1958

Special more stuff debuted.

Commercials

 * Wilkins Coffee
 * Kraml Dairy
 * Faygo

Merchandise

 * Wilkins Coffee puppets are the first Muppet merchandise produced.

Behind the Scenes

 * Jim Henson travels to Europe and, upon his return, creates puppets and set designs for a Hansel and Gretel stage show. The production was never actually staged.
 * Muppets Inc. is incorporated.

People

 * Ron Mueck is born in Australia