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Gregg Mettler Gregg Mettler is a sitcom writer and producer . Mettler serves as a co - executive producer on " The Muppets " and has written several episode of the series . Mettler ' s other credits include scripts for " 3rd Rock from the Sun " and " That ' 70s Show " , and serving as co - executive producer of the sitcoms " Accidentally on Purpose " and " Cougar Town " . External links . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
James Dean James Dean ( 1931 - 1955 ) was an American actor and cultural icon , who played Jim Stark in " Rebel Without a Cause " , Cal Trask in " East of Eden " , and Jett Rink in " Giant " . In the " Muppet Parodies 1998 Calendar " , Rizzo the Rat parodied Dean in his famous role from " Rebel Without a Cause " , with a movie poster spoof that reads " James Jeans - " Rodent Without a Cause " - Also Starring Ratalie Hood . "
Chester Pugh The late Chester Pugh appeared in " The Muppet Show " . During the medium sketch with James Coco and Fozzie , the ghost of Chester Pugh makes an unscheduled appearance , materializing in The Muppet Theatre , instead of his planned visitation at a seance held by the Senior Citizens of Abilene . When informed that he ' s on stage , Chester decides to say hello to his parents and the night shift at Snyder ' s . He then launches into a rendition of " Danny Boy , " eventually joined by James and Fozzie . See also . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Magic Be with You " Magic Be with You " is a song from the " Fraggle Rock " episode " Change of Address . " It is sung by a chorus as Gobo , Mokey , Wembley , Boober , and Red discover a new tunnel . The Fraggles begin to realize that " everything ' s magic , if you see it that way , " and this tunnel is no exception . It leads them right to Doc ' s new home where they are all reminded that " you cannot leave the magic . " _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Muppet shirts ( Opening Ceremony ) Opening Ceremony is a fashion retailer with stores in New York City , Los Angeles and Tokyo . The boutique stores combine retail space with fashion showrooms to highlight creative designers . In 2011 , as a tie - in promotion for the release of " The Muppets " , Opening Ceremony sold a line of Muppet sweaters , hoodies and t - shirts , printed with illustrations of Kermit the Frog , Miss Piggy , Fozzie Bear , Gonzo and Animal .
Dancing Sacks A pair of Dancing Sacks appeared in of " The Muppet Show " . Their act was poorly received by the audience , compelling Kermit the Frog to tell Fozzie Bear to cut it short . The pink sack accused the gold sack of having no sense of rhythm . The gold sack replied , " Aw , shut up you old bag ! " See also . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Sing Yourself Sillier at the Movies Sing Yourself Sillier at the Movies is a " Sesame Street " direct - to - video compilation released in 1997 , serving as a sequel to the 1990 release " Sing Yourself Silly ! " . In a spoof of Siskel and Ebert ' s " Sneak Previews " , Telly and Oscar are seen in a movie theater , reviewing the silliest songs from " Sesame Street " . Telly loves all of them and he gives them 5 " Wows " . Oscar , however , dislikes them and gives them 5 " Phooeys " ( but ends up liking the last clip ) . Cast . With Special Appearances By Credits . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Sweet Sesame Sweet Sesame is a 2004 set of " Sesame Street " soft books . The four books , " Smiles " , " Hugs " , " Kisses " and " Love " , highlight the sweet and loving side of life . Each book has a surprise soundmaker inside that makes a crinkle , a rattle or a squeak .
Dissolvatron A Dissolvatron is a hand - held device used by Dr . Julius Strangepork in the Pigs in Space sketch from " The Muppet Show " . It is an invention of his own design , perfected in space on board " The Swinetrek " , that enables the user to dissolve and " un - dissolve " solid objects targeted by its energy beam . Strangepork provides a demonstration on a green beverage by making it disappear and reappear on opposite sides of the ship ' s console . To further illustrate the capabilities of the dissolvatron , he points the ray at Captain Link Hogthrob and First Mate Piggy causing them to fade away . The pair immediately reappear after a discharge from the device , but not quite " exactly as we were before " as the two have switched bodies . Demanding an explanation , they turn to Strangepork who himself has become inhabited by Janice , whose body then walks through the doors of the bridge . Piggy ( still in Link ' s body ) calls for Kermit ' s help , who enters with The Swedish Chef , their bodies having been swapped as well . The invention appears to have had an effect far outside the scope of its intended target . The mix - up resolves off - screen , never explaining if the dissolvatron was again used to correct the situation , or if the effect was temporary . The Dissolvatron was later used by Super Sheep in to defeat the wolf in " The Whiffenpoof Song " , although by this point , its function is simply as an explosive blaster . The Julius Strangepork Action Figure released by Palisades Toys in 2003 came equipped with a dissolvatron toy .
Old School : Volume 2 Sesame Street : Old School , Volume 2 is a DVD set collecting episodes and skits from the early seasons of " Sesame Street " , released in 2007 . This set is a follow - up to , which was released in 2006 . The " Old School " sets are marketed as a nostalgia set , aimed at teenagers and adults who remember the series from their childhood . This set contains a 12 - page booklet with behind - the - scenes information and photos , and a special collectible animation cel from " Pinball Number Count . " Each episode features a special introduction by the Typewriter . Mark M . Magner designed all packaging , disc labels , booklet and premium animation cel .
Ken Hudson Campbell Ken Hudson Campbell ( b . 1963 ) is a comedian and voice actor who was heard in the " Dinosaurs " episode " " as Crazy Lou . Campbell was a regular on the sitcom " Herman ' s Head " ( as the desire - driven Animal ) and has guest starred on " Seinfeld " , " Strangers with Candy " , and " The Practice " . In films , he was featured as sloppy naval cook Buckman in " Down Periscope " ( with Kelsey Grammer and Rob Schneider ) and had smaller roles in " Home Alone " , " Groundhog Day " , " Breakfast of Champions " ( as Eliot Rosewater ) , " Coyotoe Ugly " , and " Bewitched " . Campbell also supplied the voice of Baby Bob , the talking infant , in a series of commercials and a short - lived sitcom . Other voice credits include " Challenge of the Go - Bots " , " God the devil and BOb " , " Titan A . E . " , and " Dr . Dolittle 2 " .
Lindsey Vonn Lindsey Vonn ( b . 1984 ) is an alpine ski racer who is an Olympic gold medalist and American World Cup champion . On August 4 , 2017 , Vonn appeared in a Facebook video for " Sesame Street " with Cookie Monster to celebrate National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day .
Sesame Street Mini Mini Rolly TOHO and Sanrio released a set of " Sesame Street " Mini Mini Rolly figures in 2005 . The characters included Elmo , Big Bird , Cookie Monster , Ernie , Bert and a golden Elmo as the " chase " figure . They were sold in gashapon machines in Japan .
Sesame Street neck straps In 2007 , Sanrio made a set of " Sesame Street " neck straps . A cell phone mascot shaped like Elmo , Cookie Monster or Oscar the Grouch hooks the phone to the neck strap . They came in both canisters and boxes ( separately ) .
I Know Who I Am I Know Who I Am is a short film by Jim Henson featuring Limbo . Combining live puppetry and pre - recorded film , Henson originally gave the premiere on " The Mike Douglas Show " in July 1966 . The film comically features the identifying numbers given to people in everyday life such as can be found on passports and driver ' s licenses .
How Do We Listen " How Do We Listen " is a " Sesame Street " song from the season 45 premiere . Elmo sings to a school of chickens about listening with one ' s whole body - ears hear , eyes watch , mouth is shut and the body is calm . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Evangeline Lilly Evangeline Lilly ( b . 1979 ) is an actor from Canada best known for playing Kate Austen in ABC ' s " Lost " . Lilly visited the set of " Sesame Street " in December of 2013 . While on set , she posed for a picture with Oscar the Grouch in his trash can , and with Grover , both of which were posted to her Instagram account . Her other credits include playing Tauriel in " The Hobbit " movies , " The Hurt Locker " , and " Ant - Man " . Early in her career , she was an extra during the first few seasons of " Smallville " .
Elmo Live Elmo Live was the 2008 Christmas season release from the Fisher - Price division of Mattel , meant to top the Tickle Me Elmo ( 1996 ) and TMX Elmo ( 2006 ) toys . The toy was released on October 14th , 2008 . Unveiled at the International Toy Fair in New York City , the doll talks , tells jokes , moves around , and senses its environment . Sensor points are located in the toy ' s foot , tummy , back and nose . The toy was released in Japan on March 4 , 2009 , as " 『 エルモライブ ！ " ( translated : The ERUMORAIBU ! ) . Features . Stories . When Elmo tells stories , he lifts his right leg in front of the left , while sitting on his chair . Jokes . After you tickle Elmo on his tummy , and he waves his arms around laughing , he stands up to tell a joke . When Elmo tells a joke , if he doesn ' t hear a laugh in reply , crickets start chirping . After a while , he replies , " Is this mike on ? " He then sits down , and says , " Oh boy . . . " in disappointment . Some of the jokes Elmo tells include :
Jean Rochefort Jean Rochefort ( 1930 - 2017 ) was an acclaimed French actor who has been a key figure in French cinema since the 1950s , often appearing with the likes of Jean Paul - Belmondo and Gérard Depardieu . Rochefort has been heard in the French dubs of the Creature Shop - effects films " Dr . Dolittle " ( as Jake the tiger ) and " Pride " ( as Eddie ) . Rochefort studied at the Paris Conservatoire and began his career on stage , migrating to bit parts in film in the 1950s . He gained notice with principal co - starring roles in " Cartouche " ( 1962 ) and " Angelique " ( 1964 ) , developing a persona as an elegant , hangdog figure in scores of French films in the following decades . In 1972 , he gained increased exposure abroad as the comedically treacherous colonel in the spy farce " The Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe " , which became an international hit , and starred in surrealist director Luis Buñuel ' s " Le Fantôme de la liberté " ( 1974 ) . A brief flirtation with US - European co - productions followed , with cameo roles in " Who Is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe ? " ' ( as one of the title chefs , opposite Robert Morley ) and " French Postcards " . The prolific Rochefort slowed down slightly in the 1980s , a period highlighted by " Frankenstein 90 " , playing an unusually genial Victor Frankenstein in an unorthodox , light - hearted take on the story . In the 1990s , Rochefort starred in " The Hairdresser ' s Husband " ( 1990 ) and the Academy Award - nominated period comedy " Ridicule " ( 1996 ) . He was part of the international all - star cast in Robert Altman ' s primarily English - language film " Prêt - à - Porter " ( alongside Lauren Bacall and Tim Robbins , among others ) and appeared in a French television miniseries of " The Count of Monte Cristo " ( 1998 ) and " Rembrandt " ( 1999 ) . His tall , lean frame , aquiline nose , and dignified bearing impressed Terry Gilliam , who cast the actor as Don Quixote in his planned film " The Man Who Killed Don Quixote " , to co - star Johnny Depp and Miranda Richardson . The production was plagued with problems , and Rochefort himself was felled by injury and illness , dooming the film , but forming the basis of the 2002 documentary " Lost in La Mancha " . Later , Rochefort has starred as an elderly teacher in the 2002 character study " L ' Homme du train " ( " The Man on the Train " ) , appeared in Hallmark ' s 2004 " Frankenstein " mini - series , and cameoed as a matire ' d in " Mr . Bean ' s Holiday " ( 2007 ) .
Wembley Fraggle Wembley Fraggle is one of the five main Fraggle characters in " Fraggle Rock " . His skin is yellowish green . He has a long nose and big movable eyes , and a big tuft of yellow hair on his head . He usually wears a banana tree shirt . Wembley is the youngest Fraggle of the group . He is often cheerful and energetic , but also very insecure . He usually agrees with everybody at the same time , because he hates to argue . Wembley never seems to make up his mind : he even has trouble deciding which shirt to wear , although he owns only two , which are identical . Wembley shares a room with his best friend Gobo Fraggle . He loves to play the bongos and he works as a siren for the Fraggle Rock Volunteer Fire Department . Wembley was named after . In the context of the show , his name is derived from the Fragglish word " to wemble , " meaning " going to and from between two things without being able to make up your mind . " In the language of the ancient Fraggles , " Wembley " means " No scratch nose in public . " Michael Frith stated that part of Wembley ' s character originated with a line from " The Great Muppet Caper " . In the film , Nicky Holiday tells his sister " no " when she expresses her desire to lock her diamond necklace away in a safe . When he is called on this , he states : " Yes ! I meant yes . Why would I say no when I meant yes ? " Frith thought the statement would make for an interesting character . Wembley was the first Fraggle known to encounter and survive it . Wembley also helped Gobo get the courage to face the beast of Blue Rock . He is allergic to laundry lint , cave cotton , rock dust ( as revealed in " " ) , and bonkleberries ( as revealed in " " ) . In " " he invents the wheel , but can ' t get it to work . It keeps rolling away . His favorite meal is peach and pepper as revealed in " . " He is also the referee for the rock hockey game between Gobo ' s Gorgbusters and Rumple ' s Roustabouts in " Playing Till it Hurts " . The Wembley puppet is unique because it has the ability to roll its eyes . Wembley appeared in " A Muppet Family Christmas " with the other four Fraggles . He was also seen during " The Holly and the Ivy " number when the Fraggles see where the songs are coming from . Steve Whitmire performed Wembley at Jim Henson ' s Memorial . Wembley also appears in the background of " The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson " . Wembley made his first new appearance in 22 years at Jim Henson ' s Musical World concert at Carnegie Hall , representing " Fraggle Rock " with Red and Uncle Travelling Matt . Wembley was puppeteered by Jerry Nelson during the audition tapes . Wembley appeared at the " Puppets for Puppetry " fundraiser event on September 24 , 2016 , performed by Kevin Clash . Sources . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
The New Yorker The New Yorker is an American magazine containing essays , fiction , satire , cartoons , and poetry , first published in 1925 . The magazine often focuses on cultural life in New York City , but its audience is widespread , with subscribers across America . The single panel cartoons traditionally featured in the magazine have been part of the magazine since its inception in 1925 . Cartoonists featured over the years have included Charles Addams , Cliff Roberts and Ed Koren . Sources . < references >
Boober Fraggle ' s Ghosts After hearing scary ghost stories by the campfire , Boober is convinced he ' s seeing ghosts . Nobody believes him , but the ghosts keep showing up , even in Boober ' s own cave . . . As it turns out , the ghosts haven ' t been cleaned for a while , and they need Boober ' s laundry expertise .
Muppet Peter Pan Muppet Peter Pan is a four - part comic book mini - series released by BOOM ! Studios in 2009 and 2010 . The comic is a retelling of the tale of " Peter Pan " with the Muppets written by Grace Randolph with artwork by Amy Mebberson and alternate covers by David Petersen and Shelli Paroline . Notes . Robin the Frog was originally supposed to be Michael , as the cover of the solicited version seems to imply . In the end , the part went to Bean Bunny , and Robin didn ' t end up appearing in the comic at all .
Zero Mostel Zero Mostel ( 1915 - 1977 ) was an American comedian , actor and singer whose credits ranged from Tevye in the original Broadway version of " Fiddler on the Roof " to Max Bialystock in the 1968 film version of Mel Brooks ' " The Producers " . Mostel appeared in a series of inserts on " Sesame Street " during its sixth season , illustrating opposite concepts in pantomime , with music by Sam Pottle . The skits were adapted for the 1974 photo book " Sesame Street Book of Opposites " , again with Mostel . He also provided the voice of the evil Spell Binder , foil of Letterman , on " The Electric Company " . Mostel guest starred on " The Muppet Show " , which aired in the United States three months after his death on September 8 , 1977 . ( Commenting on Jim Henson ' s Muppets ) : " He has the best possible actors . If you have a disagreement with them , you can always use them to wash your car . "
Maeretha Stewart Maeretha Stewart is a singer and actress featured as a member of the Androoze Sisters on " Every Body ' s Record " and as one of " Les Girls " in " Big Bird Discovers the Orchestra " . She was also heard in the backing chorus on " Sesame Street Fever " and " Sesame Disco ! " She served the same function on " Sesame Street " , as one of the girl trio backing Cookie Monster on " Me Lost Me Cookie at the Disco " ( and in other skits ) . She sang on the " Schoolhouse Rock " segment " Do the Circulation " and numerous other musical projects , including a 1990 version of George and Ira Gershwin ' s " Porgy and Bess " .
There ' s a Lot I Want to Know " There ' s a Lot I Want to Know " is a song in the " Fraggle Rock " episode " . " Red Fraggle and the Inkspots ( in 1940s detective hats ) sing as Red begins an investigation to determine who took the missing Fraggle Horn . Releases . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Statler and Waldorf Statler and Waldorf are a pair of elderly Muppet characters known for their cantankerous opinions and shared penchant for heckling . They share the stage left balcony box in The Muppet Theatre , and the two delight in heckling every aspect of " The Muppet Show " . Waldorf is the one with the pug - like face , mustache , and whiter hair . In almost all productions , Statler appears on the audience ' s right and Waldorf on the left . A helpful mnemonic is that Waldorf has the wide face . They first appeared as a pair in the 1975 pilot " " . On " The Muppet Show " , they usually have the last word , with a final comment at the end ( except for episodes , , , and ) , and are especially unforgiving to Fozzie Bear . However , it is revealed in " A Muppet Family Christmas " that the two critics were friends with Fozzie ' s mother , Ma Bear . On the first season of " Muppets Tonight " , Statler and Waldorf are seen watching the show from the living room of what appears to be a retirement home . In the second season , they watch the show on a portable television from various locations , including a golf course and a ski lift . In " The Muppet Christmas Carol " , they play the ghosts of Scrooge ' s business partners , Jacob and Robert Marley . In " Muppet Treasure Island " , Statler and Waldorf are the Figurehead of the Hispaniola . In " The Muppets ' Wizard of Oz " , they appear as the Kalidah Critics , strange beasts who shout insults at anyone attempting to cross a treacherous bridge . From 2005 - 2006 , Statler and Waldorf starred in a bi - weekly online series , " From the Balcony " , on the website Movies . com . In the series of short videos , the crotchety pair dished on the latest movie releases . The duo take on a featured role in " The Muppets " , sharing the fine print of the Muppet contract with villain Tex Richman . Of course , Statler and Waldorf don ' t realize that Tex plans to raze Muppet Studios and drill for oil , which would mean the end of their balcony - and their heckling . In " Muppets Most Wanted " , they travel with the Muppets watching their touring show . And they say Miss Piggy ' s performance of the Macarena has made the show even worse , managing the impossible . Solo appearances . Statler and Waldorf are almost always seen together , but they have made occasional individual appearances . Examples include : Casting History . Statler . Primary Performers Other Performers Waldorf . Primary Performers Other Performers See also . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Bruce Kirby Bruce Kirby ( b . 1928 ) is a television and film character actor , and the father of actor Bruno Kirby . He appeared as the World Wide Studios gate guard at the beginning of " The Muppet Movie " . Kirby ' s career , which has spanned five decades , includes a regular stint on " Car 54 , Where Are You " ( as filing clerk Officer Kissel ) , appearances on " Bonanza " , " The Patty Duke Show " , " Barney Miller " , " M * A * S * H " , " The West Wing " , " The Sopranos " , " Scrubs " , and the recurring role of Sgt . Kramer in multiple " Columbo " installments . Film credits include " Catch - 22 " , " How to Frame a Figg " ( with Don Knotts ) , " Stand By Me " , and the Academy Award winning film " Crash " ( as Matt Dillon ' s father ) .
Sabrina Sabrina is an instructor at the Malibu Yoga Retreat in " The Muppets " episode " " . Sabrina leads a class attended by Kermit the Frog , spending some time away from his duties on " Up Late with Miss Piggy " . She instructs the guests on how to eat mindfully , but she keeps getting interrupted by Jason Bateman who is trying to get Kermit to help with his daughter ' s elementary school production of " Wicked " . Later , after leading a yoga group on the beach , she finds Kermit using a cell phone to arrange for Bateman ' s help . However , as phones aren ' t allowed at the spa , Bateman turns him in and Sabrina kicks Kermit out .
Mavis the Frog Mavis the Frog is a character in " The Animal Show " . She appeared in . She told Stinky and Jake about where frogs live , about how frogs hibernate and that there are more than 4 , 000 species of frogs . She also sings the song " We Come Alive at Night " . She is a recycled version of Leapovitch the Frog . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Soul Food In " Soul Food " , Gordon sings about the food he is selling at the Block Party and asks everyone if they want to buy some . Some of the foods he mentions are papaya , rice , and chicken . He mentions that David really likes it and that Big Bird gets a double - decker birdseed ice cream cone . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Dance with Me Tonight " Dance with Me Tonight " is a song written by Olly Murs and released as a single before being included on his album " In Case You Didn ' t Know " . In 2011 , Murs performed the song on " The X Factor " with Miss Piggy . Animal and some penguins provide back - up vocals . Releases . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Marsha Moreau Marsha Moreau ( b . 1979 ) is a Canadian actress possibly best remembered for her role ( alongside Jerry O ' Connell ) as Erin Clements in " My Secret Identity " . She also voiced Flora in " Babar : The Movie " and the popular children ' s character " Madeline " ( 1990 - 1992 ) . Moreau appeared in the 1986 special " The Christmas Toy " as Jamie , one of the children . Moreau retired in the early ' 90s to the west coast of Canada .