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Spike Spike is a rebellious student who became Robbie Sinclair ' s best friend on " Dinosaurs " , although he often gave Robbie fairly dubious advice . He was introduced as a semi - regular in the second season , beginning with " . " In the sitcom tradition of the Fonz and Eddie Haskell , Spike continually mooched food and referred to Earl as " Mr . S . " His nickname for Robbie was " Scooter . " Spike ' s notable accomplishments included serving with the Pangaean army during the pistachio conflict , demonstrating how to hotwire a car at the Bob LaBrea High School talent show , getting Robbie into ( and out of ) the Scavengers gang , and introducing Robbie to swamp music . He actually served as the voice of reason in convincing Robbie not to use thornoids .
What is So Great About Letters ? " What is So Great About Letters ? " is a " Shalom Sesame " song from the episode " . " Jerry Stiller leads the callers of their Aleph - Bet Telethon , singing about the importance of letters and the aleph - bet . The song is reprised at the end of the episode , celebrating the return of the letters . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Goodbye , Little Cookie " Goodbye , Little Cookie " is a goodbye song which Cookie Monster and some Anything Muppet friends sing to the cookie he is about to eat . After eating the cookie , Cookie declares , " You always hurt the one you love . " _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Elmo ' s Grow with Me Sprinkler Fisher - Price released this sprinkler toy , which attaches to any garden hose . It features Elmo dressed as a fireman and holding a dalmatian puppy . The puppy sprays a gentle mist for younger kids ( ages 9months and up ) , while Elmo ' s hose creates a stronger spray for older children . A similar sprinkler , featuring Elmo holding a shell and a snorkel while sitting on a beach ball was also created .
Episode 401 : Sprocket ' s Big Adventure Doc pulls up the floorboards in the workshop in order to undo the clogs in the pipes . Sprocket goes through the hole in the ground and ends up loose in Fraggle Rock and starts looking for Gobo Fraggle . He knocks over a bunch of Doozer towers and ruins Boober ' s ( in ) famous Doozer - stick stew .
Michaelangelo Michaelangelo is one of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles , as seen in the 1990 Jim Henson ' s Creature Shop film " Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles " and its sequel " " . Named after Renaissance painter Michelangelo , the turtle is the party animal of the group , whose trademarks are his orange face mask and nun - chuks . He also appears to be the most obsessed with pizza . When Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird first created the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in 1984 , they misspelled the name " Michelangelo " as " Michaelangelo , " a mistake that stuck with the character until the re - launch of the " TMNT " comic book in 2001 , when Peter Laird decided to use the opportunity to " correct " the spelling . Since then , the character ' s name has been spelled " Michelangelo . "
The 400 Blows The 400 Blows , or " Les Quatre Cents Coups " , is a 1959 French film by François Truffaut . It is a film about an ordinary teen in Paris , thought to be a trouble maker by his parents and teachers . The French title is a reference to the French expression " faire les quatre cents coups " , which means " to raise hell " , but the English title is a direct translation , missing the meaning . The film was spoofed in a " Monsterpiece Theater " segment of " Sesame Street " . The spoof is a take off of the American translation , and involves Grover attempting to blow out the candles on his Birthday Cake .
Small Bird Small Bird is a character created for the Ice Follies touring show featuring ( skate - around ) , full - bodied versions of the " Sesame Street " Muppets . Premiering in the 41st edition of the Ice Follies in September 1976 , Small Bird appeared in a number with Big Bird , Cookie Monster , Bert , and Ernie . Performed by six - year - old Adam Baker of the Ice Follies performing Baker family of seven , Small Bird was reported by some members of the press to be either the " son " of Big Bird or his little little brother , but more accurately a " protege " to Big Bird ' s " mentor " by others tagging along with the elder bird who was " teaching him what life was all about " . Small Bird stood forty inches tall and was reportedly created by Jim Henson especially for Ice Follies . The character appeared in Ice Follies shows until at least 1978 , but never featured in any other media .
Marilyn Sokol Marilyn Sokol ( b . 1937 ) is an Emmy and Obie award - winning actress who provided the voice of several Muppet characters , most famously Alice Otter in " Emmet Otter ' s Jug - Band Christmas " . Her first performance in a Jim Henson production was " The Great Santa Claus Switch " , in which she was an actual puppeteer . In " Behind the Scenes in Frogtown Hollow " , she recalled that while performing on that special , she realized that she wasn ' t very good at puppeteering . She felt she was better with voices , and since Jim Henson needed female voices for Muppets , he continued to use her voice only , while others performed the characters she was voicing . Thus , in addition to " Emmet Otter " , she was frequently heard on " Sesame Street " as an array of Anything Muppets and was also featured on the albums ( notably singing " I Want a Monster to Be My Friend " ) and in cartoon ( " Bumble Ardy " ) and film inserts . Sokol appeared on - camera on " Sesme Street " in 1982 , guest starring as Aunt Mae , the director of the sleep - away camp that Big Bird attended from Episode 1706 through Episode 1710 . Sokol has appeared in numerous television shows ( including " Law & Order " and " Barney Miller " ) , commercials , films , and plays over the years . In 2005 , she played a bag lady in the film adaptation of the Broadway version of " The Producers " .
Norman Henry Mamey Norman Henry Mamey ( 1948 - 2015 ) was a music arranger , conductor , composer , and musician . He worked on multiple " Sesame Street " albums and video projects , including the 1997 release " Kids ' Favorite Songs " and especially the 2001 album " Elmo and the Orchestra " ( which he conducted ) . Mamey worked extensively on television variety shows , serving as orchestrator on " The Mike Douglas Show " in the 1970s , and was the orchestra leader for Shields and Yarnell on their 1977 - 1978 CBS series . He arranged or orchestrated for the Bob Hope specials " Happy Birthday , Bob " ( 1978 ) and " On the Road to China " ( 1979 ) , both of which featured Muppets as guests . In later years , in addition to the " Sesame " projects , he arranged or composed additional music for other children ' s series , such as Nickelodeon ' s " The Angry Beavers " and " Jimmy Neutron , Boy Genius " .
Seinfeld Babies Seinfeld Babies is a sketch from of " Muppets Tonight " that features baby versions of Jerry ( Jerry Seinfeld ) , George ( Jason Alexander ) , Elaine ( Julia Louis - Dreyfus ) , and Kramer ( Michael Richards ) from " Seinfeld " . In episode 107 , the staff of KMUP is frantically trying to keep the show ' s ratings up in order to stave off the Mad Bomber . At one point , Gonzo and Zippety Zap run into the control room with videotapes of " Muppet Babies " ( official Jim Henson Video release " Let ' s Build " ) and " Seinfeld " ( home recorded episode ) , respectively , hoping that airing these shows will help the ratings . However , when the two accidentally crash into each other , their tapes combine into " Seinfeld Babies . " The sketch parodies the " Seinfeld " episode " The Contest , " in which the four main characters place a bet to see who can go the longest without " treating his [ or her ] body as if it were an amusement park . " Kramer is the first one to lose . The episode , which first aired in 1992 , famously revolved around a taboo sexual subject without mentioning the subject by name . In the " Seinfeld Babies " sketch it inspired , Baby Jerry wonders why their parents talk about changing them when , even after they ' ve been changed , they ' re still the same . Once the babies find out what changing really means , they have a contest : whoever can go the longest without a diaper change wins the contest . Baby Kramer is the first one to lose . Characters . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Dinosaurs Happy Meal toys McDonald ' s released a set of six Dinosaurs Happy Meal toys ( plus one " Under Three " toy ) in 1993 . The toys were plastic hinged toys , with a finger - pump attached to the bottom of the figure by a tube . When you press the button on the pump , the toy moves . The following characters were made :
A & E Biography : Sesame Street In 2001 , the Arts & Entertainment Network ( A & E ) produced an episode of their television documentary series Biography focusing on the history of " Sesame Street " . Hosted by Harry Smith , the hour and one - half special features interviews with Loretta Long , Bob McGrath , Sonia Manzano , Caroll Spinney , Steve Whitmire , Cheryl Henson , Kevin Clash , Frank Oz , and Joan Ganz Cooney . Some of the topics discussed in the documentary include the test pilots , Jim Henson ' s early works , Mr . Hooper ' s death , the development of scripts ( such as in the Season 32 hurricane episodes ) and characters ( specifically , Lulu ) and the popularity of Elmo . Behind the scenes filming of episodes 3954 and 3977 is also included . A & E released the documentary on VHS and DVD - R .
Luq Hamett Luq Hamett ( b . 1963 ) is a French voice actor who dubbed Kermit the Frog in every Muppet project from 1996 through 2005 , including " Muppets Tonight " and " It ' s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie " . He also served as voice director on the latter . Hamett ' s voice credits include Roger Rabbit in " Who Framed Roger Rabbit ? " , Michael J . Fox in the " Back to the Future " films , Tom Hulce in " Amadeus " , Felix the Cat , and Buster Bunny in " Tiny Toon Adventures " .
Lorana Lorana appeared in the " Farscape " episode " " . She is part of a group of Delvians , that wanted to train themselfs so that they could use their powers as a weapon against the peacekeepers . She took part in Tahleen ' s plan to lure Zhaan to the planet . Lorana ' s job was to keep Crichton occupied while Tahleen attempted to steal Zhaan ' s secret . Lorana used her powers to create a illusion of Crichton ' s former girlfriend Alex O ' Connor . When she and Hasko realised that Thaleen had lost to the insanity , she revealed the plan to Crichton .
The Pirates of Penzance The Pirates of Penzance is a " Savoy Opera " by Gilbert and Sullivan . The only Gilbert and Sullivan opera to have a premiere in New York City , it was a smash hit on its opening on New Year ' s Eve in 1879 , and remains one of their most popular works today .
Episode 209 : What ' s New at the Zoo ? Nanny plans on taking the Babies to the zoo , but Rowlf doesn ' t want to go because he feels sorry for the animals being in cages . Nanny explains that zoos are beneficial as they protect endangered species and give people a chance to see what animals are like in their natural habitats .
Sesame Street Christmas Sing - Along Released on LP in 1984 , Sesame Street Christmas Sing - Along was the last album released on the Sesame Street Records label , and one of the last Sesame Street albums to be issued on vinyl . True to the sing - along theme of this album , all of the song lyrics were included on the inner sleeve . Track listing . Side One Side Two
Mr . Wolf Mr . Wolf ordered a Whizzy from " Mopatop ' s Shop " in " . " In " , " it was mentioned that Mr . Wolf gave a whistle to Puppyduck . He was originally used as Johnny the Wolf on " The Animal Show " . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Lou Myers Lou Myers ( 1915 - 2005 ) was a cartoonist , illustrator , and writer , who worked for " The New Yorker " and " The New York Times " , among other magazines and newspapers . He also designed the poster for the film " La Cage aux Folles " , and wrote short stories , children ' s books , and poetry . He drew the illustrations for the book " Giveaway Gibson " , which was written by Matt Robinson . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Magnus Nielsen Magnus Nielsen is a Norwegian actor who voiced Wembley Fraggle on " Fragglene " , the Norwegian dub of " Fraggle Rock , " and Ernie on " Sesam Stasjon " , the Norwegian version of " Sesame Street " . He also voiced Bunsen in " En Muppet Julefortelling " , the Norwegian dub of " The Muppet Christmas Carol . " Nielsen has provided voicework for several Norwegian dubs , and has dubbed many Disney characters , including Rex in " Toy Story " , Bernard in " The Rescuers Down Under " , P . T . Flea in " A Bug ' s Life " , Kaa in " The Jungle Book " ( and sequels / spinoffs " ) , " Fillmore in the " Cars " movies , Merlin in " The Sword in the Stone " and the Mad Hatter in " Alice in Wonderland . " Non - Disney / Muppet credits include Plucky Duck in " Tiny Toon Adventures " and Snufkin in the " Moomin " series .
Piño Piño is a blue monster who works at Charlie ' s Restaurant with Grover . In their sketch , they battle over who will be Mr . Johnson ' s waiter . Suffice it to say , Piño is not much better than Grover at waiting tables . See also . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Song for Kermit Julie Andrews wrote " Song for Kermit , " also known as " When You Were a Tadpole , " and sang it for Kermit on her 1975 TV special " " . They reprised the number in the Guest Star ' s Dressing Room on " The Muppet Show " . See also . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Mega Camilla Action Figure Released : Spring 2004 Articulation : Neck , legs This mega sized version of the Camilla pack - in that came with the Gonzo Action Figure was the first ( and only ) exclusive Mega figure produced by Palisades Toys . She was exclusively available in the Palisades Collectors Club . Other Mega Muppets are the Mega Beaker Action Figure , Mega Animal Action Figure and Mega Gonzo Action Figure .
WE Day WE Day is an annual " youth empowerment " event organized by Free the Children . The event started in Toronto in 2007 and is now held in cities across Canada , the United States , and the UK . WE Day motivates youth to take action on local and global issues . We Day events feature speeches and performances by global leaders , social activists and public figures . WE Day 2016 . The Muppets participated in the 2016 WE Day events in Los Angles , CA on April 7 , 2016 . Kermit the Frog appeared on stage with Zooey Deschanel ; while other Muppets ( including Dr . Bunsen Honeydew , Beaker , Rizzo the Rat , Statler and Waldorf , Gonzo , Beauregard , Chip , Scooter , Bobo the Bear , The Swedish Chef , Rowlf the Dog , and Pepe the King Prawn ) also helped lend their voices to the WE movement . Other celebrities who participated in the 2016 WE Day event in California along with the Muppets included : Charlize Theron , Demi Lovato , Seth Rogen , Selena Gomez , Natalie Portman , Common , Rowan Blanchard , Jennifer Hudson , Jacob Tremblay , Mark Ruffalo , Joe Jonas , Nick Jonas , David Foster , Paula Abdul , Rico Rodriguez , Raini Rodriguez , Jordan Smith , Martin Sheen , Henry Winkler , and Bridgit Mendler . A television special of the event aired on ABC on August 28 , 2016 at 7pm Eastern ( 6pm Central ) . WE Day 2017 . The Muppets participated in the 2017 WE Day events in Los Angles , CA on April 27 , 2017 . Fozzie Bear appeared on stage with Josh Gad to perform stand - up while Statler and Waldorf learned " an important lesson about bullying . " Other Muppets ( including Miss Piggy ) also appeared along with such celebrities as Selena Gomez , Demi Lovato , Lilly Singh , Rowan Blanchard , Laverne Cox , Bryan Cranston , Jessie J , and Alicia Keys . A television special of the event aired on CBS on August 4 , 2017 .
Uncle Tito del Tutter Uncle Tito del Tutter is Tutter ' s Spanish uncle . He appeared in the " Bear in the Big Blue House " episode " " , as well as the book " The Tutter Family Reunion " , along with other relatives . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
I ' m So Blue " I ' m So Blue " is a song written for " Follow That Bird " . Big Bird sang this song after being caught by the Sleaze Brothers , locked in a cage , and paint on him to make him blue . It reflects his hopeless feelings , and desire to return home . Audio Releases . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Baron Von Rottweiler Baron Von Rottweiler is a recurring villain on " Dog City " . A stereotypical German villain complete with monocle , tailored suits , and sharp accent , Rottweiler was originally used as a secondary villain , in comparison to Bugsy Vile . His earliest appearances were limited to threatening Ace Hart ( and being foiled by him ) in the brief scenes animated by Eliot Shag as a preamble to the story proper . In his premiere appearance , " , " the baron and his ever - present silent lackey , Leon , have their lair at the Rottweiler Explosives Incorporated factory . Not coincidentally , Rottweiler is rarely seen without dynamite or bombs or some form of incendiary device . As the first season progressed , however , Rottweiler emerged as a villain in his own right . In comparison to ganglord Bugsy Vile , Rottweiler ' s schemes from this point on were more maniacal , fixing him as a take - off of the James Bond movie villains rather than a gangster spoof . Rottweiler ' s plots generally involved perverting science , from sabotaging a space travel expedition and kidnapping rocket scientists to creating monsters and time machines .
Abby Spells Abby Spells is a 2008 " Sesame Street " book - and - CD set featuring Abby Cadabby . In the book , fairy godchild Abby waves her wand and transforms letters , building words like " cat " and " bat " . The book comes with interchangeable puzzle pieces and a sing - along CD .
Let ' s Pretend ! Let ' s Pretend is a collection of four mini board - books in the Bear in the Big Blue House series and this book has been published in 2000 . Each story portrays a character from the series in an imaginary scenario . The four books feature Ojo , Tutter , Pip and Pop , and Treelo .
Hiroshi Hiroshi is an artist of Japan ese descent who lived on Sesame Street between seasons 20 and 22 . The ecstatic Hiroshi has an appreciation for all forms of art , whether in the abstract or performance , and displayed a particular admiration for Oscar the Grouch ' s iconoclastic sensibilities . The character initially appeared in Episode 2459 in season 19 , as a friend of Bob ' s visiting from Japan . He became a regular on the show the following season .
Thumbelina ( song ) " Thumbelina " is a song originally performed by Danny Kaye in the film " Hans Christen Andersen " , based on Andersen ' s story of the same name . Bob performs the song in a season one episode of " Sesame Street " , dressing his thumb up like Thumbelina . The song was also included in the 1982 album " Big Bird presents Hans Christian Andersen " , as performed by the John McCarthy Singers and The Children ' s Choir of St . Clement Danes School . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Sal Minella Sal Minella is the primate flunky , bodyguard and all - purpose sidekick to Johnny Fiama . The puppet used for Sal originated as a generic , unclothed monkey , performing a solo line in the opening song from " Muppet Treasure Island " . He was performed in this instance by Jerry Nelson . The monkey was subsequently refitted with a vest and tie , and made his debut as Sal Minella in " Muppets Tonight " . Sal , who has since been performed by Brian Henson , is devoted to Johnny , though some of his ideas to promote Johnny ' s career are a bit harebrained . At MuppetFest , Brian Henson explained that the performers got together with a bunch of random puppets to start working out characters for " Muppets Tonight " . Bill picked up a puppet and started singing , as Johnny Fiama , but everybody else was fooling around with their own puppets and not paying attention . So Brian picked up a monkey and shouted , " Would you all quiet down and listen to Johnny Fiama ! " and Sal was born . Sal subsequently appeared alongside Johnny , in " Muppets from Space " , " It ' s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie " , and " The Muppets ' Wizard of Oz " . In the latter , Sal , even more oppressed than usual , is the only real monkey in the Wicked Witch of the West ' s Flying Monkeys biker gang . At the end of the television movie , he was rewarded by Dorothy with the Wicked Witch ' s magic biker cap . Sal ' s most recent appearances were on " The Jerry Lewis Muscular Distrophy Telethon " in September 2005 and the Virmup video for " Bohemian Rhapsody " in November 2009 . According to the Muppet Mindset interview with Bill Barretta , Brian Henson did not return to perform Sal in the video . As of 2015 , both the Johnny and Sal puppets have deteriorated . Very little Sal Minella merchandise has been made . The only released merchandise is a French ceramic figurine produced in France as part of a series of Muppet fèves . Palisades Toys sculpted a prototype action figure of Sal , but the line was cancelled before it went into production . Name . Sal ' s full name , Sal Minella , is a homophonic play on the word " , " a food - borne bacteria . Sal ' s full name is seen on screen in " Muppets Tonight " , on the sign identifying him as an osteopath . It ' s also spelled this way in the " Muppets from Space " credits , and the instruction booklet for the 2003 video game " Muppets Party Cruise " . His name is misspelled as " Sal Monella " in the 2014 book " The Muppets Character Encyclopedia " . Sources . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Na Na Numbers " Na Na Numbers " is a " Muppet Babies " song by Baby Fozzie in the episode " . " While appearing on a " Sesame Street " spoof , Baby Fozzie plays " Big Joke " and sings about how great he is at math , using wildly incorrect arithmetic . Baby Kermit tries to keep up and is constantly bombarded by larger numbers and mathematical symbols . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Kaufman Astoria Studios Kaufman Astoria Studios , located in the Astoria section of Queens , is where " Sesame Street " has been taped since 1993 . The show was taped on the studio ' s ground floor on Stage G until Season 39 , when production moved three floors up to Stage J . Both the series and most of the home video releases are taped at the studio . KAS Music and Sound studio is also located there , which records all of the audio needed for the show . According to a press release , " NEP Broadcasting created and maintains the Sony - based HD system for Kaufman Astoria Studios . " Originally opened in the 1920s as part of Paramount Pictures , the studio ' s current incarnation has been in business since 1977 , when it was reopened to film Sidney Lumet ' s film version of " The Wiz " ( 1978 ) . Other shows , such as " Law & Order " and " Johnny and the Sprites " are also filmed here . " The Cosby Show " and " Spin City " also used the facilities . Elmo and Kevin Clash spoke at a ceremony announcing the expansion of the facilities ; a letter K was given to the company , as the space will be " Studio K . " Kaufmann Organization Chairman George S . Kaufmann cites Elmo as his favorite " Sesame Street " character .
Muppet wallpaper ( Vymura ) In 1978 , Vymura designed a roll of " Muppet Show " wallpaper . The design featured many of the show ' s main characters , as well as a number lesser - known recurring characters , appearing inside the iconic " Muppet Show " arches . Characters . Swedish Chef , Sweetums , Beaker , Dr . Bunsen Honeydew , Dr . Julius Strangepork , Link Hogthrob , Uncle Deadly , Chickens , Rowlf the Dog , Scooter , Kermit the Frog , J . P . Grosse , Annie Sue , Miss Piggy , Robin the Frog , Gonzo , Fletcher Bird , Beauregard , Sam the Eagle , Doglion , Crazy Harry , Lou , Slim Wilson , Gramps , Waldorf , Statler , Dr . Teeth , Zoot , Janice , Floyd , Animal , & Fozzie Bear .
On - Cor Frozen Foods Muppets , Inc . produced three television advertisements for On - Cor Frozen Foods in 1962 . The ads featured Onky ( a puppet who would go on to become Mack in later ads ) , with a human grocer played by Bill Gibson . Chicago advertising executive Bill Wright hired Henson to produce the ads . Wright also worked with Henson in representing Kraml Dairy .