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Alfa ønsker seg en elefant Alfa ønsker seg en elefant is a 1995 storybook based on " Sesam Stasjon " , the Norwegian version of " Sesame Street " . Alfa wants a pet , preferably an elephant . The others on " Sesam Stasjon " are not so sure it will be a good idea . In the end Alfa gets to take care of a puppy that have been left on the station .
The Boss The Boss is manager to Daniel , the angel who monitors the crisis of Kermit the Frog in " It ' s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie " . Although it ' s never clearly stated , it is suggested that her character is the theistic . For example , she makes claim to having created the complex bug eye and a coffee - producing shrub , and alludes to the fact that she " works in mysterious ways " . The latter quotation refers to the Abrahamic God , as taken from Isaiah 45 : 15 of the King James Bible , and later popularized as a common expression . During a May 2008 appearance on " The View " , Kermit says " I believe she played the part of God , which is sort of the same role she plays here . "
Ricardo Monsterban Ricardo Monsterban is an orange monster who portrays Ali Baba in the " Monsterpiece Theater " segment , " Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves " , on " Sesame Street " . His name and distinctive accent is a reference to actor Ricardo Montalbán . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Prince Elmo " Prince Elmo " is a song from the Elmo the Musical segment , " Prince Elmo the Musical . " The song serves as the opening number to the musical , as Prince Elmo introduces himself , his princely qualities and his Royal Guards . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Koozebane Kermit Action Figure Released : Fall 2004 Articulation : Neck , ball jointed shoulders , elbows , wrists , waist , hips , ankles Accessories : Microphone , Male Koozebanian Creature figure , Female Koozebanian Creature figure , Baby Koozebanian Creature figure , Koozebane landscape with two Merdlidops . From : " The Muppet Show " This exclusive figure of Kermit , made by Palisades Toys , wears his famous reporter outfit . He is reporting live from the Planet Koozebane , where he witnesses the Koozbanian Creatures . The Male Koozebanian Creature , Female Koozebanian Creature and Baby Koozebanian Creature starred in the famous Koozbanian Mating Ritual sketch from The Muppets Valentine Show and of The Muppet Show . The male and female have moving arms . The Merdlidops are from a sketch in . The figure was sold at Target stores , along with two variants : a " nocturna " repaint with blue and purple aliens , and a set with glow - in - the - dark aliens . The latter was sold through the Palisades Collectors Club . Originally , Palisades Toys was not allowed to make a news reporter Kermit Action Figure as part of its Muppet Show Action Figure line because reporter Kermit is more associated with " Sesame Street " than " The Muppet Show " . However , Palisades was later allowed to make one under the conditions that it was dressed exactly as Kermit wore his news outfit on " The Muppet Show " ( i . e . , no hat and a different microphone than the one he had on " Sesame Street " ) and he be included with Planet Koozebane - themed accessories .
Television ' s Greatest Performances Television ' s Greatest Performances was a special broadcast on ABC on November 23 , 1995 . Hosted by Jimmy Smits , the program spotlighted notable performances by singers , entertainers , and other notable television moments , such as Johnny Carson ' s final episode of " The Tonight Show " The special included a six minute piece on the death of Jim Henson in 1990 . A large portion of the segment features scenes from " The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson " which was edited to include a photo montage at the end of the song " Just One Person . " Peter Jennings introduces the segment which includes interview material with Charles Grodin , Hal Linden and Joan Ganz Cooney .
Muppet soakies ( DuCair ) DuCair Bioessence produced a line of figural Muppet shampoo bottles , or " soakies " . One bottle pictured Kermit the Frog wearing a silver tuxedo and holding a banjo ; the other pictured Miss Piggy with a fan . The Miss Piggy bottle had rooted hair .
All Over the World " All Over the World " is a " Sesame Street " song from the resource video , " Music Works Wonders " . Hoots the Owl , Elmo , Telly , Rosita and Big Bird sing about how music is something the whole world shares and everyone makes it in their own way . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Chopping Theme " Chopping Theme " is a song from the Elmo the Musical segment , " Karate Master the Musical . " The song serves as Elmo ' s special karate move , with two hops and several chops . Elmo performs the brief song several times throughout the segment as he chops things into different shapes . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Choo Choo Train Set Choo Choo Train Set is a plastic " Sesame Street " train set made by Illco Toy Co . in 1992 . The train pieces are driven by Ernie , Elmo and Big Bird . The 33 - piece set includes 17 pieces of track .
The Deadly Nightshade The Deadly Nightshade was a New England - based folk trio that reached the height of its success in the mid - 1970s . They appeared on " Sesame Street " during this time , singing their version of the Carter Family ' s " Keep on the Sunny Side " , as well as their own song " Rubber Dolly " and " Old MacDonald " The band was comprised of members Pamela Brandt ( bass guitar ) , Anne Bowen ( guitar ) , and Helen Hooke ( violin ) , who formerly performed under the name the Moppets . Brandt and Hooke went on to write songs for " Sesame Street " .
The Cowardly Lion The Cowardly Lion is a character in " The Muppets ' Wizard of Oz " , as well as other Oz books and movies . In The Muppets ' Wizard of Oz , he wants to be a stand - up comedian , much like Fozzie Bear in real life .
No Matter How You Count Them " No Matter How You Count Them " is a " Sesame Street " song that teaches that a group of objects is always the same number even when they ' re counted in a different order . The song is sung by a Carmen Miranda - style Anything Muppet . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Athena the Owl Athena the Owl is one of the stars of " Panwapa " . She acts as a guide to Panwapa Island for Azibo and the viewer . She frequently speaks directly to the viewers before taking action , inviting them to join her in solving a problem . Always calm and soft - spoken , Athena frequently helps to solve disputes , or redirect the community ' s efforts to focus on the problem at hand . She also provides encouragement when the community members face a problem . Athena ' s favorite food is bread . Like the other residents of Panwapa island she enjoys music and sports . She can speak the sheep ' s language , and is a niece of Hoots the Owl ( who , coincidentally , also has a granddaughter named Athena , a different character and puppet ) . Her puppet was recycled as Mr . Screech in " The Furchester Hotel " . Sources . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Auditor An Auditor appears in a " Good Morning America " sketch broadcast on April 14 , 1992 . He goes over Fozzie Bear ' s tax returns in Fozzie ' s office , finding several of his deductions ridiculous ( such as rubber chickens , banana peels and pie s ) . When Fozzie begs to know simply what the IRS wants , the auditor launches into singing " Money . " He finds various amounts of cash hidden all around Fozzie ' s office , becoming more crazed with each verse . He ' s eventually joined by some fellow tax collectors , who follow him out as he cleans Fozzie out of every last dollar he has . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Munchkins The Munchkins reside in Munchkinland , a part of Oz , in " The Muppets ' Wizard of Oz " . Formerly oppressed by the Wicked Witch of the East , the Munchkins were freed from her tyranny by Dorothy Gale when her double - wide trailer crushes her to death . Tattypoo is the protector and friend of the Munchkins , dropping in frequently for visits and rounds of cuddles . Glinda also drops in from time to time , though she seems to have a more distant relationship to them , displaying at best tolerance rather than affection . Though grateful and friendly , aiding Dorothy later when she ' s in peril , the Munchkins bear an uncanny resemblance to a certain variety of cheese eating rodent . In Grover ' s 140 character speech for the Shorty Awards , he ends it with 132 Munchkins . Behind the Scenes . Despite their outrage at being called rats , the Munchkins ' later appearances at Poppyfields and the Wicked Witch of the West ' s castle are based on the Fieldmice in the original book .
The Witch Doctor The Witch Doctor appeared a few times on " The Muppet Show " . A Whatnot caricature of a stereotyped native witch doctor , he has a bone in his nose , wild brown hair , and a mask which he always carries . The Witch Doctor made a cameo appearance on " Pigs in Space " in and put a spell on Marvin Suggs in during the song " Witch Doctor " . He also pops up in among the various Muppets from different countries . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
The Sesame Street Book & Record The Sesame Street Book & Record is the very first record album of " Sesame Street " material ever released . It was recorded in April 1970 , at the end of the show ' s first season , and was released later that summer . The album was originally packaged in a gatefold sleeve that contained a full - color poster and a 24 - page book featuring illustrations by Brian Cranner , as well as lyrics to all of the songs . It was also released simultaneously in a less expensive edition with a different cover , no book , and no poster . The songs from this album were also released on nine consecutively numbered 45 - rpm , 7 - inch records . The first six of these were also available in a " Carry About " boxed set , and the final three were also available as a set . The album peaked at # 23 on " Billboard ' s " Top LP ' s chart in 1970 , and was certified Gold ( sales of 500 , 000 copies ) by the RIAA . It also won a Grammy Award for Best Recording for Children . It was subsequently reissued many times ( without the book or poster ) , first on Columbia under several different titles and covers , then on other labels ( see below for details ) . It was also later issued as part of the 1977 2 - LP set " Sesame Street Gold ! " The entire album was released on CD for the first time under the title " The Sesame Street Record " , as part of the 3 - disc set " " on March 23 , 2010 , along with " Big Bird Sings ! " and " Bert & Ernie Sing - Along " . Track listing . Side One Side Two Edits . On all releases that don ' t contain the book , the song " One of These Things " was edited to remove the following material after Susan says " Ernie ' s Rubber Duckie ! " : Then the closing music plays on all versions .
Layne Beachley Layne Beachley ( b . 1972 ) is a professional surfer who appeared with Ollie in a " Play Along With Ollie " segment on Australian Nickelodeon in 2004 . Beachley is regarded as one of the best female surfers of all time , having won the world cup seven times .
Watch Out for Banana Peels Watch Out for Banana Peels is a 2000 " Sesame Street " storybook . Officer Grover and Deputy Elmo demonstrate safety tips , with the help of their Sesame Street neighbors . The reader learns not to pet a strange dog ( or a Dragon ) , Granny Bird and Big Bird hold hands when they cross the street , Prairie Dawn carries scissors with the point down , and Joey and Davey Monkey are careful on the swings . Grover Knover demonstrates the importance of wearing a crash helmet when you get shot out of a cannon . Baby Natasha spits her food back at Humphrey , illustrating the dangers of being near a baby at feeding time .
David David appeared on " Sesame Street " from 1971 until 1989 , as the second adult African - American male resident , after Gordon . A hip , upbeat individual , David was fond of eccentric hats and singing . He initially worked part - time at Hooper ' s Store while studying law . For several years , it was implied that David and Maria had a romantic relationship . However , in later seasons , Maria fell in love with , and eventually married , Luis . Following Mr . Hooper ' s death in 1983 , David inherited Hooper ' s Store and operated it with help from Petey and later Gina . David ' s family includes his sassy grandmother Harriet , who visited periodically . In a 1986 episode of " Sesame Street " , Elmo acquires a new doll and names it David . The human David is touched by the gesture - until he learns that Elmo intends for him to change his own name . When Northern Calloway left the show in 1989 , it was explained that David had moved away from Sesame Street to live on a farm with his grandmother , and ownership of the store was turned over to Mr . Handford .
Stanley Myers Stanley Myers was a composer and conductor who scored " The Witches " ( 1990 ) . He had previously scored the Creature Shop - effects film " Dreamchild " ( 1985 ) and conducted as well . Myers began his career on BBC radio in the 1950s , composing for the Peter Sellers series " Curiouser and Curiouser " film scores include " The Deer Hunter " ( with Robert De Niro ) , the 1967 version of James Joyce ' s " Ulysses " , " Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead " , " The Watcher in the Woods " , and " X , Y and Zee " ( with Elizabeth Taylor ) . He collaborated with " Witches " director Nicolas Roeg on six other films , such as " Eureka " , " Track 29 " , and " Castaway " . For television , Myers composed incidental music the early " Doctor Who " serial " The Reign of Terror " ( 1964 ) as well as writing music for the sitcom " All Gas and Gaiters " , composing the theme for the political interview series " Question Time " , and scoring the 1980 miniseries " The Martian Chronicles " . His final score was for the 1994 BBC adaptation of " Middlemarch " .
Barbara Billingsley Barbara Billingsley ( 1915 - 2010 ) performed the voice of Nanny on the " Muppet Babies " cartoon . She was best known for her role as June Cleaver on the sitcom " Leave It to Beaver " , which ran from 1957 to 1963 . External links . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Episode 503 : The Voice Inside The episode begins with Doc and Sprocket taking a walk in Waterside Park . After they cross a bridge , Sprocket runs off into a Fraggle hole . He and Wrench Doozer then accompany Gobo on an exploring trip to Greyrock Ridge . Because Gobo doesn ' t believe that he has an " inner voice , " he doesn ' t heed his feeling that they all might be in danger .
Episode 416 : Grandma Flutter ' s 100th Birthday It ' s Grandma Flutter ' s 100th birthday . Bear and the kids of the Big Blue House take some time to reflect on aging and all of the experiences that life has to offer . Ojo , Treelo , Pip and Pop work to decorate the house and prepare for the party , but Tutter still needs to pick out a gift for her . Bear takes him to the General Store , but he ' s not sure exactly what to buy her . While at the General Store , Tutter learns about some of the wonderful things that his Grandma has done in her life . As he hears more and more , he becomes overwhelmed , until Bear helps him to see how he can work it all into a perfect gift . Bear also plays a game of chess with Doc Hogg . He ' s not very good , but Doc Hogg helps him to see that he has a lot of time to learn . Shadow also pays a visit and tells a story about about the life of a hammer .
Scrooge & Marley Scrooge and Marley is a London based financial firm in " The Muppet Christmas Carol " . It was initially a partnership between Ebenezer Scrooge and Jacob and Robert Marley , but Mr . Scrooge is the sole surviving partner . The firm specializes in loans and also holds the leases on various tenement housings . Apart from Scrooge , the staff includes Bob Cratchit and an assortment of rat bookkeepers .
Franck Dubosc Franck Dubosc ( b . 1963 ) is a French actor and humorist , having headlined many comic DVDs and films , and has performed in the French soap opera " Félicien Grevèche " as well as the British series " Coronation Street " . Dubosc was the featured guest star in the " Muppets TV " pilot ( titled " Le Muppet Show " ) , which debuted in November 2005 . Like many of his counterparts on the original " The Muppet Show " , Dubosch spent much of his energy fending off the attentions of Miss Piggy .
Tom Judson Tom Judson ( also credited as Thomas Ronald Judson ) is a composer , actor , and writer , whose musical compositions have appeared on " Sesame Street " . Specifically , he created music for segments of " Wegman Alphabet Soup " , some of which appeared on the series as William Wegman ' s Fay Ray segments . Among his compositions are " Sesame Street - BG Cues " and " Sesame Street Unpaved - BG Cues " . Various compositions are published through Easy Reader Music . Judson has a one - man musical theatrical memoir called " Canned Ham " . In it , he performs " The Milk Song " , which appeared on " Sesame Street " . He has appeared on Broadway in musicals including " Cabaret " and " 42nd Street " , and appeared in various gay adult films as " Gus Mattox " .
Jim Henson ' s Designs and Doodles ( exhibit ) Jim Henson ' s Designs and Doodles was an exhibit that took place from September 15 to December 19 , 2003 at the Hornbake Library of University of Maryland , College Park . The exhibit featured Henson ' s early artwork , much of which he had created while a student at the university . The exhibit was timed to coincide with the unveiling of the Jim Henson Memorial at the University of Maryland .
Happy Feet In of " The Muppet Show " , Kermit says that he ' s gotten a lot of letters asking if frogs can tap dance . In response he sings and dances to " Happy Feet " . Ironically , the audience never sees his feet during the number . Instead multiple Kermits are seen on the screen at the same time , but all from the waist up . The song was also performed by Kermit in the stage shows " " and " " . He also sings the song with a frog - legged Bobby Moynihan in " The Muppets Take the Bowl " . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Good Morning " Good Morning " is a song in which Bear and Ray sing about saying good morning to everyone , including each other . It has been featured on " Bear in the Big Blue House " in two forms — its original length and a shortened version . It was also used in " Bear in the Big Blue House Live ! " and adapted as a BB ' s Music Time segment used during Playhouse Disney commercial breaks . See also . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
I ' ll Never Run Out of Love " I ' ll Never Run Out of Love " is a " Sesame Street " song performed in episode 2123 . Big Bird and Telly wonder if Gordon and Susan will still be able to give them love , even in the presence of their new baby Miles . Gordon assures Big Bird , through song , that his love is endless and he has enough love for everyone . See also . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Junior Kangaroo Junior Kangaroo was a regular on " The Wubbulous World of Dr . Seuss " . He is the son of Jane Kangaroo , and they debuted together in the book , " Horton Hears a Who " . Junior is best friends with Morton the Elephant Bird , mainly in Season 2 . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Walk Along Sesame Street Walk Along Sesame Street is a board game produced by the Milton Bradley Company in 1975 . In the game , players assume the roles of Cookie Monster , Big Bird , Ernie or Bert as they travel around Sesame Street to Hooper ' s Store . Along the way , they must gather items to help them overcome obstacles - - a key to open the gate , a ladder to get over a wall . Translations of the game were also produced in France and Germany , using characters from the local co - productions of " Sesame Street " . In France , the game was called " Promenade Rue Sesame " . In Germany , it was called " Ernie und Seine Freunde " . They both featured the French characters Toccata and Mordicus from " 1 , Rue Sésame " and the German characters Samson and Tiffy from " Sesamstrasse " , along with Ernie and Bert . In 1977 , the game was also produced in the Netherlands , but it used the same characters as the German and French versions had .
We ' re a Family ( Geiss / Hardwick ) " We ' re a Family " is a " Sesame Street " song performed by Gordon and Susan to celebrate the adoption of Miles in Episode 2123 ( 1985 ) . The song was reprised to an older Miles in Episode 3583 ( 1997 ) as part of his adoption anniversary party . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Lisa Sturz A professional puppeteer of over 25 years , Lisa Sturz is involved in designing , building and performing puppets with Red Herring , Inc , a pupptery and costuming company based out of North Carolina . Sturz worked as a puppeteer on " The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland " and " The Flintstones " ( working on the Dictabird ) .
Act Naturally " Act Naturally , " was originally recorded by Buck Owens and was later a hit for the Beatles in 1965 . The upbeat song describes an aspiring movie star who thinks he can win an Oscar if he plays a " man who ' s sad and lonely " in a movie , because he " can play the part so well . . . All [ he has ] to do is act naturally . " The song was first performed by Gonzo as the UK Spot in of " The Muppet Show " . Strumming his guitar , Gonzo sings to his reflection in a mirror . When his reflection starts singing back to him , Gonzo is surprised , asking why it isn ' t imitating him . The reflection counters that Gonzo does ludicrous things . ( Of course he does . He ' s an artist ! ) Eventually , the two versions of Gonzo turn the song into a duet , during which Gonzo ' s reflection appears as a cowboy , a mariachi , and a clown . The song was also performed as a duet between Floyd Pepper and Janice in " The Muppets Go to the Movies " . Releases . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Sesame Street Online Store tape The Japan ese Sesame Street Online Store sells rolls of 5cm - width packing tape , decorated with the " Sesame Street " logo and a picture of Cookie Monster ' s eyes . According to the description on the website , the tape was developed as packaging material for the store , but is now being offered for sale .
Jani Lauzon Jani Lauzon is a Canadian puppeteer and singer . Her Muppet credits include additional puppetry on " Follow That Bird " , performing on " The Jim Henson Hour " , and Dip in the " Sesame Street Canada " special " Basil Hears a Noise " . Lauzon ' s non - Henson credits include Maggie on " Groundling Marsh " and regular roles on " Mr . Dressup " , " The Big Comfy Couch " ( starring Alyson Court ) , and " Iris the Happy Professor " .
I ' m Better Than You " I ' m Better Than You " is a music video by the dinosaur rock band Lyzzard Skyzzard from " You ' re Worse Than Me " , the soundtrack album to the movie " I Never Thought You Were That Great to Start With " . According to a DTV VJ , the music video won an award for Fastest Editing . The video is seen in the " Dinosaurs " episode " " .
Troy Beyer Troy Beyer ( b . 1964 ) is an actress who began her TV career as one of the Kids on " Sesame Street " . Subsequent roles included " Knots Landing " , a regular spot on " Dynasty " , the Showtime TV movie " Uncle Tom ' s Cabin " ( with Phylicia Rashad ) , and feature films like " Eddie " ( with Whoopi Goldberg ) and " John Q " ( with Denzel Washington ) . She wrote and appeared in the 1997 film " B * A * P * S * " , which starred Halle Berry . In a 1987 interview , Beyer recalled how she auditioned for the show : This account has discrepancies . Given her birthdate and the comment that her brother had been appearing for two years , Beyer must have been at least six when she auditioned , and her story conflicts with the construction of Big Bird , as the puppet doesn ' t have a fully removable head .
The Steve Allen Show The Steve Allen Show was a popular Sunday - night variety show that aired from 1956 to 1960 , hosted by Steve Allen . Jim and Jane Henson appeared as guests on " The Steve Allen Show " on November 4 , 1956 with a performance of " I ' ve Grown Accustomed to Your Face . " They returned on April 21 , 1957 to perform Stan Freberg ' s version of " The Yellow Rose of Texas " .
Muppets 2 : Los más buscados Muppets 2 : Los más buscados is the Latin American dub of " Muppets Most Wanted " and a follow - up to 2011 ' s " Los Muppets " . It was released theatrically on March 20 , 2014 in Argentina , with additional Latin American countries to follow throughout March , April , and May 2014 .