Sesame Street - The Best of Ernie and Bert [VHS]
Perhaps a better title forThe Best of Ernie and Bertwould beVisits with Ernie and Bert, since the daunting prospect of culling the  choicest episodes from more than three decades ofSesame Streetis  subjective at best. Only eight skits are included in this 30-minute program,  which may result in viewer disappointment as countless "favorites" have been  omitted. Having said that, the chosen scenes are gems, such as Ernie at the  movies contending with a woman's large hat obstructing his view, or Bert  residing at a meeting of the Association ofWLovers. Gina and Big Bird  introduce the skits while reminiscing through a scrapbook; but, when their  conversation turns to babysitting, viewers will wish for more Ernie and Bert and  less introductory chitchat. Three songs are included and, thankfully, "Rubber  Duckie" is one of them, though the classic bathtub sketch has been overlooked.  Nonetheless, Bert's legendary sardonic wit and Ernie's sweet sincerity are  wondrous to behold, and the humor ripens as audiences grow older. (Ages 2 and  older)--Lynn Gibson