Des O'Connor (1932-2020) was an English television personality and singer. As host of the variety show Des O'Connor Entertains, O'Connor featured the Muppets as guests on February 27, 1976 to promote The Muppet Show.
O'Connor won a Special Recognition Award at the National Television Awards in 2001 where Kermit made a quick appearance, thanking Des for introducing the British audience to the Muppets.