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Better World Society The Better World Society was an organization developed in the late 1980s by media mogul Ted Turner . The short - lived effort was launched with the intention of encouraging Hollywood to provide media with in - depth focus on environmental and social issues . Several celebrities who became involved in the effort included Jacques Cousteau , Barbra Streisand , Al Gore and Jim Henson . In 1989 , Kermit the Frog served as spokesfrog for the Better World Society . He appeared in two Public Service Announcements directed by Jim Henson in November of 1988 , which aired the next year . In 1990 , Jim Henson Productions was presented with Telly Awards for both PSAs . The same year , a tribute was held in Henson ' s honor at the Fifth Annual Better World Society Awards Dinner . The first PSA ( titled " Food " in production and later honored by the Telly Awards as " Waste Deep " ) features Kermit posing a question to the viewer : " What if everyone in the world lived in one house ? " The camera pans from left to right through several rooms filled with involved in a number of raucous activities : eating food ( with the refrigerator door left open ) , bathing ( in a full tub , with the water still running ) , brushing teeth ( the water pressure noticeably affected by the monster bathing in the preceding room ) and lastly , a bedroom full of monsters trying to find their own space in an over - crowded bed . Kermit appears at the end to repeat his question , and answers , " We do . " The second PSA ( titled " Bombs " in production and honored by the Telly Awards as " The War Room " ) is very similar in execution , with a slightly different theme . Kermit poses the same question , but this time the camera follows Boo Monster through the same house carrying a balloon . The monsters in this version appear to be assembling a small armed force in each room , complete with munitions and other weaponry . In the last room , Boo ' s balloon pops on the end of a bayonet , upon which he is immediately targeted by a dozen startled and jumpy monsters . Kermit again returns to pose the same question and answer .
Hava Nagila " Hava Nagila " is a classic Jewish folk song . While the melody existed long before , originating in the Ukraine , the lyrics were written by Abraham Zevi Idelsohn in 1918 . The title means " Let us rejoice " in Hebrew and is commonly played at Jewish weddings and bar / bat mitzvahs . In of " The Muppet Show " , a Scotsman interrupts The Electric Mayhem ' s performance of " America " by playing the song on his bagpipes . The song is used in the " Scope That Song " mini - game in " Muppets Inside " sung by the Swedish Chef and Animal . Matisyahu and Moishe Oofnik performed a beatbox duet of the song in the " Shalom Sesame " episode , " Mitzvah on the Street " . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Abraham Lincoln Abraham Lincoln ( 1809 - 1865 ) was the sixteenth President of the United States , particularly noted for his leadership during the Civil War , delivery of the Gettysburg Address , and the Emancipation Proclamation . Nicknamed " Honest Abe , " the lanky bearded politician was a controversial figure in his own time , but has since been recognized as one of the greatest presidents , ranked with George Washington . A key factor in this was not only Lincoln ' s statesmanship and opposition to slavery , but his assassination on April 14 , 1865 , days after the Southern forces surrendered . Lincoln thus became the first American president to be assassinated ( but not the last , as witness John F . Kennedy ) and the fourth to die in office . His image adorns the five dollar bill and the penny . The figure of Lincoln has been represented in Muppet form on several occasions , or portrayed by other characters .
Hu Hu Zhu Hu Hu Zhu ( 呼呼猪 ) is a furry blue pig from " Zhima Jie " , the Chinese co - production of " Sesame Street " . His name means " Whirring Pig " . Hu Hu Zhu meets his " Sesame " friends Elmo and Big Bird in the 2008 planetarium show " " ; his first appearance since the cancellation of the original production of " Zhima Jie " . In the U . S . version of the show , Hu Hu Zhu ( as performed by Tyler Bunch ) visits America ; in the Chinese version , Elmo and Big Bird visit Hu Hu Zhu in China . They learn about space together , traveling on an imaginary trip to the Moon . Sesame Workshop description . " Hu Hu Zhu is an ageless , furry , blue pig with many siblings and relatives who are all the same unique color . Hu Hu Zhu admires his blue fur and tail and takes meticulous care of both . He loves the arts - - especially opera - - and enjoys singing despite his untrained voice . He has portraits of his ancestors hanging in his living room ; including renowned philosophers , artists , and poets . He is also the proud owner of a world - class collection of furry blue objects d ’ art . His greatest joy is helping others , but he doesn ’ t always know when to stop . He often runs around huffing and puffing in an effort to find someone to help . He pretends to be brave for the sake of helping others , but is actually afraid at heart . " Appearances in U . S . media . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Sesame Street Revisited Sesame Street Revisited is a book of criticism that attempts to analyze and reevaluate data from the Educational Testing Service ' s original evaluation of " Sesame Street " . The book makes a number of strong criticisms that dogged the Children ' s Television Workshop in the following years . In an epilogue to the book , Samuel Ball and Gerry Ann Bogatz , the original evaluators from ETS , respond to this re - evaluation .
The Gift of the Magi " The Gift of the Magi " is a short story by O . Henry about a poor couple that pawns their most prized possessions to buy Christmas gifts for each other : Jim his watch to buy Della a set of combs , and Della her hair to buy Jim a chain for his watch . Even though their presents were useless without the original possessions , O . Henry suggests that their acts represent the true meaning of Christmas , saying that " of all who give gifts these two were the wisest . Of all who give and receive gifts , such as they are wisest . Everywhere they are wisest . They are the magi . " This story was been retold by the Muppets several times . The first was on the album " Merry Christmas from Sesame Street " and later filmed as part of " Christmas Eve on Sesame Street " . In this version Ernie and Bert trade in their most prized possessions at Hooper ' s Store so that they can afford Christmas presents for each other : Ernie his Rubber Duckie for a cigar box to hold Bert ' s paper clip collection , and Bert his paper clip collection for a soap dish to hold Rubber Duckie . In contrast to the original story , Mr . Hooper , realizing what is happening , returns Rubber Duckie and the paper clip collection to Ernie and Bert in the spirit of Christmas . Ernie and Bert also retold their story with Marlo Thomas on the album , " Thanks & Giving All Year Long " in 2004 . In 1996 , " The Gift of the Magi Story Book Set & Advent Calendar " retold the story with Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy in the lead roles . The 1999 book " A Very Muppet Christmas " told another version of the story with Kermit and Piggy , called " The Thrift of the Magi " . In " It ' s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie " , three pairs of best friends ( Gonzo and Rizzo , Dr . Bunsen Honeydew and Beaker , and Johnny Fiama and Sal Minella ) exchange presents at The Muppet Theatre ' s Christmas party in comic vignettes that echo " The Gift of the Magi . "
When Harry Met Sally When Harry Met Sally is a 1989 romantic comedy , which starred Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan as the titular Harry and Sally . It was directed by Rob Reiner . The story follows Harry and Sally from their first meeting on a road trip from Chicago to NYC after graduating from college , through incidental encounters over the years , a friendship , and eventually a romantic relationship and marriage 12 years after they first met .
Field Trip ! Field Trip ! is a 2007 " Sesame Street " board book by Sarah Albee , with illustrations by Joe Mathieu . The Sesame Street gang goes on a field trip to the natural history museum . Each page includes a special fact about the exhibits pictured . The book comes with four finger puppets ( Elmo , Zoe , Cookie Monster , and Big Bird ) which can be used interactively with the story . Each page has holes for the puppets to pop in and out of , making them part of the scenes .
Meow Moo Count By Two March " Meow Moo Count By Two March " is a song from the Elmo the Musical segment , " Cowboy the Musical . " Elmo , as the Count By Two Kid , arranges his herd of Kitty - Cows in pairs through song . He later reprises the song to prove to a pair of Wrestlers that the critters belong to him . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Hot Dog ! Hot Dog ! was a popular magazine for children in the 1980s . The Muppets appeared on the front cover three times . Kermit the Frog was featured on the first issue in 1979 , with an article about " The Muppet Movie " . Miss Piggy was featured on the cover and in a four page article about the release of " The Great Muppet Caper " in issue number 9 . The article was written by Jane Stine . Issue 21 included a three - page cover story on " Fraggle Rock " , which tied in to the show ' s 1983 premiere . Issue 38 from 1986 , featured an article about the Muppet Babies .
Christmas in Rockefeller Center Christmas in Rockefeller Center is an annual television event on NBC broadcast live from Rockefeller Center in New York City in which various celebrities welcome the Christmas season by performing holiday songs , culminating in the lighting of the famous Rockefeller Center Christmas tree . 2008 Appearance . Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy appeared in the 2008 celebration on December 3 to introduce Harry Connick , Jr . Jane Krakowski and Al Roker hosted , while other guests included Miley Cyrus , Faith Hill , Tony Bennett , Rosie O ' Donnell , the Jonas Brothers , and Stephen Colbert . 2009 Appearance . The Muppets appeared in the 2009 special on December 2 . Gonzo , Rizzo , Fozzie , Kermit , Miss Piggy , and Pepe performed " It ' s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year . " Jane Krakowski and Zachary Levi hosted , while other guests included Michael Bloomberg , Alicia Keys , The Roots , Rod Stewart and Brian Williams . Before the special , select local channels aired a pre - show that featured The Electric Mayhem , consisting of Dr . Teeth , Floyd , Janice , Zoot , Animal and Lips , performing " Run , Run Rudolph . " 2012 Appearance . The Muppets and Cee Lo Green sang " All I Need is Love " in the 2012 special on November 28 . Kermit , Miss Piggy , Gonzo , Fozzie , Pepe , Animal and the Snowths appeared . Al Roker and Savannah Guthrie from " The Today Show " hosted . Other guests included Tony Bennett , Rod Stewart , Bette Midler and Billy Crystal .
Jack Robinson Jack Robinson is the main protagonist of " " . He is a wealthy CEO of a large company and the descendant of the greedy Jack from the original fairy tale and his business affairs are managed by Sigfried Manheim . Not a single male of his family ever lived to be over 40 years of age . He never did get married , so he never had children . This is because Siggy was encouraging him to care only about his work so that after Jack ' s death , Siggy would take over the company . He must put an end to the curse by returning the singing harp and the goose to the giants ' world .
Shirley ( Muppet Meeting Films ) Shirley was one of the repertory players in the Muppet Meeting Films . A bespectacled businesswoman , Shirley appeared in " Top Ten Reasons to Take a Break , " " Now Hear This , " and " The Meeting That Would Not Die , " amongst others . In the 1993 short " Great Salespeople in History " , she was called Diane Smidlab . In a " Good Morning America " sketch , Shirley ( with a different hairdo ) explained how to set your VCR , where she was played by Camille Bonora . Shirley also appeared on " Muppets Tonight " as the Network Censor , where she was played by Leslie Carrara - Rudolph . She is briefly seen in the opening of 2002 ' s " It ' s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie " , carrying bags with Maxine . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
I ' m Gonna Be a Country Girl " I ' m Gonna Be a Country Girl " is a " Sesame Street " song sung by Buffy , Gladys and a pig named Patty . The animals approach Buffy as she ' s practicing her guitar . She says sometimes she gets fed up with city life and longs to be out in the country . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Manfred Steffen Manfred Steffen ( 1916 - 2009 ) was a German voice actor who dubbed Mr . Hooper for the first four seasons of " Sesamstrasse " . Steffen established himself as a radio newscaster in the 1940s and worked frequently on stage as a character actor . Film credits include the Edgar Wallace " krimi " " The Dead Eyes of London " . As a dubbing actor , he was the German voice of Henry Travers in " It ' s a Wonderful Life " , Peter Cushing in " From Beyond the Grave " , Noah Beery Jr . on " The Rockford Files " , and bit parts on " Columbo " . He had a principal role in the German animated feature " Felidae " .
The Peter Pan Chorus Sings Songs from Sesame Street This album is a follow up to " Songs from Sesame Street " , only this time the focus is on the original songs written for the show . This album features covers of songs that first appeared on " The Sesame Street Book & Record " . Track listing . Side One Side Two
Blue Peter Blue Peter is a long - running BBC television program for children that has been airing since October of 1958 . It is named after the blue - and - white flag hoisted by a ship in port when it is ready to sail . The reasoning behind the choice of title is that the program is intended to be a voyage of adventure and discovery for the viewers , constantly covering new topics .
Muppet Babies Dixie cups In 1985 , Dixie introduced a series of bathroom paper cups featuring the " Muppet Babies " . The release was interesting as there were various series of cups released , and each series had multiple boxes which each contained unique paper cut outs . There is therefore a lot of art involved in these sets . Some boxes included a sticker inside the package rather than the cutouts . The artwork for the cups and packaging was created by Guy Gilchrist , the co - creator of " The Muppets " comic strip . Films parodied include " Star Wars " , which was also parodied by Gilchrist on a tin lunch box for Thermos .
Sesame Street cookie jars ( Treasure Craft ) In 2000 , created a large , ceramic , figural " Sesame Street " cookie jar . Standing 10 . 5 inches tall , 9 inches wide and 7 inches deep , it was shaped like a tall building . Each side shows a different " street scene " from Sesame Street . In addition , Bert and Bernice sit on one side of the chimney , while Ernie and Rubber Duckie sit on the other side .
Salvador Nájar Salvador Nájar is a Mexican voice actor who dubbed Kermit the Frog ( La Rana René ) on " Plaza Sésamo " beginning in 1972 . When the Mexican dub of " The Muppet Show " arrived , Jose María Iglesias took over . Nájar resumed the role in the late 1990s , in dubs of the later skits as well as specials such as " CinderElmo " . Active in Mexican dubbing since the 1960s , Najar originally played child or adolescent roles , notably the older Thumper in " Bambi " , Wart in " The Sword in the Stone " , and Rusty on the live - action series " Rin Tin Tin " . He has dubbed such actors as Mark Hamill in the original " Star Wars " dubs , Steve Martin in over ten movies ( including " Bowfinger " ) , Kevin Pollak in four , Eddie Murphy in " The Adventures of Pluto Nash " and " The Haunted Mansion " , John C . McGinley in " Identity " and " Stealing Harvard " , John Candy in " Uncle Buck " , Rowan Atkinson in " Scooby - Doo " , and Rick Moranis in " Little Giants " . On TV , he was the Spanish voice of Micky Dolenz on the 1950s TV series " Circus Boy " , Dom DeLuise on the revival of " Candid Camera " , and Donny Osmond on " The Donny and Marie Show " . Animation roles include Pepe LePew in " Space Jam " and " " , Luigi in " Cars " , Inspector Gadget , Huckleberry Hound and Top Cat in various Hanna - Barbera specials , Fritz / Petunia in " Meet the Robinsons " , and Tony the Tiger in commercials .
Edgar Ott Edgar Ott ( 1929 - 1994 ) was a German voice actor who took over the role of Cookie Monster on " Sesamstrasse " when Alexander Welbat died in 1977 , and upon his own death , was succeeded by Welbat ' s son Douglas Welbat . Ott also dubbed Earl Sinclair in " Die Dinos " , the German dub of " Dinosaurs " , for the first three seasons ( replaced when he died by Jürgen Kluckert ) . One of the most active voices in German cinema , Ott was the official voice of Telly Savalas ( as " Kojak " , in films , and in most guest appearances ) , and also dubbed Charles Durning in " The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas " and four others , Jack Warden in " All the President ' s Men " , John Vernon in " Topaz " , and at various times , James Earl Jones , Edward Asner , Martin Landau , and Pierre Tornade . On TV , he dubbed Bill Cosby in " I Spy " and Gordon Jackson on " Upstairs , Downstairs " and others . Ott was best known as the voice of Benjamin Blümchen , a cheerful young elephant , in a series of children ' s audio stories ( and the earliest seasons of a subsequent cartoon series ) . In animation , he dubbed every Phil Harris character in a Disney animated feature ( Baloo in " The Jungle Book " , Little John in Robin Hood , and O ' Malley in " The Aristocats " ) , Obelix in the Asterix films , King Triton in " The Little Mermaid " , Professor Ratigan in " The Great Mouse Detective " , and Tiger in " The American Tail " movies . Ott ' s infrequent on - camera credits included the 1955 film " The Plot to Assassinate Hitler " , an appearance on " Tatort " , and a starring role on police procedural " Kommissariat IX " ( 1975 - 1979 ) as Hauptkommissar Dingelein .
A Very Unhappy Birthday ( To You ) Oscar the Grouch sings " A Very Unhappy Birthday ( To You ) " , describing how grouches celebrate their birthdays . The song was later performed on the show in episode 3363 by Rosita and Oscar with the Grouchketeers . Releases . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
The Last Days of Fraggle Rock Junior Gorg catches a cold and has to be taken on vacation to the swamps . When Mokey Fraggle discovers this , the Fraggles are convinced that the Gorgs have left forever and the garden is theirs . But after a while , ugly weeds start killing the vegetables , since there ' s nobody around to take care of the garden . The Fraggles are faced with the possibility of leaving Fraggle Rock forever in order to find food . . .
Big Bird at Home Big Bird at Home is a 2011 " Sesame Street " storybook which collects four stories about Big Bird and his friends . The bird dusts the house with Abby Cadabby in " Big Bird Cleans " , and invites Count von Count over for snack time in " Big Bird Shares a Snack " . In " Big Bird the Artist " , Oscar the Grouch criticizes as Big Bird paints a picture . Finally , Big Bird and Grover move around to exercise in " Big Bird and Grover Move " .
Tiny Kitchen Tiny Kitchen is an online cooking series produced by Tastemade , in which a pair of human hands prepares tiny doll sized foods in a miniature kitchen . On October 3 , 2017 , Elmo guest starred in an episode where Hands ( as he refers to his host ) prepares tiny oatmeal cranberry cookies , a small turkey and cheese sandwich , and a miniscule bag of carrots and celery before bagging it for Elmo for lunch .
Talking Big Bird ( CBS Toys ) Talking Big Bird is a plush Big Bird toy made by in 1980 , under the Gabriel and Child Guidance labels . When a ring on his back is pulled , Big Bird says four phrases including : By pushing a lever in the back of his head it is possible to make his mouth move .
Rick Velleu Rick Velleu worked in the Muppet Workshop in the 1990s . He built props for the first season of " The Wubbulous World of Dr . Seuss " . For the second season , Velleu moved up to directing . His work was also featured in the 2000 book " Quilting with the Muppets " . Velleu later was part of the early design team during the development of " Dora the Explorer " and has directed several documentaries , including " Boatlift " ( narrated by Tom Hanks ) and " School Play " . External links . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Mavis Vegas Davis Mavis Vegas Davis , also billed as Mavis Davis and simply Mavis , was the stage name of singer / actress Michelle Aller . She was the regular stage manager for " Muppets Tonight " ( billed as Mavis ) and , as Mavis Vegas Davis , received credit for as the voice of Theresa , singing " The Coffee Song . " Michelle Aller sang back - up on albums by Dusty Springfield and Cher in the 1970s . She began using the name Mavis Vegas Davis , which she considered her " glitzy alter - ego , " during that time , receiving credit for featured vocals on her 1978 " Prisoner " album for the the song " Holy Smoke ! " ( which she co - wrote , billed as Aller ) . She did similar double duty for the 1978 " Rollerboogie " film soundtrack ( as Michelle Aller for songwriting and Mavis Vegas Davis for performance ) and appeared in the 1988 film " Salsa " . She later moved into television , largely as a stage manager but occasionally performing , including as a backup dancer in the Minnie Mouse special " Totally Minnie " and two appearances on the short - lived TV series " Hull High " as a singing janitor . She was stage manager for Joan Rivers on " The Late Show " , " Saved by the Bell " , " American Idol " , and various specials .
Paweł Szczesny Paweł Szczesny ( b . 1963 ) is a Polish voice actor known for his gruff voice who dubbed K . Edgar Singer in " Muppety z Kosmosu " ( " Muppets from Space " ) . He went on to dub Bobo in " Muppety " ( " The Muppets " ) , " Muppety : Poza prawem " ( " Muppets Most Wanted " ) , and the dub of the 2015 TV series . Scezesny also worked on " Świat Elmo " ( " Elmo ' s World " ) , announcing the spoken dubbing credits and voicing minor characters , and dubbed Smoke in " Cartoon All - Stars to the Rescue " . Szczesny has been active in Polish dubbing since the 1980s , as Bluto in " Popeye " cartoons , Schaeffer on " The Raccoons " , Hair Bear on " Help ! It ' s the Hair Bear Bunch " , Hades in " Hercules " , Hopper in " A Bug ' s Life " , Patrick on " SpongeBob SquarePants " , Magneto on " X - Men " , Hammerhead and Iron Man on " Spider - Man " , Aquaman and others on " Justice League " and " Young Justice " , and Harvey Bullock on " Batman : The Animated Series " . In live - action film , Szczesny dubbed Cheech Marin in " Spy Kids " , Billy Connolly in " The Hobbit : The Battle of the Five Armies " , Richard Moll in " No Dessert Dad , ' Til You Mow the Lawn " , Jeffrey Tambor in " How the Grinch Stole Christmas " , Stephen Fry in " Stormbreaker " , and multiple bit parts in " Around the World in 80 Days " , " The Avengers " , and others . In various " Power Rangers " incarnations , he dubbed Commander Cruger , Bulk , Zordon , assorted monsters , and others .