43 years ago TODAY, we learned how to dance our cares away when “Fraggle Rock” premiered on HBO in 1983! Jim Henson’s show followed Gobo, Red, Wembley, Mokey, and Boober as they danced their cares away in Fraggle Rock, swiping Doozer constructions for snacks, dodging giant Gorgs in the garden, and occasionally popping up in “Outer Space” to bother Doc and his dog Sprocket. With a theme song you can still clap along to in your sleep and episodes that snuck in lessons about prejudice, the environm

11K views · 248 reactions | Henson History: The first version of Kermit debuted in March, 1955 on NBC’s Afternoon show. (Contrary to some reports, May 9th is not Kermit’s “birthday.” May 9th is actually the birthday of Lisa Henson, CEO of The Jim Henson Company and Jim’s eldest daughter.) | Jim Henson | Facebook

3.1K views · 344 reactions | Great Moments in Fraggle History: Wembley sings the classic “Scare them Boo!” and then sets off to scare his fellow Fraggle, Boober. Watch the classic Fraggle Rock series and the new Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock, both streaming NOW on Apple TV #FraggleRocktober #JimHensonCompany #FraggleRock Fraggle Rock | The Jim Henson Company | Facebook