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Sesamstrasse Buch und Schallplatte Sesamstrasse Buch und Schallplatte ( " Sesame Street Book and Record " ) is the first " Sesamstrasse " soundtrack album produced in Germany . It compiles songs and sketches , re - recorded but very near to the original voice track from the show . It includes dubbed voices for Bob and Susan . The German street scenes , and related human cast , would not arrive until 1977 . This album was also released as a cassette . Two tracks from this album were also released on a single . Track listing . Side One Side Two
Ernie ' s Original - Quietscheentchen Ernie ' s Original - Quietscheentchen ( " Ernie ' s original Rubber Duckie " ) was a 3D - replica of typical illustrations of Ernie ' s Rubber Duckie . The " Sesamstrasse " product was sold by German company Igel . Though not a direct replica of the duckie used on the show , it comes closer to the original design than the US version of the toy made by and . As a tie in , the company sold a wooden bath brush billed as Ernie ' s Original Badebürste ( " Ernie ' s original bath brush " ) , donning an imprint of Ernie taking a bath with Rubber Duckie and the brush .
Episode 101 : The Big Squeak This episode introduces viewers to the residents of Dog City and to Eliot ' s Muppet world with high adventure . We meet our hero , Private Eye Dog , Ace Hart who with the help of Rosie O ' Gravy , chief of police and Eddie , the wet - nosed news pup are out to sniff out clues to the mystery of the disappearing squeaky toys . Dog City is up in arms ( paws , actually ) . Every dog ' s squeaky toy is disappearing . What dastardly criminal is stealing a dog ' s best friend - the squeaky toy ? Who could be behind this heinous crime ? And with what purpose ? Ace , Rosie and Eddie have their paws full as they try to stop Bugsy , the Dogfather of the mob in Dog City and to return every squeaky toy to it ' s rightful owner , proving crime doesn ' t really pay .
Bully Bully is Telly Monster ' s cousin , who comes to visit in the " High Noon " online storybook . He is a blue monster with a pink nose , yellow horns and a brown mustache . Despite what Oscar says , he is not a big and mean tough guy . He ' s just a fun - loving monster who plays the banjo .
Muppet stationery set ( Empire Pencil Corp ) Empire Pencil Corp . made a Muppet stationery set in 1983 . Illustrations on the items and packages were drawn by Daryl Cagle , and included Kermit the Frog , Miss Piggy , Fozzie Bear , Gonzo , Animal , chickens and rats . Unusually , the line also included a pack of pencils illustrated with pictures of Baby Kermit and Baby Fozzie ; this item was marked " Muppets " rather than " Muppet Babies " .
Tamagawa Takashimaya Shopping Center Halloween Festival The Tamagawa Takashimaya Shopping Center held a Halloween Festival from October 25 to 31 , 2008 . Located in the Futako Tamagawa area of Tokyo , Japan , where two lines of their subway system cross , the shopping centre features the popular Takashimaya department store chain . The mall was the first suburban shopping centre in the country , created in 1969 . The 2008 festival featured a live stage show with Elmo , Bert , Ernie , and Cookie Monster . The shows were 20 minutes long , and performed in the mall ' s main section , the " Guranpatio " . In the South Plaza , a replica of the 123 Sesame Street apartment was featured ; a face - painter in a witch costume was stationed there . The first 1 , 000 shoppers in costume showing receipts for more than a certain amount of yen could go on a " stamp rally " around the mall . Those collecting all the stamps would receive candy at the end . " Sesame Street Presents : Balloon " was a balloon give - away at various children ' s clothing stores in the mall .
Stuart Freeborn Stuart Freeborn ( 1914 - 2013 ) was a British make - up artist best known for his work on science fiction and fantasy films , particularly the " Star Wars " saga . Freeborn provided make - up and creature designs for the first three films in the franchise , and is credited as the creator of Yoda ( with the assistance of Frank Oz , Wendy Midener , and other Muppet veterans ) . He also designed and built the costume for Chewbacca and oversaw the creation of Jabba the Hutt . In a less exotic capacity , Freeborn worked directly with Jim Henson on " The Great Muppet Caper " as make - up supervisor for the human cast members . Freeborn ' s other make - up credits covered a range of prosthetic transformations for many stars . Notable examples include Alec Guiness ' outsized nose as Fagin in " Oliver Twist " , Red Skelton as a neanderthal in " Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines " ( also with Robert Morley and Gordon Jackson ) , Albert Finney ' s Hercule Poirot in " Murder on the Orient Express " , and Peter Sellers as three separate characters in both " The Mouse That Roared " and " Dr . Strangelove " . For the " Superman " movies , he enhanced the Man of Steel ' s costume , applied Lex Luthor ' s bald pate , and ensured that Christopher Reeve ' s hairstyles for Clark Kent and Superman were kept distinct . Freeborn also oversaw the make - up of Gregory Peck and the creation of realistic dog puppets for " The Omen " .
Brave Boy , Jump Up " Brave Boy , Jump Up " is a reggae flavored tune sung by Marjory the Trash Heap , Philo , Gunge , and Wembley in the " Fraggle Rock " episode " . " The Trash Heap ( with harmony supplied by Philo and Gunge ) sings it to Wembley to boost his courage as he sets out to find Gobo , who is exploring the mystical Blue Rock and has forgotten his pickax . Releases . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Kermit ' s Mixed - Up Valentines Kermit ' s Mixed - Up Valentines is a 2000 Muppet storybook featuring Kermit the Frog . Kermit has received a number of Valentines from his friends , but they all neglected to attach a signature . Kermit studies the cards , which through a series of rebuses , hints about the sender , or blanks , reveal the giver . Miss Piggy ' s in particular is adorned with lipstick kisses , and says that she and Kermit go together like " green berry jelly " and peanut butter .
Inspector Raccoonseau Inspector Raccoonseau is a raccoon who appears in " The Furchester Hotel " episode " . " Although at first Phoebe assumes he ' s there for the mystery weekend , the inspector explains he was attracted by the shiny sign and chose to check in . He isn ' t a detective , but an inspector of shiny things ( that aren ' t as shiny as they could be ) . He carries a cleaning rag with him to shine objects , but his passion for polishing creates a mystery for the other guests and staff . When confronted , Raccoonseau promises to ask before shining things . Notes . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Ron Foster Ron Foster is an actor who appeared in " The Muppets Take Manhattan " one of the men in Leonard Winesop ' s office , looking askance at the frog in an afro . Usually playing prosperous business types and authority figures , Foster recurred on " The Guiding Light " as supporting character Dr . Charles Grant ( 1991 - 1995 ) . He guest starred on " The Cosby Show " ( twice ) , " Law & Order " ( twice , including the pilot ) , and one of the Stacy Keach " Mike Hammer " TV movies . Films include " Legal Eagles " ( with Robert Redford ) and " The Money Pit " ( with Tom Hanks ) .
Broken and Beautiful " Broken and Beautiful " is performed by Oscar the Grouch in the 1983 " Sesame Street " special " Don ' t Eat the Pictures " . Oscar finds a room full of broken statues in the Metropolitan Museum of Art , and calls them " the most beautiful trash I ' ve ever seen . " _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Guy in Lab Coat A Guy in a Lab Coat appeared on " Dinosaurs " in the third season episode " . " This greatly respected dinosaur works as an engineer for the WESAYSO globe department . When Charlene is put on trial for claiming that the world is round , the " Guy in a Lab Coat " brings one of his ( flat ) model globes as evidence against her theory . As if that is not enough proof , WESAYSO has a warehouse full of those things .
Burlington Bertie from Bow Burlington Bertie sings the classic song Burlington Bertie from Bow for the UK Spot in of " The Muppet Show " . The song was originally popularized by Music Hall star and male impersonator Ella Shields , the wife of William Hargreaves . She recorded it several times , the first in 1915 . It has also been recorded by Betty Grable and Julie Andrews , among others . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Tyler Coppin Tyler Coppin ( b . 1956 ) is a California - born actor working primarily in Australia . Coppin guest starred on " Farscape " as Sheriff Robert Schelmacher in " " and " . " Coppin ' s film credits include " The Survivor " , " Mad Max 2 " ( as " Defiant Victim , " strapped to the front of a deathbuggy ) , and " Reckless Kelly " . In television , the actor guest starred on the Australian series " Water Rats " and on " Nightmares & Dreamscapes " , playing Richard Fornoy in the episode " The End of the Whole Mess . " On stage , he has played Puck in Baz Luhrmann ' s stage version of " A Midsummer Night ' s Dream " and has frequently impersonated famed Australian actor and dancer Robert Helpmann .
American Masters American Masters is a PBS documentary series that has been running since 1986 , focusing on famous and influential people throughout American history . " This Is Bob Hope . . . , " a 112 - minute documentary on the life and career of Bob Hope , aired on December 29 , 2017 . Kermit the Frog was featured in several interview pieces during the first half of the documentary , encouraging young viewers to do their own research on Hope and demonstrating some of his vaudeville dance moves . Other celebrities featured include Brooke Shields , Woody Allen , Conan O ' Brien and Connie Stevens . Billy Crystal provided narration from Hope ' s own writing . Two clips from " The Bob Hope All Star Christmas Comedy Special " , featuring Kermit and Miss Piggy , were used briefly in the film .
The Big Squeak ( book ) The Big Squeak is a 1994 storybook based on " Dog City " . Assisted by Eddie the newspup , private detective Ace Hart not only finds the crooks who stole the Diamond Dogbone , but also reunites the citizens of Dog City with their squeaky toys .
The Shoe Fairy " The Shoe Fairy " is a song performed by the Shoe Fairy himself ( Neil Patrick Harris ) in a 2008 episode of " Sesame Street " . In the song , he shows Telly all the different kinds of shoes he has in his arsenal , magically popping around the street , making shoes appear on the various street residents ( whether they need them or not ) . Releases . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Tony ( Happy , Healthy , Ready for School ) Tony appeared in the resource video , " Happy , Healthy , Ready for School " . Along with Luca , Rico and Jan Brady , Tony was one of the classmates to be introduced to Elmo on his first day of school . Tony is made from the Magenta Anything Muppet pattern . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
The Bear Cha - Cha - Cha " The Bear Cha - Cha - Cha " is an upbeat Latin - flavored dance number sung by Bear in several episodes of " Bear in the Big Blue House " . It was also featured in " Bear in the Big Blue House Live ! " and seen on the talk show " Donny & Marie " . Releases . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Lyle ( sock ) Lyle is a Muppet sock who , with his mate Argyle McSock , works in the stockroom of the shop on " Big Bag " . When they ' re not hanging out in the store ' s sock bin , they can be found in a laundry hamper or just chatting with the other main characters . Lyle loves to tell knock - knock jokes to Argyle , replacing " knock - knock " with " sock - sock ! " He is suggested to be from New York , due to his Brooklyn accent . The puppet was previously used on " Sesame Street " in a season 27 episode . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Elmo ' s World Talking Cell Phone Elmo ' s World Talking Cell Phone is a 2004 " Sesame Street " toy made by . The toy is a Muppet - style phone with moving eyes , similar to the Elmo ' s World Boom Box , and an animated lenticular screen . Elmo and Dorothy , as well as the " Elmo ' s World " logo , adorn the device . Elmo ' s voice identifies which numbers children press , or identifies icons from " Elmo ' s World " and makes vocal sound effects .
The Cube ( character ) The Cube appears in the " Elmo the Musical " segment , " Detective the Musical . " Detective Elmo receives calls from The Man in the Sleeveless Undershirt , The Lady in the Fancy Bathrobe and a Ham Actor , who each are unable to stop sneezing . Upon further inspection , Elmo finds that they were each given a pepper - induced item delivered by a being with six square sides . Elmo and the Ham Actor catch The Cube hiding behind Velvet in the 6th Street Theater , complete with pepper shaker . He confesses that we wished to be needed . Elmo and the Ham Actor sing to him , showing him all the different types of cube present everyday ( ice cubes , blocks , dice , etc . ) . The Cube understands , but doesn ' t think a cube like him would be needed , until he produces some tissues and is revealed to be a tissue box . The Ham Actor is pleased ; he needs some to blow his nose with , putting The Cube at ease ( " You like me , you really like me ! " ) See also . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Down in Fraggle Cave " Down in Fraggle Cave " is sung by the Cave Fraggles in the " Fraggle Rock " episode " . " The lyrics are purposefully reminiscent of the " Fraggle Rock " theme song , but reflect instead the dull and monotonous nature of the Fraggle Cave denizens . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Something Always Comes Between Us " Something Always Comes Between Us " is a " Sesame Street " song by two Anything Muppet lovers ( Jerry Nelson and Louise Gold ) . They sing of their problem : whenever they try to get close , someone or something always comes between them , whether it be a high school marching band or even a Venusian . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Melanie Griffith Melanie Griffith ( b . 1957 ) is an actress famous for films such as " Something Wild " , " Working Girl " , and " Cecil B . Demented " . She is the daughter of actress Tippi Hedren . She contributed a " Pesto Sauce for Pasta " recipe for Miss Piggy ' s 1996 cookbook , " In the Kitchen with Miss Piggy " . Griffith later performed the voice for the CG character Margalo in " Stuart Little 2 " , a 2002 film that also included puppet effects by Jim Henson ' s Creature Shop . She appeared on Capitol Hill with Kermit the Frog , Bo Derek and her mother to support the Shambala Wild Animal Protection Act of 2000 bill when it was presented to the US Congress .
The Scissor Sisters The Scissor Sisters is an alternative band formed in 2001 which has found most of their success overseas , and in the American club circuit . In 2005 , the group opened the BRIT awards with their song " Take Your Mama " . Jim Henson ' s Creature Shop created numerous background puppets , including a chorus of watermelons , a giant pink bird , dancing eggs , and a singing barn .
Farscape ( France ) Farscape was dubbed into French and aired over the channel Série Club from October 20 , 2000 to August 24 , 2001 ; the full dubbed series was later repeated on the French Sci - Fi channel beginning in August 29 , 2006 . The entire series was also released on Region 2 DVD . As with other European dubs , the series aired in the original production order rather than the US numbering . " " aired in two parts on January 7 and 14 , 2006 on the French cable network CinéCinéma . Voices . Regular Cast Recurring Episodes . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Bear in the Big Blue House talking cookie jar Sold by Disney in 2000 , this large " Bear in the Big Blue House " cookie jar could " talk " in both English and Spanish . It was battery operated . The figural jar featured Bear , Ojo , Treelo , Tutter , Pip , and Pop .
Deborah November Deborah November is an author and editor who has written " Sesame Street " books . Between 1990 and 2000 , she was editorial director for Sesame Workshop . November was a writer and later editor on Marvel ' s " Spidey Super Stories " , which tied in to " The Electric Company " , between 1978 and 1980 . She also wrote books featuring the Fisher - Price Little People .
The Frosty Four The Frosty Four is a penguin Barbershop quartet that appear in the 2002 " Sesame Street " video " Bert & Ernie ' s Word Play " . Benny Rabbit brings the penguins backstage to audition for the closing act as a replacement for the no - show , Ho - ho the Great Pie - Guy . They perform a song about keeping cool for Prairie Dawn , but when they start dancing , they fail to see the " Slippery " sign hanging from a shelf and slip around the floor , knocking Prairie into some props . They decline the job due to the slippery conditions . Benny discovered the group performing in Sheboygan . The lead singer is performed by Steve Whitmire , with back - up by Kevin Clash , Fran Brill and Stephanie D ' Abruzzo . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
A Man for All Seasons A Man for All Seasons is a play by Robert Bolt , depicting the historical circumstances surrounding Thomas More and his refusal to countenance the divorce of Henry VIII . First written for BBC radio in 1954 and then aired on BBC television in 1957 , Bolt reworked it as a stage play in 1960 . It opened in the West End and then moved to Broadway in 1961 . A film version was released in 1966 ( with Paul Scofield reprising his stage role as More ) , and other TV and radio versions have been produced .
Pirates of the Caribbean Pirates of the Caribbean is a Disney theme park ride and a series of films from The Walt Disney Company starring Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow . The film franchise is based on the classic Disneyland attraction . " On Stranger Tides " . In 2011 , Kermit the Frog joined Ben Lyons on the " black carpet " for the world premiere of " Pirates of the Caribbean : On Stranger Tides " at Disneyland . While many celebrities were interviewed , " Pirates " cast and crew included Jerry Bruckheimer , Penélope Cruz , Rob Marshall , Johnny Depp , Geoffrey Rush , Keith Richards , and Ian McShane . Kermit also dresses like Jack Sparrow to impress Johnny Depp . The end of the Muppets Studio ' s web video included a teaser for " The Muppets " coming to theaters later that year .
Carrot the Pony Carrot the Pony is a horse guest who visits " The Furchester Hotel " in the episode " . " He comes to the hotel for rest , as he ' s tired from giving too many pony rides . However as guests continue to ask , he cannot turn them down . The Furchesters try to think of ways to Carrot get his rest , first by disguising him as a Elephant , and then a lettuce , but unfortunately guests want to ride both things , even before finding out he ' s a pony . Harvey P . Dull comes up with a solution though , just say " No . " Which he does to the next person who asks for a ride , while explaining he needs rest , and they completely understand . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Malcolm Stone Malcolm Stone ( b . 1948 ) served as one of the art directors for " The Muppet Show " , beginning in the second season , personally helming over 20 episodes . He received two Emmy Award nominations for his contributions to the show : the first for with Beverly Sills , the second for re - creating the look of John Tenniel ' s " Alice in Wonderland " illustrations , as backdrops for . Stone also served as art director on " The Dark Crystal " ( freelancing through his newly created Mightart Ltd . ) , and contributed to episodes of " The Jim Henson Hour " and " Fraggle Rock " . For his work on " Mother Goose Stories " , Stone was nominated in 1991 for an Cable ACE Award . Besides " The Muppet Show " , his work at ATV Network included work for " The Gene Kelly Show " , " Peter Pan " , and Shakespearean productions . He earned two more Emmy nominations , in 1989 for " War & Remembrance " , and 2002 for the mini - series " Band of Brothers " . He became interested in screenwriting around 1990 , starting with a script about Tarzan in World War I . External links . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Nat Crotchet Nat Crotchet is Pops ' nephew , whom he plans to train as his replacement in " part 3 : Fall " . Nat doesn ' t mind when Scooter tells him not to get too used to working there , in case the Muppets can find a way to keep Pops from his forced retirement , and Nat has a bit of trouble in his position . At the end , he reveals to the others that he found Pops ' actual birth certificate at home , revealing that Pops is actually five years younger ( Pops lied about his age to join the army , and after suffering memory loss believed he was the age he told the army he was ) , and managed to switch it into his office , and that Nat used to be a spy .
Ossie Davis Ossie Davis ( 1917 - 2005 ) was an actor , director , writer , and civil rights activist , and husband of Ruby Dee . Davis was heard in a recurring " Sesame Street " animated segment as the voice of Anansi the Spider ( one skit was included in the 1996 video " Sleepytime Songs and Stories " ) . He also appeared as Archer Dolittle in the Creature Shop film " Dr . Dolittle " . On television in the 1950s and 1960s , Davis played small roles on the likes of " Bonanza " and " The Fugitive " , and recurred on " The Defenders " as the district attorney . He played Dad Jones in the mini - series " Roots : The Next Generation " and was a regular on " B . L . Stryker " , " Evening Shade " , and " Promised Land " . In his later years , Davis was a frequent player in Spike Lee ' s films , including " Do The Right Thing " , " Jungle Fever " , " She Hate Me " , and " Get on the Bus " ; his voice was heard in " Malcolm X " , delivering the eulogy , just as Davis had at Malcolm X ' s funeral . External links . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Abby in Wonderland Abby in Wonderland is a 41 - minute " Sesame Street " direct - to - DVD production adapting Lewis Carroll ' s " Alice in Wonderland " . The special was released in 2008 . The production was created specifically for DVD release , but it also aired on PBS on November 28 , 2008 as part of PBS Kids ' " Feast of Favorites " celebration after Thanksgiving . It was aired again on December 29 , 2008 during the holiday season . Promotional appearances . Any of Abby and Elmo ' s promotional appearances in book stores were based around the " T " party concept . Performers . Starring the Muppets of Sesame Street With Muppet Performers
Portrait series A series of films produced by Al Jarnow for Season 22 of " Sesame Street " as a part of the season ' s theme of race relations . Elliot Sokolov provides the score for the segments . In each segment , a child draws a picture of their friend , describing the different colors they use to make their drawing . Sources . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Blanket Elmo ' s Blanket is featured prominently in " The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland " . Elmo is devoted to his blue blanket , who appears in the opening scenes as a sentient being , dancing and playing with his owner , and later as a prop . While Elmo ' s blanket was primarily featured in the movie , it has appeared on " Sesame Street " , such as in Episode 4063 . See also . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Simone Drechsler Simone Drechsler voiced Ojo in " Bjørnen i det Blå Hus " , the Danish dub of " Bear in the Big Blue House " . She worked with dubbing from 1997 - 2000 some of her voice credits include " Fetch the vet " , Annika in the Pippi Longstocking animated movies " Pippi i Söderhavet " and " Pippi – Resan till Nordpolen " , and Misty in " Pokémon " ( season 7 ) . Since then she moved on and are working on a career behind television production .
Axis Records Axis Records was a budget imprint of EMI Australia . It issued Australia n editions of some of the " Sesame Street " albums that were originally released in the US on the Sesame Street Records label , as well as original compilations . Some of these albums were issued later in Australia on Summit Records .