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Henson Performance Control System The Henson Performance Control System ( also known as " Big1 " ) is an Academy Award - winning system for controlling the performance of animatronic puppet characters developed by Jim Henson ' s Creature Shop . It was developed in 1989 and first used extensively in the film " Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles " . The system ' s breakthrough was that it gave a single puppeteer control over elaborate animatronic characters which had previously required entire teams of performers to control . The system itself consists of a dedicated , custom - built computer along with one or more manual input devices that allow a single puppeteer to control up to 32 individual servos and 8 motor actuators in an animatronic puppet . The system was extended in 1990 with a program called Performance Editor , which enabled puppeteers to record , edit and playback their performances to create pre - programmed lip sync . The Performance Editor was first used to perform characters in the 1995 film " Babe " . Despite its success , the Big1 system had a number of limitations . The system ' s dedicated , custom - built computer and lack of an operating system made updating or expanding it difficult and expensive . The system was not modular and could not take advantage of software that was readily available for other types of computer systems . It also could not be used in computer graphics , an area that the Creature Shop was rapidly expanding in to throughout the 1990s . As a result , a more advanced Linux - based character control system called the Henson Digital Performance System that can be used to control both animatronics and computer graphics was developed in 2000 .
The Nanny The Nanny was a sitcom that aired on CBS from 1993 to 1999 and starred actress Fran Drescher as Fran Fine , a charming and bubbly Jewish Queens native who casually becomes the nanny of three children from the New York upper class . Appearances . Fran Drescher appeared in character as Fran Fine on " Sesame Street " in an insert sketch ; Ingrid and Humphrey hired Fran as a nanny to watch Natasha while they go to work at the Furry Arms Hotel . Drescher also appeared , with Natasha , in that season ' s celebrity version of " Sing " .
The Newsman The Newsman is the weary , bespectacled Muppet News Flash anchor on " The Muppet Show " , debuting in . The Newsman always tried to deliver the news with accuracy , but was visibly flummoxed on camera by the day ' s latest bizarre story or interview . Interviews were a more common part of the News Flash in its first season , where the interviewees were portrayed by the show ' s guest star . From the second season onward , he suffered from a nasty streak of bad luck that usually culminated in some person or object - somehow related to the day ' s story - falling on his head . For example , a plea to return missing library books results in a pile of books falling on the Newsman from seemingly out of nowhere , and a stock market report that beef is falling dramatically causes a cow to plummet upon his person . One " Muppet Show " episode had random objects falling on another Muppet , which causes Kermit to question what is happening , as " things are only supposed to fall on the Newsman ! " One would think the solution would be to give up the news after so many mishaps ( but that would obviously end the sketches ) , but due to either dedication to his craft or a limited sense of self - preservation , the Newsman keeps plugging along . Apart from his " Muppet Show " berth , the veteran journalist has presented breaking news bulletins in " The Great Muppet Caper " , " A Muppet Family Christmas " , and " The Jim Henson Hour " ( as well as non - news related cameos in " The Muppet Movie " , " The Muppets Take Manhattan " and as an audience background character in " Muppets Tonight " ) . In " The Muppets Take Manhattan " , the Newsman is among the guests at Miss Piggy and Kermit ' s wedding . He tells Sam the Eagle they must wait for the bride and groom to arrive . He later surfaced in the video games " Muppets Inside " and " Muppets Party Cruise " , in " The Muppet Show Live " at MuppetFest , and on " Muppets TV . " Following appearances include " The Muppet Show Comic Book " , the music videos for " Bohemian Rhapsody " and " The Muppet Show Theme " , as well as News Flash segments on " Muppets . com " . In " The Muppets " , he appears as one of the telephone operators during the telethon . During the credits , he makes announcements about the Muppets following their grand finale . In a picture from the set , he appears in a deleted scene with Scooter , Kathy Griffin , and Billy Crystal . For this movie , he is rebuilt with new eyelids that can open and close . In " Muppets Most Wanted " , he reports on Constantine escaping from the Gulag and Kermit and Piggy ' s supposed marriage . On " The Muppets " , the Newsman works for a news station across the street from the " Up Late with Miss Piggy " studios . He has access to their office space , and in " " competes with Bobo selling girl scout cookies for his daughter because every box he sells makes him look better than his ex - wife . Casting History . Main Performers Alternate Performers See also . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Jungle Boogie " Jungle Boogie " is a 1973 funk song by Kool & the Gang . It has been featured in a number of movies including Quentin Tarantino ' s " Pulp Fiction " , " The Lion King 1½ " , and " Alvin and the Chipmunks : Chipwrecked " . In August 2015 , the song was covered by Dr . Teeth and the Electric Mayhem in a video posted to The Muppets ' Facebook and YouTube accounts . Sam the Eagle happens upon the performance , and finds himself catching " jungle boogie " and dancing along . At the end of the video , it ' s revealed that he ' s fallen asleep drinking at a restaurant , and that the song was just a dream . In " The Muppets " episode " " , Yolanda Rat says Kermit the Frog gave her a stuffed gorilla that sings " Jungle Boogie " every time somebody moves . The song was also heard in an advertisement for " The Furchester Hotel " on CBeebies . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Sign Song The " Sign Song " is exactly that : a song with lyrics made up of the names of signs , from " Enter " and " Exit " , to " Home Sweet Home " . It was first heard on the TV show " The Electric Company " and its soundtrack album , and was later used on the " Sesame Street " album " Signs ! " , sung by Big Bird and a chorus of kids ( dubbed " The Lost Generation " on the album notes ) . Some lyrics on the " Signs ! " version are different from those on the original " Electric Company " version . Releases . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
William Dear William Dear is a Canadian - born director , writer , and producer of both small and large - screen productions . Some of his memorable credits include Angels in the Outfield ( 1994 ) which he directed , and Harry and the Hendersons ( 1987 ) , which he directed , wrote , and produced . In 1991 , Dear directed the the pilot episode of the Jim Henson Company series Dinosaurs , which would go on to become the series debut episode . Currently , Dear is attached to The Sandlot 3 as director . See also . William Dear on IMDb _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Glow in the Dark Tour Kanye West ' s " Glow In The Dark " tour was a live stage show that ran from April to December 2008 . The tour featured West along with N . E . R . D . , Rihanna and Lupe Fiasco . Portions of the show included a large stage puppet created by Jim Henson ' s Creature Shop . A large animatronic monster built by the Creature Shop appeared on stage to eat Kanye West . The puppet was made out of foam and fiberglass , and built on a carbon fiber spine . The entire monster was covered in fabric , with hand stitched wrinkles and veins running up and down its body . The puppet was built at the Creature Shop in Burbank , CA . Sean and Patrick Johnson were part of the team that built the huge puppet .
Storyteller Fraggle The Storyteller Fraggle first appeared in the " Fraggle Rock " episode " , " in which she told the story of Sir Blunderbrain . She was performed by Richard Hunt in her first appearance , and by Terry Angus from then on . Since childhood , she has had a schoolgirl crush on Travelling Matt , to which he has been oblivious . Although it is implied that " Storyteller " is just her calling , it seems her name really " is " Storyteller . This is confirmed in a flashback sequence from . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
AFTRA Media and Entertainment Excellence Awards The AFTRA Media and Entertainment Excellence Awards ( or AMEE Awards ) are annual awards given by the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists in the fields of , Recording , and Entertainment . The cast of " Sesame Street " was awarded the AMEE Award in Entertainment on February 22 , 2010 in honor of their . Other honorees that year included Robin Roberts , Juanes , Sam Moore and Charles Osgood .
Mrs . Bluveridge Mrs . Bluveridge is the proprietor of the Admiral Benbow Inn in " Muppet Treasure Island " . She is a tough and rugged lady , and holds her own with the shady characters who patronize her establishment . She also has a running gag in which she can hear conversations from far distances and continues them with a negative and opprobrious remark . This usually leads to other characters exclaiming in shock , " " How does she [ bloody ] do that ? " " Mrs . Bluveridge is awakened by Jim Hawkins during the pirates ' attack on the inn , and after allowing Jim to escape , she takes on a swarm of pirates , beating them senseless . She appears again ( this time with several pirates on her ) when Jim and his friends proceed to leave the inn , advising them to run for it and assuring them she ' ll be fine . These acts thus show that , despite Mrs . Bluveridge ' s stern and overbearing demeanor and her strict approach towards her wards , she nevertheless does genuinely care about them and their safety . The character was created especially for the film , and did not exist in Robert Louis Stevenson ' s original novel " Treasure Island " . In the novel , the protagonist Jim Hawkins is being raised by his mother ; in the Muppet film adaptation Jim is an orphan and Mrs . Bluveridge is the closest thing he has to a guardian .
Pascal Obispo Pascal Obispo ( b . 1965 ) is a French pop singer and songwriter and , along with Adriana Karembeu , guest starred on the October 29 , 2006 episode of " Muppets TV " . Obispo performed songs from his recent album " Les fleurs de bien " and participated in several sketches . Known for his signature shaved head , Obispo began his music career with the group Senzo in 1988 , and recorded his first single in 1990 . His debut album " Plus que tout au monde " came out in 1992 . Other accomplishments include penning the hit single " Zen " and performing with Celine Dion on her tour of France in 1996 .
I Can Dress Myself I Can Dress Myself is a 1983 " Sesame Street " storybook featuring Grover . Grover proudly proclaims his ability to put on each element of his cowboy costume , from his long underwear to his hat . His Mommy hands him a hobby horse and he gallops off .
Kathie Lee Gifford ' s Lullabies for Little Ones Kathie Lee Gifford ' s Lullabies for Little Ones aired as a PBS pledge drive special in August of 1996 . The concert special was hosted by Kathie Lee Gifford who introduced and occasionally performed duets with a variety of guest stars , notably Big Bird , who performed an original song written by Gene Gilroy ( Caroll Spinney ' s father - in - law ) . Other guests included Irish singer Colm Wilkinson ( performing " Danny Boy " ) , Shari Lewis and Lamb Chop , and Barney .
Lauran September Lauran September is an actor who played Sabrina in " The Muppets " episode " " . September ' s other credits include appearing in Showtime ' s " Masters of Sex " and NBC ' s " Chicago Fire " , and producing the web series " Ex - Best " .
Barrio Sésamo ( magazine ) Ediciones Recreativas published a Barrio Sésamo comic book in the early 1980s . Written and illustrated by A . Albarran and Antonio Perera ( Alba - Perera ) , the comics feature Caponata and Perezgil along with characters from the American " Sesame Street " . Parramón Ediciones , SA a Spanish company specialized in Books and Educational paint and drawing supplies , re - issued ( around 1983 ) Barrio Sésamo ( magazine ) . With this magazine came puzzles and some short storiebooks . Each issue also included crafts pages and puzzles . The magazine costed 125 ptas ( pesetas ) .
Jonathan Morgan Heit Jonathan Morgan Heit ( b . 2000 ) is an American child actor who has appeared with Adam Sandler in " Bedtime Stories " . Heit appeared with Red Fraggle at the Jim Henson Company ' s Fraggle Rock Holiday Toy Drive Benefit event at Kitson in West Hollywood on December 9 , 2009 . Other credits include " Monk " , " Santa Buddies " , the soap opera " General Hospital " , " ER " , and Disney Channel ' s " Jake and the Never Land Pirates " .
Stay ( I Missed You ) " Stay ( I Missed You ) " is a song by Lisa Loeb that launched her career . It was featured in the movie " Reality Bites " . Janice performs the song at karaoke night at Rowlf ' s Tavern in " The Muppets " episode , " . " _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Sigfried Manheim Sigfried " Siggy " Manheim is the main antagonist of " " . He is the greedy boss of Jack Robinson and he manages Jack ' s business affairs . He has short , wavy gray hair and a mustache . He encourages Jack to turn down a project involving alternative food supplies of genetically - engineered plants to feed the third world , and to build a casino complex in a small town , which the locals object to . He kept the stolen goose that laid the golden eggs and the singing harp all to himself , and he knew the truth about the true story of " Jack and the Beanstalk " all along and was entrusted to tell Jack when he came of age , but he encouraged him to care only about his work and spend his entire life single so that after his death , Siggy would inherit the company . His defeat is that when he is trying to kill Jack and Ondine , some of the giants suddenly intervene and scare him away . Much later , according to a headline , because he claimed to be chased by giants , Siggy was sent to an insane asylum .
Something Old Into Something New " Something Old Into Something New " is a " Sesame Street " song , over live - action footage of energetic dancers . The singers extoll turning something old ( such as a pile of abandoned chairs ) into something new . It encourages kids not to throw their old things out if they can be turned into art or something useful . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Michael Beckley Michael Beckley ( b . 1963 ) portrayed Hasko in the " Farscape " episode " " . Some of his other TV / movie credits include " Waterrats " , " Home and Away " and " The New Crusaders " . His theater credits include " Antony and Cleopatra " , " Cabaret " , " The Rocky Horry Show " , " Master Class " and " Breakfast with Jonny Wilkinson "
Sesamstraat is Jarig ( special ) Sesamstraat Is Jarig ( It ' s Sesamstraat ' s Birthday ) is a 45 minute TV special from 1984 that celebrated the 2500th episode of Sesamstraat . The special starts in the street , where Tommie does a complete report on all the festivities . The street set is crowded with children , there is a parade , and an airplane with a " Long Live Sesamstraat ! " flag flies by occasionally . Tommie witnesses how everyone from Sesamstraat makes their entrance : Sien , Rudi and Pino arrive in a green car ; Aart , Paula and Lex ride a bicycle ; and Esther and Gerard come climbing out of a helicopter . Gerda makes her debut in a cameo appearance as a lady in the audience ; in the next season , she would become a main character . Tommie gets impatient after a while : he wants to join the others at the party . . . ! The second half of the special takes place at the party , where everybody gets their turn singing the best songs from recent seasons . In honor of the 10th anniversary , a slightly rewritten version of this special was recorded for a record album , Sesamstraat is Jarig . It features a few different songs , a few different actors , and a few different storylines , but it mostly follows the structure of the special .
David García Vázquez David García Vázquez is a Spanish voice actor who has been heard in the Castilian dubs of several Muppet / Creature Shop productions , notably as Sam the Eagle in the films and Grover in " Juega Conmigo , Sésamo " . He also served as voice director for the dubs of " Muppets from Space " and " It ' s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie " . An active voice actor since 1990 , Vázquez is the official voice of Disney ' s Goofy in all productions , and has also been heard in " The Emperor ' s New Groove " ( as Kronk ) , " Lilo and Stitch " ( the hula teacher ) , and the Pixar films " The Incredibles " ( as Bernie Krupp ) and " Cars " ( as Mack ) . His other animation dub credits include " The Pink Panther Show " ( for the title character ' s occasional speaking roles ) , " The Simpsons " ( as Kent Brockman , Lionel Hutz , Dr . Hibbert , the Comic Book Guy , and others ) , " Gargoyles " ( as Jackal and Talon ) , and several superhero series : " Batman : The Animated Series " ( as the Riddler ) , " Spider - Man " ( as Blade and Hydro - Man ) , and " Superman " ( as Parasite ) . His live - action dub credits include Jason Narvy as Skull in the " Power Rangers " franchise , George Wendt on " The Naked Truth " , and Rob Schneider in " The Waterboy " .
King Noogle King Noogle is the king of Nug . His trusted advisor is also Yertle the Turtle . He also has a daughter , Princess Mindy and his pet Norval the Fish . He thinks he has the longest beard , but Yertle the Turtle tells him about another king called King Lindy of Lime that has an even longer beard . This resulted in a tug of war between the two kingdoms when it turns out that the beards are connected . It is soon discovered that King Noogle is actually King Lindy ' s long lost brother . He appeared in the " Wubbulous World of Dr . Seuss " episode " " . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Pioneers of Television Pioneers of Television is a PBS series featuring " stories of the visionaries who shaped a fledgling medium with their creativity , foresight and wisdom . " The program is narrated by Kelsey Grammer . Jim Henson ' s early television work and the development of " Sesame Street " was featured in the second season , in the episode " Pioneers of Local Kids ' TV . " The episode first aired on local PBS stations on Tuesday , February 8 , 2011 ; and is included on the " Pioneers of Television : Season 2 " DVD as well as its own stand - alone DVD release . Episode description : Other episodes in the series include " Pioneers of Late Night , " " Pioneers of Sitcom , " " Pioneers of Game Shows , " " Pioneers of Variety , " " Pioneers of Science Fiction , " " Pioneers of Crime Dramas , " and " Pioneers of Westerns . "
A Visit to the Sesame Street Zoo A Visit to the Sesame Street Zoo is a 1988 " Sesame Street " book featuring Big Bird , Ernie , and Bert . Ernie , Bert , and Big Bird go to the Sesame Street Zoo to see the new panda , but are sad to learn that the exhibit has not opened yet . But a boy named Willie takes them on a tour to see the new exhibits . From a non - enclosed tiger exhibit to one with all the animals of Africa in one cage , they learn that there ' s always something new there . At the end , Willie and his mother ( who works there ) take them in to see the panda .
Episode 113 : Music to My Ears Ojo has formed an orchestra and has invited everyone in the Big Blue House to participate . Viewers are invited to participate too as Bear and the kids hold a concert out at the Otter Pond . Ojo is the orchestra " constructor , " and Pip and Pop are using pot and pan lids for cymbals . As Bear searches for his kazoo , he comes across Treelo and asks for his help . When Treelo spots a radio , he turns it on and starts singing and dancing to music . He then goes off to create his own instrument . Bear finds his kazoo and also finds that Tutter wants to play the clarinet , but it ' s too big for him . Bear helps Tutter to come up with another way to participate in the orchestra . In the Shadow segment , Shadow presents the tale of the cat and the fiddle .
Connie Peterson Connie Peterson is currently ( 2008 ) the General Manager of the New York Muppet Workshop . Prior to that position , she was the Supervisor of the Costume department in NY . Among her accomplishments are puppet costumes as well design and execution of the large Arena Show characters and the walkarounds for other Henson and Sesame Workshop productions . Peterson is an Emmy Award winner for her work on " Sesame Street " . External links . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Raymond Scott Raymond Scott ( born Harry Warnow , 1908 - 1994 ) was a composer known for his electronic inventions and creations . He is most popularly known for his association with Warner Brothers cartoons , although he never intended his music to be used as such . His composition " Powerhouse " in particular was frequently used for factory and other mechanically - themed scenes . Beginning a collaboration with Jim Henson around 1965 , Scott wrote music for many of Henson ' s original short films until about 1969 , where he was sometimes credited as Ramond Scott . His recordings from 1953 - 1969 have been re - released on the double CD with book " Manhattan Research , Inc . " , which features his collaborations with Jim Henson and Robert Moog .
Call Me Debbie Harry sang " Call Me " as the closing number on of " The Muppet Show " . The song was spoofed in the " Sesame Street " video , " Food for Thought " , as " Try , Try Again . " Releases . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Kitty Carlisle Kitty Carlisle ( 1910 - 2007 ) was an actress , singer , and activist . She is best remembered as a panelist on the game shows " To Tell the Truth " and " What ' s My Line ? " ( with Bennett Cerf ) . Among Carlisle ' s many credits are multiple roles on Broadway , while her films range from the romantic lead in " A Night at the Opera " ( secondary to The Marx Brothers ) to a featured cameo in Woody Allen ' s " Radio Days " . Carlisle made her debut with the The Metropolitan Opera in " Die Fledermaus " in 1966 , and was prominent in New York City social circles . Carlisle appeared with Kermit the Frog in a television advertisement promoting the arts in New York City in the mid 1980s .
The Statue of Liberty The Statue of Liberty stands at the mouth of the Hudson River in New York Harbor . The statue is a gift from France , dedicated in 1886 to celebrate the centennial of the United States of America . Miss Piggy has been pictured as the Statue of Liberty in many forms , including a Sigma Ceramics candlestick in the early 80 ' s . Since that time , other such similar merchandise has been produced and she has gone on to appear as Lady Liberty in several on - screen and illustrated appearances . A short comic in the Summer 1986 issue of " Muppet Magazine " tells the story of Lady Liberty ' s inspiration , Jeanne - Emilie Bartholdi as played by Miss Piggy . After cacthing a vase filled with flowers and a book titled " Theory of Flight , " Bartholdi is instructed to stand in an awkward pose while a prototype is sculpted . The accompanying poster pull - out for the magazine is a photo of the result signed by Miss Piggy as " Miss Liberté . " Piggy appeared on screen as the Statue at the climax of " Muppet * Vision 3D ' s " closing number . She forms the centerpiece of the fountain outside the " Muppet * Vision " theater in Walt Disney World , and a number of Piggy items sold at the theme park have featured her in the Statue of Liberty costume . The real Statue of Liberty appears in a MasterCard commercial with the Muppets , shot on location in New York , and had previously been seen with Kermit and Piggy in promotional material for " The Muppets Take Manhattan " .