From Muppet Wiki

Maryland is the 7th state of the United States of America.

• Maryland is home of the University of Maryland, where Jim Henson went to college and started his career in puppetry.
• Sam and Friends sponsor Esskay Meats is based in Baltimore.
• Henson produced commercials for Baltimore-based Faygo soft drinks in 1958 and Cloverland Dairy in 1965.
• Muppeteer Kevin Clash was born and raised in the Baltimore area.