found: Kermit the hermit [graphic] 1962 May 29:drawing (Eli)
found: Who's who of Am. comic strip producers website, viewed May 22, 2007(Eli Bauer; animated TV commercials, co-creator film "Sidney's family tree"; comic strip "Kermit the hermit," 1961)
found: Wikopedia website, viewed May 16, 2007(Elias "Eli" Bauer, 1928-1998; b. in Bronx; animater & comics artist for Ray Patin Productions & Terrytoons, creating the popular character "Hector Heathcote"; created the comic strips "Kermit the hermit" & "Norman"; formed Ariel Prod.)