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Sainsbury Muppet Makes History Down Under
Sainsbury Muppet Makes History Down Under
2nd December, 2011
Close Up presenter Mark Sainsbury finds it odd to be "making history" as the first person in Australasia to be immortalised as a Muppet by Disney. The "Mark Muppet" will make his television debut on Close Up at 7pm tonight.
The Muppet sports Sainsbury's signature moustache, a blue jacket, white shirt and a tie. It was made in New York by The Muppet Workshop - Disney's official muppet makers.
Sainsbury said the tribute came after…
http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/mark-sainsbury-wowed-muppet-treatment-4585896
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