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Muppet explosions Explosions have always been a Muppet trademark , from the early days of the Wilkins Coffee commercials through " The Muppet Show " and beyond . In the early days of the Muppets , explosions were made by blowing into a tube attached to a funnel filled with powder . By the 1970s , Muppet designer Don Sahlin developed new techniques , using pyrotechnics and compressed air . The differences between the two techniques are evident in the sketches themselves , as the powder use resulted in particles floating , while the pyrotechnics were accompanied by greater amounts of smoke and sparks of light . Dave Goelz described Sahlin ' s love for explosive practical jokes in a . Goelz said that Sahlin would run " squibs " - - little remote - control explosives - - all over the office , wiring them back to a doorbell under his desk . " He would just sit there and choose when you would explode . He would just sit there , talking to you , waiting for the moment - - and then you went . "
Lindsey Aikens Lindsey Aikens served as script supervisor on " Bear in the Big Blue House " . She was one of several writers for the episode " . " She also wrote the second season episode " " and the third season episode " . " _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Episode 303 : Roy Clark Fozzie Bear hears Kermit say the show is " going country " with guest Roy Clark , so he sends all the stagehands out to the country . Furious , Kermit makes Fozzie do all their work - - shift the scenery , open the curtains - - and if anything goes wrong , Fozzie will be fired . Moments later , the theater catches on fire . Fozzie organizes a bucket brigade , and when Kermit demands an explanation , Fozzie gets the Swedish Chef to explain . He also must make a quick patchwork after Gonzo makes a hole on stage before the closing number . Cast . Muppets : Background Muppets : Audience Muppets : Performers . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Introduction episodes The first episodes of many Henson series are treated like regular episodes , that could easily air later in the show ' s run without confusion , as opposed to episodes that properly introduce the format of the series . This list is for shows that began with introduction episodes setting the premise or backstory of the series , as well as episodes that mark a proper introduction for a character ' s debut . Episodes that introduce characters . A listing of episodes of shows that properly introduce characters to the cast . This is not a list of first appearances . Some characters who had introduction episodes actually did appear on their respective shows before their introduction episodes . This list does not include flashback sequences or one - shot characters .
Heidi Kirste Heidi Kirste ( b . 1967 ) is a member of the German national wheelchair basketball team . She appeared in an insert in the " Sesamstrasse " episode 2267 , where her two sons talked about their mother is and how she is able to play basketball despite her disability . Kirste is recognized worldwide as a expert in wheelchair basketball . She participated in the Paralympics from 1984 to 2004 ; she was selected to carry the flag in 2004 , when she retired as an active player . She won the world championship in 1986 , one gold medal at the Paralympics in 1984 , and a silver medal at the Paralympics in 1988 .
Sesame Street finger puppets ( Topper ) Educational Toys , Inc . , a subsidiary of Topper Corp . , produced the first line of " Sesame Street " finger puppets in 1971 . Topper lost the " Sesame Street " license in 1972 , and the finger puppets were distributed in the last six months of 1972 by Gabriel Toys . In 1973 , the " Sesame Street " license moved to Questor , who began marketing another set of finger puppets based on Topper ' s original models . Three finger puppets by Questor , distributed in Canada by Irwin Toy , are in the collection of the Canadian Museum of Civilization .
Riki Lindhome Riki Lindhome ( b . 1979 ) is an American actress , comedian and musician best known for being the " Garfunkel " half of the musical comedy duo Garfunkel and Oates . Her television credits include appearances in episodes of " Gilmore Girls " , " House " , " Pushing Daisies " , " Buffy the Vampire Slayer " and " The Big Bang Theory " . Lindhome appears on " The Muppets " as Becky , Fozzie ' s human girlfriend , beginning in " " and continuing in " " and " . " Lindhome replaced Margo Harshman who had played the role of Becky in the network presentation pilot for the show .
Wind The Wind appeared for Finchen in " Sesamstrasse " episode 2206 . The wind had a problem , something was tickling his nose making him sneeze so hard that the wind seemed to be a storm , Finchen helped him to stop sneezing and got a windmill in return . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
A Sesame Street Christmas Story A Sesame Street Christmas Story is a 2011 " Sesame Street " Play - a - Sound Christmas book . All of the Sesame friends are getting together on Christmas Eve . Big Bird is hanging the stockings , while Abby Cadabby and the Twiddlebugs fly up to decorate the highest branches on the tree . Ernie is preparing some healthy treats - - a good thing , since Cookie Monster is gobbling up all the cookies . Through the window , Bert sees an unsteady Super Grover make a crash landing on the lawn . Santa Claus arrives , and asks Super Grover for help delivering presents . The whole gang helps out , and soon Santa Claus is speeding on his way .
Muppet Babies holiday plush ( McDonald ' s ) In 1994 , McDonald ' s restaurants in Mexico offered Muppet Babies holiday plush as a premium toy . They were 9 - 10 inches tall , and each came in its own bag . The set includes four figures : Baby Kermit in a red and white vest , Baby Piggy in a red and white sweater and skirt , Baby Fozzie with a red and green scarf , and Baby Gonzo in red and white striped overalls . The figures are plush with plastic eyes and noses . Baby Piggy has a plastic head . Variation . A variation on the Baby Fozzie plush , included a red and white scarf , and earmuffs . It also had lighter colored fur . It is unclear if this was part of the original set or a different promotion .
Eliot Noyes , Jr . Eliot Noyes Jr . , also known as Eli Noyes , is an animator , filmmaker , and and illustrator . He directed the Mad Painter series for " Sesame Street " and created animated inserts , usually involving clay or sand ( as with the Sand Alphabet series ) . Noyes received an Academy Award nomination for Best Animated Short Subject , for his 1965 short " Clay or the Origin of the Species " . His other shorts include " The Fable of He and She " ( 1974 ) as well as various commercials and network IDs . In children ' s television , Noyes directed episodes of the puppet series " Eureeka ' s Castle " . In 2008 , he directed the online animated pilot " Gorilla in the Greenhouse " . External links . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
China Anne McClain China Anne McClain ( b . 1998 ) is an American actress and singer . She ' s become known for playing Jazmine Payne in " Tyler Perry ' s House of Payne " , and Chyna Parks in " A . N . T . Farm " . As promotion for " The Muppets " her and her " A . N . T . Farm " cast mates Sierra McCormick and Jake Short appeared in " " , where Miss Piggy and Kermit the Frog teach them how to act like a movie star .
Bo Derek Bo Derek ( b . 1956 ) is an American actress and model . Among her screen credits are the films " 10 " ( with Julie Andrews and Dudley Moore ) , " Tarzan , the Ape Man " and " Tommy Boy " ( with Dan Aykroyd ) . Derek appeared with Kermit on Capitol Hill on March 29 , 2000 , in support of the Shambala Wild Animal Protection Act of 2000 that was introduced to Congress . Derek has also posed for " Playboy " on numerous occasions , is an animal and political activist , and still makes occasional television and film appearances , including " I Love the 70s " .
Feet and legs Many Muppets are created without visible legs and feet to the camera . With the exception of Full - Bodied Muppet s like Big Bird , Mr . Snuffleupagus , Sweetums , and Barkley the Dog with visible legs and feet , the puppets are usually seen from the waist up only . However , on some occasions , the legs and feet need to be seen and there are a few ways to do so .
Worthington Worthington is a small boy who appears in the song " Like / Dislike " on " Sesame Street " . Bob finds him in the Arbor feeling wishy - washy , even though he made a new funhouse out of the boxes and crates found around him ; he used to like it , but not anymore . Bob explains that what he ' s feeling , leading to his song about how one ' s emotions can change . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
La Vie en rose " La Vie en rose " was the signature song of French singer Édith Piaf , written in 1945 , popularized in 1946 , and released as a single in 1947 . The melody of the song is heard in " " to introduce Miss Piggy as " Fifi " in preparation for her performance of " I Will Wait for You " . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
The Countess Counts " The Countess Counts " is a " Sesame Street " song performed by Countess von Dahling . At a smokey nightclub , the Countess , assisted by Masha , counts to 10 for her public . When she finishes , it begins to rain in the club , drenching some of the patrons . The Countess then stops the rain by counting back to 1 . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Moses Edinborough Moses Edinborough is a director for television , music videos , and commercials . He directed for " Sesame Street " seasons 41 , 42 , and 43 . Specific episodes include Episode 4263 and Episode 4267 . Edinborough began his career with MTV , directing and producing various series , including " Yo ! MTV Raps " . External links . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Marv and Jolene Marv and Jolene are delivery people who both appear in a 1990 episode of " Sesame Street " . In that episode , they try to deliver a box of new books for the Sesame Street Library . However , when they first show up with a box , Linda and Lisa show them that the box is long and skinny and reads " Fishing rods for the Sesame Street Sporting Goods Store " . The delivery people apologize and give Linda and Lisa a complimentary fish before they go and look for the right box . Later , they come back with a better - looking box , but it ' s too light to hold any books inside it . They find that the packaging reads " One lamp shade for the Sesame Street Lamp Store . " As they leave , Marv gives Linda a complimentary fish - lamp . Finally , they return with the right box , but when Linda starts taking the books out , Marv and Jolene instantly want to check them out . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Mattel Mattel Inc . is a toy company and the largest toy company in the United States of America based on revenue . Its products include Hot Wheels cars , Barbie dolls , board games , and other items . Founded in 1945 by Elliot Handler and Harold " Matt " Matson , the company ' s name was formed by combining the founder ' s names ( " matt - el " ) . In 1993 , Mattel merged with the Fisher - Price toy company . In 1996 , Mattel purchased Tyco Toys , which was the third largest toy manufacturer at the time . In addition to Barbie , Mattel ' s licensed merchandise lines over the years have included Batman , Superman , and several products based on the Muppets and other Henson properties . In recognition of the extent to which " Sesame Street " products aided corporate revenue , at the International Toy Fair on February 9 , 1998 , Elmo was appointed CMO ( " Chief Muppet Officer " ) of the company . The announcement was made by Mattel ' s then - current CEO Jill Barad and Tyco Preschool president Neil Friedman ( now president of all Mattel brands ) . While Elmo ' s corporate employment might appear to clash with the non - profit status of " Sesame Street " , his position appeared to be merely ceremonial , as part of a public relations move and to promote the Walk & Talk Big Bird and Cookie Monster dolls ; to date , no info has emerged to suggest that Elmo personally affected any changes in the company ' s toy line , the recent debut of TMX Elmo notwithstanding . Mattel ' s " Sesame Street " merchandise was released under the Fisher - Price label until 2011 , when the " Sesame " license went to .
The Muppet Show motion comics " The Muppet Show " motion comics were planned adaptations of the Boom Studios publication " The Muppet Show Comic Book " . The series was announced at the D23 Expo in September 2009 and later promoted with a video embedded into Amazon . com ' s Muppet store in October 2010 . Dave Goelz and Steve Whitmire provided voices for the project . The motion comics were announced for multiple platforms : Apple iPhone / iPod Touch / iPad , Microsoft Xbox Live , Amazon Video Store , Sony PSN and DVD . Although originally planned for release in the fall of 2010 , the release was delayed . However , in February 2011 , Boom Studios announced that they were losing the Muppet comic license ; it was later announced that Marvel Comics ( now owned by Disney ) would be picking up publishing rights and reprinting the original " " comic book . To date , there have been no announced plans from Marvel , Boom or Disney regarding the motion comics .
Ruth Springford Ruth Springford ( 1921 - 2010 ) was a Canadian actress who appeared in " The Cube " as the aged , crone - like version of Liza . Springford ' s credits included a regular role on the 1970s sitcom " The Frankie Howerd Show " , nurse Mae in the CBC drama " Corwin " , and voices in three animated specials created by Shamus Culhane starring Noah and his animals and the cartoon series " C . O . P . S " . She had guest parts on " The Littlest Hobo " and " Friday the 13th : The Series " .
Steve Zuckerman Steve Zuckerman is a composer for television and movies , a songwriter , and a singer who wrote songs for at least three animated " Sesame Street " inserts : " I in the Sky , " " Lowercase N , " and " Imagination Rain . " In an “ Ask the A . V . Club ” column on the A . V . Club Web site of " The Onion " , Zuckerman recalled the experience of creating the songs : Outside of music , Zuckerman is also an author . He is the writer of the ongoing * Alien Roadkill * series of scifi novels .
Frank Groothof Frank Groothof ( b . 1947 ) plays Frank on " Sesamstraat " , the Dutch co - production of " Sesame Street " . Groothof joined the cast in 1983 as an energetic , always happy young man , with a talent for singing silly songs and telling wonderful stories , and a love for naughty jokes . He portrays the role of a young modern father figure for the Muppets . He also interacts well with children , visiting them in schools or reading them stories at the end of the show . Besides his work on " Sesamstraat " , Groothof played various roles in the Dutch children ' s show " Klokhuis " ( an educational show for a slightly older age group ) , and starred in the comedic children ' s show " Broertjes " ( Little Brothers ) , along with his brother Renee . He is also a stage performer , best known for his operas for children . From 1987 to 1990 , Joekie Broedelet played Frank ' s grandmother on the show .
Fisher - Price publicity still In the early 1980s , Fisher - Price used a Kermit puppet as part of an advertisement about toy safety . The image was titled " Developing Toys with a Child ' s Smile in Mind " , and distributed with the following text :
Richard Roundtree Richard Roundtree ( b . 1942 ) played Kwame in the 1997 film " George of the Jungle " , which featured animatronic animals created by Jim Henson ' s Creature Shop . Roundtree is best known for playing the leading role in the early 1970s " Shaft " blaxploitation films . He ' s appeared in more than 100 films and television shows , including " Se7en " , " Desperate Housewives " and " Alias " .
Marty the Earthling Marty the Earthling hosts the Miss Galaxy Pageant from the Hotel Swanky Ursa Major in of " The Jim Henson Hour " . He speaks briefly with Zsa Zsa Porkmustard and Jo Beth Garfdoohoo , the pageant finalists , until Jo Beth devours the contest judges . Realizing that his tastelessness is what ' s keeping him alive , Marty signs off , hoping Jo Beth is kept from finding some hollandaise .
Scotty McKilt Scotty McKilt is a bagpipe player seen in episode 4052 of " Sesame Street " . He visits his friend Bob and plays his instrument for Zoe , who makes up a new dance for it . While he and Bob grab a sandwich from Hooper ' s Store , Zoe is entrusted to watch his bagpipes , though she ' s too distracted by her dance to notice . Telly and Baby Bear find the instrument , unaware of its purpose and come up with ways it can be used , such as a Honker Caller or a Porridge Cooler . They finally use it as a Superhero Flying Machine , running all over the street with it while Zoe frantically searches for the missing bagpipes . Scotty finishes his sandwich just in time for the two other parties to run into each other and clears up Telly and Baby Bear ' s confusion by showing them how his instrument works . He claims he uses it sometimes to call Honkers and cool his porridge as well . He appears later at the end of the show , using his bagpipes to help Big Bird announce the sponsors ( which were lodged inside ) . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Jude Law Jude Law ( b . 1972 ) is an English actor , who was nominated for an Academy Award for his role in Anthony Minghella ' s " The Talented Mr . Ripley " . In the 41st season of " Sesame Street " , Law presented the word " cling " as the Word of the Day with some Muppet animals . The segment featured Leslie Carrara performing a mouse , and Carmen Osbahr puppeteering one of the tentacles of the octopus . The two rewrote the script , to include themselves as performers , so they could help demonstrate the word .
Every Body ' s Record Every Body ' s Record is a " Sesame Street " album featuring songs about different parts of the body . The entire album was written and produced by Jeff Moss . This album was also released on cassette as " Every Body ' s Cassette " . Track listing . Side One Side Two
Mousey Mousey appears in the 2007 " Sesame Street " video " Kids ' Favorite Country Songs " . One of the featured characters in the song " Froggy Went A Courtin ' , " she and her new husband Froggy show up in Elmo ' s room to offer him and Elmer some wedding cake . The pair stay to watch Johnny Cash , after which they find another wedding present , a blender . Mousey declares that what they really wanted was a story about a furry blue monster who drives a train through the woods into the mountains and into a snowstorm . ( Froggy says they should have registered . ) Fortunately , Elmer fills the void with " The Ballad of Casey McPhee . " See also . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Sesame Street Happy Meal clip - ons In March , 2003 , McDonald ' s in Australia offered a set of 10 plush clip - on faces of " Sesame Street " characters . Each measured approximately 2 . 5 to 3 inches across , and featured a plastic clip the color of the charaters fur or skin . The theme of the set was " Elmo ' s Birthday " . Characters included : Elmo , Cookie Monster , Oscar , Ernie , Bert , The Count , Zoe , Grover , Mr . Snuffleupagus and Big Bird .
The Horse Whisperer The Horse Whisperer is a 1998 movie directed by and starring Robert Redford , based on the 1995 novel of the same name by Nicholas Evans . Both follow a horse trainer , who is gifted with understanding horses , who is hired to help and injured girl and her horse after an accident .
John Wells John Wells ( 1936 - 1998 ) was a British character actor who played Flimnap the treasurer in the 1996 Creature Shop TV movie " Gulliver ' s Travels " . Wells ' film credits included the 1967 James Bond spoof " Casino Royale " ( as Q ' s assistant , with Peter Sellers and Orson Welles ) , " Greystoke : The Legend of Tarzan , Lord of the Apes " ( as Sir Evelyn Blount ) , and " Princess Caraboo " ( for which he wrote the screenplay , and appeared as Reverend Hunt ) . TV work included guest roles on " Rumpole of the Bailey " , " Absolutely Fabulous " , " Lovejoy " , " Yes , Prime Minister " , and " Tinker , Tailor , Soldier , Spy " .
Sara Hoagland Hunter Sara Hoagland Hunter is an author who wrote the 1995 Muppet book " Miss Piggy ' s Night Out " . Hunter ' s children ' s books include " The Unbreakable Code " and " Lighthouse Santa " as well as a number of books featuring the Looney Tunes , Baby Looney Tunes , and " Animaniacs " characters . She wrote lyrics for two " Baby Looney Tunes " albums for Rhino .
Waddle , Waddle , Waddle , Quack , Quack , Quack " Waddle , Waddle , Waddle , Quack , Quack , Quack " is a " Sesame Street " song performed in episode 4051 . Telly , pretending to be the mother of a duckling he ' s come across , helps teach it to waddle and quack in song . He hopes this will help the duckling recognize other ducks and be able to fit in . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
One - on - One with Steve Adubato One - on - One with Steve Adubato is a talk show on NJTV , produced by the Caucus Educational Corporation . On the January 20 , 2016 episode , Dr . Jeanette Betancourt and Abby Cadabby appeared on the program to discuss the series ' autism initiative , " " . The episode also included guests Marlo Thomas and Steve Woll .
Espinete ( magazine ) Espinete is a magazine that ties in with " Barrio Sésamo " , the Spanish co - production of " Sesame Street " . Parramón Ediciones , SA , a Spanish company that specialized in books and educational paint and drawing supplies , gave Espinete his own magazine around 1983 . This publication included puzzles , short stories , craft pages and puzzles . The magazine cost 85 pesetas and was published at the same time as the new version of " Barrio Sésamo ( magazine ) " .
Sing - Along Holiday Songs Sing - Along Holiday Songs is a 2011 " Sesame Street " Play - a - Sound Christmas book . The book includes a five - button module that enables kids to sing along to holiday music along with favorite Sesame Street characters , including Elmo , Oscar the Grouch , Cookie Monster , and Big Bird . It also includes ten Christmas songs :
Clink , Clank " Clink , Clank " is a " Sesame Street " song sung by Bert and Ernie . Bert has discovered how he can use pans , silverware , marbles and whistles to make a fantastic chorus of " Clink , Clank , Rattle , Tweet " . Ernie joins him partway through the song , adding in an occasional " honk " as well . The song was performed by Bert and Ernie on Episode # 35 of " The Flip Wilson Show " . See also . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Mario Marchese Mario Marchese is a New York - based performer , using the stage name of " Mario the Magician . " Marchese appeared in episode 4509 of " Sesame Street " during the " Murray Has a Little Lamb " segments , teaching Murray , Ovejita and some kids how to do some homemade magic tricks .
Hair Brush " Hair Brush " is a " Sesame Street " song performed by The Cereal Girl . As she desperately searches for her hair brush " on " and " under " various things in her room , her back - up singers try to point out her hair brush is " in " the drawer . The song is a parody of " It ' s in His Kiss . " _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Devo Muppets The Devo Muppets popped up a few times in of " Muppets Tonight " . They are a parody and caricature of Mark Mothersbaugh ' s band . They sang " Whip It , " " Whippet , " and " Skip It " to the tune of the song " Whip It . " _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Scooter and Skeeter ' s Merry - Go - Round Puzzle Scooter and Skeeter ' s Merry - Go - Round Puzzle is a 1986 " Muppet Babies " storybook featuring Baby Scooter and Baby Skeeter . When Baby Scooter gets bored with his computer and Baby Skeeter looks around for something to do , they decide to do a puzzle . They work on a merry - go - round with horses , bears , a yak , and a lion . They find one piece of the puzzle is missing . They wonder what the final piece could be . They imagine a deer trying to escape the lion . They also imagine riding a rabbit , a kangaroo , an elephant , and then they realize they need to find the real missing piece of the puzzle . Scooter and Skeeter eventually find the last missing piece , an airplane .