File:Clifford the Muppet.gif

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Non-free media information and use rationale true for Muppets Tonight
Description	PIcture of Clifford
Source	http://www.disgalaxy.addr.com/Muppets/clifford1.jpg
Article	Muppets Tonight
Portion used	Image
Low resolution?	Yes
Purpose of use	To illustrate character
Replaceable?	No. No 'free' version is known.
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Image from Muppets Tonight produced by The Jim Henson Company, though The Walt Disney Company purchased the rights to the Muppets in February 2004.

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