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Big Bird ' s Bedtime Story Big Bird ' s Bedtime Story is a 1987 " Sesame Street " storybook featuring Big Bird . Big Bird asks Luis to tell him a bedtime story about himself . Luis tells him that one day an enormous egg came to Sesame Street . It was delivered to Hooper ' s Store instead of the usual eggs , and David didn ' t know what to do with it . So Ernie and Grover , with the help of Bert , Telly Monster , and Cookie Monster take charge . They build a nest , and keep the egg warm with Grover ' s blankie . They discuss what kind of egg it might be , such as a dinosaur egg . They watch over it and wait impatiently for it to hatch . When it finally hatches , Baby Big Bird is inside . Big Bird is impatient throughout the story , unable to see what it has to do with him , but he falls asleep before the ending and doesn ' t find out .
Special Delivery Special Delivery is a 1980 " Sesame Street " storybook featuring Prairie Dawn . Prairie Dawn is given a package from Ernie to deliver to Bert , who is away at the Pigeon Fanciers ' Convention in Pinfeather Falls . She comes across many obstacles , and travels by bus , by rail , and even by balloon , courtesy of Melba T . Burdbrane , the president of the Birds of a Feather Company . Prairie Dawn ultimately delivers the package to Bert , and it turns out to be a framed photograph of Ernie .
Denmark Denmark is a Europe an country and is the smallest of the Nordic countries . Denmark consists of 1419 islands of various sizes ( excluding Greenland and the Faroe Islands ) , of which 443 are named and only 76 are inhabited . The country also includes the peninsula of Jutland which connects Denmark to Germany and the rest of Europe . Kevin Clash traveled to Denmark in June 2009 , to cast a puppeteer for the part of Elmo , on Sesamgade a new co - production that premiered on TV 2 October 18 , 2009 . The last few seconds of the opening sequence of the Danish dub of " Open Sesame " , " Sesam , luk dig op " , were customized with Danish landmarks . Jeff Marx and Bobby Lopez wrote songs and a story outline for a Muppet film called " Kermit , Prince of Denmark " , based on Shakespeare ' s Hamlet , which takes place at the Danish castle Kronborg . The Danish author Hans Christian Andersen has also been mentioned on both " The Muppet Show " and " Sesame Street " . Among the more notable mentions is the " Sesame Street " album " Big Bird presents Hans Christian Andersen " . Dubs . Only productions aimed at young children are dubbed in Denmark . " The Muppet Show " , " Dinosaurs " , and other Henson productions aimed more specifically at adult viewers have never been dubbed , but instead have been shown with Danish subtitles . Dubs of Muppet / Henson productions include the following :
Big Bird Visits Navajo Country Big Bird Visits Navajo Country is a 1992 " Sesame Street " Little Golden Book featuring Big Bird . Big Bird arrives in the Arizona desert via Gray Bird Bus Company to meet his pen pal Joey , a member of the Navajo nation . Joey and his family , consisting of his sister Sally , his Mother and Father , his Grandmother and his uncle Tony , take Big Bird on a series of adventures . During his stay Big Bird watches a sunset at the Grand Canyon , sleeps in Joey ' s grandmother ' s hogan ( a small round house made of logs and clay ) , watches Joey ' s parents weave a blanket and make silver and turquoise jewelry , helps Uncle Tony shear sheep , and rides a pony where he sees a rock formation as tall as Empire State Building .
Children ' s Learning from Educational Television : Sesame Street and Beyond Children ' s Learning from Educational Television : Sesame Street and Beyond is a study and analysis of the effects of children ' s educational television in general and the impacts on learning , attitudes , and actions . Chapter 2 , " Sesame Street and School Readiness , " is a twenty page examination of " Sesame Street " , and in particular its research model as presented in " " . Other chapters focus on other Children ' s Television Workshop , PBS , and Nickelodeon series .
The Super Part of Me " The Super Part of Me " is sung by Super Grover in the Sesame Street Live show " Super Grover ! Ready for Action " . Searching for his " superness , " Super Grover laments through song over his search for the super part of himself . In the end , he vows not to give up searching . The song bears a resemblance in tone and content to the popular song " Superman ( It ' s Not Easy ) " by Five for Fighting . See also . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
When You Make Yourself a Friend " When You Make Yourself a Friend " is sung by the residents of the Big Blue House about all of the fun things that can be shared with a friend , including telling stories or playing basketball . The song is featured in the " Bear in the Big Blue House " episode " . " _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Jonathan Larson Jonathan Larson ( 1960 - 1996 ) was an American composer and playwright best known for his Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning musical " Rent " , which premiered on Broadway after the composer ' s death . Larson contributed background melodies for two " Sesame Street " segments before creating his own children ' s musical special " Away We Go ! " and a musical PSA featuring Looney Tunes staple Sylvester .
Hide - and - Seek in the Big Blue House Hide - and - Seek in the Big Blue House is a " Bear in the Big Blue House " " Lift & Listen " book . The book features 33 flaps and 10 buttons that play back audio clips from the characters .
Beaches Family Resorts Beaches Resorts is a chain of all - inclusive resorts run by Sandals located in the Caribbean islands , with resorts operating in Turks & Caicos and Jamaica ( one in Ocho Rios and one in Negril ) . Since 2004 , Beaches has been a sponsor of " Sesame Street " . Also since 2004 , " Sesame Street " walk - arounds appear at Beaches resorts as part of the " Caribbean Adventures with Sesame Street " program for vacationing children . Featured characters include : Elmo , Big Bird , Cookie Monster , Abby Cadabby , Grover ( and Super Grover ) , Zoe , Oscar the Grouch , Ernie , Bert , and The Count . Activities include : When the partnership was first announced , Beaches hosted an event in New York , MC ' d by " Access Hollywood " host Billy Bush , and attended by celebrities including Steve Schirripa . Roscoe Orman as Gordon and Kevin Clash as Elmo have appeared on several occasions to perform " Gordon and Elmo - Live ! " .
Episode 218 : The Big Sleepover Official description . Potto and Hilda want to have Archie over for a sleepover , but Archie ' s afraid of the dark . A question arrives ‘ I ' m sleeping over at my cousin ' s for the first time . What should I do if I feel afraid at bedtime ? ’ Hilda accompanies her friend Sophie , as she spends her first night away from home at Brownies Sleepover .
Every Day " Every Day " is a " Sesame Street " song written specifically for the cast ' s appearance during the 2014 Macy ' s Thanksgiving Day Parade . The song is based around Sesame Workshop ' s mission statement : " Helping kids grow smarter , stronger and kinder . " It was later performed at the 2015 Annual Sesame Workshop Benefit Gala . See also . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Don ' t Know Y " Don ' t Know Y " is a " Sesame Street " parody of Norah Jones ' song " Don ' t Know Why . " This song is about her having planned a playdate with the letter Y , who didn ' t show up . As she sings , Elmo sees the letter Y showing up late . Elmo tries to tell Norah , but she is too upset to notice . However , she eventually realizes that the Y did come after all . Later broadcasts of this segment include a post - roll , in which Norah , Elmo , and the Y all yodel . The segment appeared on " Die lange Sesamstraßen - Nacht " , a special " Sesamstrasse " late - night block . Releases . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Sally Messy Yuckyael Sally Messy Yuckyael is a Grouch who hosts a talk show of the same name . She is a parody of talk show host Sally Jessy Raphael . She appeared on " Sesame Street " in Season 24 and Season 27 . Sally ' s show allows Grouches to vent their problems ( and get hissed at by the equally grouchy audience ) . Needless to say , she ' s not very helpful in comforting her guests ( she is a Grouch after all ) . Oscar the Grouch is her most frequent guest . Among his reasons for being on the show are taking care of a lost kitten in a 1993 episode and falling in love with Grundgetta in Episode 3519 . Other guests include Baby Bear and Goldilocks in episode 3486 . See also . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Paul Roemen Paul Roemen worked with Bret McKenzie to contribute lyrics to the songs " Me Party " ( " The Muppets " ) and " Interrogation Song " ( " Muppets Most Wanted " ) . Roemen worked with McKenzie and " Muppets " director James Bobin on " Flight of the Conchords " , as assistant to the producers or writing assistant . In 2011 , Roemen was named vice president of development for Bobin ' s production company , The Honourable Company of Gentlemen Film - Makers .
Grorie Grorie ( グロリー ) is a female orange monster who appears on the Japanese co - production of " Sesame Street " . She was added to the show in its second season . Grorie is similar in design to Grover , but has eyelashes . One of her jobs was as a waitress in a restaurant . She dressed like a waitress in a pink and white striped apron and a waitress hat . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Elmo ' s Farm Elmo ' s Farm is a " Sesame Street " toy produced by Fisher - Price in 2008 . The toy is a farm playset with farmer Ernie , a cow , a pig and a tractor . Elmo ' s face forms the roof of the barn ; Cookie Monster ' s face forms the top of the silo . The toy was also packaged with a Farmer Elmo plush doll , as " Elmo ' s Farm Playset " .
The Castle of the Crystal The Castle of the Crystal was once the home of the UrSkeks , until their division into the Mystics and the Skeksis . Once the Pure Crystal was cracked and became the Dark Crystal , the Mystics fled to their valley , and the Skeksis took rule of the Castle . Over time , the Castle became dark and foreboding , looking as evil as its rulers truly were . It is within the Castle ' s Crystal Chamber that the Gelflings Jen and Kira healed the Dark Crystal and reunited the two species into one . When the Crystal was healed , the Castle shed its dark covering and revealed its true visage . The castle ' s features include the Crystal Chamber above the Lake of Fire , the Chamber of Life laboratory , the Garthim Pit , the Throne Room , the Emperor ' s bedchambers , the Banquet Hall , the Teeth of Skreesh ( a massive carving in the shape of a gargoyle ' s face near the bottom of the ravine that surrounds the Castle ) and a maze of sewer tunnels .
Big Bird ' s Rock Song " Big Bird ' s Rock Song " appears in a 1992 episode of " Sesame Street " . Going on his Yellow Ambition Rock Concert Tour , Big Bird , his bird back - up singers and Telly arrive at the Fix - It Shop for a rock concert , where Luis is the only one there . Big Bird sings the song , which is about the many things a rock cannot do because it ' s not alive . See also . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Anika Noni Rose Anika Noni Rose ( b . 1972 ) is an American actress best known for her Tony Award winning performance in the Broadway musical " Caroline , or Change " , as well as the feature films " Dreamgirls " and Disney ' s " The Princess and the Frog " . Rose and Miss Piggy made the rounds on the red carpet together at the Good Housekeeping Shine On Event , honoring 125 influental women of the past 125 years . Aside from her role as Tiana , the first African - American Disney Princess , Rose has also sang in " From Justin to Kelly " , and appeared in an all black Broadway production of " Cat on a Hot Tin Roof " ( with James Earl Jones ) .
Kids Comic - Con The Kids Comic - Con is an annual event designed to promote reading , creativity , and exploration in kids ’ lives . The 2013 Kids Comic - Con was held at Bronx Community College on May 11 , 2013 ( 10AM - 6PM ) and featured members of the Jim Henson / Sesame Street creative team . The panel Can You Tell Me How to Get . . . part 1 was held at 12 : 30pm : Can You Tell Me How to Get . . . part 2 was held at 2 : 30pm :
What a Day That Was " What a Day That Was " is a " Sesame Street " song from episode 2159 . Uncle Wally and Miss Blechman reminisce about their disastrous trip to Lake Titicaca , but still consider it a fond memory . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Uncle Abe Uncle Abe is Snuffy ' s uncle . He happens upon his nephew while walking down Sesame Street in Episode 3874 , and claims to have hardly recognized him because he hasn ' t seen him in so long . Uncle Abe calls Snuffy " Al , " short for Aloysius ( because " who can say all that ? " ) , and refers to him as his favorite nephew . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Let ' s Play with Abby Cadabby Let ' s Play with Abby Cadabby is a 2011 " Sesame Street " plush doll playset made by under the line . The set includes a plush Abby Cadabby , two dresses to put on , two flowers for her hair , and a talking Color Wand . When you press a button on the wand , it plays sound clips of Abby , including " Colors are so magical ! " The set was an exclusive for Toys R Us .
The Karate Kid The Karate Kid was a 1984 film following in the vein of the " Rocky " movies , about an underdog high school student who trains under his apartment ' s handyman , Mr . Miyagi , to win the heart of a girl and ward off the attacks of her ex - boyfriend . The film spawned a franchise including multiple sequels , and an Academy Award nomination for Pat Morita as Mr . Miyagi .
A Grouchy Place " A Grouchy Place " is a " Sesame Street " song from a 2003 episode . Oscar the Grouch sings the song , wishing for a new place for his trash can to reside . The song parodies " Somewhere " from " West Side Story " . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Wash Your Hands ( cartoon ) " Wash Your Hands " is an animated " Sesame Street " song produced and written by Bruce Cayard . Conducted by a bar of soap , a female singer instructs the viewer on how to wash one ' s hands before eating and why it ' s important . The segment was included in the educational resource video " Lead Away ! " _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Hollywood Hollywood is a neighborhood of Los Angeles , California , known as the center of the film industry , both in the United States and worldwide . Of the Muppet / Henson productions that were not either ITC Entertainment programs , " Sesame Street " , or " Fraggle Rock " , most of them have been made in association with the major studios that are seen to be part of Hollywood , although few of them are actually located within the neighborhood . The Jim Henson Company is based in Hollywood .
Episode 203 : The Cat in the Hat ' s Big Birthday Surprise In the Cat ' s Playhouse , it ' s Terrence ' s birthday , and he thinks that everyone has forgotten . Actually , they ' re all planning his surprise party . In the Wubbulous World , Felix Finkledooper celebrates an extra - special 8th birthday with the 8th Birthday Glurk , while Princess Tizz is sad because all of her birthday presents are too rare and precious to play with .
The Revenant The Revenant is an Oscar - winning 2015 film directed by Alejandro Iñárritu , made the year after he won Best Picture for " Birdman " . The film fictionalizes the story of Hugh Glass ( played by Leonardo DiCaprio ) who was left for dead in 1823 after being mauled by a bear near the Missouri River . One of the most talked - about scenes in the film involves the bear attack which was achieved using CGI — a dramatically different approach from 1988 ' s " The Bear " , in which Jim Henson ' s Creature Shop created an animatronic bear to supplement scenes shot with Bart the Bear .
Elmo Doodle Dandy Elmo Doodle Dandy is a 2011 " Sesame Street " storybook . Elmo and his " Sesame " friends celebrate Independence Day by dressing up in Colonial American costumes for the 4th of July Parade . Elmo ' s red fur is picked out in fuzzy flocking material . other flocked holiday storybooks include " My Fuzzy Valentine " , " In Elmo ' s Easter Parade " and " Have Yourself a Furry Little Christmas " .
Der Spiegel Der Spiegel ( " The Mirror " ) is a weekly news magazine published in Hamburg , Germany . Its first issue was published on January 4 , 1947 . The magazine is currently owned by Gruner + Jahr , the largest European printing and publishing firm . An online version of " Der Spiegel " was launched in 1994 . Ernie and Bert appeared on the front cover of the March 5 , 1973 issue to promote the series premiere of " Sesamstrasse " , the German co - production of " Sesame Street " , with an extensive article on the new show inside .
I Got Rhythm " I Got Rhythm , " from George and Ira Gershwin ' s Broadway musical " Girl Crazy " , was performed by Fozzie Bear and Rowlf the Dog in of " The Muppet Show " . Unfortunately , Fozzie is unable to sing the song in rhythm , despite guidance from Rowlf . In the end , Rowlf changes the song to " I Don ' t Got Rhythm , " which works much better for Fozzie . Who could ask for anything more ? Statler and Waldorf , who ask for earplugs . A clip of this performance appears in " The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson . " _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Ray Santos Ray Santos is a children ' s book author who wrote two 2011 book tie - ins to " The Muppets " : " Meet the Muppets " and " I Am Kermit the Frog " . Santos has written picture books and early reader books featuring licensed characters such as Mighty Morphin ' Power Rangers , Transformers , Super Hero Squad , and Justice League . He also wrote tie - ins to " " and " Ice Age " .
Animal Elevator " Animal Elevator " is an animated " Sesame Street " tune used in a pair of cartoon segments produced by Buzzco Associates , Inc . in 1989 . In the cartoons , an elevator in the Animal Department Store makes its way through the building as the animal passengers are counted . One segment features the 10 animals being counted as they enter the elevator on its trip downward . The other segment subtracts the 10 animals as the elevator makes its way to the top floor . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Sesame Street tea set Chilton - Globe made a plastic " Sesame Street " tea set in 1991 . The set included plates with pictures of Ernie and Bert , saucers with Big Bird , cups with Cookie Monster , a sugar bowl with Elmo , and a tray with Big Bird and Cookie Monster .
The Orville The Orville is a comedy science fiction TV series that premiered on FOX in 2017 . Created by Seth MacFarlane ( " Family Guy " , " American Dad ! " , " Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy " ) as an homage to " Star Trek " , the series follows a crew of space explorers abord their ship " The Orville " . Her captain , Ed Mercer ( played by MacFarlane ) , keeps collectible miniatures of Kermit the Frog on his desk in several episodes .
Gordon Jackson Gordon Jackson ( 1923 - 1990 ) was a Scottish - born actor who appeared in such films as " The Great Escape " and " The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie " , but who achieved his greatest fame as Hudson the butler on " Upstairs Downstairs " . Jackson , along with his " Upstairs Downstairs " co - star Jean Marsh , appeared in the celebrity version of " Put Down the Duckie " , which also appeared on " Sesame Street , Special " .
Save the Children Save the Children is an international non - profit organization dedicated to working for children . The Swedish Chef appeared in print ads for Save the Children ' s National Donut Week in February 2003 . Kermit the Frog has mentioned Save the Children as a notable charity in several interviews , and the Muppets played on behalf of the organization when they appeared on " Family Feud " in 2001 .
Muppet battles Over the years , the Muppet community has had many conflicts which have become fights and brawls . Miss Piggy and Animal , for instance , are particularly violent , but other Muppets , or guest stars , can pick a fight too . " The Muppet Show " . Some female guests stars like Rita Moreno , Connie Stevens , Ruth Buzzi or Raquel Welch proved they weren ' t " the weaker sex " , and in the first season , the Panel Discussions were often the occasion of epic battles .
Yvonne Lewis Yvonne Lewis is a session singer and voice actress who has been heard on " Sesame Street " and in related albums in various singing roles . In one of her earliest collaborations , she was one of " The Girls , " the Anything Muppet trio who backed up Cookie Monster on " Me Lost Me Cookie , " and she filled the same function on the albums " Sesame Street Fever " and " Sesame Disco " . Later , in the 1990s , she voiced one of the Squirrelles , in addition to countless one - shot chorus Muppets and off - screen vocals . Lewis had a background in commercial jingles ( including spots for Burger King and Quaker Oats ) , was part of the choir in the feature film " The Wiz " , and was heard on the soundtrack albums to " Love at First Bite " , " Fame " , and " Think Like a Man " . A prolific studio vocalist , she backed Roberta Flack on albums from 1972 through the 1990s , and was also heard with Luther Vandross , Harry Belafonte , and Aretha Franklin . She released her first solo CD , " No Strangers in Paradise " , in 1995 . Although still active as a recording artist , Lewis switched her major career focus in the 1990s to natural health remedies and forms of accupuncture , receiving doctorates in the field , and maintains a practice as a wellness consultant in Dallas , Texas .
Mike Pantuso Mike Pantuso is an artist and illustrator who has served as a graphic designer for " Sesame Street " and related projects from 1987 to 2008 . In this capacity , Pantuso has been responsible for supervising or personally designing all illustrated props , posters , and other visuals used on the series , such as the WASA logo , books ( such as the Trash Gordon cover ) posters , magazines , products for Hooper ' s Store and other properties . Animated opens to his credit include the series " Big Bag " , the open for the international Global Grover package and for the home video " Friends to the Rescue " . His animation could also be seen in " Elmo ' s World " segments , amongst many other contributions . He also worked on many videos , including the 2008 direct - to - video special " Abby in Wonderland " . For his work on " Sesame Street " , along with the program ' s other art directors and designers , Pantuso won five Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction / Set Decoration / Scenic Design , in 1990 , 1993 , 1994 , 2004 , and 2005 , and was nominated on six other occasions . As an illustrator , Pantuso has worked on " Sesame Street " books , and also contributed to " Disney Adventures " , " The Washington Post " , " Sports illustrated for Kids " , and other publications . Additional credits include the animated insert " Spinderella " for the PBS special " Chanukah on Planet Matzoh Ball " , as well as three other shorts . Other children ' s television show ' s Mike has worked on are " Blue ' s Room " , Whoopi Goldberg ' s " Whoopi ' s Littleburg " , " Johnny and the Sprites " , and the live productions of " Barney and Friends " . He more recently art directed " The Sunnyside Up Show " and " Pre - School Musical on a Stick " for PBS Sprout . External links . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Eddie Pepitone Eddie Pepitone ( b . 1958 ) is an American actor and comedian who makes a small appearance as a Smalltown , USA postman in the 2011 feature film " The Muppets " . While a majority of his scenes were cut from the final film , he can be heard exclaiming " they ' re gone ! " at the end of the " Life ' s a Happy Song " musical number . A fleeting rear shot of him ( clearly not the same as the more visible dancer playing a postman ) can be briefly glimpsed , trailing the parade of townsfolk . He was a contestant on NBC ' s Last Comic Standing and he has had guest spots on " Community " , " Conan " , " ER " , " Law & Order : Criminal Intent " , " Flight of the Conchords " ( with James Bobin and Bret McKenzie ) and roles in movies like " Old School " ( with Craig Kilborn and James Carville ) .