i was lucky to meet up with a fellow named jim henson. i was only a friend, i wasn't sam. that's how unknown i was. i was barely a frog. >> you have come a long way. >> yeah. >> reporter: you look a lot different. you have changed. >> i donned my pointy collar that was fashionable in the '60s. i dropped my tail and grew legs. worked out great. >> reporter: tell me, i have to know. i'm into celebrity gossip. how are things between you and miss piggy these days? >> i don't want to get too personal. she is not here in washington. she is in nashville about to do a country music special. >> reporter: oh, wow. >> it's a big deal for her. like any long term relationship, it's nice for her to be there and me to be here. we will be together for the holidays. >> reporter: good. >> if i can talk her into coming to the swamp. >> reporter: so many hollywood couples have a hard time keeping it together but you keep the magic going. >> we try. lots of patience. we reached and understanding about our relationship that i don't always understand. >> who wears the pants in that relationship?