19 years ago today, was when former CEO and president of Disney, Michael Eisner acquired The Muppet franchise from The Jim Henson Company. Michael Eisner, clearly had so many attempts to buy the Muppets, after Henson’s death through the years. I believe that Jim probably got sick was having to do with the Disney deal. I don’t know why he entered negotiations with Disney in 1989? But now, The Muppets aren’t doing well in the Disney system, around 2015. Clearly writers, directors, producers and performers can’t figure out smart ideas. Unlike Jim and Brian Henson. Plus, it seems that many people believe Matt Vogel is terrible performing Kermit. Jim, never talked about having his term Muppets transferred into being trademarks and copyrights of Disney. Neither he had discussed removing the Kermit mascot from The Jim Henson Company.