1970

The year 1970 included several significant puppet related events.

Miscellaneous

 * The large Muppet Thog first appears in the TV special The Great Santa Claus Switch. He would later be a frequent background character on The Muppet Show (1976-81).

September

 * September 5 - The Banana Splits final airdate.

October

 * October 28 - The Adventures of Rupert Bear first airs.