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Spider A Spider appears to Little Miss Muffet in a Season 20 " Sesame Street " sketch . In a story narrated by Gina , the Spider approaches Little Miss Muffet on a tuffet , by the river and at the mall . Muffet finally realizes that the Spider just wants to be friends . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Somebody Come and Play ( exhibit ) Somebody Come and Play : 45 Years of Sesame Street Helping Kids Grow Smarter , Stronger , and Kinder is an exhibition housed by the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts in Lincoln Center . The exhibit was open from September 18 , 2014 to January 31 , 2015 . Celebrating the 45th anniversary of " Sesame Street " , the exhibit features behind the scenes photos , character designs , props and costumes , as well as puppets of certain characters ( including Oscar the Grouch , Count von Count , Cookie Monster , Big Bird , Elmo , Zoe , Ernie , Bert , Hoots , Snuffy , Super Grover and the cast of " Sesame Tree " ) . In addition to the exhibit , several events were also held within Lincoln Center ' s facilities .
Joanna Lumley Joanna Lumley ( b . 1946 ) is a comic actress known for playing Patsy Stone ( opposite Jennifer Saunders as Edina ) in " Absolutely Fabulous " . She supplied the voice of Tiger Lily in the 1999 Creature Shop TV version of " Alice in Wonderland " . The ex - wife of sitcom creator Jeremy Lloyd ( " Are You Being Served ? " ) , Lumley ' s credits range from the James Bond film " On Her Majesty ' s Secret Service " to Purdey on " The New Avengers " , parts in such Hammer - style horror films as " The Satanic Rites of Dracula " , appearances in two Pink Panther films , and Mrs . Bantry in the Agatha Christie TV adaptation " A Body in the Library " . She is also the only woman to play the Doctor in " Doctor Who " on television , albeit for a made - for - charity spoof . Miss Piggy and Janice spoofed " Absolutely Fabulous " in the 1997 calendar " " , with Piggy in Saunders ' role and Janice as Lumley ' s Patsy .
The Great Seal of the United States The Great Seal of The United States is a design that is used symbolically to represent the United States of America . According to official statements from the Federal Government , the seal appears in diverse forms " on coins , postage stamps , stationery , publications , flags , , public monuments , public buildings , passports , and other items the U . S . government has issued , owns , or uses . The Seal can be affixed only by an officer of the Department of State , under the authority of its custodian , the Secretary of State . " Several variants of the Seal exist , but all show an an American bald eagle with its wings spread , supporting a shield , or escutcheon , and clutching an olive branch and a bundle of 13 arrows , " denoting the power of peace and war , which is exclusively vested in congress . " References . The Great Seal has been parodied many times by the Muppets , mostly in sketches and gags involving Sam the Eagle :
Miss Piggy and Kermit the Frog Dream Date The set featured a Disco background , and featured not only Kermit and Piggy , but also Gonzo , Camilla , Fozzie Bear , Zoot , Janice , Floyd , Dr . Teeth , and Animal . This set was the third in Colorforms ' series of three Muppet sets ; Kermit the Frog Colorforms and Miss Piggy Dress - Up Set were released in 1980 .
Jojo Jojo is a talking dog who is curious about everything . She appeared in " The Jim Henson Hour " episode " , " in which Jim explains to her how the Muppets work . She is a member of the O . M . D ( Organization of Muppet Dogs ) . The puppet was modeled after a real live male dog named Bamboo . While Camille Bonora performed Jojo for most of " Secrets of the Muppets " , Mike Quinn puppeteered Jojo for one brief shot , with Banora dubbing her voice . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Rugby Tiger Rugby Tiger is a plush tiger doll . He ' s the star of the 1986 special " The Christmas Toy " , and the 1994 spin - off series " The Secret Life of Toys " . Rugby is one of the newest toys in the playroom . He is young , mischievous , adventurous and quite self - conceited . He was Jamie ' s favorite Christmas toy in " The Christmas Toy " . In " The Secret Life of Toys " , Rugby takes great pride in being " plush " . His tail is detachable . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Saoirse Ronan Saoirse Ronan ( b . 1994 ) is an Irish - American actress known for films including " The Lovely Bones " , " Brooklyn " and " Lady Bird " . Ronan makes a cameo appearance during " Muppets Most Wanted " as the special guest for their Irish live show . She is seen dancing to " The Nutcracker " with the Mutations . Ronan spoke about filming her cameo with Crave Online :
Muppet Wacky Wobblers Funko ' s 2012 Toy Fair display first showed designs for a set of Muppet bobble - head Wacky Wobblers , including Kermit the Frog , Miss Piggy , Fozzie Bear , Animal , and Dr . Teeth . The figures were released in 2013 . Artwork for Gonzo , Beaker , and Sweetums were also shown , although they were never produced .
Pa Otter Pa Otter is the late husband of Alice Otter and father of Emmet in " Emmet Otter ' s Jug - Band Christmas " . Although he died a couple of years before the start of the story , his presence is felt throughout the special . Pa was a snake oil salesman , though business wasn ' t always good . As Pa often joked , " There aren ' t enough people who want to oil a snake ! " Pa also said , " A person ' s got to take his chances or life will never come to nothing . " He took his chances on the snake oil , but the fact that it never came to much hardly matters . A sentimental fellow , his favorite song was " When the River Meets the Sea . " Pa was also an early , establishing the family tradition of the Christmas branch . Every year , he ' d go out and vow to bring back a whole Christmas tree . He never had the heart , reflecting that the tree , if allowed to live , would remain for another hundred years . Alice thinks that sometimes Emmet even sounds like his Pa . Another tradition associated with the family patriarch is Pa ' s slide . The slide is built on the hillside overlooking part of the river . When the ice solidifies on the river , the Otters would slide down , a joyous winter recreation . Emmet feels it ' s the best thing Pa ever built . Pa ' s death forced hardships on the Otter family , as they had to part with most of their possessions . Had Pa lived , he would have hocked the toolchest and put a hole in the washtub . When Alice and Emmet lose the Waterville talent contest to the Riverbottom Nightmare Band , they take heart in the fact that they did what Pa would have done and took a chance . Stage version . The spirit of Pa Otter appears in the stage adaptation of " Emmet Otter ' s Jug - Band Christmas " where he sings the song " Alice Keep Dreaming " to his wife . In the original 2008 stage production , the role was played by Alan Campbell , with David Stephens as the understudy . Stephens took over the role for the 2009 version .
Episode 109 : Mystery Weekend The Furchester is holding a special " Mystery Weekend , " complete with famous detectives , Miss Marbles and Penguin Mason . However , there isn ' t a mystery for them to solve . Meanwhile , Inspector Raccoonseau checks in , having an impulse for polishing shiny things around the hotel . Funella quickly hides her paperweight so the detectives can solve a mystery , when she sees it ' s actually disappeared ! The same goes for Ms . Marbles ' pen and Mason ' s magnifying glass . Miss Marbles finds some feathers and they accuse Mrs . Cluckington , a chicken covered in jewels . She is insulted to be accused and leaves , when her tiara goes missing ! The detectives go to question Cookie Monster , while Phoebe and Elmo trying solving the mystery themselves . The two monsters notice Raccoonseau has been polishing shiny things , and recall all the missing things are shiny . They set a trap for him and witness him walking off with a shiny spoon . They alert the detectives , who inspect Raccoonseau ' s room , which is full of shiny items from all over the hotel . He apologizes and vows to ask before borrowing items . The detectives make Elmo and Phoebe honorary detectives , awarding them some shiny badges that Raccoonseau shines . Sources . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Ian Holm Sir Ian Holm ( b . 1931 ) is an acclaimed British actor who performed in several Creature Shop - effects films , starring as the Rev . Charles Dodgson ( aka Lewis Carroll ) in " Dreamchild " , appeared as the water bailiff in " Loch Ness " , and voiced Squealer the pig in " Animal Farm " . Holm ' s other film roles include Sam Mussabini in " Chariots of Fire " ( earning an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor ) , Napoleon in " Time Bandits " , Kurtzmann in " Brazil " , stern physician Dr . Willis in " The Madness of King George " , Bilbo Baggins in Peter Jackson ' s " Lord of the Rings " films , and roles in several Shakespearean adaptations .
Finian ' s Rainbow Finian ' s Rainbow is a Tony Award - winning musical that opened on Broadway in 1947 . It was written by E . Y . Harburg and Fred Saidy , with music by Burton Lane ( and lyrics by Harburg ) . The musical has been revived a number of times since and even adapted into a film in 1968 .
The Gambler ( song ) Kenny Rogers and three Muppets sang his 1978 # 1 country hit " The Gambler " in of " The Muppet Show " . The song was set inside a train car . The Gambler sang the opening verse , offering Kenny Rogers his advice . Two other old men were also present . All three Muppet men had live human hands and detailed , realistic faces . Pepe the King Prawn sang part of the song in " Muppets from Space " after he won the card game with Kermit the Frog , Rizzo the Rat , and Clifford . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
IKids Awards Sistered with the Kidscreen Awards , the iKids Awards honour achievement in mobile application design . All nominations are in the preschool category . 2013 . Only the winners are known : Best Website Best eBook Best Console Video Game 2014 . Both of the apps below were nominees ; winner unknown . Best Learning App ( Tablet ) 2015 . Winners have yet to be awarded . Best Website Best Web / App Series Best Learning App ( Tablet ) Best Game App ( Tablet ) Best Streaming Video Platform
Frank Collison Frank Collison ( b . 1950 ) is a character actor who appeared in the 1997 Creature Shop - effects film " Buddy " as a zookeeper . Collison , often cast as eccentrics or rural types , was a regular on " Dr . Quinn , Medicine Woman " as telegrapher Horace Bing for the run of the show ( 1993 - 1998 ) . He also appeared on " My Name Is Earl " ( recurring as Kenny ' s Dad ) , " Good Luck Charlie " ( four episodes as Vern ) , " Carnivàle " ( as barker Jasper ) , and one - shot roles on " Night Court " ( as a carnival freak who eats anything ) , " Quantum Leap " , " NYPD Blue " , " Monk " , and " Star Trek : The Next Generation " ( as Cardassian Gul Dolak ) , Film credits include " O Brother Where Art Thou " , " The Majestic " , the 1988 version of " The Blob " , the 2002 film " Hope Springs " , " The Lawnmower Man " , " The Village " , " Hidalgo " , " Alien Nation " ( as an alien ) , " The Happening " ( as a helpful nursery owner ) , and " Hitchcock " ( as Ed Gein ' s brother ) .
Minnie Mynah Minnie Mynah is a mynah bird who appears in a season 45 episode of " Sesame Street " . When Big Bird briefly steps out of his nest to retrieve a fallen Radar , Minnie occupies his nest . She states the bird rule is " finders keepers , losers weepers " and the nest now belongs to her , even taking the liberty of changing the name on the mailbox . When the conflict is taken to the Supreme Bird Court , Minnie insists rules are rules . However , when she drops her favorite teddy bear and Chris claims it ' s his now , she sees how Big Bird must have felt . She gives him his nest back and gets her teddy back as well . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Barry Fowler Barry Fowler worked as part of Jim Henson ' s Creature Shop beginning with " The Dark Crystal " , where he was on the fabrication team for the Landstriders . He later moved to the mold shop department . Outside of the Creature Shop , Fowler worked with Neal Scanlan ' s studio on " Babe : Pig in the City " , " 102 Dalmatians " , and " Kangaroo Jack " . He also worked on molds for the animatronic creatures in the " Harry Potter " movies . Henson / Creature Shop credits . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
E - I - E - I - OR E - I - E - I - OR was a loose parody of the TV medical drama " ER " on " Muppets Tonight " , featuring a hospital full of silly doctors and their animal patients delivering a fast - paced barrage of jokes . The sketch can be seen as an updated version of the classic Veterinarian ' s Hospital skits from " The Muppet Show " . Among the doctors are Fozzie Bear , Dr . Pain , Afghan Hound , and Ernst Stavros Grouper . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Jan Harloff Jan Harloff ( b . ca . 1944 ) is a German director , translator , and dubbing director who worked on " Sesamstrasse " from the first season until 1985 . He directed the dubbing for Muppet skits and often co - wrote scripts or song lyrics , including the German translations of " The Subway , " " Bones , " " Would You Like to Buy an O ? , " " ABC Disco , " and " Everyone Likes Ice Cream . " Harloff directed live - action film inserts , frequently involving kids ( sometimes casting his own sons , Fabian and Marek ) . He also directed inserts involving animals and other topics . For recordings , he directed the 1976 album " Bumfidel aus der Sesamstrasse " and had a speaking part as a neighbor . Based in Hamburg , Harloff voice directed the German dubs of " Miami Vice " and " Teletubbies " ( voicing the narrator as well ) .
Episode 416 : Jonathan Winters Jonathan is convinced that a gypsy has put a curse on the show , and while Kermit scoffs at the idea , he does notice that everything is going wrong . A few acts have to be canceled , but Kermit refuses to believe there ' s a curse until a meteorite falls on his flipper . In the final stage of the curse , everyone begins to speak in mock Swedish . It is revealed that Statler and Waldorf had " paid " for a half - hour gypsy curse , but they didn ' t expect it would happen to them . As the curse is lifted , Winters pays the gypsy to keep it going . Gallery . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Pig Calypso " Pig Calypso " is one of only a few original songs written specifically for " The Muppet Show " . The number is performed by Miss Piggy , Kermit , and the pigs ( including Annie Sue ) as the opening number on . In a tropical setting , Miss Piggy and the pigs sing about her romance with Kermit . The pigs then encourage Kermit to tell his side of the story . He responds by claiming that there is no relationship between the two , and that " Bib and napkin , knife and fork is the only way that I ' ll touch pork ! " The number ends as Miss Piggy karate chops the frog . One of the pigs plays a portion of this song on the steel drums backstage in . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
I Am Me " I Am Me " is a " Sesame Street " song sung by three Anything Muppet cowboys ( performed by Jerry Nelson , Bob Payne , and Richard Hunt ) . The song teaches about the uses of proper English grammar . The Fat Blue and Green cowboys have trouble using the pronouns " me " and " you , " but eventually learn how to use the two words correctly . See also . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Lustige Kinderlieder Lustige Kinderlieder ( " Funny Children ' s Songs " ) is a " Sesamstrasse " sound book based on the German co - production of " Sesame Street " . Ernie , Elmo and Oscar the Grouch present children ' s songs that can be played by pressing the buttons on the side .
Granny Rose Granny Rose travels a long way to visit " Mopatop ' s Shop " in the episode " " because she has heard you can get everything you want in the shop . She wants nothing , which is hard to come by . There always seems to be a little bit of something in nothing . Mopatop and Puppyduck have a hard time finding nothing in the things they thought were empty . In the end , Granny Rose does not leave the shop with nothing . She takes things like the smell of fresh baked bread and a lot of memories with her when she leaves the shop . The puppet was originally used for Begoony on " Fraggle Rock " . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
UFO ! Host The UFO ! Host appears in the " Dinosaurs " episode " . " The solemn , turtleneck clad dinosaur hosts a television program exploring strange phenomenon and extraterrestrial sightings . Earl Sinclair attempts to use the show to spread the " alien " ' s message that dinosaurs must stop polluting the earth . The host ' s voice and attire are reminiscent of Leonard Nimoy ' s when hosting the series " In Search Of " .
Julia Arkos Julia Arkos ( b . 1970 ) is a Canadian actor who graduated from the University of Winnipeg in 1992 with a Bachelor ' s Degree in Theatre and Drama . She appeared in " It ' s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie " as the Salvation Army Representative encountered by Fozzie Bear while trying to escape a Safari Animal Tracker . Her other credits include two episode of " The X - Files " , James Cameron ' s " Dark Angel " ( with Jessica Alba ) , three episodes of " Dead Like Me " ( with Mandy Patinkin ) , " Heaven is for Real " ( with Greg Kinnear ) , and " The Last Mimzy " ( with Joely Richardson ) .
Mary Grace Eubank Mary Grace Eubank is an illustrator whose work has appeared in " Sesame Street Magazine " . She supplied artwork for the character profiles included in each volume of " The Sesame Street Treasury " , and also illustrated the following : _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
We Need a Little Christmas " We Need a Little Christmas , " from Jerry Herman ' s Broadway musical " Mame " , is performed by the cast of " The Muppet Show " as they drive to Ma Bear ' s farmhouse for Christmas in the opening number of " A Muppet Family Christmas " . Muppet characters featured in the number include Kermit the Frog , Fozzie Bear , Gonzo , Camilla , Animal , Rizzo the Rat , Lips , Floyd Pepper , Robin the Frog , Janice , Scooter , Dr . Teeth , Beauregard , Marvin Suggs , Lew Zealand , Dr . Bunsen Honeydew , Beaker , Sam the Eagle , and assorted rats and chickens . Although other " Muppet Show " characters end up at Ma Bear ' s house , it is unclear how they arrived , as they are not seen riding in Fozzie ' s pick - up truck . Miss Piggy , of course , makes her grand entrance later in the special via sleigh . Elmo , Abby Cadabby and Grover performed the song on " Today " on December 25 , 2007 . Elmo , Grover , Rosita and Velvet sing the song in the Sesame Place stage show , " Elmo the Musical Live ! - Christmas " . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune is a popular TV game show created by Merv Griffin in 1973 and debuting on NBC in 1975 . While the daytime series ran until 1991 , switching hosts four times and moving to CBS for 18 months , the more widely - recognized nighttime version debuted in 1983 . The current hosts are Pat Sajak ( who began in 1981 , replacing Chuck Woolery ) and Vanna White ( who began in 1982 , replacing Susan Stafford ) . Based on the children ' s game Hangman , contestants compete to solve mystery word puzzles for cash prizes ; a giant carnival - type wheel determines the cash value of the letters . Numerous puzzles over the history of the show have included references to and projects . Gonzo and Kermit appeared in 1999 during a " Wheel Goes to the Movies " week to promote " Muppets from Space " . On the " Wheel " set , a large Kermit toy sat on a tub of popcorn . Walkarounds of various " Sesame Street " characters appear from a Beaches Family Resorts insert as part of a prize package in 2010 .
Weatherberries The Weatherberries are a group of singing fruit who appears on " Sesame Tree " , the Northern Irish co - production of " Sesame Street " . Their main purpose is to announce what the weather is going to be today when Hilda asks them . They hang from a vine inside the hollow tree . The berries are performed by Helen Sloan , Michael McNulty , and Alana Kerr . From the second season onward , Sarah Lyle started playing Maisie Weatherberry ( replacing Sloan ) . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Lydia the Ostrich Lydia the Ostrich appeared in of " The Animal Show " , in which she told Stinky and Jake how ostriches live and how they are excellent animal mothers . The puppet used for this character was recycled from Ms . Henrietta Vanderpeen , used in the " Bear in the Big Blue House " episode " " . She also made an appearance in " Muppets from Space " . The puppet was later used as Little Miss Kissy Kiss in the " Mopatop ' s Shop " episode " . " _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
The Mills Brothers The Mills Brothers were a singing quartet who gained fame in the 1930s , largely through radio and recordings , originally consisting of brothers Harry , Herbert , Donald , and John Mills . Father John Sr . stepped in when John died in 1935 , but by 1957 the group had become a trio of the brothers only . They remained popular through the fifties ( with a 1952 hit recording of " The Glow - Worm " ) and sixties . On the July 19 , 1966 broadcast of " The Mike Douglas Show " , the Mills Brothers appeared and provided the opening voice - over announcement ( mentioning guest co - hosts the Muppets ) . Later in the show , the group performed their 1943 hit song " Paper Doll , " while Rowlf and Billy and Sue visually dramatized it .
Sopitas Sopitas . com is a Mexican website , which claims to be " the most important content site in Mexico " with 20 million monthly visitors . On 24 May 2017 , their YouTube channel released a video where the host , Abby Cadabby , and Cookie Monster " create a rainbow inside of a container " . Other episodes include Muppet references , such as one about the 1980s , which includes Baby Animal in the episode thumbnail .
Uncle Sam Uncle Sam is the fictional embodiment of the United States of America , heavily used in political cartoons , propaganda , and other anthropomorphic depictions of the country . The term " Uncle Sam " dates to the War of 1812 , and the earliest depiction to 1852 . It was primarily in the post - Civil War era , however , particularly in the illustrations of Thomas Nast , that the familiar image of the tall , goateed Uncle Sam ( borrowing aspects of Abraham Lincoln ) completely supplanted earlier anthropomorphizations of America ( such as Columbia and Brother Jonathan ) . Uncle Sam became particularly iconic in World War I , through a series of famous recruitment posters in which , finger outstretched , he encouraged citizens to join the military .
Silly Creatures Silly Creatures is the collective name Uncle Traveling Matt gives to in " Fraggle Rock " . This title encompasses Doc , as well as the many people encountered during Matt ' s travels . The habits of the Silly Creatures fascinate yet often perplex Matt . The Silly Creatures have been known to react negatively to Matt ' s scientific observations . Matt generally invents his own names to describe the customs and habits of Silly Creatures , or utilizes terms relevant to Fraggle Rock , describing construction workers as " Doozers " or Trick or Treaters as ugly , but not as ugly as Gorgs . When told of " Silly Creatures " by Gobo in Change of Address , Doc is amused and states he agrees with the description , by and large . Though the Silly Creatures are mostly anonymous , a few have been played by " Fraggle Rock " crew in cameos :
Muppet suncatcher kits Craft Master / Fundimensions made a set of four Muppet suncatcher kits in 1982 . Two designs feature Kermit the Frog ; the other two feature Miss Piggy . The " Makit & Bakit " kits include plastic pegs which melt in the oven to create a faux stained glass decoration .
Mine ( song ) " Mine " is a song that the Grinch and Megan Mullally both sing about the Zubble - Wump egg belonging to them . They fight over the egg , each grabbing on to the cage and pulling it close to them . The song was featured in the " Wubbulous World of Dr . Seuss " episode " " .