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Kermit and Fozzie ' s Dad Kermit and Fozzie ' s Dad is the father of both Kermit the Frog and Fozzie Bear in " The Great Muppet Caper " . An old friend of Mike Tarkanian , he is only glimpsed in a photograph , with the implication that he is now deceased . Tarkanian puts the picture back in his desk before firing the pair , as he " doesn ' t want him to hear this . " Dad resembles Fozzie , but with green fur and Kermit ' s eyes and collar , and is apparently some unusual amalgam of bear and frog . The View - Master put it more directly : " Their father was a green bear . " Notes . In of " The Muppet Show " , a miscommunication leads Big Tiny Tallsaddle to wonder : " Fozzie and Kermit Bear ? What is it , a brother act ? " _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Uta Jacobi Uta Jacobi is a German puppeteer and actress who has performed secondary roles and right - handing on " Sesamstrasse " , " Eine Möhre für Zwei " , and " Ernie & Bert Songs " . For the 2013 TV movie " Das Geheimnis der Blumenfabrik " , she played a crow . Jacobi is active in musical theater , playing Chava in " Fiddler on the Roof " , Gavroche in " Les Miserables " , Luisa in " The Fantasticks " , Dinah Lord in " High Society " , Papagena in " The Magic Flute " , and the title role in a musical version of " Heidi " . External links . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Jackie Jokers A parody of " Sesame Street " appeared in the pages of the comic book " Richie Rich and Jackie Jokers " . Jackie plays an analog of Big Bird wearing a bird costume that still shows his face . He is joined by a Cookie Monster analog named Comic Book Monster who eats comic books . An Oscar analog gives a tour of the inside of his trash can revealing what looks like the lavish interior of a luxurious mansion . The parody ends with all of the characters having to escape due to the fact that Comic Book Monster has realized that they are " in " a comic book and is attempting to devour the last page of the story .
Billy Bunny ' s family Billy Bunny ' s family appeared in the " Billy Bunny ' s Animal Songs " . Members of Billy Bunny ' s family include his mother ( performed by Kathryn Mullen ) his father ( Jim Martin ) , a brother named Ralph , a sister , and a baby . Billy continually sings " Hoppity Boppity " as he does every day , much to his family ' s annoyance . As a solution , Billy ' s mother patiently advises his son to journey into the forest and learn some new songs from the animals , adding that he be home in time for dinner . At the video ' s end , the bunny family is gathered around for a carrot feast and Billy returns , having learned seven new songs . However , Billy decides to sing his favorite song " Hoppity Boppity " once more , and the rest of his family join in on the reprise . A 1993 press release for the video mentions that Billy ' s extended family includes 14 aunts and uncles , and 36 cousins . The puppets used for Billy Bunny ' s family have been seen as generic rabbits in various Muppet productions . Billy ' s brother and sister appear as background townspeople in " Muppet Classic Theater " . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Guy Leroy Guy Leroy was a French singer who voiced Bert on the album " Les Chansons de 1 , Rue Sésame " . He was one of several singers used rather than the usual character voices from the " Sesame Street " co - production " 1 , Rue Sésame " . Leroy released a 1977 single , " Je t ' emmène danser grand - mère " .
Rodney ( rabbit ) A lavender Muppet rabbit received the name Rodney from the Amazing Mumford in episode 4270 of " Sesame Street " , where he ' s frequently seen popping out of the magician ' s hat . The rabbit also appeared in a prominent speaking role ( performed by Ryan Dillon ) in an online video with Elmo about practicing . Here , the character is simply referred to as " Rabbit . " He also appeared in a Super Grover 2 . 0 segment ( played by Joey Mazzarino ) as one of the several woodland animals throwing a party . Matt Vogel played the rabbit in a sketch where Elmo and Abby Cadabby try to find out what ' s hopping in Abby ' s picnic basket . In a 2011 Nightline segment on " " , Kevin Clash put on the puppet as a demonstration while in the Muppet Workshop . Rodney visually resembles a small lavender Anything Muppet , but with larger hands and a prominent muzzle . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Let ' s Make a Face " Let ' s Make a Face " is a " Sesame Street " song performed by Bob and Luis . The two sing about how faces change with the way one feels and demonstrate with the kids . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Unwelcome to Grouchland Unwelcome to Grouchland is a 1999 " Sesame Street " storybook that ties in with the film " The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland " . Grizzy wants to give the reader a tour of Grouchland , but there ' s lots of smog in the way . Elmo helps the reader blow all the smog away . When the smoke clears , Grizzy introduces her doll , Soggypants . Grizzy shows off the crowded streets of Grouchland , and Elmo helps the reader make traffic noises . Everyone holds their nose as they approach the dump , and Grizzy asks for help waking up the Grouch who keeps the mudhole wet . Grizzy and Elmo swing on the banged - up old swing set in the playground , and then look in at the Inconvenience Store and the Ugly Parlor . They stop by Sloppo Car Wash , where Grouches get their cars muddied , and they annoy a Grouch police officer . They bang on some Grouches ' trash cans on Stinkweed Street , and watch Grouch kids buy ice cream from the Bad Humor Man . Grizzy offers Soggypants for a kiss as she tells the reader to " Have a rotten day ! "
Rusty McCracken Rusty McCracken is the sound effects man ( or foley guy , as he ' s usually called ) at station WFIDO . He appears in the " Dog City " episode " , " where it ' s revealed he ' s been with the station for 30 years and has never missed a day . The Scots - accented Scottie provides all of the sound effects for the radio serial " It ' s a Dog ' s Life " , a task which leaves him out of breath . While he ' s justly proud of his fine work , Rusty is embittered by the lack of credit afforded him ( station owner Styles Silverbark doesn ' t even know who he is , and nobody appears to know his name until he reveals it ) . As a result , McCracken stages " accidents " at the station . When even Ace Hart fails to give " credit where credit is due " for his criminal plot , McCracken runs amok , planting a bomb in the studio . He then battles outside with Ace , alternating between vivid sound effects and actual attacks with safes and a tank . Ace uses his own obsession with never missing a cue against him , and McCracken rushes back to the studio just in time for the explosion . A charred but unchastened soundman is then booked by Rosie O ' Gravy . Rusty McCracken is inspired by Eliot Shag ' s crusty Scottish terrier repairman , Mr . MacTaggart .
Sharon Osbourne Sharon Osbourne ( b . 1952 ) is an English music manager / promoter , television personality and presenter . As the wife of Ozzy Osbourne , she came into public prominence after appearing in " The Osbournes " , a reality television show that followed her family ' s daily life , including daughter Kelly Osbourne . Osbourne later became a judge on the talent shows " The X Factor " and " America ' s Got Talent " , where she worked with Kermit and the Muppets . Osbourne was spoofed by Beaker during the Muppets ' 2007 appearance on " America ' s Got Talent " . She appeared with Fozzie Bear and Rizzo the Rat alongside Ozzy on the May 13 , 2005 episode of " Jimmy Kimmel Live " . In 2007 , Miss Piggy also appeared on " 25 Years of the BAFTA Awards " , where she did a skit with Sharon Osbourne . The two met again in September 2009 , when they discussed dating Kermit in the cold open for " America ' s Got Talent " , and in March 2012 , when Miss Piggy and Osbourne got into a catfight over their men on " The Talk " . Osbourne ' s acting credits include guest spots on the soap opera " Days of Our Lives " , " Will & Grace " , voicing Christophe in " Garfield : A Tail of Two Kitties " , a cameo in " Austin Powers in Goldmember " and as one of the celebrity contestants on " The Apprentice " .
Sesame Street Musical Pop - Up Treasury Sesame Street Musical Pop - Up Treasury is a " Sesame Street " pop - up book that follows Elmo , Zoe , Grover , Prairie Dawn , Big Bird and Betty Lou on a tour of the neighborhood - - from the fire station to the community center , and on to the karate school . A music box built into the book plays " The People in Your Neighborhood " .
Cinderella Cinderella is the featured character in a folktale which dates as far back as the 1630s . Over the centuries , the best known versions have been written and developed by the likes of Charles Perrault , the Brothers Grimm and Walt Disney . The story continues to inspire artists . It was conceived as a made for television musical by Rodgers and Hammerstein , while Stephen Sondheim included Cinderella as one of the principal storylines in his Broadway musical " Into the Woods " . Vince Gill and The Cheetah Girls have even recorded songs inspired by the rags to riches tale . Connections . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Richard Fullerton Richard Fullerton is a character actor , often playing police , military , or gruff tough guys . He appeared in " Muppets from Space " as the gate guard who Pepe advises to quit smoking . Fullerton has been active in film and television since the seventies , appearing in episodes of " Little House on the Prairie " , " The Incredible Hulk " , " Matlock " , " Charlie ' s Angels " , " The Dukes of Hazzard " , " M * A * S * H " , " Hill Street Blues " , " Dawson ' s Creek " , " Banshee " , and " Sleepy Hollow " , plus over a dozen TV movies ( usually as detectives , policemen , or guards ) . Films include " Remember the Titans " , " Cabin Fever " ( as the sheriff ) , " Black Knight " , " Secretariat " , and " Body Count " ( with John Leguizamo ) .
Tedious J . Molehill Tedious J . Molehill is a fictional broadcasting executive , who makes an appearance during Sesame Street Live stageshow " Big Bird ' s Sesame Street Story " . Character and show co - creator Jon Stone says Molehill " describes a lot of network program executives I ' ve dealt with over the years " . According to a Newsday article , he ran the station MHTV . The characters take their pitch for a television program to Molehill , but he turns them away , saying their idea will upstage the existing programs on their network .
Barefoot Contessa Barefoot Contessa is a 2002 series on Food Network . The host is chef Ina Garten . On August 18 , 2012 , Elmo and his puppeteer , Kevin Clash , payed her a visit . They shared recipes like Elmo ' s Hearty Oatmeal Hearts , Kevin ' s Crab Cakes , and Elmo ' s Strawberry Kiwi Smoothies .
Peter Hawkins Peter Hawkins ( 1924 - 2006 ) was a British voice actor who supplied vocals for such UK children ' s television icons as Captain Pugwash and Bill and Ben the Flowerpot Men . He was later heard as assorted Daleks and Cybermen on " Doctor Who " , and as Frankie Mouse in the original radio series of " The Hitchhiker ' s Guide to the Galaxy " . Hawkins performed in " The StoryTeller " , voicing several of the Devils in " The Soldier and Death , " and " " .
Bureaucracy Bureaucracy is a concept in sociology and political science referring to the way that the administrative execution and enforcement of legal rules are socially organized . This office organization is characterized by standardized procedure ( rule - following ) , formal division of responsibility , hierarchy , and impersonal relationships . Bureaucrats serve their government or corporate employers by ensuring that all processes and actions under their jurisdiction comply with directed norms . In fiction , bureaucrats are often portrayed as impersonal or even rude , valuing the rules over any personal beliefs or attachments . Bureaucracy is common to both communism and capitalism .
Mark Ginther Mark Ginther is a Hollywood stuntman and actor , active in the industry since the 1980s . He was the suit performer for Rahzar in the Creature Shop - effects movie " " . He also provided stunt work or bit parts in other films with Creature Shop - effects , including " George of the Jungle " ( doubling for Abraham Benrubi as henchman Thor ) , " The Master of Disguise " ( as another henchman ) , and " The Country Bears " . Ginther has played minor roles on film and TV ( often in addition to stunt work ) , usually of the thug / guard / monster variety , including appearances on " Buffy the Vampire Slayer " , " Angel " , " Star Trek : Enterprise " , and " " , while films include " Mighty Morphin ' Power Rangers : The Movie " ( in a suit role as Lord Zedd ) and " Con Air " . Ginther ' s stunt resume includes " Batman & Robin " , " Jurassic Park III " , " " , " Terminator Salvation " , and a string of Marvel Comics movies ( including " Spider - Man " , " Daredevil " , and both " Iron Man " films ) .
Bert and the Broken Teapot Bert and the Broken Teapot is a " Sesame Street " storybook featuring Bert . David lets Bert help out at Hooper ' s Store one day . While David is gone , Bert accidentally breaks a teapot that Mr . Hooper gave David . Book and audio editions . This story was also released in 1987 as a Book - and - Tape set by Golden Press , # 13946 .
Thor , God of Thunder The Thor , God of Thunder sketches on " Muppets Tonight " featured Thor , the powerful god of thunder from Norse mythology , engaging in mundane tasks - - going to the library , and renewing his driver ' s license . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Binky Blossom " Binky Blossom " is a song that Sarah Hall - Small and the people of Seussville sing getting ready for the Binky Blossom Festival . As the song started it has Sarah coming out of her house and singing to the flower and then her mom singing right along as she tells her good - bye . The song is featured in the " Wubbulous World " episode " " . See also . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
De Wereld Draait Door De Wereld Draait Door is a live talk show done at studio " Zuiveringshal Oost " on the " Cultuurpark Westergasfabriek " in Amsterdam in the Netherlands . It is produced by Ewart van der Horst for the Vara on NPO1 and debuted on October 10 , 2005 . Hosted by Matthijs van Nieuwkerk ( and rotating co - hosts ) , the program blends guest interviews , news , and music . Several actors or crew from " Sesamstraat " have been interviewed , including the Muppets themselves . Voice actor Paul Haenen , who plays regular character pastor Dominee Gremdaat , has also mentioned his vocal resemblance to Bert ( and briefly done his laugh ) . Other frequent guests have included Wim T . Schippers ( Dutch voice of Ernie and others ) , actor Aart Staartjes , and writer Hans Dorrestijn . In 2009 , " Sesamstraat " / " Sesame Street " harmonica player Toots Thielemans was interviewed about his Jazz Master Award . Muppet Related Appearances . Friday November 7 , 2008 : Wim T . Schippers announced that there will be new Bert and Ernie CD ' s available soon with new songs , introductions and sketches . Another CD that ' s in progress will be filled with duets sung by Ernie and several famous Dutch singers . Monday April 6 , 2009 : Aart Staartjes complains about the Dutch government changing the broadcast time of " Sesamstraat " to 17h . Tuesday April 21 , 2009 : Again Aart Staartjes with director of television program schedules Gerard Timmer are invited to tell about their national action and getting the autographs for trying to change the government ' s decision Wednesday September 2 , 2009 : Wim T . Schippers and Paul Haenen are interviewed about the new clay animated segment " Bert and Ernie ' s Great Adventures " . Tuesday December 13 , 2011 : Pino and composer Henny Vrienten appear on the show to talk about the works and perform the song " Vliegen Als een Vogel . " Friday January 15 , 2016 : Bert and Ernie are interviewed for the first time on Dutch television about the celebration of the 40th anniversary of " Sesamstraat " . Bert was puppeteerd by Renée Menschaar and Lindai Boogerman , while Ernie was puppeteerd by Bert Plagman and Judith Broersen .
Leslie Williams Leslie Williams has worked in television as a director and assistant / associate director . She directed several episodes of " Sesame English " and has been an associate director on " Sesame Street " ( Season 32 through Season 37 ) and related projects ( home video and special releases ) . Williams has worked most often on variety or music shows , including the A & E " Live by Request " series and the Disney Channel children ' s show " Out of the Box " . More recently , she served as associate director for several seasons on " The Rachael Ray Show " . Credits . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Juan Carlos Tinoco Juan Carlos Tinoco ( b . 1971 ) , also credited as Juan Carlos Tinoco Ripoll , is a Colombian - born voice actor working in Mexico . He dubbed Bobo in " Los Muppets " ( " The Muppets " ) and " " ( " Muppets Most Wanted " ) . Tinoco ' s trademark is his deep voice , put to use as the primary voice of Dwayne " The Rock " Johnson , including the " Fast and the Furious " movies and the HBO series " Ballers " . He also dubbed Michael Clarke Duncan in " Street Fighter : The Legend of Chun - Li " , Josh Brolin as Thanos in the Marvel movies , William Hurt in " The Incredible Hulk " , and the Jabberwocky in Tim Burton ' s " Alice in Wonderland " . He often records narration , title inserts for DVDs and films , and is the main commercial announcer for Dodge vehicles . In animation , he has voiced Brian on " Family Guy " since the fourth season , the Hulk on " The Avengers : Earth ' s Mightiest Heroes " and the " Phineas and Ferb " crossover , Kinpin on the 2003 " Spider - Man " series , Mayor Quimby on " The Simpsons " , Professor Jirafales for the first two seasons of the animated " El Chavo " , and Marshmallow in " Frozen " . Video game roles include Darth Vader in " Star Wars : Battlefront " , Deathstroke in " Batman : Arkham Origins " , and Dizzy Wallin in the " Gears of War " series .
Sesame Street toothbrushes ( Sunstar ) Sunstar made a " Sesame Street " power toothbrush under their G . U . M label beginning in 2005 . The toothbrush is powered by two double - A batteries and comes in three colors : green , purple and orange . It has the heads of Elmo , Cookie Monster and Zoe imprinted on the handle . It includes a base which features raised , textured graphics of the three characters . Replacement toothbrush heads were also made .
Tim Kirk Tim Kirk is an illustrator who has worked on " Sesame Street " and " Muppet Show " titles . He illustrated " The Sesame Street Sun " and wrote and illustrated " Fozzie ' s Big Book of Sidesplitting Jokes " . He also drew the 1983 coloring book " Merry Christmas with the Muppets " . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Malcolm Malcolm is an Anything Muppet boy from " Sesame Street " . He appeared in a " Sesame Street " sketch with James Galway who plays different kinds of music , including the ones about a taking a walk in the forest and a lullaby . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Steady Steps Sesame Street Walker Steady Steps Sesame Street Walker is a " Sesame Street " toddler toy made by Hasbro / Playskool in 1992 . The walker doubles as a stroller for a Beddy - Bye Ernie toy , who was included with the set . As children grow older , they can progress from needing the walker to help them stay steady to pretending to walk Ernie in the stroller .
Karen Katz Karen Katz is an American illustrator and author of children ' s books . Her books feature simple clear graphics made from bright colors and patterns ; many of them are lift - the - flap style books . External Links . Karen Katz ' website _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
American Bandstand American Bandstand was an American television show that aired from 1952 to 1989 . Originally a local afternoon show airing in Philadelphia , the show was picked up by ABC in the spring of 1957 , with its new host ( and producer ) Dick Clark . The show would feature popular music of the times , and a musical act lip - syncing to one of their songs . The format changed over the years , from a 90 - minute program to 60 , and going from a weekday afternoon program to a Saturday afternoon timeslot . In 1987 , the show left ABC for syndication , and it left syndication in 1989 for the USA Network before being cancelled . Connections . Many acts on " American Bandstand " have been associated with the Muppets . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
See ' n Say See ' n Say is an educational toy created by Mattel in 1965 , and currently under the Fisher - Price brand , intended to teach children associations between pictures and the sounds of the corresponding words . Roughly 11 inches wide , the front of the device is shaped like a clock face with a number of pictures arranged around the center . The large , arrow - shaped clock hand in the center can be rotated to point at one of the images , then a string or lever is pulled to play a corresponding sound . The hand spins clockwise as the sound plays . In 1990 , Mattel produced a " Kermit Counts " See ' n Say , with Kermit the Frog pointing to his friends , who count objects up to ten . Mattel has also produced " Sesame Street " versions of the toy featuring Elmo . In 2008 , Fisher - Price produced " Elmo ' s Peek & Seek " , a " Sesame Street " game version of the classic See ' n Say . They also produced two holiday versions of " See ' n Say Junior " , for Easter and Christmas . On the holiday Junior versions , one points the arrow at one of the four icons and presses the button to hear a clip from a song and a sound effect . When the button is pressed a fifth time , it plays the entire song with all of the sound effects .
Dr . Julius Strangepork ( animated ) An animated version of Dr . Julius Strangepork appeared in the 1985 show " Little Muppet Monsters " , in recurring " Pigs in Space " cartoons . Dr . Strangepork also appeared in the final " Muppet Babies " episode " , " in a " Pigs in Space " adventure , using footage from the " Little Muppet Monsters " episode " . "
Muppets Tonight Band The Muppets Tonight Band was the zydeco house band on " Muppets Tonight " . They played Clifford onstage at the beginning of every show . There were five members of the band : The members of the zydeco band rarely appeared on the show outside of their bandstand . The actual musical performance was supplied by the Zydeco Party Band , consisting of Doug Legacy ( accordion ) , Mark Shark ( guitar ) , Richard S . Greene ( violin ) , Freebo ( bass , tuba ) , Billy Butler ( percussion ) , and Michael Jochum ( drums ) . The drummer later resurfaced in " Muppets Most Wanted " amongst the Gulag 38B prisoners during the " Together Again " finale . According to " The Muppets Character Encyclopedia " , the band joined the show because the Electric Mayhem was on tour at the time . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Eddie " Piolín " Sotelo Eddie " Piolín " Sotelo is a Mexican radio personality who hosts the morning show " Piolín por la Mañana " , first heard over Univision ' s flagship radio station in Los Angeles and now syndicated in border regions across the United States . Sotelo makes a cameo appearance in the 2011 film " The Muppets " as a Univision television executive , approached by the Muppets to host their telethon . Sotelo ' s professional nickname " Piolín " is the Mexican name for Tweety Bird . He has also lent his voice to talking dogs in the live - action films " Beverly Hills Chihuahua " ( in both English and Spanish tracks ) and " Marmaduke " and most recently a recurring cameo role as a baseball announcer on HBO ' s " Eastbound & Down " . In addition to music and humor , Sotelo ' s radio series has addressed serious immigration issues and interviewed such guests as Michelle Obama .