For years on the show, Snuffleupagus was Big Bird's imaginary friend ... Herry Monster made his first appearance as a Muppet with light-blue fur, a furry nose, and no tongue.

Big Bird, Cookie Monster (holding cookie), Grover (fuzzy blue Muppet with pink nose) and the Count, along with later additions to the show (Mark Mann for The Washington Post) It’s not a sunny ...

“Yeah, and just to be safe, Gonzo’s nose will also be blurred ... During “The Muppet Show’s” five-season run, several big-name guest stars stopped by the series, including Steve ...