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Fact of the Day: Muppets
On the Muppet Show, the Swedish Chef has been said to be inspired by the first and only television appearance of Lars Baeckmann. His appearance was a total failure as he mumbled a strange mixture of English and Swedish while hectically preparing some sort of food. It was thought that the makers of the Muppet Show found it very funny and created the Swedish Chef in his likeness (including the thick moustache). However, Muppet Show writer Jerry Juhl has refuted this statement.BIRTHS:
1936 - Jim Henson, American creator of the Muppets.
And also a great writer!
