Television / Movies

• Rowlf the Dog begins making regular appearances on The Jimmy Dean Show.
• The Muppets continue to make frequent appearances on The Today Show.

Appearances

• The Muppets perform "I've Grown Accustomed to Your Face" on The Jack Paar Program, March 15

Commercials

• The last of the Esskay Meats and Frank's Beverages commercials are produced.
• Marathon Gasoline
• Merita Bread
• Dugan's Bread
• Purina Dog Chow
• Florida Orange Juice
• Federal Housing Administration
• Fortrel Pillows
• American Photocopy Equipment Company

Behind the Scenes

• Frank Oz and Don Sahlin join Muppets, Inc.
• Muppets, Inc. moves from Washington, D.C. to New York City, into an office on 53rd Street.

People

• Brian Henson is born.