The new book about Jim Henson's first television show from @CraigShemin, published by @bearmanormedia
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SamandFriendsBook retweeted
9 Jan 2024
Jan 13 & 14: join us for Jim Henson: Tele-Visionary, a celebratory program presented by The Jim Henson Legacy's @CraigShemin tracing the chronological journey from SAM AND FRIENDS to THE MUPPET SHOW! bit.ly/48oLdpF
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SamandFriendsBook retweeted
19 Sep 2023
Get a Closer Look at Jim Henson's Sam and Friends! At this talk, author Craig Shemin has almost an hour of very rare Sam and Friends footage to share. Books will be available for purchase and there will be a signing after the talk. Purchase your tickets at puppet.org/programs/craig-sh…
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13 Sep 2023
Author of @SamFriendsBook Craig Shemin was interviewed for the Smithsonian's podcast episode about Smithsonian residents Sam and Friends.
13 Sep 2023
Before Kermit joined Miss Piggy and Big Bird, he was kicking it with Sam and Friends, a local TV show in D.C. We'll take a deep dive into the Muppets, Jim Henson, and the conservation labs at @amhistorymuseum.
Listen on @ApplePodcasts: apple.co/342vBGy
ALT Eight different Muppets surrounding Kermit who is being launched from a cannon in front of the Smithsonian Institution Castle on a sunny day.
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15 Jul 2023
Come learn about "Sam and Friends" where Jim and Jane Henson's journey began - @UofMaryland. July 22nd at 11am. It's a @puppetarts National Festival Community Event, open to the public with advance FREE tickets: umdtickets.universitytickets… #jimhenson
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29 May 2023
In or near Baltimore? Join author Craig Shemin for a "Sam and Friends" presentation and book signing on June 3rd as part of the opening festival for The Jim Henson Exhibition: Imagination Unlimited @MDHistory
mdhistory.org/calendar/henso…
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9 May 2023
Happy "Sam and Friends" Day! On this date, "Sam and Friends" premiered on WRC-TV Washington, D.C. Want to know more? There's a book all about it! bearmanor-digital.myshopify.…
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6 Mar 2023
Join @CraigShemin at the Ballard Institute in Connecticut on March 29th. bimp.uconn.edu/2023/03/03/sa…
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15 Feb 2023
All BearManor books, including the "Sam and Friends" book are 25% off. Act fast - 5 days only. No code needed. And then visit samandfriendsbook.com to find out how to get your free signed bookplate and fan pack.
15 Feb 2023
After Valentine's Day sale, kids. 25% off everything at bearmanormedia.com
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7 Feb 2023
Just dropped off the first batch of signed bookplates at the post office. It’s not too late to get yours. Find out how at samandfriendsbook.com
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SamandFriendsBook retweeted
Last fall, we hosted a panel at New York Comic Con celebrating the early works of Jim Henson, and we're excited to share the full video from the event!
PLUS: Find out how you can get free goodies to go along with your copy of @SamFriendsBook!
toughpigs.com/nycc-henson-pa…
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SamandFriendsBook retweeted
31 Jan 2023
Episode 86, should be in all of the podcatchers now! And this one is really exciting because it's a conversation about all things Muppets with @CraigShemin.
Next week, we'll be diving back into Fraggle Rock by discussing 4 more episodes that we maybe, possibly didn't love.
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4 Feb 2023
We’re a hit with the dogs of @CBeebiesHQ
3 Feb 2023
Our Doggies are enjoying @CraigShemin’s new @SamFriendsBook! They read a page then chew a page 🐶
#SamandFriends #Muppets #JimHenson
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31 Jan 2023
Check out our website updates - including an offer of a FREE signed bookplate (and other fun stuff) for folks who have purchased @SamFriendsBook. Visit samandfriendsbook.com
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SamandFriendsBook retweeted
31 Dec 2022
I’ll be on the special New Year’s Eve episode of Stu’s show - tonight! Tune in for a special discount code for @SamFriendsBook
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6 Dec 2022
There’s a very special @SamFriendsBook event this weekend at the Smithsonian… even the original Sam and Friends will be in attendance.
6 Dec 2022
One highlight: I'll be talking with @CraigShemin about his fantastic new book on Sam and Friends on Saturday, December 10, at 10:30am. Afterward, Craig will be signing books and you can get up close and personal with the original Muppets, on display for one day only!
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24 Nov 2022
As holiday shopping season begins, our publisher’s gift to all of you is 22% off all of their books (including @SamFriendsBook) thru December 2nd. #samandfriends #muppets. Order early to make sure your books arrive in time.
24 Nov 2022
Happy turkey! 22% off BearManor Media stuff thru Dec. 2! bearmanor-digital.myshopify.…
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SamandFriendsBook retweeted
10 Nov 2022
I join @MarkGags and @hallublin again this week on @wegotthistweets. We talked about @SamFriendsBook and still had some time to discuss the topic - short-lived TV shows.
10 Nov 2022
The great @CraigShemin returns this week to talk Jim Henson and short-lived TV shows!
maximumfun.org/episodes/we-g…
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29 Oct 2022
Very nice words from TV Guide's Matt Roush --@TVGMMattRoush:
29 Oct 2022
Attention #Muppet/#JimHenson fans: Amazing new book from Henson devotee/scholar @CraigShemin "Sam and Friends" details inspirational history of how Jim & Jane produced their first TV puppet show on local DC TV (1955-61). Includes, incredibly, an episode guide!
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SamandFriendsBook retweeted
14 Oct 2022
An overdue podcast chat with @CraigShemin about @SamFriendsBook and beyond is available now wherever you listen to your podcasts. Some @DAbruzzoTweets love in there too!
Listen here!
linktr.ee/DJBoblisten
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13 Oct 2022
Check out @jared_herr's great report about the @SamFriendsBook from @nbcwashington, WRC-TV, the original broadcast home of "Sam and Friends."
youtu.be/bcHMtIrCi40
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