naist-nlp/zeshel huggingface dataset:
The Dark Crystal ( novel ) A novelization of The Dark Crystal was written by A . C . H . Smith . The 186 - page paperback book was based on the script and production material for the film . This novelization is the source for many names of characters , races and places considered to be " canon " despite never having been mentioned on - screen in the movie . 2014 Re - release . In January 2014 , Archaia announced plans to re - release the book in a special hardcover edition featuring newly discovered conceptual artwork and excerpts from Jim Henson ' s original journals . According to Stephen Christy , in a 2014 interview for " USA Today " , when Jim Henson was producing " The Dark Crystal " , rather than handing the responsibility off to an assistant , Henson personally took the time to read Smith ' s novelization and gave him 20 pages of notes . Archaia ' s reprint of " The Dark Crystal " will include these notes along with other extras . The book was re - released along with reprints of the " Labyrinth " and " The Storyteller " novelizations and the original " Tale of Sand " screenplay .
Keep Christmas with You ( All Through the Year ) " Keep Christmas With You ( All Through the Year ) " is a song expressing the importance of keeping the Christmas feeling , a kind of warmth and goodwill , with one every day . The song debuted on the 1975 " Sesame Street " album " Merry Christmas from Sesame Street " , and was used twice in the 1978 special " Christmas Eve on Sesame Street " ; the first time was a sing - along with sign language by Bob , Linda and the kids , and a reprise near the end of the special with lyrics on - screen . It was also used for the closing number in the 1996 special " Elmo Saves Christmas " , although the opening verse is left out . It is also sung in the SeaWorld stage show " A Sesame Street Christmas . " The song was sung by Bob on the show ' s float during the 1980 and 1981 Macy ' s Thanksgiving Day Parade . The song was sung by Abby Cadabby , Rosita and a member of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir in their 2014 Christmas concert and inspired the title for the concert ' s home video and album release . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Hasi Himmelglück Hasi Himmelglück , a fragrance salesman , appeared in the " Sesamstrasse " episode 2456 where he was trying to sell his perfumes to Annette . The rabbit puppet has been used in various roles on " Sesamstrasse " , including Henry , Knut Köffelström , Reiner Sauberhasi and Armin . He was originally used as Preston Rabbit on " Sesame Street " . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Muppets Most Wanted World Premiere The world premiere of " Muppets Most Wanted " was held at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood on March 11 , 2014 . Several of - Fozzie Bear , Gonzo , Kermit the Frog , Miss Piggy ( wearing Vivienne Westwood ) , Rowlf the Dog , Scooter , Animal , Sweetums , Walter and Constantine - were in attendance for the red carpet event . They arrived in Toyota Highlanders , one of which was driven by Rowlf , and another painted in an Electric Mayhem theme . Statler & Waldorf attended the screening . Guests in attendance included Ricky Gervais , Tina Fey , Ty Burrell , Josh Groban , Ray Liotta , Dylan " Hornswoggle " Postl , Danny Trejo , James Bobin , Nick Stoller , Bret McKenzie , Todd Lieberman , Kelsey Mann and Laurel Ladevich ( director and producer , respectively , of " Party Central " Pixar short playing in front of the film ) , Terry Crews , Jared Fogle , Brian Henson , Julie Bowen , Jesse Tyler Ferguson , Matt Barnes , Cameron Boyce , Karan Brar , Candace Cameron Bure , Piper Curda , Angie Everhart , G Hannelius , Melora Hardin , Skai Jackson , David Koechner , Peyton List , Beth Littleford , Tia Mowry , George Newbern , Jake Short , Alison Sweeney , Constance Zimmer and Muppet performers Steve Whitmire , Eric Jacobson , Bill Barretta , Matt Vogel , David Rudman , Peter Linz , and Dave Goelz . A display exhibit featuring props from the movie opened in the theatre after the movie , and the after party was held at The Annex .
Fraggle Rock PVC figures ( Schleich ) The German company Schleich released a series of 13 Fraggle Rock PVC figures in 1983 , consisting of the six main Fraggles , three Doozers , Sprocket , and three Gorgs which were a lot larger than the others . The following figures were made : The sculpts were based on publicity photos and illustrations which can be found in one of the Fraggle Rock Annuals . The sculpts for the Fraggle Five would later be rereleased by Applause for a series of Applause Fraggle Rock Figures . Sprocket is the rarest figure , with Traveling Matt in second place . The Schleich figures of Ma and Pa Gorg appeared on the show itself , surmounting the Gorgs ' wedding anniversary cake in the episode " . " An unknown company - possibly the company that would later be known as Comics Spain - produced a series of unofficial Fraggle Rock figures , based on the Schleich sculpts but without copyright marks . The series includes Red , walking and holding a boomerang ; Boober , holding a walking cane ; Mokey , with a nightcap on her head and a candle in her hands ; and a group of Doozers . Despite the lack of detail , the figures clearly resemble their puppet counterparts and could even be recognized as " official merchandise " by the untrained eye . A Spanish company produced two Doozer playsets to go with the figures . Schleich also produced a series of Muppet PVC figures and Muppet Babies PVC figures .
Andy Andy is one of the young protagonists of " Captain Vegetable , " a presented in the form of a " Sesame Street " sketch . At the start of the narrative , young Andy expresses his passion for eating sweets , despite the obvious nutritional deficiencies therein . He delights in giving himself over to gluttony , shouting : " It ' s such a thrill to eat my fill , to gobble till there ' s nothing on the plate ! " Andy is clearly well on his way to a life of quiet , heavy - set desperation . The turning point in Andy ' s life comes when he ' s visited by Captain Vegetable , a mythical apparition who teaches Andy to practice denial and self - control . Andy promises to follow Captain Vegetable in all things , denying his gluttonous lower self and choosing the path of righteousness . Remarkably , the very same thing happens to a kid named Eddie . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
The Addition Expedition " The Addition Expedition " is a song performed by LL Cool J and Elmo . They go and look for things to add . They end up adding two chickens and a penguin , two frogs and two rabbits ( modified Billy and Benny puppets ) and Elmo adds himself and LL Cool J to make " two friends " . The song was nominated for a 2009 Daytime Emmy Award in the category of " Outstanding Original Song - Childrens and Animation " . Releases . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
A Look Behind the Longest Street in the World A Look Behind the Longest Street in the World is a special exhibition held at the Japanese department store chain , Takashimaya , specifically its Nihombashi store and Yokohama locations . Celebrating the 45th anniversary of " Sesame Street " , the exhibition ran from July 30 to August 10 , 2015 . The exhibition borrows heavily from the " Somebody Come and Play " exhibit held at Lincoln Center in fall 2014 , using many of the same Muppets , photos and memorabilia on display .
David Swift David Swift ( 1931 - 2016 ) was a British actor who played the king in " The StoryTeller " episode " Hans My Hedgehog . " Swift was active in television , stage , and radio since the 1960s . He appeared on such dramatic series as " The Avengers " ( in the Diana Rigg era ) and " The New Avengers " , " Father Brown " , " Poirot " , " Day of the Triffids " , and " Bergerac " . Swift was a familiar face in costume drama and period pieces , including the 1972 " War and Peace " miniseries ( as Napoleon Bonaparte ) , the 1984 miniseries " Freud " ( as Freud ' s colleague Josef Breuer ) , and the 1988 " Jack the Ripper " TV movie ( with Michael Caine ) . In 1981 , he seemed to specialize in Germans , from Teutonic professors in the miniseries " Private Schulz " and " Winston Churchill : The Wilderness Years " to General Rattenhuber in the TV movie " The Bunker " . Swift ' s longest running role was on the sitcom " Drop the Dead Donkey " ( 1990 - 1998 ) as the pompous newsreader Henry Davenport , and in 2001 , he starred as a grandfather who ' s a secret agent on the CBBC children ' s serial " Oscar Charlie " . Sporadic film credits include " Travels with My Aunt " ( 1972 ) , " The Day of the Jackal " ( 1973 ) and " Jack and Sarah " ( 1995 ) . On radio , Swift has been heard in various plays or short serials ( adaptations of Agatha Christie , Ngaio Marsh , and Graham Greene ) and played Leonato in a 2001 version of " Much Ado About Nothing " . Between 1995 and 2005 , he was the voice of God on the comedy " Old Harry ' s Game " .
Dr . Teeth Variant Action Figure The exclusive Dr . Teeth Variant Action Figure was released by Palisades Toys as part of The Muppet Show ' s 25th anniversary marketing campaign and sold exclusively at the Wizard World East convention . It was the very first figure Palisades made available to the public and was the only convention exclusive not available through the Palisades Collectors Club . Palisades chose not to ever rerelease the figure through its Collectors Club out of respect for the fans who had bought the figure on eBay . The figure is a repaint of the regular Dr . Teeth Action Figure , with a black hat , black half - shades over his eyes , black and white stripes on his shirt , and a repainted vest and cummerbund . Each individual figure is hand - painted as opposed to being painted on a production line , and because of this , each sash has a different design because there was no spray - masking involved .
Follow Me " Follow Me " is an oft - sung " Fraggle Rock " song about the call of adventure . It is considered to be Gobo Fraggle and Uncle Traveling Matt ' s signature song . " Follow Me " was first sung by Traveling Matt and Gobo in " , " then solo by Gobo in the same episode . The two sang the song together again in " . " In " , " we see the origins of the song . Young Traveling Matt sings an upbeat version with modified lyrics ( " I Will Follow You " ) to his idolized Uncle Gobo , and later sings " I Will Follow Me , " which is closer to the version we know . Finally , Gobo sings an abbreviated version of " Follow Me " in " , " backed by the rest of the Fraggles . " Follow Me " was first performed by Philip Balsam on his and Dennis Lee ' s audition tape for " Fraggle Rock " . The song was later resung in a modified form by Gobo and Uncle Traveling Matt in the " Fraggle Rock " episode " " when Gobo tries to help Uncle Traveling Matt remember that he is an explorer . The song was also played in a Jim Henson retrospective montage at MuppetFest . Philip Balsam and Dennis Lee rewrote the song for the celebration that was held in Jerry Juhl ' s honor after his death in 2005 . The song was one of Juhl ' s favorite songs from " Fraggle Rock " . The new version of the song can be heard in the montage that is included in the " Special Tribute to Jerry Juhl " on the " " DVD set . The song was also sung on of " The Animal Show " , accompanied by footage of various animals traveling together . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Hasko Hasko appeared in the " Farscape " episode " " . He is part of a group of Delvians , that wanted to train themselves so that they could use their powers as a weapon against the peacekeepers . His assignment in Thaleen ' s plan was to distract the remaining crew on Moya with hallucinations . When he and Lorana discovered that Thaleen had gone insane , he released the crew from the hallucinations , but warned them to go to the planet since such a move could mean that Zhaan died .
An American Werewolf in London An American Werewolf in London is a 1981 film directed by John Landis , in which two young American men are brutally attacked by werewolves while visiting England , resulting in the death of one and the lycanthropic transformation of the other . A scene from of " The Muppet Show " is used during a nightmare sequence of the David character , who is going through the changes . In the dream sequence , his family is shown watching the UK Spot in which Miss Piggy complains to Kermit that her act has been replaced by a puppet show . The family ' s Muppet enjoyment is curtailed by a sudden , bloody slaughter at the hands of anthropomorphic werewolf Nazis . Frank Oz has a cameo as Mr . Collins , a representative of the US embassy who visits David in the hospital . Miss Piggy and Kermit the Frog are credited in the film as themselves for their aforementioned appearance . Beauregard , however , remains unbilled for both his own performance and his manipulation of the puppets , suggesting that Bernie may have pulled a few strings for the stars but not for the janitor . Trivia . In the book , " No Strings Attached " , the film is cited as a predecessor to the work of Jim Henson ' s Creature Shop , according to John Stephenson :
Happy , Healthy , Ready for School ! Happy , Healthy , Ready for School is an 18 - minute resource video produced by Sesame Workshop in 2004 , with support by PNC Bank . The video shows Elmo getting ready for his first day at preschool . Plot . Elmo is in the park getting ready for his first day of preschool . Telly and Rosita are busy helping Elmo get ready by loading him up with all the supplies he ' ll need . When the trio runs into some problems preparing they are soon greeted by the Readys - Ready Betty , Ready Eddie and Ready Stan . The Betty , Eddie and Stan help Elmo get ready through song . First they teach Elmo , Telly and Rosita about the importance of a good breakfast , and a good night sleep . Eddie shows a film of two young boys named Lucas and Matthew and his family eating their breakfast and brushing their teeth . The Readys then sing Elmo on his way to school . Elmo and the gang soon arrive at Sunny Days School . Elmo is excited but soon gets scared when Telly has to go to advanced triangle class and Rosita leaves him for her music class . Elmo feels alone and so the Readys pop in to tell Elmo about what to expect in the classroom . Stan then shows a film of Payton arriving for his first day at school and getting involved in the class . Elmo then enters the classroom and admires all the letters , number and shapes on the wall and gets excited . The Readys jump in to sing about the things Elmo will learn and experience at school . Elmo shows Betty how smart he already is by counting the students in the class , and shows Stan that he already is ready for school because he knows the letters of the alphabet . Betty then shows a film of kids getting ready for school by practicing their letters , colors , shapes , sorting and measuring skills . Elmo now feels ready for school and sings with the Readys and the whole class about how to get ready for school . The Readys job is done , and so they leave to help a flower get ready for spring . Elmo thanks the viewer for watching and introduces himself to the class meeting Luca , Rico , Tony , Rico , Jan , Rico , Mrs . Danni and Rico . Release . The video was released as a non - commercial resource video on VHS in 2004 . In 2006 the full video was made available as a free video download from Sesame Workshop via the iTunes Store as part of the Learn Along with Sesame series . It is also available for viewing on Sesame Workshop ' s official website ( http : / / www . sesamestreet . org / parents / topicsandactivities / toolkits / happyhealthy ) .
Near Far Monsters " Near Far Monsters " is a " Sesame Street " song about being near and being far performed by the same quartet of monsters who sung " We Are All Monsters " : Harvey Monster , Kermit the Forg , an early Elmo , and Clancy . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Jayne Meadows Jayne Meadows ( 1919 - 2015 ) was an actress and the wife of television personality Steve Allen . She made a brief cameo , alongside Allen , arriving at the beginning of the 1979 special " The Muppets Go Hollywood " . Meadows began her film career as a contract player for MGM in the 1940s , appearing over a five year span in " Undercurrent " , the Dr . Gillespie entry " Dark Delusion " , " Song of the Thin Man " , " Lady in the Lake , " " David and Bethsheba " , and others . She later played Billy Crystal ' s mother in the " City Slickers " movies . On television , she was a frequent game show panelist , including regular appearances on " To Tell the Truth " and " I ' ve Got a Secret " . She often appeared on Steve Allen ' s various series ( including " Meeting of Minds " , playing Cleopatra and other historical ladies ) and was a regular on " Medical Center " as Nurse Chambers for the first three season ( 1969 - 1972 ) .
Reinder van der Naalt Reinder van der Naalt ( b . 1956 ) is a Dutch voice actor and cabaret performer who dubbed both Miss Piggy and Fozzie Bear in the Dutch dub of " The Muppets " , as well as of " Muppets Most Wanted " . He previously dubbed characters on " Sesamstraat " , primarily Stinky and Colambo . In animation , van der Naalt dubbed Ludwig Von Drake on " Mickey Mouse Clubhouse " and other projects , Turner on " Handy Manny " , Pinky and Buttons on " Animaniacs " , Homer Simpson in " The Simpsons Movie " , the Duke of Weselton in " Frozen " , Professor Nimnul on " Chip and Dale Rescue Rangers " , J . Gander Hooter and guest villains on " Darkwing Duck " , and Wheezy in " Toy Story 2 " . He dubbed Warwick Davis in the Harry Potter movies , while video games include " The Longest Day " ( Stickman Woody and others ) and " Infamous " .
Episode 415 : Adventures in Muppet - Sitting The Babies have to babysit Robin , Kermit ' s nephew . Plot . The babies pretend to be a military service , headed by G . I . Piggy , when suddenly a swarm of ants invade their base . It turns out to be Scooter ' s ant farm which was knocked over by Animal , who everyone thinks is too little to play fort . Nanny enters the nursery with Robin , who ' ll be under their care again , but instantly becomes Animal ' s playmate . Fearing for Robin ' s safety , the others chase them on horseback , until the two jump off the cliff ( the couch ) . Kermit snatches Robin ' s fishbowl in time , while Animal lands on the pillows . Everyone decides that both Robin and Animal should be monitored . Skeeter shows them an airplane simulation program on Scooter ' s computer . Incorporating themselves into the program , Skeeter and Scooter fly a red biplane , but discover Animal and Robin flying their own plane , and also are outmatched by Gonzo as " The Blue Baron . " The ride ends however when his plane plummets into a tree . The babies then decide to make shadow puppets for the two , but they join in their activity and make a winged elephant , which suddenly springs to life and takes them far away . Gonzo creates a bridge with his nose so everyone can reach Animal and Robin , but sneezes , sending everyone back to the nursery . Inspired by Animal and Robin ' s shadow puppets , Piggy decides to create an actual puppet show of " Little Pink Riding Hood " for the two , starring herself in the lead role . She is shocked to find her grandmother ' s house is missing when she gets there , but Gonzo reveals it to be out in the Dagobah System , and sends her there via an X - Wing Starfighter sold at " Fun Fozzie ' s Rockets R Us . " Landing in the swamp , she is led by Yoda to her grandmother ' s house , expecting the Big Bad Wolf , but it turns out to be a dangerous hungry plant , which snatches her . The story ends promptly , unveiling the plant as an ordinary one held by Gonzo chasing after the babies . Nanny returns and hears about the group ' s exciting adventures with Robin , while Gonzo panics about being eaten by a shadowy plant .
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland ( CD - ROM ) The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland is a " Sesame Street " CD - ROM game for home computers . The game was developed by Mattel Media in October 1999 , and re - released by Encore Software and Sesame Workshop in 2005 . Travel with Elmo to recover his lost blanket in Grouchland . Concepts introduced include sharing and friendship , while skills such as problem solving , observation , prediction , and spatial relations are emphasized .
Sit Down ( Sesame Street ) " Sit Down " is a " Sesame Street " song from a season 45 episode . Usher Jack McBrayer and the rest of the movie theater patrons sing to Jack B . Nimble , telling him to stay in his seat and not to jump during the film . See also . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Let Me Call You Sweetheart " Let Me Call You Sweetheart " is a popular Barbershop song , first published in 1910 and first recorded by The Peerless Quartet . The song has been performed by Laurel and Hardy , The Little Rascals , and Bette Midler . The song was used for a Muppet music box by Enesco , and it was used in the PC game , Muppets Inside . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
United Kingdom The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland , or the UK , is a political union in north - western Europe , comprising the four countries of England , Scotland , Wales , and Northern Ireland . Most of its territory lies on the island of Great Britain ; the rest includes Northern Ireland on the island of Ireland , and a few smaller islands in the vicinity . It is a constitutional monarchy , and its current ruler is Queen Elizabeth II . It was in the United Kingdom that Jim Henson got his big break for the creation and production of " The Muppet Show " . Although working there for several specials prior , it was after watching one of the Muppet pilots that British television producer Lew Grade brought Henson over to create his Muppet variety show at one of his Associated TeleVision studios in Elstree , near London . The show was distributed in England through the ITV networks ( of which ATV was one ) and through the rest of the world by way of ITC Entertainment ( which was the Grade section of the Midlands - based network , though infamous for making his shows in and around London ) . London was also the location of the second of the Grade - produced Muppet films : " The Great Muppet Caper " . Although more associated with American and Canadian producers and creators , " Fraggle Rock " also had a British co - production , this time connected with Television South , an ITV network company in Southern England during the period of the series ' production in the mid - 80s . When " Sesame Street " was not purchased by the BBC in the 1970s , there were false rumors that it was banned . Actually , it was being shown in the 1970s on London Weekend Television ( an ITV network company in London ) and on Channel Four Television from mid - 1980s until 2001 . In the 2000s , both a UK version of " Play With Me Sesame " and a Northern Ireland - produced " Sesame Tree " aired . Fathers ' rights activist Bobby Smith has gained notoriety in Britain for his political party " Give Me Back Elmo " . During the 2015 and 2017 general elections , he dresses in a cheap Elmo mascot costume , posing outside the polling office where the incumbent is voting . In the 2017 election he stood for office in Maidenhead , the riding of incumbent Prime Minister Theresa May , allowing him ( and others including Lord Buckethead ) to stand near her during the announcement of polling results . He received just three votes in the riding . There is a restraining order against Smith , in relation to his children . The July 18 , 2017 episode of BBC podcast " More or Less " included a segment suggesting that the candidate may have received the lowest number of votes ever in a British federal election .
Violin and Bow A violin and bow were seen together in the " " episode of Elmo ' s World . The violin , a male , says , " Take my bow , please , " suggesting that the two are married . The violin puppet had previously debuted as Fiddle in the video " Kids ' Favorite Country Songs " . The violin reappeared in an insert with Abby Cadabby in a season 38 episode as a female named Vi ( performed by Matt Vogel ) with her beau Bow ( performed by Joey Mazzarino ) . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _