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Ann Hollowood Ann Hollowood ( ca . 1942 - 2014 ) was a costume designer who worked on many Muppet / Creature projects . Her first association with the Muppets came during the 1975 special " " , for which Hollowood costumed Julie Andrews ( including her Muppet skits ) . She continued on to " The Muppet Show " , costuming many guest stars across all five seasons . Among others , she supplied slinky outfits for Rita Moreno , Shakespearean garb for Christopher Reeve , the spooky outfit for Vincet Price ' s finale , Brooke Shields ' " Alice " dress , and both gangster suit and meditation outfit for James Coburn . For the 1981 " The Muppets Go to the Movies " , she supplied the array of movie character outfits for Dudley Moore and Lily Tomlin . In the 1980s , Hollowood began designing fantasy costumes for Creature Shop projects , most notably " The StoryTeller " . For her work , she received a BAFTA award in 1988 . She would share another BAFTA nomination , with Polly Smith , in 1991 for " " . Hollowood also supplied more down to earth costumes for the " Jim Henson Hour " installments " " and " . " In 1998 , she won an Emmy for Oustanding Costume Design in a Miniseries or Movie , for her work on " Merlin " . Away from Henson , Hollowood designed costumes for the 1968 TV series " The Railway Children " , " Edward the King " ( sharing her first Emmy , for Outstanding Costume Design ) , " Disraeli : Portrait of a Fanatic " ( with Ian McShane ) , the TV movies " The Ten Commandments " and " The Magical Legend of the Leprechauns " , and the films " Vroom " , " Night Breed " , and " The Second Jungle Book : Mowgli and Baloo " . After her death in 2014 , the Ann Hollowood Prize for Costume Design was established in her honor at the Wimbledon College of Art . External links . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Blackbird " Blackbird " is a song first recorded by the Beatles , and subsequently covered by many artists . In the original recording it features acoustic guitar and a recording of a blackbird ' s song . It was sung by Floyd Pepper and Janice as the UK Spot in of " The Muppet Show " . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
The Dirt Sisters Trish and Toya are the Dirt Sisters , a pair of Muppet characters who appeared on the short - lived Saturday morning show " CityKids " . These gossiping teens talked to each other on the phone , commenting on the show ' s main plot . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Stiller the Elf Stiller the Elf narrates the special " Elmo ' s Christmas Countdown " along with his snowball side - kick Stan . In the tradition of Rankin / Bass Christmas specials and their use of celebrity narrators , Stiller the Elf is a caricature of ( and named after ) voice actor Ben Stiller . His outfit recalls that of Buddy the Elf from the film " Elf " . The same puppet would later be used for Doctor Two in episode 4504 . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Lamont the Sloth Lamont the Sloth is the name of two different characters in the Muppet media that used the same puppet Animal Show . Lamont the Sloth first appeared on the " " episode of " The Animal Show " where he was performed by Bill Barretta . He tells Stinky the Skunk and Jake the Polar Bear on how sloths make use of trees . Mopatop ' s Shop . In " Mopatop ' s Shop " , Lamont the Sloth is a deliveryman who occasionally delivers things to Mopatop and Puppyduck . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Me , M - E , Me ! " Me , M - E , Me ! " is an animated " Sesame Street " song . The song stresses the sight word " ME " as a girl goes through a photo album of herself and a male singer identifies her . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Look & Find : Big Bird ' s Big Chase Look & Find : Big Bird ' s Big Chase is a 1986 " Sesame Street " book and tape set featuring Big Bird . The book includes a set of vinyl stickers . Side 1 had the song " Somebody Come and Play ( song ) . "
Two is You and Me Joe Raposo sings " Two is You and Me " , over footage which includes pairs of children , adults and animals playing together . Elmo , Rosita , Gabi , and Miles sang the song in a 2003 episode . Elmo and Abby sang the song in a Season 43 insert . The song was sung in " Make a New Friend " with an extra verse written by Emily Perl Kingsley . A shortened version of the song was performed by ancestors of Ernie and Bert , a pair of traveling performers , in " Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas " . Releases . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Do Wah Diddy Diddy " Do Wah Diddy Diddy " , originally recorded by the US group The Exciters , became an international hit for UK band Manfred Mann in 1964 . It was performed by Geri and the Atrics for the UK Spot in of " The Muppet Show " . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Merv Griffin Merv Griffin ( 1925 - 2007 ) was a talk show host and television producer , primarily of game shows . He was best known as the host of " The Merv Griffin Show " , which ran in several incarnations : a short - lived , single season NBC series ( 1962 - 1963 ) , a longer syndicated run ( 1965 - 1969 ) , a weeknight CBS series ( 1969 - 1972 ) , and a successful return to syndication ( 1972 - 1986 ) . In the latter format , Jim Henson and the Muppets guest starred , first in 1977 , and then in a 1984 episode , to promote " The Muppets Take Manhattan " , in which Griffin joined Kermit and Miss Piggy in singing " Theme from New York , New York " . Griffin ' s other accomplishments include a brief film acting stint in the 1950s , and producing such game shows as " Jeopardy ! " and " Wheel of Fortune " ( for which he composed the theme songs ) , and the 1990 series " Monopoly " .
WESAYSO Scientist The WESAYSO Scientist appeared in the " Dinosaurs " episode " . " Appearing in a commercial for WESAYSO ' s Energy Division , the kindly , gentle - voiced dinosaur encouraged consumer loyalty by drawing a contrast between high school student Robbie Sinclair and the venerable , benevolent WESAYSO .
FilmStruck FilmStruck is a streaming service established by Turner Classic Movies in 2016 . Its library consists of films from the Golden Age of Hollywood , foreign films , arthouse cinema , and movies produced by independent studios . In late 2017 , FilmStruck partnered with The Jim Henson Company to offer a collection of works from early projects by Jim Henson . Dubbed " Jim Henson : Playing with Reality " , the selection includes a number of , experimental features , and some still owned by the Henson company . Many of the titles have never been released on home video , but have screened at various events and museum , while others had previously been housed on Henson ' s YouTube channel .
The Costco Connection The Costco Connection is a magazine sent free to members of Costco and includes articles which regularly tie into the corporation along with business , health and social articles . It is edited by David W . Fuller . The April 2012 issue featured a cover promoting the home video release of " The Muppets " . James Bobin , Jason Segel , Miss Piggy and Walter are interviewed and pictures of stills from the film are shown in the article and on the cover .
Simon the Snail Simon the Snail first appeared in the " Mopatop ' s Shop " episode " " , were he was one of the things Mopatop suggested the viewer for the day . The puppet would appear in other episodes with no direct mention of a name . In the episode " " the snail was looking for a new wheel for a snail skate . He looks into the bag with circles and discovers a perfect one for a hedgehog and many other animal type skates . He wants to have the entire bag of circles so that he will have wheels for all of his friends . Performed by Nigel Plaskitt . In the episode " " , he was looking for new home to replace the home he have lived in all his life . The puppet was a recycled version of The Snail that appeared in " The Tale of the Bunny Picnic " . See also . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Miriam Cheswick Miriam Cheswick is a contestant appearing on the " Sesame Street " game show , " Are You Smarter Than an Egg Layer ? " She is an accountant from Pickles Gap , North Dakota . Despite her profession , she proves math isn ' t her strong suit as he consistently has to consult the panel of chickens for answers , to host Jeff Bawksworthy ' s frustration . At the game ' s end , she ' s proven she ' s not smarter than an egg layer , but accepts all the correct answers and wins anyway . She ' s excited to hear she ' s won what she thinks is a million bucks , but instead wins " a million bawks " ; the chickens surround her and cluck . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Flowers on the Doorstep " Flowers on the Doorstep " is an animated " Sesame Street " song produced by Jane Aaron . Paul Jacobs sings about a trio of flowers on a stoop that , when three more are added , turn into a group of six . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Sierra Schoening Sierra Schoening is a puppet and prop builder who works for The Jim Henson Company . Her work has appeared on " Sesame Street " with Schoening being credited on seasons 44 through 48 and on the television special " The Magical Wand Chase " . Schoening also worked as a puppet builder and designer on " The Furchester Hotel " and " Julie ' s Greenroom " . She is a graduate of the Art Institute of Chicago . External Links . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Barry Bruce Barry Bruce is an animation designer , animator , and director specializing in stop - motion . A longtime employee of Will Vinton Studios , Bruce was the co - designer ( with Teresa Drilling ) and supervising director of the " Cecille " segments for " Sesame Street " . Bruce also served as art - director for stop - motion scenes in " Return to Oz " . His other credits include designing and animating many characters for Vinton ' s 1985 feature " The Adventures of Mark Twain " , and for the Oscar nominated short " The Great Cognito " . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
CBS This Morning CBS This Morning was a morning news program that aired from 1987 to 1989 on CBS , and was followed by " This Morning " , " The Morning Show " , " The Early Show " , and then again " CBS This Morning " in 2012 .
Film Review Film Review is a magazine that was published between 1950 and 2008 in the UK . The January 1993 issue featured a cover story on " The Muppet Christmas Carol " . A photo of the Cratchit family graced the cover , including Bob Cratchit , Emily Cratchit , Peter Cratchit , Betina and Belinda Cratchit , and Tiny Tim Cratchit .
Stasjonsspillet Stasjonsspillet is a 1991 " Sesam Stasjon " game , in which players remove plastic pvc figurines to get to the train stasjon first . The game included a gameboard , traincards and 5 pvc character figurines including : O . Tidemann , Max Mekker , Bjarne Betjent , Leonora Dorothea Dahl and Alfa . The ISBN number is 8205192510 .
Muppet Manners ( Relf ) Muppet Manners is a 1981 Muppet Press storybook that brings a Muppet twist to the subject of good manners . In the book , Gonzo explains his tips for how to act in polite society , as he takes his friends out to dinner and a show . Naturally , the evening ends in mayhem . A few of the notable tips : Book and audio editions . The book and audio version is introduced by Scooter , with other characters narrating alternate lines and tips ( and with some editorial sound effects or asides not in the text ) . The voices are Dave Goelz as Gonzo ; Jim Henson as Kermit and Swedish Chef ; Frank Oz as Miss Piggy and Fozzie ; Richard Hunt as Scooter , Sweetums and the cow ; and Steve Whitmire as Rizzo the Rat ( not pictured in the book ) .
Sharon Groan Sharon Groan is a Grouch take - off of Sharon Stone who appeared in " The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland " . Sharon is the star of the movie " Basically It Stinks " , and an unpopular Grouchland celebrity . The same Grouch puppet is also used as the Grouch Ice Cream Customer . The puppet ' s most recent appearance was in Episode 4203 as a Grouch spectator . See also . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Jack the Boss Jack the Boss manages the production of a sketch series overseen by Liz Lemon in a 2008 episode of " Sesame Street " . The seemingly principled executive keeps a close eye on Lemon ' s dealings , overseeing the delivery of 30 rocks to the studio . Convinced that things are on track , Jack instructs Lemon to let him know when their 2 , 000 ping - pong balls have arrived . Jack is a parody of Alec Baldwin ' s character Jack Donaghy from " 30 Rock " . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
P . K . P . K . is the Principal Keeper of the Lighthouse , which has a hole that leads to Fraggle Rock . He is the Captain ' s nephew . P . K . joined the United Kingdom version of " Fraggle Rock " in the fourth ( UK ) season , following the death of Fulton MacKay , who played the Captain in the first three seasons . When first arriving at the Lighthouse , P . K . disliked being the keeper and also disliked having to live with Sprocket ( as he hated dogs ) . However , as he spent more time with Sprocket , he began to form a bond with him and the two began to get along . He , along with Sprocket , were both fans of Arsenal F . C .
The Hoobmobile The Hoobmobile is the main means of transportation for the Hoobs on the television series " The Hoobs " . The Hoobs live in the Hoobmobile and use it to travel all over the Earth . The vehicle is an Earth bus that was adapted to the needs of the Hoobs . The Hoobmobile is filled with the latest Hoob technology and decorated and furnished to remind the Hoobs of Hoobland . It contains driving , recreational and technical areas . It has a Hoobystudio where Hoob News is broadcast , and it has an Engine Room comprised of musical components . While each of the Hoobs is capable of driving the Hoobmobile , its " fuel " is the songs sung from within the engine by the Motorettes . The hoobmobile can travel very fast through space as the hoobs have visited a lot of planets that are not even in this solar system .
One Small Voice " One Small Voice " was sung by The Kids and Telly Monster with conducting by Bob about one person starting the song , and then being joined by others in a season 22 episode . When released on albums , the song featured some additional vocals by Hoots the Owl , Prairie Dawn , and Elmo , erasing Bob ' s vocals entirely . Kenny Loggins sang this song in a music video created for the " Elmopalooza " special , which featured Big Bird , Baby Bear , and a group of children putting on a talent show . Jon Stewart demanded the video to be played after learning that Elmo thought he had messed up hosting the show . The Backstreet Boys sang the song with Elmo , Lulu , Rosita , Zoe , Grover , Telly , Cookie Monster , Phoebe and Narf . RBD performed this song for an episode of " Plaza Sésamo " with Abelardo , Lola , and Pancho . A new performance of the song was sung by Elmo in " Elmo ' s Music Magic " . Releases . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Wittenberg University Caroll Spinney ( and Oscar the Grouch ) appeared at Wittenberg University on May 15 , 2004 as the keynote speaker for the university ’ s 159th Commencement exercises . Spinney addressed the graduates in his speech , discussing the evolution of his characters and how their creation fulfilled his childhood dream . Oscar also took the podium alongside Spinney for a portion of the address . Spinney received an honorary doctorate of humane letters during the ceremony as well .
Mickey Rourke Mickey Rourke ( b . 1952 as Philip Andre Rourke , Jr . ) is an American actor , screenwriter and retired boxer . On November 5 , 2011 , after receiving his star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame , Rourke made an appearance on " The Tonight Show " , where he met Miss Piggy promoting " The Muppets " . At one point , Rourke asked Jay Leno whether he could " touch it . " Initially just going for the pig ' s hair , he quickly proceeded to touch a part of her body that she had previously alluded to having had work done on . Miss Piggy ' s shocked reaction was followed by the comment " they feel real though , don ' t they ? "
Angsthaas Angsthaas ( Scarehare ) is a hare who debuted in the 2008 season of " Sesamstraat " , the Dutch co - production of " Sesame Street " . He is a furry reporter who follows the adventures of the daredevil chicken Stuntkip . Angsthaas was created in order to address the subject of childhood fears . He doesn ' t dare to do the things that Stuntkip does , like going to the dentist , barber , or retrieving a ball that lands in the garden of a neighbour . Angsthaas and Stuntkip were created on April 17th , 2007 during a teambuilding day on the canals in Amsterdam . The crew examined photos to select new Muppet characters to add to " Sesamstraat " . Angsthaas ( whose name is a Dutch synonym for a coward , akin to " scaredycat " ) was created as a counterpart to the fearless Stuntkip . Both puppets are borrowed from the American Muppet Workshop . The puppet of Angsthaas is essentially a rebuild of Benny Rabbit , with different facial features . Right hand assistance for the character is supplied by Bert Plagman or Judith Broersen . Sources . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Businka Businka ( Бусинка ) is a monster on " Ulitsa Sezam " , the Russian co - production of " Sesame Street " . Sesame Workshop description . " Businka ( Буся , Busya ) is bright , but in her rush to learn , she often confuses things . She has a vivid imagination and is full of joy . This bright pink character is delighted by everything and easily gets swept away by even ordinary situations . She is always on the move ; instead of walking or running , she often dances — one day the waltz , the next day the lambada . Busya has a passion for carrots and makes many different dishes out of them . Birthday : September 30 " _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Episode 201 : Hilda ' s Beezer Buddies " Hilda ' s Beezer Buddies " is the first episode of Series 2 of " Sesame Tree " . In the episode , Hilda and Potto fallout . Hilda keeps trying to pressure Potto into going outside with her , but Potto would rather stay indoors than go out of the tree . Hilda annoys Potto and Potto yells at her . This causes them to fallout . They take a look and mend their relationship .
Ain ' t Nobody Here But Us Chickens " Ain ' t Nobody Here But Us Chickens " was first popularized by Louis Jordan , whose recording reached the top of the charts in 1946 ( # 6 on the U . S . pop charts ; # 1 on the R & B charts for 17 weeks ) . Gonzo performs " Ain ' t Nobody Here But Us Chickens " with the chickens in of " The Muppet Show " . The puppet that would become Armstrong the Chicken Hawk on " The Animal Show " made its first appearance in this song ( on the top right corner of the image to the right ) . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Get Set to Read Get Set to Read is a 2003 " Sesame Street " CD - ROM 4 - pack released by Encore Software . Included are reissues of " Elmo ' s Reading Basics " , " Elmo Through the Looking - Glass " , " The Three Grouchketeers " and " Grover ' s Travels " .
Dorothy Fields Dorothy Fields ( 1905 – 1974 ) was an Academy Award - winning American lyricist who collaborated with Jimmy McHugh , Jerome Kern , and Cy Coleman on Broadway and film musicals . She also wrote the book for several musicals , including " Annie Get Your Gun " . Her musical " Redhead " won a Tony Award for Best Musical in 1959 .
Jake ( Dr . Dolittle ) Jake is the star tiger at Blossom ' s Mammoth Circus in " Dr . Dolittle " . Plagued by headaches , nauseau , and double vision , the troubled Jake decides to commit suicide by leaping from a bell tower . John Dolittle is informed of the tiger ' s plight , and sets out to help him ( although a stay in a mental institution briefly deters him ) . Dolittle brings Jake to his hospital and succeeds in performing a vital , life - saving operation . The animatronic Jake was used for every shot in the climactic surgery scene , with a live tiger used in all other on - screen instances .
Abby ' s First Day of School ! Abby ' s First Day of School ! is a 2007 " Sesame Street " " Jr . Cine - Manga " book published by TOKYOPOP . The book uses photos taken from " Sesame Street " episodes , with sound effects and word balloons superimposed over the pictures . An introduction on the first page encourages parents to use comic - style stories to move their children toward appreciating the printed word . The comic is based on a 2006 episode , and tells the story of Abby Cadabby ' s first day at Storybook Community School . Elmo is jealous that Abby gets to go to school with Baby Bear , but Abby promises that she ' ll tell him everything that happens . At school , Abby meets her new teacher , Mrs . Goose , and her classmates - - Jack and Jill , Peter Piper , Mary and her little lamb , Hansel and Gretel , and Little Red Riding Hood . Abby gets so excited that she " poofs " back to the Fix - It Shop , to tell Elmo and Luis all about it .
Weihnachts - Geschichten Weihnachts - Geschichten ( " Christmas Stories " ) is a 2013 " Sesamstrasse " CD of stories , written by Angelika Paetow and read by Douglas Welbat , the German voice of Cookie Monster . The CD was one of several product tie - ins to the 40th anniversary of " Sesamstrasse " . Product description . " Sesame Street " is celebrating Christmas ! Bert and Ernie , Bibo and Oscar , Samson , Tiffy , Finchen , Rumpel , Grobi and of course Krümelmonster - all look forward to the festival and enjoying the Christmas season : Graf Zahl must count the little doors in the advent calender , Grobi helps Nikolaus , Bibo looks out for Santa Claus , Krümel bakes the best cookies and eating them on at once , Samson and Tiffy decorate the Christmas tree and more .
Episode 303 : Lost and Found Pip and Pop are out playing ball when they find a little duck who seems to be looking for something . He introduces himself as Harry and says that apparently his family got lost while they were flying south . Bear takes the opportunity to remind the viewers about what they should do if they were ever lost and promises to help reunite Harry with his family . Meanwhile , the kids of the Big Blue House get acquainted with Harry the Duck . In the Shadow segment , Shadow tells a story about a dame who ' s lost her shoe and a master who ' s lost his fiddle - stick .
Guillermo Diaz Guillermo Diaz ( b . 1975 ) is an actor who has appeared in " Half Baked " , " 200 Cigarettes " , and " Stonewall " . He is currently a regular on the ABC series " Scandal " as Huck . In September 2015 , he appeared in a promotional spot for " The Muppets " with his " Scandal " co - star Katie Lowes and Gonzo .