In January of 1968, Jim Henson made a short industrial film for a series of meetings for Flying A Dealers (representing American Oil). In the film, a fully automated attendant named Esso (short for Electronic Service Station Operator) tries to accommodate service for an unfortunate costumer.

Rowlf the Dog on the brochure promoting the Flying A Dealers meetings, 1968.

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External LinksEdit

• Jim Henson's Red Book entry, 1/10/1968 - Shooting Getty Oil Service Station - 6 degrees