong.' and yes they do belong thanks to the lovers and dreamers and you the fans," said Lisa Henson.

Disney recently announced that they are bringing "The Muppets" back for a sequel after scoring gold at the Oscars this year for best original song with "Man or Muppet."

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• Rich Ross (L), Walt Disney Studios Presi

  Rich Ross (L), Walt Disney Studios President, and Leron Gubler (2nd L), President and CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, join Sweetums (R) at the unveiling the Muppets Star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame in front of the El Capitan Theater in Hollywood on March 20, 2012 in California. Since 'The Muppet Show' began in 1976, they have been embraced by audiences worldwide and several Muppets were on hand for the ceremony including Kermit the frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie, Gonzo, Animal, Pepe, Sweetums and the newest Muppet, Walter. AFP PHOTO/Frederic J. BROWN (Photo credit should read FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images)

• The just unveiled Muppets Star on Hollyw

  The just unveiled Muppets Star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame in front of the El Capitan Theater in Hollywood on March 20, 2012 in California. Since 'The Muppet Show' began in 1976, they have been embraced by audiences worldwide and several Muppets were on hand for the ceremony including Kermit the frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie, Gonzo, Animal, Pepe, Sweetums and the newest Muppet, Walter. AFP PHOTO/Frederic J. BROWN (Photo credit should read FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images)

• The Muppets attend a ceremony for the un

  The Muppets attend a ceremony for the unveiling of their Star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame in front of the El Capitan Theater in Hollywood on March 20, 2012 in California. Since 'The Muppet Show' began in 1976, they have been embraced by audiences worldwide and several Muppets were on hand for the ceremony including Kermit the frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie, Gonzo, Animal, Pepe, Sweetums and the newest Muppet, Walter. AFP PHOTO/Frederic J. BROWN (Photo credit should read FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images)

• Rich Ross (L), President of Walt Disney

  Rich Ross (L), President of Walt Disney Studios, holds a plaque honouring the Muppets at the unveiling of their Star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame in front of the El Capitan Theater in Hollywood on March 20, 2012 in California. Since 'The Muppet Show' began in 1976, they have been embraced by audiences worldwide and several Muppets were on hand for the ceremony including Kermit the frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie, Gonzo, Animal, Pepe, Sweetums and the newest Muppet, Walter. AFP PHOTO/Frederic J. BROWN (Photo credit should read FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images)

• Sweetums poses on the floor while holdin

  Sweetums poses on the floor while holding a plaque honouring the Muppets at the unveiling of their Star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame in front of the El Capitan Theater in Hollywood on March 20, 2012 in California. Since 'The Muppet Show' began in 1976, they have been embraced by audiences worldwide and several Muppets were on hand for the ceremony including Kermit the frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie, Gonzo, Animal, Pepe, Sweetums and the newest Muppet, Walter. AFP PHOTO/Frederic J. BROWN (Photo credit should read FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images)

• Sweetums holds a plaque honouring the Mu

  Sweetums holds a plaque honouring the Muppets at the unveiling of their Star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame in front of the El Capitan Theater in Hollywood on March 20, 2012 in California. Since 'The Muppet Show' began in 1976, they have been embraced by audiences worldwide and several Muppets were on hand for the ceremony including Kermit the frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie, Gonzo, Animal, Pepe, Sweetums and the newest Muppet, Walter. AFP PHOTO/Frederic J. BROWN (Photo credit should read FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images)

• Kermit the frog looks on as Rich Ross, W

  Kermit the frog looks on as Rich Ross, Walt Disney Studios President, holds a plaque honouring the Muppets at the unveiling of their Star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame in front of the El Capitan Theater in Hollywood on March 20, 2012 in California. Since 'The Muppet Show' began in 1976, they have been embraced by audiences worldwide and several Muppets were on hand for the ceremony including Kermit the frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie, Gonzo, Animal, Pepe, Sweetums and the newest Muppet, Walter. AFP PHOTO/Frederic J. BROWN (Photo credit should read FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images)

• The Muppets Honored On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame

  HOLLYWOOD, CA - MARCH 20: Muppet Puppeteers attend the star unveiling ceremony for The Muppets who were honored with 2,466th Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in front of the El Capitan Theatre on March 20, 2012 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

• The Muppets Honored On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame

  HOLLYWOOD, CA - MARCH 20: (L-R) Hollywood Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Leron Gubler, Walt Disney Studios President Rich Ross, Jim Henson Company CEO, Lisa Henson attend the star unveiling for The Muppets who were honored with 2,466th Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in front of the El Capitan Theatre on March 20, 2012 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

• The Muppets Honored On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame

  HOLLYWOOD, CA - MARCH 20: Jim Henson Company CEO, Lisa Henson attends the star unveiling for The Muppets who were honored with 2,466th Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in front of the El Capitan Theatre on March 20, 2012 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

• The Muppets Honored On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame

  HOLLYWOOD, CA - MARCH 20: (L-R) Walt Disney Studios President Rich Ross, attends the star unveiling ceremony for The Muppets who were honored with 2,466th Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in front of the El Capitan Theatre on March 20, 2012 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

• The Muppets Honored On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame

  HOLLYWOOD, CA - MARCH 20: The Muppets who were honored with 2,466th Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in front of the El Capitan Theatre on March 20, 2012 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

• The Muppets Honored On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame

  HOLLYWOOD, CA - MARCH 20: The Muppets who were honored with 2,466th Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in front of the El Capitan Theatre on March 20, 2012 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

• The Muppets Honored On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame

  HOLLYWOOD, CA - MARCH 20: The Muppets who were honored with 2,466th Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in front of the El Capitan Theatre on March 20, 2012 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

• The Muppets Honored On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame

  HOLLYWOOD, CA - MARCH 20: The Muppets who were honored with 2,466th Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in front of the El Capitan Theatre on March 20, 2012 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

• The Muppets Honored On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame

  HOLLYWOOD, CA - MARCH 20: Kermit the Frog who along with the other Muppets were honored with 2,466th Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in front of the El Capitan Theatre on March 20, 2012 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

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Comments

[ttopaster]

02:43 PM on 03/23/2012

ugh you don't "receive" a star, you BUY ONE!

[dquandle]

03:53 AM on 03/23/2012

Its amazing to think that Hollywood is giving stars to the entire client base of Goldman Sachs.

[brahdog]

09:28 PM on 03/22/2012

the lovers, the dreamers and me, all of us under its spell

[Hermione1973]

09:10 PM on 03/22/2012

Finally! Too bad Jim Henson wasn't around to see his creation receive this honor.

[jmslotnick]

08:37 AM on 03/23/2012

Right you are....F & F.

[Hermione1973]

08:50 PM on 03/23/2012

Back at ya! Henson was the best.

[diamonds61]

07:28 PM on 03/22/2012

It's about time; these characters are so entertaining and funny. We need more laughter and silliness in our lives.

[triplettam]

05:38 PM on 03/22/2012

Good for them. Surprised the Tea Party wasn't out protesting against these "commies." Ha!

[tavvie]

05:03 PM on 03/22/2012

YAY! I

[Kelly Cloud]

10:33 AM on 03/22/2012

You know what would be better than a sequel, The Muppets on tv weekly. Every Sun. night just like back in the day. That would be something wonderful we could watch w/ our kids.

[jmslotnick]

07:51 AM on 03/22/2012

It's about time. The Muppets are a treasure and I am sure Jim Henson is smiling down on the Hollywood Walk of Fame with pride.

[glockman]

07:50 AM on 03/22/2012

Great, now Hollywood (that mecca of capitalist ventures) is commie anti-capitalist.

[BlackJAC]

08:35 AM on 03/22/2012

Still upset that they keep rejecting your reality TV show applications, huh?

[glockman]

09:03 AM on 03/22/2012

Apparently you missed the sarcasm of my anti fox news rant...

[venturamickey]

12:58 PM on 03/22/2012

RIGHT ON GLOCK and while are soldiers can't get a job or praise when they get home a stuffed frigin animal gets a star in Liberal Hollywood.
The world has gone nuts.

[glockman]

09:35 AM on 03/23/2012

Apparently you misread my post, too.

[ms.understood]

07:37 AM on 03/22/2012

i've always loved the Muppets! good for them and R.I.P. Jim Henson.

[Wardog1]

06:40 AM on 03/22/2012

people starving and looking for work ....wonder how much was wasted on this important distraction..... but then the "unfortunate"need to have their spirit lifted - even if they are hungry
...sad

[glockman]

07:51 AM on 03/22/2012

So everything that isn't about feeding people should be entirely suspended?

No more movies, no more sports, no more concerts, no more plays.

Only working to feed the hungry.

Perspective, man, perspective.

[BlackJAC]

08:37 AM on 03/22/2012

$50,000 paid out-of-pocket by the Muppets' copyright holder to the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is a "waste?"

I know that sniveling and complaining on an Internet message board is more fun and spiritually fulfilling for you than getting off your duff and actually applying yourself to remedy the situation at hand, but you might want to try it anyway.

[nickersdacat]

06:34 AM on 03/22/2012

FINALLY! Now maybe they will take down some of those stars for those truly untalented hacks. When does Big Bird get his?

[BlackJAC]

08:39 AM on 03/22/2012

Big Bird's star was installed in 1994: http://www.walkoffame.com/big-bird

[venturamickey]

01:04 PM on 03/22/2012

That does it Im taking down my feeder

[repub4america]

06:09 AM on 03/22/2012

Ill bet you muffet people need a course of soft bedding with other members os sex !!! We're tired !!!

[Mac1000]

11:19 AM on 03/22/2012

?

[Mac1000]

11:21 AM on 03/22/2012

On second thought, never mind. I don't want to know.

[Sunflo]

05:09 AM on 03/22/2012

Thank you, thank you.