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    Kermit The Frog Actor Fired Over 'Unacceptable Business Conduct'

    Steve Whitmire had been the voice of Kermit the Frog for 27 years when he was fired in October by Disney executives. Whitmire is speaking out now on why he was let go.
    by Doreen McCallister Jul 18, 2017 1 minute

    Nine months after being fired as the longtime voice of Kermit the Frog, Steve Whitmire is speaking out. He was let go in October by Disney for what was described as "unacceptable business conduct."

    Whitmire says Disney's dismissal was "a betrayal" after

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