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Ton Hasebos Ton Hasebos ( 1932 - 1992 ) served as director , translator , and songwriter on " Sesamstraat " , the Dutch co - production of " Sesame Street " , from the series ' inception . Hasebos began his television career in 1959 . He wrote " Kabouter Kandelaar " , a television puppet show , where the gnome Candle would read a story from his television storybook . His part was playing the guitar , writing and editing the stories . He puppeteered with his wife Marja Lemarie . One of the stories he read on the show was about Pino the penguin . Later he used this character as an early model for Pino . Also he translated songs for foreign children ' s series like the French stop - motion program " Colargol " . In this show he worked together with Paul Haenen and Wim T . Schippers , who did some of the voice work . On " Sesamstraat " , in addition to directing and translating scripts , Hasebos designed the earliest versions of the Dutch puppets Tommie , using a fur coat , and Pino . Both characters were later re - designed by the Muppet Workshop . At first the planning was he also would perform the voice for Bert , but during negotiating with the team they role would go to Paul . Many " Sesamstraat " records were produced and translated by Hasebos .
Cecilia Olin Cecilia Olin ( b . 1977 ) , are an Swedish voice actor and puppeteer . She voiced Elmo in " Lek med mig i Sesam " , the Swedish dub of " Play with Me Sesame " . Beside doing some acting and puppeteering , she also a certified Doula and Yoga teacher . Some of her puppeteer credits include Lucia in " Hotell Kantarell " , " Gjengen på taket " as Ester and " LasseMajas detektivbyrå " . Some of her voice credits include Ducky in " The Land Before Time " , " WALL • E " and Lulu in " Lulu Vroumette " .
Welcome to My Nightmare " Welcome to My Nightmare " is the first track on the concept album of the same name , which marked Alice Cooper ' s first solo recording effort . Cooper performed his song as the opening number on of " The Muppet Show " in a set that evoked a smoky , dilapidated crypt populated by bats and skeleton s . In addition to wearing his traditional face make - up , Cooper was dressed as Dracula and began the number by rising from a coffin . He was joined partway through the song by the Vile Bunch ( consisting of Chopped Liver , Silver Beak , Purple Heap , a guitarist , and a drummer ) , a back - up that materialized from thin air after the first verse . At the beginning of the song ' s instrumental break , Cooper summoned a transparent , mummy - like ghost from beneath the floor . He alternately controlled the demon and danced with it . As the number drew to a close , the ghost , band , and guest star each dematerialized in succession , at which point a close - up of Alice ' s spectral , green face appeared , smiling menacingly . After the number , Kermit noted that " it wasn ' t this spooky when Julie Andrews . " Nevertheless , Julie Andrews did perform a spooky closing number , " I Whistle a Happy Tune , " with a variety of when she appeared on the show . Video releases . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Franklin Delano Roosevelt ( 1882 - 1945 ) , often referred to as simply FDR , was the 32nd President of the United States and the fifth cousin of Theodore Roosevelt . Roosevelt is the only president to have served four terms . His most notable accomplishments include guiding the country through the Great Depression ( and implementing his New Deal to provide relief and recovery ) and World War II . Roosevelt was also the first president to make extensive use of the radio , addressing the nation directly in his fireside chats . He died during his fourth term and was replaced by Harry S . Truman , who oversaw the final stages of World War II .
Larry King Live Larry King Live is a popular interview show which aired on CNN from 1985 to 2010 , hosted by Larry King . The Muppets have appeared on the show several times , including a 1994 April Fool ' s Day episode hosted by Kermit the Frog . In 2004 , a segment for episode 4079 of " Sesame Street " was filmed on the set of " Larry King Live " featuring Larry King interviewing a W . President Obama appeared on the final broadcast of the show in a videotaped tribute to King . The President noted that King has interviewed " everyone from presidents to generals , to Kermit the Frog to Joe from Tacoma . "
Labyrinth : Artist Tribute Jim Henson ' s Labyrinth : Artist Tribute is a book released in celebration of the 30th anniversary of " Labyrinth " . Official description . " In the thirty years since its original release in 1986 , Jim Henson ’ s timeless fantasy film Labyrinth has captured the minds and imaginations of authors , artists , filmmakers , and fans across the world . In honor of the film ’ s 30th anniversary , return to the world of Labyrinth and see the beloved characters , imaginative locations , and unforgettable moments as realized by a collection of uniquely original artistic voices in an unprecedented celebration of the cult classic thirty years in the making . "
Sally - Ann Lever Sally - Ann Lever is a writer who scripted many episodes of " Mopatop ' s Shop " . Lever has also written for " Angelina Ballerina " , " Pingu " , and " Rubadubbers " as well as the BBC series " Hotch Potch House " . Outside of television , she has written children ' s books , mostly early readers , including the " Kung Fu Katy " series . Writing credits . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Herbie the One - Octopus Band Herbie the One - Octopus Band performs as in " The Muppet Show " . Herbie performs " When the Saints Go Marching In " off - screen as Miss Piggy has a frustrating conversation with Gonzo backstage . At the end of their conversation , Herbie walks by , and Piggy karate chops him in a fit of pique . Herbie made a cameo during the " Rainbow Connection " finale of " The Muppet Movie " . Herbie later showed up on the cover of " The Sesame Street Treasury Volume 9 " , and was referred to in the inside feature as Octavia Octopus , Ernie ' s swimming teacher . See also . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Mr . Smellsalot Mr . Smellsalot is a skunk guest who visits " The Furchester Hotel " in the episode " . " As a skunk , whenever he is surprised ( such as during his welcome by The Furchesters ) he sprays stinking up the hotel . Eventually his smell causes several guests ( including Harvey P . Dull and a female Kermit the Forg ) to lodge complaints , and even threaten to leave . To make him stop spraying , Phoebe comes up with the idea to show him around so he ' s not surprised by anything going on at the hotel . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Julia Lobo Julia Lobo is an editor and author , mostly of Look and Find books during a six year stint at Publications International . She wrote " Sesame Street " books , including the the Look and Find " What ' s Different ? " Lobo has written Look and Find books featuring Winnie the Pooh and Tigger , Handy Manny , " G - Force " , Disney Princesses and Bunnies , and Christmas and Halloween characters , as well as sound books with Pixar ' s " Toy Story " and " Finding Nemo " . She currently works for Cottage Door Press , as an editor and authoring gift books and the Early Bird learning sound series .
Mae West Mae West ( 1893 - 1980 ) was an actress known for her larger than life persona and arch , sexually - charged delivery of dialogue ( often rife with double entendres ) . After a career on stage , she became a movie star ( in both mediums , often writing her own material ) . Her most famous line was " Why don ' t you come up and see me some time ? " She starred in " She Done Him Wrong " ( with Cary Grant ) , " Belle of the Nineties " , and " My Little Chickadee " ( with W . C . Fields ) , while making a comeback attempt in the offbeat 1970 film " Myra Breckenridge " ( with Raquel Welch ) . West was a sex symbol , one of the most iconic movie stars of old Hollywood , and subject of the Salvador Dali painting " Mae West ' s Face which May be Used as a Surrealist Apartment " .
Conductor A conductor appears in the 1988 Play - Along Video " Neat Stuff To Know & To Do " . He asks the audience how you make a band stand ; it ' s easy , you just take away their chairs . He cuts to stock footage of an unusually large symphony orchestra as he receives a rousing round of applause for his performance . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Zbigniew Konopka Zbigniew Konopka ( b . 1964 ) is a Polish voice actor who dubbed Cookie Monster on " Bawmy się , Sezamku " ( " Play With Me Sesame " ) and " Świat Elmo " ( " Elmo ' s World " ) . He also dubbed episodic parts in " Niezwykłe przygody Berta i Erniego " ( " Bert and Ernie ' s Great Adventures " ) and additional voices for the Polish dub of " Muppets Most Wanted " . Konopka has been a busy cartoon dubber , notably as the Polish voice of Yogi Bear . He has been heard in " Shrek " ( Lord Farquaad ) , " The Nightmare Before Christmas " ( the Mayor ) , " Mickey and the Beanstalk " ( Willie the Giant ) , " Rango " ( Bad Bill ) , " Samurai Jack " ( Aku ) , " Iron Man " ( Nick Fury ) , " Count Duckula " ( Igor ) , and assorted " Scooby - Doo " incarnations ( usually as villains ) . Live - action dubbing includes Christopher Lee in the " Star Wars " prequels , Mikael Persbrandt in " The Hobbit : The Desolation of Smaug " , and minor parts in the " Avengers " movies and " Life of Pi " .
Butlers ( characters ) Butlers are a variety of male manservant which , in popular culture , are signifiers of wealth , prestige , and grand traditions , usually with an English accent . The term derives from the French work bouteillier , as the traditional primary duty of the butler was to oversee the purchasing and serving of wines and liquors . Through time , however , the butler has more typically become the chief male servant of a household . Such duties include overseeing the other servants , and directing the serving of meals . In stereotypical portrayals , however , butlers function primarily to announce guests , carry silver platters , and remain dignified in the face of comic disasters or riff raff . In classic mystery and detective fiction particularly , the butler is a ubiquitous figure , escorting stranded travelers to their rooms in Gothic mansions , treading suspiciously down the hallways , or overhearing conversations . Though often a suspect , as far back as the Sherlock Holmes novel " The Hound of the Baskervilles " ( 1902 ) , the butler was seldom the actual murderer ( though sometimes guilty of a lesser offense , such as blackmail ) . Yet by the 1930s , the butler ' s role in mysteries was so well - established that the phrase " the butler did it " had entered the lexicon ; this preconception was spoofed by Damon Runyon in his 1933 short story " What , No Butler ? " As a point of clarification , butlers are not the same as valets , manservants who serve as personal attendants to an individual , though in popular culture the two are often conflated . Indeed , the name of P . G . Wodehouse ' s fictional valet Jeeves has since been used as a generic label for a butler by many , including Gonzo and Miss Piggy .
When the Bloom Is on the Sage Beverly Sills sings " When the Bloom Is on the Sage " in of " The Muppet Show " . Fozzie , filling in for Kermit introduces her as " The Queen of Nashville . . . Miss Bev Sills . " After singing the song through once , she demands to see " that bear , " and explains to him that she is an opera singer . Fozzie says he ' ll go get Kermit . When she asks what she ' s supposed to do in the meanwhile he suggests that she tapdance . By the time Kermit returns and tells her she doesn ' t have to finish the number she is having so much fun tapdancing that she tells him not to interrupt and finishes the song in style . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Tatooey Rat Tatooey Rat , also known as " Rat Tatooey " ( ) , works in Pete ' s Luncheonette with fellow rats Rizzo , Chester Rat , Masterson , and Yolanda in " The Muppets Take Manhattan " . Tatooey , who has an anchor tattooed on his chest , first appeared when he and the other rats showed up in Pete ' s kitchen and asked him for a job . He was featured in the musical number " Rat Scat ( Something ' s Cookin ' ) . " Tatooey appeared alongside the other rats in " A Muppet Family Christmas " and " The Muppet Christmas Carol " . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Yoko Haruta Yoko Haruta ( 春田洋子 , Haruta Yōko ) , later known as Yoko Randell - Haruta and Yoko Randell , played the officious Japanese tour guide in " Big Bird in Japan " . Haruta is in fact a veteran tour guide and interpreter , and has lectured and written extensively on the topic of cross - cultural communications . She also performs as a jazz singer .
Echo Cavern Echo Cavern is located within Fraggle Rock . According to the storybook " Cotterpin ' s Perfect Building " , it is away from the Fraggles , in a remote area they seldom bother . Cotterpin Doozer builds the Perfect Doozer Building within the cavern , and the Doozers enjoy some time off from work there as well . After boredom sets in for the Doozers however , they lead the Fraggles to the cavern to dispose of the Perfect Doozer Building in an all you can eat extravaganza .
Marlene Healey Marlene Healey ( b . 1952 ) is a painter of fine art . Born in London , she grew up traveling to Paris , Germany and later settling in the United States where she studied art and science at Scottsdale and Mesa Community Colleges in Arizona and at Arizona State University . Her painting , " A Pearl Inside " , can be seen on the wall of Miss Piggy ' s office at " Vogue " .
Michelan Sisti Michelan Sisti ( b . May 27 , 1949 ) is an actor and puppeteer who has performed many full - bodied characters in Jim Henson ' s Creature Shop productions . Born to army parents , in San Juan , Puerto Rico but raised in in the States and abroad , Sisti ' s height of 5 feet and 2 inches lent itself to unusual roles , such as Michaelangelo in " Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles " and its sequel . This was followed by " Dinosaurs " on ABC , performing the body of Charlene Sinclair , the body and voice of Sid Turtlepuss , and appearing on - camera as various cavepeople . Sisti has also served as performance coordinator and animatronic puppeteer on other projects and an assistant / additional puppeteer on various Muppet commercials and appearances . Sisti was originally offered the role of Barkley on " Sesame Street " in 1993 , but chose to stay in Los Angeles , and instead recommended his friend Bruce Connelly , who he ' d worked with in " ORKIDSTRA , " a mime company . Prior to working with Henson , Sisti was a musician and theatrical actor for twenty years . Sisti performed in many NY productions on - and - off - Broadway . Broadway credits include the 1981 revival of " Fiddler on the Roof " ( as Motel ) and the Joe Raposo - scored " Raggedy Ann and Andy " ( as Panda , opposite Ivy Austin ) . In 1987 , he appeared in the Broadway revival of " Cabaret " , as Bobby and understudy for star Joel Grey . It was during this production that Grey lost his voice , and for more than thirty performances , Sisti sang and spoke the Emcee role over the sound system , while Grey acted onstage . Later shifting to film and television , Sisti guest starred on " Star Trek : The Next Generation " , as the Ferengi Trol in the 1994 episode " Bloodlines " and later guest starred on " Babylon 5 " . Sisti also appeared in fellow Henson puppeteer Julianne Buescher ' s short film " Resculpting Venus " as Dr . Moreau . Most recently , he served as movement supervisor for the motion - capture performers on " Sid the Science Kid " . External links . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
The World of Puppetry Jim Henson Presents the World of Puppetry was a series of six specials in 1985 hosted by Jim Henson showcasing various styles of puppetry from around the world . Taken from the VHS release : " In Jim Henson Presents the World of Puppetry , a unique six - part series of one hour co - productions , Muppets creator Jim Henson invites you into his world of puppetry . Travel the globe to meet some of the very finest puppeteers on the planet , and discover their remarkable and unique styles of puppetry ! " " " This program features the surrealistic creations of Dutch puppeteer Henk Boerwinkel and his wife . Included are excerpts from a live performance and segments from an interview with the couple . Among the topics discussed are the couple ' s creative collaboration , the darker symbolic elements in their work , the ambiguous nature of their creations , and the technical aspects involved in their work . " " " " This program features Australian puppeteer Richard Bradshaw , who performs a wide variety of skits and vignettes using shadow puppets . Portions of Bradshaw ’ s live performance at the Marionette Theatre of Australia are interspersed with an interview in which Henson and Bradshaw discuss some of the historical , technical , and comic aspects of shadow puppetry , among other topics . " " " " This program features French puppeteer Philippe Genty , who specializes in abstract forms of puppetry . Genty ’ s puppet creations are manipulated by performers clad in black velvet and isolated in a black void to give them clarity and focus . Excerpts from Genty ’ s live performance at la Bourse du Travail in Lyon are interspersed with interview segments in which Genty reveals the psychological , emotional , and symbolic nature of his work . " " " " This program features the work of Moscow ’ s Central Academy Puppet Theatre and the compnay ’ s founder and director , Sergei Obraztsov . Obraztsov ’ s ensemble of more than 300 actors , musicians , puppet makers , and technicians performs excerpts from three of his productions before a live audience in Moscow . Henson makes introductory remarks and conducts an interview with Obraztsov about his work and background . Performance highlights include : " Adventures of Don Juan " ; a solo performance by Obraztsov ; and " The unusual concert " . " " " " This program features West German puppeteer Albrecht Roser , who works almost exclusively with marionettes that he has crafted himself . Taped before a live audience at the Stuttgart Puppen and Figuren Theater , excerpts from Roser ’ s performance are interspersed with interviews conducted by Henson . " " " " This program features the artistry of American puppeteer Bruce Schwartz . Clips from Schwartz ’ s off - off - Broadway performance is interspersed with a post - performance interview with Henson . Henson and Schwartz discuss the elements of illusion and imagination that bring Schwartz ’ s fragile and detailed work to life , and comment on the history of puppetry in England . " "
Great - Aunt Ernestine Great Aunt - Ernestine is mentioned in the book " What ' s Up in the Attic ? " . Great - aunt to Ernie , Ernestine was a world traveler , who visited such places as Paris , France and San Francisco , California . Her trunk sits in Ernie and Bert ' s attic .
Filthomena Filthomena is a Grouch who attends Oscar ' s Grouch Reunion in the 1989 book " What ' s in Oscar ' s Trash Can ? and Other Good - Night Stories " . She swims in Oscar ' s pool with Grundgetta , Oswaldo and Fluffy . Filthomena also plays in Oscar ' s Junk Band in the 1994 book " Oscar ' s Grouch Jamboree " . In another 1989 book , " When Oscar Was a Little Grouch " , Oscar babysits his young niece who is also named Filthomena . This younger Filthomena also appears in " From Trash to Treasure " ( 1993 ) .
We ' re Having a Wonderful Time " We ' re Having a Wonderful Time " is a song sung by Big Bird , Oscar the Grouch , and the Kids as they write letters home from summer camp . At first , the kids can only think of bad things that have happened to them , like getting stung by a bee , and losing their coats , and getting a cold , and getting a skinned knee . But their counselor Louise wants them to write that they ' re having a wonderful time instead . Then she asks Oscar if he remembers his first day at camp . He replies that he got covered in mud from a flood that happened that day . But he thought it was wonderful . Then Big Bird recalls all the things he experienced in the outdoors , like the flowers , trees , water , and the summer breeze . So he ' s having a wonderful time , too , and everybody joins him on the final chorus .
Baby Piggy ' s Night at the Ball Baby Piggy ' s Night at the Ball is a 1987 " Muppet Babies " storybook in the Weekly Reader Book series . Baby Piggy is planning a costume ball for her dolls with music and dancing and refreshments and prizes for the best . She invites Baby Kermit , but he declines as he is playing pirates with Baby Fozzie . When Baby Gonzo shows interest , Piggy rejects his request , fearing he ' ll make a mess . As Piggy begins to get the dolls down from their shelves , she imagines what it would be like to get ready for a ball with her two favorite dolls , Esmerelda and Giselle , and a stuffed clown named Oliver . The two favorite dolls shun the clown doll for wanting to attend the costume ball as himself , but Piggy feels he should be able to attend , since all the other dolls are going as well . During the party Oliver misbehaves , swinging from a crystal chandelier , balancing a bowl of chocolate ice cream on his nose in the middle of the dinner table , and tumbling into the orchestra . Frustrated with his outbursts , Piggy sends Oliver home , causing the clown to cry . Realizing that he ' s a good friend , Piggy hugs and forgives him . Looking up she is back in the Nursery , and seeing Gonzo she realizes her mistake in not inviting him . Putting on his space helmet , the two return to the ball where they are crowned king and queen of the costume ball .
Episode 214 : Fran Live Fran calls a phone - in TV advice show with a suggestion for the host , which impressed the network so much they fire the host and name Fran as his replacement . Fran ' s anecdotes over the air expose Earl to ridicule at work . While Earl takes the teasing from the guys in stride , his boss says that Fran is becoming dangerous giving " input " to women , and pressures Earl to pressure Fran into resigning from her show .
Reel Classics Extra Reel Classics Extra is a weekly sports - themed movie block on ESPN Classic . Starting on August 28 , 2005 ( and continuing for 19 weeks ) , Statler and Waldorf introduced the weekly film with antics from the balcony . The brief introductory clips were filmed as part of production for " Statler & Waldorf : From the Balcony " - using the same puppets , sets , and crew . Aside from introducing the films , the clips heavily promoted the webshow with on - screen pop - up advertisements saying " for more Statler & Waldorf go to Movies . com " . An archive of these introductions was added to the From the Balcony website afterwards in 2006 , but were removed after all " From the Balcony " content was removed from the website . Puppeteers Victor Yerrid ( Waldorf ) and Drew Massey ( Statler ) helmed the characters in these introductions . Films Introduced . Statler and Waldorf ’ s 19 special " Reel Classic Extra " intros were for the following films :
Oscar Envelope Oscar Envelope is the " Muppetification " of an awards envelope used by the Academy Awards to contain the winners of various categories . It is a business - sized white envelope with a red , solid circular seal . The muppet appears in Episode 18 of From the Balcony . In the sketch , the muppet is accosted by an Unnamed Detective who wants the muppet to reveal the 2005 Best Picture winner . It is eventually learned in the sketch that the envelope contains the 2005 Best Documentary of a Short Subject , which frustrates the detective & renders the interrogation moot . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _