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Elisabeth Hasselbeck Elisabeth Hasselbeck ( b . 1977 ) is a Emmy Award - winning American television personality . Hasselbeck was a contestant on " Survivor : The Australian Outback " in 2001 , acted as co - host of " The View " from 2003 to 2013 , and is currently a co - host on the FOX News program " Fox & Friends " . Hasselbeck appeared in Season 40 of " Sesame Street " with a frog , to discuss " camouflage " as " The Word of the Day " .
Don Knotts Don Knotts ( 1924 - 2006 ) was a comedic actor whose film credits include " The Incredible Mr . Limpet " , " The Ghost and Mr . Chicken " , and " The Apple Dumpling Gang " . He is well - known for his roles on the TV sitcoms " The Andy Griffith Show " and " Three ' s Company " . In later years , he lent either his face or his voice to such films as " Pleasantville " , " Cats Don ' t Dance " , and " Chicken Little " . Knotts was the guest star on of " The Muppet Show " . He also made a brief appearance in the 1979 special " The Muppets Go Hollywood " . Knotts passed away on February 24 , 2006 , at the age of 81 .
Uncle Slim Uncle Slim is Big Bird ' s uncle , a " cowbird " from Wyoming . His appearance is almost identical to Big Bird , except with a cowboy hat , vest , and moustache . He was seen in a fleeting , non - speaking cameo in " Sesame Street " Episode 1576 . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Fraggle Rock Halloween costumes ( Ben Cooper ) In 1985 , Ben Cooper made a set of " Fraggle Rock " costumes , including Gobo Fraggle , Red Fraggle and a Doozer . The costumes had a mask of the character and a vinyl smock with an illustration of the character .
Episode 219 : Yes We Can Official description . Potto and Hilda teach Archie about the 3 R ’ s . The question arrives ‘ My teacher says it ' s important to be " green " . What does it mean to be " green " ? ’ Hilda visits Templepatrick school , an Eco School whose pupils know all about the 3 R ' s - Reduce , Reuse , Recycle .
From My House to Your House : Notes to Color and Send From My House to Your House : Notes to Color and Send is a collection of six notes with colorful " Sesame Street " stickers published by Western Publishing in 1992 . The six characters on the stickers included Big Bird , Oscar the Grouch , Ernie , Bert , Elmo and Count von Count .
Russell Chick Russell Chick is a Canadian production designer who served as art director on " Fraggle Rock " , beginning in the third season . He worked on other Jim Henson projects taped in Canada , including " The Jim Henson Hour " . Chick was set designer for the TV musical fairytale spoofs " Back to the Beanstalk " and " The Trial of Red Riding Hood " . Other credits as production designer or art director include the 1994 Kurt Browning PBS special " You Must Remember This " , the Showtime series " Body Language " , and TV movie " A Touch of Hope " . Muppet / Henson credits . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Neusa de Souza Neusa de Souza is a Brazilian puppeteer who performs Sivan on " Vila Sésamo " , the Brazilian co - production of " Sesame Street " . She started for the role in March 2014 . Souza ' s non - Henson puppetry credits include " Galinha ZAZÁ " and " Papagaio CACO " . She also performed together with her fallow Vila Sesamo puppeteers in the Theater show " Cocoricó " . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Check That Shape " Check That Shape " is a " Sesame Street " song performed by Nick Jonas in Season 46 . Aided by Cookie Monster , Bert and Count von Count , Nick sings about two dancing shapes - a pentagon and an octagon . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
School ' s Out " School ' s Out " is the hit title track on Alice Cooper ' s fifth album and is arguably the musician ' s most famous song . Alice Cooper performed the song as the closing number in of The Muppet Show , backed by the Vile Bunch ( Chopped Liver , Silver Beak , Flower - Eating Monster , a drummer , and a guitarist ) . Cooper , who was dressed in a graduation cap and gown , was also surrounded by a group of full - bodied , including a Mutation , Timmy , Mean Mama , Doglion , and Sweetums , who were all dressed variously to appear like students . For example , Mean Mana worse a varsity letter on her chest and carried pom - poms ; and the Mutation wore his hair in a ponytail . When Cooper sings " school ' s been blown to pieces " the first time , Thog appears and sets off an explosion with a firecracker . Afterwards , Alice removes his cap and gown to reveal himself wearing a torn red bodysuit replete with devil ' s tail . Once the school finally explodes at the end of the number , scattering paper and plaster all over the stage , Alice finishes the song by trying to nosh on a giant bone . Releases . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
The Man in Brown The Man in Brown appeared in " Sesame Street " Episode 4079 . A quiet fellow , who just happens to be " partial to earth tones , " the Man in Brown figures in the nursery rhyme " Hickory Dickory Dare . " After Big Bird reads the poem , the Man shows up , interrupting Miles ' band practice , desperately seeking his pet pig , Hickory Dickory . A fat blue man in brown appeared in episode 3341 , which centered on Rosita trying to fly . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Hyattsville , Maryland Hyatsville , Maryland is a suburb of Washington , D . C . located northeast of the city in Prince George ' s County . In the late 1940 ' s , Jim Henson ' s father , Paul , an agronomist with the Department of Agriculture , was transferred from Stoneville , Mississippi to the Washington , D . C . area . The Henson family relocated to Hyattsville , MD , where Jim Henson ' s mother , Betty , had lived with her family before marrying Paul Henson . In Hyattsville , Henson developed many of the interests that he would pursue for the rest of his life , including puppetry and television . Henson attended Northwestern High School in Hyattsville , where he joined the puppetry club to design sets . After graduating on June 14 , 1954 , Henson continued to live at his parent ' s Hyattsville residence throughout his college years , moving away to Bethesda , Maryland only after he and Jane Nebel wed in 1959 . Henson ' s original puppet workshop and headquarters of Muppets , Inc . were located in his parents ' house .
Claire Claire is a young girl who lives with her mom in the same building as the Muppets in the television special " " . She is good friends with Gonzo and asks him to mail her letter to Santa for her . Her Christmas wish to Santa was that her friends would be able to be around for Christmas .
Elmo the Musical : Volume One Elmo the Musical : Volume One is a digital " Sesame Street " book released in 2014 . The book adapts three Elmo the Musical segments ( " Sea Captain , " " Cowboy , " and " Pizza " ) into short story form , accompanied by stock images of the casts of each segment . The eBook also includes optional audio narration .
Big Bird ' s Bucket of Fun Big Bird ' s Bucket of Fun is a 1992 " Sesame Street " playset made by . The Play - Doh playset includes book molds of Big Bird and Cookie Monster , plus cookie cutter shapes , extruders , roller and playmat .
Vanessa Hudgens Vanessa Hudgens ( b . 1988 ) is an American actress best known for her role as Gabriella Montez in the " High School Musical " films . She was interviewed by Kermit the Frog , on the " black carpet " premiere of " Pirates of the Caribbean : On Stranger Tides " at Disneyland . Among her other credits are guest starring on " The Suite Life of Zack & Cody " and voice work on the series " Robot Chicken " .
Ulysses S . Grant Ulysses S . Grant ( 1822 - 1885 ) was the 18th President of the United States , and signed into law the creation of Yellowstone National Park . In the coloring book " Great Muppets in American History " , Andy and Randy appear as " General Grunt " and General Lee .
An Editorial by Sam the Eagle An Editorial by Sam the Eagle was a recurring sketch delivered during the second season " The Muppet Show " . The four editorials featured Sam opining on social issues as well as the show itself . His tirades were often undercut by a sudden realization or the activity around him . The opening fanfare to these editorials was composed by Derek Scott . Book Appearances . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Spunky the Flunky Spunky the Flunky appeared sporadically in the animated portions of " Dog City " , beginning in the second season . Spunky is the aide to Mayor Kickbark and was often featured in plots involving kidnappings of City Hall officials or potential dangers to Dog City itself .
Frank Frank plays upright bass for the Country Trio , a Muppet band that performed in variety show appearances in the mid 70s , and occasionally on " The Muppet Show " . Frank , and his fellow Trio members Jim and Jerry , are based on their respective performers . Bonnie Erickson , who designed and built Jim and Frank , said that " [ the puppets ] are dressed that way , because that ' s how [ Jim , Frank and Jerry ] dressed then . " They were created for an appearance on " The Perry Como Winter Show " in 1972 , where they sang " You Don ' t Mess Around with Jim . " They re - appeared on " The Dick Cavett Show " in 1973 , singing " Momma Don ' t Allow . " During the later appearance , the members of the Trio addressed each other as " Jim " , " Frank " and " Jerry " . Frank Oz used a low , guttural voice for Frank . For his appearance on " The Dick Cavett Show " , when the puppeteers were interviewed with their characters , Oz spoke in a Miss Piggy - esque voice as if it were his natural voice . On " The Muppet Show " , the Trio has performed " To Morrow " , " In the Summertime " , and " A Four - Legged Friend " . Frank also made appearances in and . See also . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
The Odd Old Man The Odd Old Man is a magical Spiderfly who appeared in the " Fraggle Rock " episode " . " When this Spiderfly is helped out of trouble , he turns into a beautiful Fairy Godmother . . . or at least he is supposed to . Instead , he appears to Wembley as an " odd old man . " The Spiderfly has the ability to grant wishes , and keeps strict account of all wishes that he grants . Wembley tries to wish for a toasted radish sandwich , but he is convinced that he wants the gift of flight instead . The Spiderfly character is not specifically named in the episode , but he is referred to as " the Odd Old Man " in " The Encyclopedia Fragglia " . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Home Hardware Home Hardware is a co - operatively owned chain of stores in Canada selling home improvement products , construction material , and furniture . They have over 1000 stores . In 2010 , they added a line of Sesame Street products , exclusive to them in Canada . Among the products were Sesame Street Colours , a paint line ; character appliques ; and character small appliances , like a Waffle Baker and Sandwich Maker .
Samuel Y . Gibbon , Jr . Samuel Y . Gibbon , Jr . was an producer on " Sesame Street " , " 3 - 2 - 1 Contact " , and " The Electric Company " . Previously , he worked on " Captain Kangaroo " . On October 20 , 2006 , Gibbon received the Corporation for Public Broadcasting ' s Fred Rogers Award for " excellence in educational media . External links . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Surprise ! ( Moss ) " Surprise ! " is a " Sesame Street " song originally sung by a band of Anything Muppet hippies that would evolve into Little Jerry and the Monotones . It talks about the good and bad parts of surprises , and how people respond to them . Throughout the song , various characters appear during the sketch in cutaways demonstrating surprises , including : Oscar surprising Susan with a snake in a can ; Herbert Birdsfoot in a room surprised by Roosevelt Franklin , Roosevelt Franklin ' s Mother , Herry , Cookie Monster , Prairie Dawn , and Grover ; and Herry sneaking up on Bert . After the many clips of various surprises , the back - up singers eventually give the lead singer their own surprise for him at the end of the song . The song was also performed on two occasions in street scenes : in an episode where Little Jerry and his group visit the street , and in Episode 2867 as sung by Elmo , filling in for a sick Little Jerry , with Big Jeffy and Little Chrissy . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Brewster Brewster , also known as " the Guru , " is a wise - looking , bearded fellow seen primarily in the first season of " The Muppet Show " and its two pilots , " The Muppets Valentine Show " and " " . He was also featured in " One to One " with Julie Andrews and appeared in the audience of The Muppet Theatre during the show ' s later seasons . The Brewster puppet is notable for his very movable eyelids . Filmography . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Meet Big Bird ' s Orchestra Meet Big Bird ' s Orchestra is part of a series of " Sesame Street " books designed to introduce children to music concepts : in this case the concept is instrument sounds . In 1994 , the concept was updated as " Big Bird Meets the Orchestra " , with a new plot illustrations , and updated characters . In the story , Big Bird is the conductor of an orchestra consisting of a number of his friends from Sesame Street . Excerpts include :
Guy Hutchinson Guy Hutchinson is a Sesame Place historian . He is co - author of the 2015 book " Sesame Place " published by Arcadia Press about the theme park . He also runs the website Big Bird Bridge , and hosts the Unofficial Sesame Place Podcast . Hutchinson was the host of three panels at Florida Supercon with Bob McGrath and Emilio Delgado . During the panel , McGrath was casually open about all characters pre - dating Alan being written out of the show . The clip was released on The MuppetCast nearly a month later , starting an international media frenzy . Hutchinson released the full audio of the three talks on his own podcast in response .
Of Muppets and Men ( documentary ) Of Muppets and Men is a 52 minute documentary produced during the fifth season of " The Muppet Show " . It was syndicated in 1981 . The documentary features appearances by Muppet Show performers Jim Henson , Frank Oz , Dave Goelz , Louise Gold , Richard Hunt , Jerry Nelson , Kathryn Mullen , Steve Whitmire , Brian Muehl and Betsy Baytos ; writers Jerry Juhl , Don Hinkley , David Odell , and Chris Langham ; director Peter Harris ; producer David Lazer ; and guest stars Roger Moore and Raquel Welch .
Jon Amiel Jon Amiel ( b . 1948 ) directed the " StoryTeller " episode " . " He has since gone on to direct films like " Sommersby " ( with Jodie Foster and James Earl Jones ) , " The Man Who Knew Too Little " , and " The Core " ( with Alfre Woodard ) . External links . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Frank Sinatra Frank Sinatra ( 1915 - 1998 ) was an American singer who was one of the most highly acclaimed male popular song vocalists of all time . Renowned for his impeccable phrasing and timing , many critics place him alongside artists such as Bing Crosby , Elvis Presley and the Beatles as one of the most important popular and influential music figures of the 20th century . Sinatra also had a larger - than - life presence in the public eye , and as " The Chairman of the Board " became an American icon , known for his brash , sometimes swaggering attitude , as embodied by his signature song " My Way . " Sinatra recorded a version of " Bein ' Green " in October of 1970 . His 1973 album ' " Ol ' Blue Eyes is Back " featured four other songs composed by Joe Raposo , though they had never been used in Muppet productions . In a 1998 interview , Jerry Juhl discussed guest stars considered for " The Muppet Show " who never appeared , and recalled that " Frank Sinatra was another one we had really tried to bring on but never happened . "
Baby Breeze Baby Breeze ( sometimes referred to as Baby Breeze Boo Bop A Doo ) is a " Sesame Street " character who appears in the " Roosevelt Franklin Elementary School " segments . He often speaks in rhyme , is proud of his swimming skills and is very careful about paying attention to traffic ( rather than only watching the traffic light ) when crossing the street . Book appearances . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Marc Jacobs Marc Jacobs ( b . 1963 ) is an American fashion designer . He has worked for Perry Ellis and Louis Vuitton before forming his own company and lines . Miss Piggy visited his studios in 2009 in preparation for New York Fashion Week . After the visit , she wore a gown designed by Jacobs for Chicago ' s Glamorama event .
The Grapes of Generosity ( song ) The Grapes of Generosity song is sung by Gobo and two ' cave pals ' ( Fraggle Rock creatures ) in Episode 304 : The Grapes of Generosity . The song ' s lyrics talk about the generous attitude the Grapes of Generosity give a Fraggle and that instead of finding items ( blue kazoo , chicken stew , etc ) and hoarding them , the finder would instead share them . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Rich Fogel Rich Fogel is a writer for television animation , often working on various superhero series . With his partner Mark Seidenberg , he scripted several fourth season " Muppet Babies " episodes ( including " " ) and served as story editor . Fogel and Seidenberg later wrote the second season " Dog City " episode " . " Fogel ' s other credits include storyboarding the Filmation " Flash Gordon " series and writing DC Comics series such as the various " Superfriends " shows , " Batman Beyond " , and " Justice League " , as well as scripting various " Flintstones " specials and " Adventures of the Gummi Bears " episodes . External links . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Lullaby of Birdland " Lullaby of Birdland " was the closing number in of " The Muppet Show " . Fozzie Bear is helping Kermit run the show , and he selects the song for the Electric Mayhem to perform as the closing number . The band is so happy that they give him shades , and make him an honorary hip person . When Floyd Pepper notes , shortly before the number , that they need a bass player because he ' ll be playing the vibraphone , Fozzie sends on guest star Don Knotts . Predictably , Don is too square for the band , and at the end of the number his bass blows up as he attempts to keep up with the frenetic pace . The disgusted band votes to de - shade Fozzie . Other versions . Mahna Mahna scats a portion of this song in " The Muppet Show " version of " Mahna Mahna . " The song was also mentioned in the proposal for the unfinished special " Johnny Carson and the Muppet Machine " , where it would have been performed by Johnny Carson on the titular machine . In a " Sesame Street " sketch , Robin Williams and a robin show how they ' re different and the same . Williams notes that the high - pitched robin is a much better singer and the robin ( now with a deeper voice ) starts singing the song to prove it . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Hero Guy Hero Guy is Baby Bear ' s imaginary superhero friend , who was introduced in the street story from a 2000 episode . In a series of sketches on " Sesame Street " , Baby Bear brings Hero Guy to life by drawing a picture of him and singing his theme song . These sketches first aired in Season 32 , and appeared on occasions until Season 38 . When Hero Guy , who is also a bear , springs to life as an animated character , he and Baby Bear embark on adventures together . Although they often face unexpected challenges , Hero Guy never fails to save the day . Hero Guy ' s voice is nearly identical to Baby Bear ' s , which is perhaps to be expected given his status as Baby Bear ' s creation . Sources . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
God Rest Ye Merry , Gentlemen " God Rest Ye Merry , Gentlemen " , also known as " God rest you merry , gentlemen " is a traditional English Christmas carol . While the author is unkown , the lyrics date back to the 15th cetury , with the song first published in 1833 . The song has become a Christmas standard , with recordings ranging from Perry Como to Mariah Carey .
Five Children and It Five Children and It is a 2004 theatrical feature , adapted from a popular British children ' s novel . The story focuses on five children , sent to stay with their eccentric Uncle Albert by the seaside , while their father fights during World War II . They soon discover a cranky sand fairy , or Psammead , called It . Jim Henson ' s Creature Shop created It , as both an animatronic puppet and a CG digital character .
Agnes Agnes is the assistant director to Kermit the Frog on a film version of the musical " Oklahoma ! " It ' s her job to come out with the clapperboard and announce each take , which she has to do several times , since star Forgetful Jones can never seem to sing the right vowel . She helps Forgetful to finally get it right by showing him the capital letter O on her board . But when Forgetful finally succeeds in singing it the way it was meant to be sung , Agnes herself interrupts the filming to announce that it is now time for lunch . She tells the cast and crew it ' s being served by the pigsty , adding " Try not to make a mess . " Agnes is named after the legendary ballet choreographer Agnes DeMille , who staged the dances in the original stage and film versions of " Oklahoma ! " _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Camptown Races " Camptown Races " is a popular American song , originally written by noted songwriter Stephen Foster as a minstrel song ( a fact reflected in its original published title , " Gwine to Run All Night , or De Camptown Races " ) . It recounts the joys and disappointments of racetrack gambling . The song is particularly known for the " doo - dah , doo - dah " refrain and , as with other public domain songs or nursery rhymes , often shows up in collections of children ' s songs . Performances . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Travis Frost Travis Frost is a puppeteer from Salt Lake City , Utah , and occasional on " Sesame Street " < nowiki > ' < / nowiki > s German co - production " Sesamstrasse " since 2011 . For the show ' s 40th Anniversary he co - developed and taught a puppetry workshop for children , touring Germany throughout 2013 . Sources . < references > _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Dancing with Myself " Dancing with Myself " was originally recorded by the band Generation X , and was later performed by Billy Idol for his first solo album . The song was performed by Gonzo on of " Muppets Tonight " . As the song progresses , more and more Gonzos enter and sing . Originally , Gonzo was supposed to sing " Dancing with My Chickens , " but unfortunately his chickens " flew the coop . " Link Hogthrob cited the song as his favorite in a character profile on Henson . com . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Dr . Staywell Dr . Staywell is a doctor who gives Big Bird his annual checkup in the " Sesame Street " book " Big Bird Goes to the Doctor " . While at her office , the doctor checks Big Bird ' s posture , ears , throat , tummy , neck , and wing . She listens to his heart , checks his reflexes , tests his eyesite and takes his temperature . Finally she gives Big Bird the word he ' s been dreading , he needs his booster shot . She promises that it won ' t hurt for long , and wishes Big Bird a healthy year . Aside from Big Bird , the doctor also sees Roosevelt Franklin , Prairie Dawn , Flossie , Cookie Monster and Grover as patients .
Rudy the Roadrunner Rudy the Roadrunner appears as a guest on " The Animal Show " episode " . " Rudy tells Stinky and Jake all about roadrunners and how they got their name . He dispells a misconception Stinky has about roadrunners saying " beep - beep . " _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
A Grouch ' s Christmas A Grouch ' s Christmas is a 1990 " Sesame Street " storybook . Oscar the Grouch is the only one on Sesame Street who isn ' t looking forward to Christmas . Elmo and his friends bake Oscar cookies and make a special Christmas tree for him , to show him that Christmas is a time for friends to appreciate each other . Other versions . The book was reprinted in 1994 by Merrigold Press and again in 2005 by Dalmatian Press as " Elmo ' s Delicious Christmas " . It was reprinted again in 2007 , with altered credits : " Written by Michaela Muntean and Elizabeth Clasing " . It was also released as a book and tape set , first from Golden , and then from Sony Wonder .