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Rentro Rentro is a brown - nosing ursine agent for C . O . V . N . E . T . in " Muppets from Space " . He ' s the deferential assistant to K . Edgar Singer , but ultimately sympathizes with the captured Gonzo ' s plight . According to the Muppet Mindset interview with Bill Barretta , the line " The goat ? " in response to K . Edgar Singer ' s request for the remote was put in to try to make Jeffrey Tambor laugh , as the actor had claimed no one could make him laugh on set . It worked ; Tambor can briefly be seen smirking before the scene cuts . .
( Sittin ' On ) A Boat on a Lake " ( Sittin ' On ) A Boat on a Lake " is an animated " Sesame Street " song produced by Jane Aaron . A man dances in his boat while singing about what a lake is . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
It ' s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year " It ' s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year " is a popular Christmas song written in 1963 , and recorded that year by Andy Williams for his first Christmas album . Elmo and Telly sing a rendition of the song on " " . This version is also available on the digital albums " Christmas Collection " and " Holiday Classics " . The song was sung by Gonzo and Rizzo on " A Green and Red Christmas " . In the song , Gonzo convinces Rizzo that Christmas is the best time of the year ( not just one of the top ten ) , Rizzo is convinced when he remembers all the great food the holiday brings - although he does make a strong argument that Cinco de Mayo is just as good . The Muppets performed the song in a 2009 appearance on " Christmas in Rockefeller Center " . The " Green and Red " recording is reused here , with added verses from Fozzie , Kermit , Miss Piggy and Pepe . Mindy Kaling and the Up Late with Miss Piggy staff sang the song in " The Muppets " episode " " . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Sesame Street Railroad playset This set was the second of four " Sesame " playsets made by CBS Toys ; the others are the Sesame Street Garage ( 1981 ) , Sesame Street Firehouse ( 1983 ) and a 1 - 2 - 3 Sesame Street Playset ( 1984 ) .
Sesame Street animated Christmas figures Gemmy Industries created a line of " Sesame Street " animated Christmas figures in the mid 2000s . The 2005 Cookie Monster figure is 17 inches tall . Cookie Monster sings " Blue Christmas " and other songs . The 2006 Elmo figure measures almost 10 inches tall . Elmo talks , sings , and plays his drum . He says 6 phrases : and sings 3 songs : " Up on the Housetop " , " Jingle Bells " and " Deck the Halls " .
William Tell William Tell ( or in the four languages of Switzerland : Wilhelm Tell in German , Guillaume Tell in French , Guglielmo Tell in Italian , and Guglielm Tell in Romansh ) was a legendary figure from Switzerland , who was renowned for his ability with a crossbow . The most famous portion of his story derives from a moment in which he failed to show respect to the newly appointed protector of a village . Insulted , the Vogt punished him by forcing him to shoot an apple off the head of his son , Walter , or else they would both face execution . On " The Muppet Show " the father and son team appear in to perform their act . Here , William Tell is a jittery , elderly man ; it makes him nervous when Kermit shouts . While the pair is onstage , several arrows make their way backstage to where Alice Cooper is trying to get Kermit to sell his soul , suggesting that Tell has lost his edge . While Alice seems unfazed by the stray arrows , Kermit and Flower - Eating Monster take the threat more seriously . One arrow , defying precision , tacks the satanic contract to a stair post , where it remains for much of the remainder of the show . As William and his son make their way backstage after their act , it is revealed that Walter has been struck through the head with one of his father ' s arrows . Luckily , it went " in one ear and out the other . " The William Tell puppet was a redress of Marvin Suggs . William Tell was also portrayed by Wilkins in a Wilkins Coffee commercial , with Wontkins in the role of Walter . After Wilkins shoots Wontkins , he shrugs , " We can always use the apple again . " And Southern Bread also used the tale for another commercial . See also . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Dear Grandma Tutter sings " Dear Grandma " to Bear in the " Bear in the Big Blue House " episode " " while attempting to figure out what to write in a letter to his Grandma Flutter . He settles on : " Dear Grandma Flutter , Love , Tutter . " _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Nicholas Lyndhurst Nicholas Lyndhurst ( b . 1961 ) is an English comic actor who starred as Rodney Trotter on the sitcom " Only Fools and Horses " . In 1996 , he played Lilliputian Clustril in " Gulliver ' s Travels " . Lyndhurst ' s other credits include the 1993 made - for - TV comedy " Stalag Luft " ( with Stephen Fry ) and the 2005 cinematic version of " Lassie " .
Lulu ' s Back in Town Lulu ' s Back in Town is a song written for the 1935 musical " Broadway Gondolier " . It was popularized in the mid - 30s by Fats Waller , and in the 50s by Mel Tormé . The song was performed in the early episodes of " Sesame Street " by Tony , who happily informs passersby that " Lulu ' s back in town ! " Everyone who hears the news runs away screaming . The reason for their distress becomes clear when Lulu appears — she ' s the Beautiful Day Monster in a brown wig . Tony is delighted , and they enjoy a passionate whirl around the dance floor . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
We ' ll Sing in the Sunshine Helen Reddy and Sopwith the Camel sing and dance " We ' ll Sing in the Sunshine " for the closing number in of " The Muppet Show " . The sketch is done as an Arabian number , with sand covering the stage . The song , as recorded by Gale Garnett , won a Grammy in 1965 for Best Folk Recording . It was covered by Helen Reddy in 1978 for her LP of the same name . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy " Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy " is an iconic song from World War II , made famous by the Andrews Sisters , and first performed in the Abbott and Costello film " Buck Privates " . It had been nominated for an Academy Award at the time of its release . The song , and the Andrews Sisters , have come to epitomize the popular American memory of the USO . Earl Sinclair , Charlene Sinclair , and Roy Hess , as " The Sinclair Sisters , " entertain the Pangaea n troops with this number in the " Dinosaurs " episode " . " References . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
What Do I Do When I ' m Alone ? " What Do I Do When I ' m Alone ? " is a " Sesame Street " song performed by Grover . As the title suggests , the song finds Grover describing things he does to keep himself occupied when he is by himself . Julie Andrews sang " What Do I Do When I ' m Alone ? " at the end of her 1973 special " Julie on Sesame Street " . See also . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Doves Doves are birds that belong to the family Columbidae along with pigeons . Doves are featured in the " Sesame Street " song " Let ' s Lay an Egg , " during which they appear atop a telephone pole singing about their egg - laying powers . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Zowie PlayZone Zowie PlayZone was a brand of playsets with character figures . The brand launched in May 1999 , and the toy doubled as an input device for CD - ROM games . They were marketed at $ 60 a set . A " Muppets from Space " playset was said to be available by the fall , but never released , although some sets are out in the collector ' s market . Figures of Kermit , Gonzo , and Rizzo were made , and there were four worlds to play in : the Muppet Boarding House , C . O . V . N . E . T . ( listed as the ABC Cement Factory and Government Spy Headquarters ) , Gonzoian Space Ship , and Muppet Labs .
Muppets , Fraggles , and Beyond : The Jim Henson Collection Muppets , Fraggles , and Beyond : The Jim Henson Collection is a museum exhibit at the Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester , New York , developed in conjunction with the Henson family . The exhibit opened on April 8 , 2016 . Official Description . " Explore the creative legacy of Jim Henson , legendary puppeteer and Hollywood icon , in " The Muppets , Fraggles , and Beyond : The Jim Henson Collection " display at The Strong . More than 540 licensed products and 60 books donated by the family of Jim Henson chronicle his illustrious 30 - plus - year - career , which earned him Emmy Awards and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame . Henson also impacted the world of play and playthings significantly and his contributions earned him a place in the Toy Industry Association ’ s Toy Industry Hall of Fame — housed at The Strong . " The Muppets , Fraggles , and Beyond : The Jim Henson Collection " features dozens of licensed playthings and products , such as coloring books , activity books , board games , card games , video games , stuffed animals , puppets , jigsaw puzzles , music boxes , collecting cards , hats , calendars , and household decorations . The artifacts showcase many of Henson ’ s popular characters such as Big Bird and Grover from " Sesame Street " and Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy from " The Muppet Show " . "
Episode 220 : Cat ' s Play In the Cat ' s Playhouse , everyone pretends to be pirates , and they imagine great adventures . In the Wubbulous World , Sarah imagines that she ' s a superhero , and Junior imagines what it would be like to be more special , with a super - long tail and antlers .
Muppet bookmarks ( Trends International ) Trends International made a series of Muppet bookmarks in 2010 . The set of four consisted of Kermit , Miss Piggy , Gonzo and Animal in circus sideshow posters . The same art had been previously used in the " The Muppets 2007 Calendar " , and a poster of Animal in 2008 .
Sweet , Sweet Little Treat " Sweet , Sweet Little Treat " is sung by Red and Mokey in the " Fraggle Rock " episode " , " as they discuss the joys of radish bars , a favorite snack of the Fraggles . The song was also included in of " The Animal Show " . Releases . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
The Fat Boys The Fat Boys was a Brooklyn - based hip - hop music trio that emerged in the early 1980s . Member Darren “ Buffy ” Robinson , aka the Human Beat Box ( 1967 – 1995 ) , was a pioneer in human beat boxing techniques . Member Mark Morales , aka Prince Markie Dee , produced R & B star Mary J . Blige ’ s earliest sessions . The group was spoofed by Fozzie Bear as the Fat Bears in " Muppet Magazine " issue 24 . At the peak of their popularity , the trio starred in their own film , " Disorderlies " . Released in 1987 , the movie features a cameo by Helen Reddy . The group disbanded in 1991 , but the surviving members reformed in 2008 .
Maak Er Wat Van ! Maak Er Wat Van ! ( " Make Something Out of It ! " ) features sixty minutes of " talking , singing , watching , tinkering , smelling , playing , listening , thinking and feeling " with Bert and Ernie . The material on this record was never used on the TV show . Right in the middle of the Bert and Ernie Theme Song , Bert has to go to the bathroom . When he returns , trouble begins : Bert wants to read his newest book of Zipje and Zopje stories ( a present from Uncle Rudolf ) , but Ernie would rather play the trumpet . When Ernie offers to help him turn the page ( because Bert is too busy putting his fingers in his ears ) , he accidentally tears it out of the book . . . to which Bert threatens to make an ugly scratch on Rubber Duckie . But they forget about their fight when singing a song about what to do with your old toys when they ' re broken . Bert shows Ernie how to make a musical instrument out of paper , and Ernie demonstrates how to make a kazoo from a comb . They discuss what makes them happy or sad , and Bert reads his Zipje and Zopje story out loud . Sadly , he has to stop , because it ' s his turn to do the groceries . While Bert is out the door , Ernie tells the kids at home how to make paper snow , which he throws all over Bert when he comes back in . This leads to a discussion and a song about the weather . Bert tells Ernie he slipped on a banana peel , and Ernie tells him about the day he fell down and could not get up anymore . Inspired by the term " Always look on the bright side " , Ernie uses a football and a flashlight to see how the sun revolves around the earth . At the end of the album , Bert and Ernie tell the story of their silly friend Oscar the Grouch . They would love to be his friends , but he always hides whenever they come near him . During the song , Oscar comes in to wait for Grover , who invited him for a playdate . Track listing . Side One Side Two
Season 40 ( 2009 - 2010 ) " Sesame Street " Season 40 premiered on November 10 , 2009 . This date is the of the show , and Sesame Workshop celebrated the occasion with and DVD set , as well as a week - long takeover of the Google logo . Overview . The curriculum for Season 40 focuses on and is " designed to nurture young children ' s appreciation and love for nature . " The Muppets of " Sesame Street " encourage children to explore their curiosity in the outdoors with activities that teach simple , age - appropriate ways of showing care and stewardship for the environment . Several episodes focus on environmental issues - such as recycling or habitats . One episode ( Episode 4193 ) focuses on Baby Bear and his family learning how to hibernate . Another episode ( # 4187 , originally planned as # 4210 ) features Big Bird learning about migration . A new computer - generated segment , " Abby ' s Flying Fairy School " , was added this season . " Murray Has a Little Lamb " and " Bert and Ernie ' s Great Adventures " return from last season and alternated with each episode . " What ' s the Word on the Street " and " The Word of the Day " also return with 26 new words . Elmo ' s World returned for its eleventh season with only one new segment about . Parodies . Parodies included " Mad Men " ( based on " Mad Men " ) , " Waiting for Big " ( " Sex and the City " ) , " Outdoors " ( based on " I ' m Yours " ) , " Super K Cereal " ( based on Special K ) , and " D - Dance " ( based on Apple ' s iPod commercial ) . Show Format . The season introduces a new format based on typical channel programming blocks , with Murray Monster serving as a host from real - world locations , introducing the main components of the show . The change in format and curriculum increased viewership ( compared to February 2009 ratings ) by 60 % . Episodes . " Episodes 4187 - 4212 ( 26 episodes ) " Characters . Murray , Elmo , Abby Cadabby , Telly Monster , Baby Bear , Rosita , Zoe , Big Bird , Snuffy , The Count , Oscar the Grouch , Grover , Curly Bear , Papa Bear , Mama Bear , Forgetful Jones , Kermit the Frog , Ernie , Bert , Stinky the Stinkweed , Horatio the Elephant , Slimey , Little Bo Peep , Wolfgang the Seal , Harvey Kneeslapper , Grundgetta , Sherlock Hemlock , Jack Be Nimble , Biff , Sully , Mr . Johnson , Herry Monster External links . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
The Earth Day Special ( transcript ) A well - known concern of Jim Henson , and a running theme throughout his work , was preserving nature and protecting the environment , and the interdependence of all aspects of nature . This was brought up regularly on " Fraggle Rock " , and more directly in public service spots for the National Wildlife Federation . In 1990 , Henson contributed a sketch to The Earth Day Special , a two - hour ABC special addressing environmental concerns . The one - minute sketch was written by Jerry Juhl and Bill Prady , and directed by Henson personally . The special aired on April 22 , 1990 , just weeks before Henson ' s death . The cast included Kermit the Frog ( Jim Henson ) , Robin the Frog ( Jerry Nelson ) , Old Frog ( Dave Goelz ) , Alligator ( Kevin Clash ) , Iguana ( David Rudman ) , Frogs .
Het Mooiste van Sesamstraat Het Mooiste van Sesamstraat ( " The Most Beautiful Thing from Sesame Street " ) was a " Sesamstraat Theater " show which premiered in 2010 . It was the third live show based on " Sesamstraat " , and the first to feature " Sesamstraat " characters Pino and Tommie . The show was specially written and performed in the Netherlands to celebrate " Sesamstraat ' s " 35th anniversary . It ran from September 2010 until January 2011 . This project didn ' t go through the production team of the original " Sesamstraat " show . As a result , the original voice actors chose not to participate , and new sound - alike voices were used . When Doedoe , a traveler , decides to pay a visit to Sesamstraat , the gang wants her to stay . They think if they can show her how beautiful Sesamstraat is , she never wants to leave again . But what is the most beautiful thing they have ? Everyone goes on a search for that answer . Pino thinks all the beautiful things have to be labeled . Ernie wants Doedoe to like Rubber Duckie as much as he does . Elmo thinks the moon is the most beautiful thing . And Bert has some problems with the whole concept . Finally , Tommie figures it out . . . but will it convince her to stay ? Soundtrack . The songs from the show were released as a CD , and sold at the show . Tracklist The NS - tour en photo moment . On Thursday 4th of August 2010 the ast toured by train through the country for promotion . Kids could have a picture taken with them and they sang a song from the show . HAARLEM : 11 . 00h stationhal UTRECHT : 12 . 25h stationhal ENSCHEDE : 15 . 40h stationhal
Sandpaper Doozer Sandpaper Doozer appears in the " Fraggle Rock " storybook " Cotterpin ' s Perfect Building " . After Cotterpin Doozer and the rest of the Doozers have finished building the Perfect Doozer Building , Sandpaper remarks when seeing the finished building , " Dazzling Doozerdom ! " However , after time , he and Crankshaft Doozer begin to find minor faults with the building , with Sandpaper feeling that , " if it was just a bit higher . . . it would be even more lovely . " Together they form a delegation to convince Cotterpin to allow the Fraggles to eat the building , allowing the Doozers to build bigger and better buildings in its place .
The Fairly OddParents The Fairly OddParents is an animated Nickelodeon series created by Butch Hartman , focusing on the exploits of young Timmy Turner and his fairy godparents , Cosomo and Wanda . The show initially began as a series of shorts on " Oh Yeah ! Cartoons " in 1998 , before spinning off into its own series in 2001 .
Walmart Walmart is a major store chain . It has sold a number of exclusive video and DVD releases of various Henson - related productions . Walmart was a sponsor for " Talk , Listen , Connect " , " When Parents Are Deployed " , and " Growing Hope Against Hunger " . An exclusive online video featuring The Swedish Chef and Shannon McCook was released on March 8 , 2012 , to promote the release of " The Muppets " on home video . Both attempted to prepare " Swedish Chef Pops . " In a voice - over , Kermit encouraged viewers to buy the home video at Walmart , referencing the finger puppets in the retailer ' s exclusive gift set .
Les Aventures d ' Ernest et Bart Les Aventures d ' Ernest et Bart is the French dub of " Bert and Ernie ' s Great Adventures " . The series was broadcast over France 5 as part of their " Zouzous " children ' s block in December 2008 , and repeated in 2010 and from 2011 until 2013 . External links . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
The Happiness Hotel The Happiness Hotel is a dilapidated residential hotel in London , as seen in " The Great Muppet Caper " . Kermit the Frog , Fozzie Bear , and Gonzo are directed there when seeking free lodgings in London . The hotel is run by Pops , who does ask about payment methods , but offers option c : " Sneak out in the middle of the night . . . Very popular choice . " Fozzie also makes the quip " if this is the " Happiness Hotel , then I ' d hate to see what the sad one looked like ! " . Residents of the hotel , introduced during the " Happiness Hotel " number , explicitly describing the place ' s flaws and merits , include Dr . Teeth and The Electric Mayhem ( who live there between gigs , and have now stayed for five years ) , Scooter , Rowlf the Dog , Lew Zealand , Gaffer , chickens , and Sam the Eagle , amongst others . Staff , apart from Pops , seems to be limited to Rizzo the Rat and other rat bellhops , and The Swedish Chef ( despite a song lyric claiming the kitchen no longer exists ) . The exterior sign is faded and the paint is chipping , though a Union Jack still proudly waves outside . A double - decker omnibus , adorned with a Happiness Hotel sign as well as a life preserver , sits out front . The interiors are hardly an improvement , sporting many laundry lines , cobwebs , antique bric - a - brac , chairs with broken springs , broken lamps and peeling wallpaper . The bathroom is communal . The room assigned to Kermit and friends is , like the rest of the hotel , a somewhat dismal space , dominated by the Murphy bed , which is not scaled down and thus large enough for almost the entire cast to sit on when discussing how to foil Nicky Holiday ' s plans . The bed ' s singular characteristic , becoming a running gag , is its tendency to snap back into the wall at the most inopportune times . Almost immediately afterwards , the light bulb from the hanging lamp falls from its moorings and shatters on the floor .
Lire , écrire et compter Lire , écrire et compter is a one hour " 5 , Rue Sésame " DVD , compiled from 2 episodes shows which aired under the same title during the 2005 season . The DVD also includes a short DVD game . Nac and his friends learn about letters , numbers , reading and writing . Titles . 1 Apprendre a compter 2 Lire et écrire 3 Le jeu
Episode 120 : Mr . Grizzle ' s Laugh Mopatop askis the viewers if they ' re interested in a kangaroo , a tube of glue or something blue and yellow . Mr . Grizzle enters , looking for a good laugh , as he ' s had several bad experiences in the last few days . Mopatop shows him the good laugh department , a drawer containg different kinds of laughs . After hearing the different laughs , everyone in the shop is laughing except for Mr . Grizzle . However , Mr . Grizzle turns to look into a mirror and laughs of the person he sees . Another satisfied customer leaves the shop .
Folge 1000 The gang throws a huge circus party for their 1000th episode , with special guest Bibo ( Caroll Spinney ) : The " Sesamelly Zirkusshow , " a circus gala performance taped at " Zirkus Althoff . " Remarkable is that Caroll Spinney did not just perform the character to be dubbed later , but also ( with the exception of the closing song ) provided his voice in German , resulting in Bibo having a noticeable American accent . Segments . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Morely the Mole Morely the Mole appeared in of The Animal Show . He talked about how moles lives underground . Morely was interviewed by Stinky the Skunk in his burrow under the studio and Morely was impressed by Stinky ' s burrow . They could watch the video through a periscope . After the interview Morely sang the song " Live to Dig and Dig to Live " . The mole also appeared in " The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland " in the song " Take the First Step , " this time with more traditional Muppet eyes . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Sesame Street pressed pennies ( Universal Studios Japan ) Sesame Street pressed pennies are souvenirs available at the Universal Studios Japan theme park in Osaka , Japan . Guests can use penny - pressing machines at souvenir stores near the attraction to make Muppet images out of pennies . The penny pressing machine is located outside the Sesame Street 4 - D Movie Magic theater . There are three penny designs available .
Lisa Findlay Lisa Findlay is an author who wrote the 2002 " Sesame Street " book " What ' s in Oscar ' s Trash Can ? " and the 2002 " Bear in the Big Blue House " coloring book " " . Writing for Random House and its imprints , Findlay has authored Theodore Tugboat books , adaptations of Disney films and " Star Wars : Attack of the Clones " , " The Cat in the Hat Big Sticker Book " , and early readers of " Puss in Boots " and " Gulliver ' s Travels " .