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The Art of Jim Henson The Art of Jim Henson : Featuring the Muppets is a 2011 museum exhibit at the Young at Art Children ' s Museum in Davie , Florida . The exhibit , organized by the museum in partnership with the Jim Henson Legacy , ran from May 28th to October 2nd , 2011 . The exhibit displayed a selection of Jim Henson ' s original artwork , as well as three " guest " puppets from " Sesame Street " : Elmo , Prairie Dawn and Sherlock Hemlock . The three puppets were displayed at interactive exhibit areas ; children were encouraged to design their own puppets with Elmo , inspect art masterpieces with detective Sherlock Hemlock , and star in their own puppet show with Prairie Dawn . Two videos about Henson ' s work were shown at special screenings - - " Creating Characters " , and " Creating Worlds and Telling Tales " .
Muppet party supplies ( Paper Art ) In 1988 and 1989 , Paper Art produced a line of Muppet party supplies , including invitations , party hats , napkins , plates , cups , tablecloths and honeycomb centerpieces . The items were decorated with illustrations of Kermit the Frog , Miss Piggy and Animal as late - 80s pop stars .
Fred Travalena Fred Travalena ( 1942 - 2009 ) was a stand - up comedian , impressionist , and voice actor . He supplied the voice of Bob Hack , a Bob Hope take - off , in part two of the " Dinosaurs " story " . " Travalena was a regular on " The ABC Comedy Hour " and " Keep On Truckin ' " . He guest starred on " The Love Boat " , " Beverly Hills , 90210 " , " Murphy Brown " , " The Super Mario Bros . Super Show " ( as Elvis Presley ) , and " Walker , Texas Ranger " ( as Ross Perot ) . In animation , he was heard in " The Shirt Tales " ( as Bogey the orangutan ) , " The Smurfs " , " Histeria ! " ( as Ulysses S . Grant , Brutus , and others ) , and " Scooby - Doo and Scrappy Doo " .
Slap - Happy Sly Slap - Happy Sly appears in the " Sesame Street " song " The Ballad of Slippery Slim " . Sly and his best friend , Slippery Slim , go camping on a slippery slope when his sleeping bag slips and he rips his slacks . Slim offers to slide down the slope on his sled to Slappy ' s Slack Shed and get Sly a new pair of slacks . However , on his way back up the slope , the sleet and snow make it difficult for Slim to move forward . Thinking quickly , he ties a slip - knot to his sleigh , slings it up to Sly , and the day is saved ! Impressed with Slim ' s daring , Sly comments , " Slim ' s no slouch . No one ' s slicker than him ! " _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Sam Howard Sam Howard is a British actor who appeared as one of the Trollop ' s prisoners in " The StoryTeller " episode " . " Howard appeared in the " Doctor Who " serial " Trial of a Time Lord " as Atza , face hidden behind a space suit . He appeared in episodes of " Only Fools and Horses " , " The Bill " , and " Press Gang " ( three times as a teacher ) and in the films " Madame Sousatzka " ( with Twiggy ) and " Billy the Kid and the Green Baize Vampire " ( with Alun Armstrong and Louise Gold ) .
Piet Overdrijft " Piet Overdrijft " ( " Piet Exaggerates " ) is a " Sesamstraat " song performed by Piet , with rebuttals by Pino , Tommie , and Ieniemienie . Piet sings a musical tall tale about impossible happenings , such as the bicycle who wanted to go to Spain on his back . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Margee Magee Margee Magee is a writer and producer on " The Muppets " . Her writing credits for the series include " , " " " and " " ( all with writing partner Angeli Millan ) . Magee trained with the the improv group the Groundlings , was a member of their Sunday Company from 2004 - 2006 , and has taught and directed with the group . She was story editor and occasional writer on " The Cleveland Show " and has written for the sitcoms " Family Tools " , " Us & Them " , " Better with You " , and " The Exes " ( with Donald Faison , where she also had co - producer credit ) . External links . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Ray De Laurentis Ray De Laurentis is a writer who scripted some of the dialogue for the CD - Rom game of " Muppet Treasure Island " . He has also written for the TV series " St . Elsewhere " , " Harry and the Hendersons " , the 1980s revival of " Alfred Hitchcock Presents " , and " Providence " . He also wrote screenplays for the Sega CD - Rom " Kids On Site " and the animated feature " Bad Baby . " Other animation writing credits include episodes of " Coconut Fred ' s Fruit Salad Island " , " The Fairly OddParents " , " Shaggy & Scooby - Doo Get a Clue ! " , and " T . U . F . F . Puppy " . External links . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
James Marsden James Paul Marsden ( b . 1973 ) is an American actor , singer and former Versace model best known for playing Cyclops in the first three " X - Men " films . Marsden appeared on " Sesame Street " to explain the word " engineer " in a Season 42 Word of the Day segment . Other film credits include " Hop " , " Superman Returns " , " Hairspray " , " Enchanted " , the remake of Frank Oz ' " Death at a Funeral " , and " 27 Dresses " . His television credits include appearances on " The Nanny " , " Saved by the Bell : The New Class " , " Party of Five " and " Ally McBeal " .
Fat Cat " Fat Cat " is a song performed on " Sesame Street " by Bip Bippadotta and three blank - faced Anything Muppets in sunglasses . In the song , Bip and the Anything Muppets say lists of rhyming words ( such as " fat , " " cat , " " sat , " and " hat " ) , and then the latter three line up and repeat each set of words . After the recitation of each list , Bip bursts in and interrupts with a sentence combining all of the words in a fast - paced scat , much to his companions ' annoyance . Gallery . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Learn to Fly " Learn to Fly " is the first single from the Foo Fighters ' third album " There Is Nothing Left to Lose " , released in 1999 . The Foo Fighters ' frontman Dave Grohl performed the song with Dr . Teeth and the Electric Mayhem on " Up Late with Miss Piggy " in " The Muppets " episode " . " _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Britney Spears Britney Spears ( b . 1981 ) is an American pop star and actress . She gained initial notoriety as a cast member on the 1990s revival of " The Mickey Mouse Club " , and later , reached fame through her music career . Some of her biggest hit songs include " . . . Baby One More Time " and " Oops ! . . . I Did It Again . "
Eliot Shag ' s Apartment Eliot Shag ' s Apartment is the primary Muppet location on " Dog City " . Eliot lives alone in a bachelor apartment , # E , in a multi - level brick building . Eliot appears to be on at least the third floor , with neighbors above and below him . The most important furnishing in Eliot ' s apartment is his animation stand , which is the centerpiece and where most of the episodes open and close , as Eliot banters with Ace Hart . This workspace is cluttered with paint bottles , food wrappers , crumpled notes , and old character sketches and storyboards . Art work and sketches are also pinned against the wall or cluttering the shelves . A movieola lies nearby , for convenient screening of completed episodes , and an old fashioned telephone , by which Eliot ' s unseen boss communicates his opinions . The living room area includes a couch and a television , which also has a video game system . The door includes a " Puppy Pass " entrance for the convenience of neighbor Artie Springer . The apartment also includes a kitchen , with a Kit - Cat Clock hanging slightly above .
Girl of the World " Girl of the World " is a " Sesame Street " song sung by Zoe , Prairie Dawn , Rosita and Betty Lou as a take on the feminist anthem " I ' m a Woman " for young girls . The song is performed on stage as the four girls lay claim to the many things they can do because they are each a girl of the world . See also . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Lego Lego is a brand of construction toys made by The Lego Group in Denmark since 1949 . On April 13 , 2016 , The Lego Foundation , Lego ' s research division , partnered with Sesame Workshop to promote its learning through play initiative . As described in a press release , " the partnership includes two separate initiatives focused on unlocking the power of play to create transformative , hands - on learning experiences . " The first initiative consists of the distribution of Lego materials to educators and caregivers in South Africa as part of " Takalani Sesame " outreach kits . Sesame Workshop ' s Sherrie Westin said that they would " bring together the power of our Muppets with the hands - on learning tool of Duplo bricks . " The second initiative , " designed to shift parent and caregiver perceptions about the educational value of play , " will launch in India and Mexico as well as South Africa . A series of community events held in urban areas of these countries are aimed at developing a better understanding of the importance of play and how it may be integrated into the lives of children . The announcement was made at the 2016 Lego Idea Conference in Billund , Denmark . Kami and Neno were in attendance and shared the stage with presenters Sherrie Westin ( Sesame Workshop ' s Executive Vice President of Global Impact and Philanthropy ) , Mirjam Schöning ( Global Head , Programs and Partnerships at LEGO Foundation ) , Hanne Rasmussen ( CEO of The LEGO Foundation ) , and Philip A . Fisher ( Professor of Psychology and Research Scientist at the Prevention Science Institute Center for Translational Neuroscience at the University of Oregon ) .
Find a Friend Find a Friend is a 2010 " Sesame Street " Play - a - Sound storybook . As readers travel up and down Sesame Street , friends and surprises are waiting behind each door . The sounds include audio snippets recorded by Kevin Clash ( Elmo ) and Leslie Carrara - Rudolph ( Abby Cadabby ) .
The Westerners " The Westerners " was an occasional sketch on Bob and Ray ' s radio show , about two cowboys ( names changing ) who continually had difficulty with their horses . At least two sketches were written and performed , but the most frequently repeated had the pair struggling to get off of their steeds . It was used during their run on New York station WOR ( 1955 - 1957 ) . The skit was redone , with better audio quality and music intro , as " Two Face West " on their 1960 RCA - Victor stereo album " Bob and Ray on a Platter " . The source skit was later released with sound checks as part of " Bob and Ray The Lost Episodes , Volume Four " ( 2002 ) . The radio soundtrack was used on " Sam and Friends " with Kermit the Frog ( dubbed to Bob Elliott ) and Chicken Liver ( dubbed to Ray Goulding ) as two cowboys who are having a little trouble getting off their Muppet horses . Typical Bob and Ray dialogue ensues : " Wish I could help you but I ' m facing the wrong way . "
Rob Mounsey Rob Mounsey is a composer and keyboardist who worked on the " Puppetman " pilot , with Phil Ramone , including the theme song . He later worked on songs for the " Dog City " installment of " The Jim Henson Hour " . Mounsey backed or arranged music for recording artists Roberta Flack , Gladys Knight , Diana Ross , Paul Simon , and Diana Krall . Mounsey composed incidental music for " Sex and the City " ( and appeared in one episode as a pianist ) and the 1988 film " Bright Lights , Big City " ( with Michael J . Fox ) , as well as arranging music for " The Warriors " ( 1979 ) . He played electric piano for John Belushi ' s songs in " Animal House " and scored the TV movies " Kings of South Beach " and " Citizen Jane " , plus many national commercials .
Christine Cooper Christine Cooper ( ca . 1949 - 2008 ) worked with the New York Muppet Workshop . By 1980 , was the official hairstylist to Miss Piggy . She received screen credit for the task in " The Great Muppet Caper " and " The Muppets Take Manhattan " . She was also credited with the Muppet designers on the special " The Muppets Go Hollywood " . One of Cooper ' s creations was Miss Piggy ' s Bo Derek - inspired braid , created with Calista Hendrickson , originally for a proposed " Harper ' s Bzarrae " spread . Cooper described it to " People " magazine : " It ' s got a soft , fluffy fringe to be more feminine and to show off her exquisite ears . " The look also surfaced in " Miss Piggy ' s Guide to Life " . She was also responsible for Piggy ' s many and varied styles in " The Miss Piggy Calendar 1982 " , mimicking the locks of famous screen actresses and characters . Sources . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Sideshow Collectibles Sideshow Collectibles is a subsidiary of WETA Digital , the company best known for having done the effects for the " The Lord of the Rings " trilogy . The company specializes in producing prop replicas of movie memorabilia ( most notably Star Wars , and Marvel ) and other such collectible merchandise . From 2002 to 2003 , the company produced a series of " Muppet Show " character busts . Also in 2002 , the company produced a set of Gelfling dolls .
Michael Michalsky Michael Michalsky ( b . 1967 ) is a German fashion designer . He has worked for Adidas from 1995 to 2006 , and was elemental in creating Kermit the Frog ' s Adidas outfit and sneakers . Miss Piggy visited Michalsky ' s studios on January 18 , 2012 , while promoting " Die Muppets " in Berlin . At the film ' s press conference , the pig announced that she would attend Berlin Fashion Week , though only for a photo op , wearing a grey silk robe exclusively designed for her by the fashion designer .
The Smashing Pumpkins The Smashing Pumpkins is a group that Gonzo recommends as a " Lollapalosers " act on " Muppets Tonight " in . While Clifford is initially skeptical of Gonzo ' s act , he becomes excited when he hears their name and gives the green light for their performance . Unfortunately , these Smashing Pumpkins are not the famous band . They are instead actual pumpkins , who Big Mean Carl destroys with a club during their rendition of " Hot Diggity ( Dog Ziggity Boom ) . " When Carl goes to destroy the third pumpkin , he begs for mercy ; he ' s not a pumpkin after all . . . he ' s a squash . It turns out that being a squash is good enough for Carl , who pursues him offstage and into the KMUP control room . The two pumpkins also appeared in the online video " " Cårven Der Pümpkîn " " . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Charles , Prince of Wales The Prince Charles , Prince of Wales ( b . 1948 ) , full name Charles Philip Arthur George , is the oldest child of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom and Prince Philip , Duke of Edinburgh , making him heir apparent to the sixteen thrones of Commonwealth realm countries . After the 1977 Royal Variety Performance , Charles was hugged by Muppet monster Mean Mama . That year , David Lazer invited Charles " or his representative " to the ATV Studios to watch a taping , and consider appearing as a guest on the program , saying he understood " if his schedule — or protocol — prevents him . " Charles would have received full script approval . Kermit himself also pitched an appearance . In 1986 , he and Diana attended the Labyrinth Royal Command Premiere . Kermit the Frog appeared in a 2009 promotional video for the Prince ' s Rainforests Project , a 2009 online campaign that advocates for an end to rainforest destruction and conservation work in the area . To celebrate the prince ' s 50th birthday , Miss Piggy appeared on stage at " The Prince ' s Trust Comedy Gala " while Kermit sent his well wishes via pre - recorded video .
The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show is a one - hour television special starring the glamorous Miss Piggy , which aired on ABC on September 17 , 1982 . Miss Piggy hosts her own variety show , with special guests John Ritter , George Hamilton , and Andy Kaufman ( as " Tony Clifton " ) . The special was filmed in Toronto between August 9 and 24 , 1982 . Under the direction of Kermit the Frog , the Muppets work in the studio control room and , amidst chaos , manage to keep the show on the air . Throughout the show , a romantic triangle develops among Miss Piggy , Ritter ( who is smitten with the pig ) and Hamilton ( who is deeply uncomfortable with the star ' s romantic inclinations ) . Highlights include : As the program concludes , Miss Piggy throws a tantrum and walks off the show after arguing with the network vice president about whether her show is a special or the pilot for a series . She laments , " I ' m too delicate for show business . " Credits . Guest Stars : John Ritter , Tony Clifton Special Guest Star : George Hamilton Producer / Director : Jim Henson Co - Producer : Diana Birkenfield Writers : Buz Kohan and Henry Beard Associate Producer : Martin Baker Music Arranged and Conducted by : Joe Raposo Cast : Tom Harvey as Pretend Network V . P . Muppet Performers : Frank Oz , Jim Henson , Dave Goelz , Richard Hunt , Kathryn Mullen , Karen Prell , Steve Whitmire , Terry Angus ( uncredited ) Choreographer : Anita Mann Lighting Designer : John Rook Costume Designer : Ann Hollowood Miss Piggy ' s Stunning Gowns : Calista Hendrickson Assistant Choreographer : Jeffrey Hornaday Dance Music : Lenny La Croix Miss Piggy ' s Staff : Polly Smith , Rollin Krewson , Mimi Kingsley Program Assistant : Ritamarie Peruggi
Cave of the Great Bell The Cave of the Great Bell is the fabled location for the Great Bell . The Cave of the Great Bell is located at the " center of the Rock " and is located by Gobo using his maps and a little help from Cantus . It is seen in . Gobo is shocked to find the physical cave is devoid of any real bell , but learns the real " bells " of Fraggle Rock are located in each and every Fraggle .
Ronald Reagan Ronald Reagan ( 1911 - 2004 ) was an actor , Governor of California from 1967 to 1975 , and the 40th President of the United States of America from 1981 to 1989 . His film career included key roles in " Dark Victory " , " This Is the Army " , and " Knute Rockne , All American " .
Andrew Moriarty Andrew Moriarty is an associate producer at Sesame Workshop and Muppeteer on " Sesame Street " . Since Season 44 ( 2014 ) , Moriarty has been an assistant Muppeteer for " Sesame Street " , right - handing and performing various background characters . He has also performed on the show ' s float in the Macy ' s Thanksgiving Day Parade and the 2016 special " Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas " . He also has developed and written digital media material for the show . He became a credited writer for the show in season 48 . Moriarty also appeared on - screen in the 2012 music video " Share It Maybe . " He also played the Anything Muppets in episode 3 of " Below the Frame " . Sources . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Popular Mechanics Popular Mechanics is a magazine devoted to science and technology . First published in 1902 , it has gone on to spawn nine international editions . The magazine features regular sections on automotive , home , outdoors , science , and technology topics , with Jay Leno contributing a recurring column titled " Jay Leno ' s Garage " . The magazine was spoofed in the 1981 " Miss Piggy Cover Girl Fantasy Calendar " , featuring Miss Piggy building a metal Frog in her workshop . The magazine has also reviewed , including the " Sesame Street " game " Mix and Match " .
Gonzo ( Muppet Kids ) A child version of Gonzo appears in the Muppet Kids books and video games . Gonzo usually wears a red sweater and blue jeans . He lives with his grandmother in a ramshackle house . Just like his adult counterpart , Gonzo loves weird things and acting silly . He has a pet rock , Cornelius . As a child , Gonzo still owns his toy chicken , Camilla , that he had as a baby . In the Muppet Kids books , Gonzo has a grandma , a cousin , and an aunt . As an adult , Gonzo acknowledges no familial ties until " Muppets from Space " ( see : Gonzo ' s Family ) .
The Paperwork Explosion The Paperwork Explosion is a four and a half minute film shot by Jim Henson in 1967 for IBM ' s Magnetic Tape Selectric Typewriter . The film features a number of office workers and other employees ( including Frank Oz and the voice of Jim Henson ) placing an emphasis on the innovation of machines in the workplace : " Machines should work ; people should think . " The soundtrack , provided by Raymond Scott , was featured on the album " Manhattan Research , Inc . " as a music - only track , the original track with dialogue and other sound effects , and a test reel including improvisational material that would end up in the final film .
Seth Friedman Seth Friedman is a writer and lyricist who , with composer Martin Erskine , co - wrote two songs for " The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland " : " Welcome to Grouchland " and " Make It Mine . " Friedman contributed to the off - Broadway musicals " Upstairs at O ' Neals " ( 1982 , words and music ) and " Personals " ( 1985 , book , lyrics , and music , working with Alan Menken and others ) . He wrote an episode of the sitcom " Veronica ' s Closet " and , with Erskine , wrote the song " " Digga Tunnah " for " The Lion King 1 1 / 2 " .
Wolfgang Ziffer Wolfgang Ziffer ( b . 1941 ) is a German voice actor who dubbed ' 80s Robot in " Die Muppets " ( " The Muppets " ) . He previously dubbed Tar in the " Farscape - Verschollen im All " episode " . " With a distinctive high pitched voice , Ziffer has often voiced robots , aliens , squawking birds , cartoon characters , or other off - beat creatures . His mechanical resume began with V . I . N . C . E . N . T . in Disney ' s " The Black Hole " , followed by Johnny 5 in " Short Circuit " and its sequel . For the " Star Wars " prequels and tie - ins , he assumed the role of C - 3PO from fellow voice actor Joachim Tennstedt ( who returned to the part for " The Force Awakens " ) . Ziffer dubbed Jack Pumpkinhead in " Return to Oz " , Warwick Davis as Wicket in " The Ewok Adventure " , and the lead roach in " Joe ' s Apartment " , as well as Terry Jones as Prince Herbert in " Monty Python and the Holy Grail " , Joel Grey in " The Seven - Percent Solution " , and Richard Dawson on " Hogan ' s Heroes " Cartoon roles , often as excitable types or squeaking critters , include Roger Rabbit in " Who Framed Roger Rabbit ? " , Gurgi in " The Black Cauldron " , Dale on " Chip and Dale Rescue Rangers " and other series , Dino on " The Flintstones " , Shaggy on " Scooby - Doo " , Willi the worm in the German animated feature " Stoawaways on the Ark " , and Digit the roach in " An American Tail " . Bird roles include the raven Gulliver on the German series " Benjamin Blümchen " , a different raven Rocco on the children ' s audio series " Xanti " , Iago in " Aladdin " , and Petri in the " Land Before Time " franchise .
Sesame Street Pals ( mini plush ) Sesame Street Pals is a line of " Sesame Street " mini plush dolls made by under the Playskool label . The first wave , released in 2011 , had six characters - - Abby Cadabby , Big Bird , Cookie Monster , Elmo , Ernie and Murray Monster . Bert joined the line in 2012 , and Grover was added in 2013 .
The Job Wizard The Job Wizard is a mysterious and exalted individual who decides on the careers of young dinosaurs . Robbie Sinclair was excited about seeing him in the " Dinosaurs " episode " , " but was disappointed when the Job Wizard put him down as a tree pusher instead instead , based on his father ' s occupation ( the alternative was his mother ' s job , housewife ) . Eventually , Earl came to the Job Wizard ' s office and demanded that he either give Robbie a different career or let dinosaurs choose for themselves . Although at one point the Cave of Destiny featured smoke and lightning and other aspects of mystery and magic , these were removed due to budget cuts , and the Job Wizard himself appears as an average , if embittered , dinosaur bureaucrat . He never even wanted to be a job wizard , and harbored dreams of becoming a dancer ( which were driven to fruition thanks to Earl , who had the same dream ) .