| Wilkins and Wontkins | |
|---|---|
 Wilkins (left) and Wontkins (right) | |
| First appearance | 1957 |
| Last appearance | 1969 |
| Created by | Jim Henson |
| In-universe information | |
| Species | Muppet |
| Gender | Male |
| Nationality | American |
Wilkins and Wontkins are characters created by puppeteer Jim Henson for the Wilkins Coffee brand. The coffee was produced and sold in the United States by John H Wilkins & Company in Washington D.C.[1][2] "Wilkins", a character who enjoys Wilkins Coffee,[3] and "Wontkins", a character who does not—are used to advertise the coffee.[4][5]
- ^ "John H. Wilkins Dies at 65; Headed Coffee Company Here". The Washington Post. April 1, 1967. ( via "Chief Navy Coffee Roaster". SHORPY - The American Photo Archive.)
- ^ Montague, J. (2017). The Subdivisions of Avalon Heights, Langdon, Montello, Woodridge, and Winthrop Heights. Book Venture Publishing LLC. p. 611. ISBN 978-1-946492-16-6. Retrieved 2022-01-25.
- ^ "Wilkins Puppet". National Museum of American History. Retrieved 2023-10-11.
- ^ Davis, Michael (2008). Street Gang: The Complete History of Sesame Street. Viking. ISBN 978-0-670-01996-0. Retrieved January 25, 2022.
- ^ Gwin, Melinda (2020-11-05). "Wilkins Coffee Commercials and the Muppets You Never Knew". OddFeed. Retrieved 2023-10-15.