Oh, Kermit wasn't just on The Muppet Show; he was on Sesame Street too, with dozens of local language adaptations. Though it's not always popular in other count

Oh, Kermit wasn't just on The Muppet Show; he was on Sesame Street too, with dozens of local language adaptations. Though it's not always popular in other countries as it is in the USA, it has been a worldwide phenomenon for decades. It puts Kermit is in the same league as Mickey Mouse. I wouldn't be surprised if the majority of people worldwide recognize him, certainly a large majority in the west.