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Tim Curry Muppet A parody caricature of actor Tim Curry was first given to him as a gift on June 27 , 1995 , during the filming for " Muppet Treasure Island " . The puppet appeared in a " Hidden Treasure " extra on the first DVD release of the movie . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Gary Busey Gary Busey ( b . 1944 ) is an actor who was one of many Hollywood stars making cameos in " The Muppets Go Hollywood " . Busey ' s early roles usually saw him typecast as grinning or sometimes surly country types , truckers , and bikers , as in " The Gumball Rally " , " Thunderbolt & Lightfoot " , and various TV Westerns ( " Bonanza " , " Gunsmoke " ) . In 1978 , Busey garnered an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for his title turn in " The Buddy Holly Story " . He shifted to playing villains , such as the werewolf uncle in Stephen King ' s " Silver Bullet " , mercenary Joshua in " Lethal Weapon " , a stalker in " Hider in the House " , and renegade Naval officer Krill in " Under Siege " . He also played " good guy " roles as hard - nosed federal agents in " Predator 2 " ( with Danny Glover ) and " Point Break " . Other credits include " Rookie of the Year " , " Black Sheep " , " Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas " , and 2005 ' s " The Gingerdead Man " ( as the voice of a killer cookie ) .
New York Fashion Week The New York Fashion Week is an event held annually in New York City to showcase many of the new designs which will be released by the major designers for the coming year . 2005 Appearances . Miss Piggy appeared at the show on February 4 , 2005 . As Eric Jacobson was unable to attend the event , Kevin Clash puppeteered Miss Piggy but did not speak for her in order to preserve the character ' s consistency . 2010 Appearances . Miss Piggy appeared front row at the Michael Kors show 2011 Appearances . On September 8 , 2011 , Miss Piggy appeared for Opening Ceremony at their event at the Ace Hotel show during Fashion ' s Night Out , to promote " The Muppets " and its SpiritHoods Kids series of Muppet faux animal fur hoods . Special was created for the event by Opening Ceremony ( and later sold in their outlets and online ) , which also dressed Miss Piggy for a 2011 issue of " InStyle " magazine . The theme of the event that night was based on Argentina and carnival , with many carnival games set up around the closed off street and featured as prizes . 2012 Appearances . At an event for the 2013 FDNY Calendar of Heroes , guests with Miss Piggy included Donna Karan and Patrick McMullan .
A Love Note for Baby Piggy A Love Note for Baby Piggy is a 1986 " Muppet Babies " storybook featuring Baby Piggy . Baby Piggy wakes up early one morning . While she finds Baby Kermit still sleeping , she finds a love note made of buttons , yarn , a banana peel , and other kinds of stuff along with some kind of gibberish writing . Piggy thinks the note could be from Kermit and begins to imagine what the writing might say . Piggy imagines she and Kermit get married and then they go off in a big blue balloon to Paris , the jungle , and to China . Kermit calls her different kinds of food while Piggy wants something to eat . When they are inside the restaurant , the waiter comes over with a dish and Piggy immediately knows who he is . It ' s Baby Gonzo . When Gonzo asks her if she likes the dish , he pokes Piggy back in the nursery , Gonzo asks her if she likes the love note he made . Piggy is upset and bursts into tears . She then goes over to Kermit and shows him the letter telling him he can ' t believe the love note isn ' t from him , especially after he called Piggy the little food items . Kermit doesn ' t understand , but tells Piggy to join in to have breakfast . Piggy starts to feel better and smiles when Kermit asks her to play with him after breakfast . They pretend to go around the world in the big blue balloon .
This Cave is Jumpin ' " This Cave is Jumpin ’ " is a song featured in the Sesame Street Live show " Big Bird ' s Sunny Day Camp Out " . It is based on " The Joint is Jumpin ' " from " Ain ' t Misbehavin ’ " . Bert , Count von Count , Rosita , Ernie , Mr . Snuffleupagus , Big Bird , Elmo and Grover sing it as the find a cave that ' s perfect for camping in . A lot of the instrumentation consists of water drips and pan percussion . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Sclrap Flyapp Sclrap Flyapp is a sketch featured many times on variety shows . The Sclrap Flyapp alien blows smoke at anyone that doesn ' t say " Sclrap Flyapp , " especially a snail - like alien who prefers to say " merp . " Jim Henson introduced the sketch on " The Today Show " , reused it on " The Tonight Show " , and in its best remembered outing , on " The Ed Sullivan Show " . It was later reworked into the sketch " Hugga Wugga " , which was performed on " The Muppet Show " in . See also . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Grouches on Parade Grouches on Parade is a 1995 " Sesame Street " Magic Corner storybook featuring Oscar the Grouch and the Grouches . In the brief story , Oscar leads a marching band of five Grouches , playing grouchy melodies on a beaten - up trombone , a spring , a pan and spoon , a squeaky cat toy and a washboard and brush . The band irritates a small , non - Grouch crowd gathered outside 123 Sesame Street , and then continues on their way . On each page , the reader can press the button in the blue plastic Magic Corner , and hear a sound clip . There are four sounds , played at random . Besides Oscar , there are six Grouches in the book , who aren ' t named . The green Grouch with yellow hair may be Grundgetta .
Keebler Keebler is the largest cookie and cracker manufacturer in the United States , founded by Godfrey Keebler in 1853 . The Kellogg Company acquired Keebler in 2001 . In 2000 , Keebler produced a line of " Sesame Street " snacks , including " Cookie Monster Cookies " , " Cookie Pals " , " Tickles " and " Animal Crackers " .
John Collee John Collee ( b . 1940 ) is a Dutch writer , poet , lyricist , and radio actor . He provided character voices ( including Muppet characters ) in a set of 1991 " Sesamstraat " audio cassettes and books , " Sesamstraat Kijk - , Lees - & Luister - Club " Collee wrote for Dutch radio network KRO , including a mystery serial in which he played the lead , and occasionally read poetry . He wrote lyrics for many Dutch pop songs and authored poetry collections and books .
Give Your Heart a Little Time " Give Your Heart a Little Time " is a " Sesame Street " song written for the 2010 " When Families Grieve " initiative . Although it does not appear in the special , it is included with the additional resources on Sesamestreet . org . The song is performed by Jesse , Elmo , Rosita , Louie , Mae and Aunt Jill while at a picnic . They sing about the loss of Elmo ' s Uncle Jack and coping during the hard times after the loss of a loved one . In the special , the song is sung by Mark Radice and Kathryn Raio - Rende over the credits . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
The Dead Hensons The Dead Hensons were an eight - piece San Francisco Bay Area Jim Henson tribute band that played music from various Henson projects , but primarily " Sesame Street " , " The Muppet Show " , and " The Muppet Movie " . The band has also covered songs from " The Electric Company " . The band name is a play on the Dead Kennedys , a San Francisco Bay Area punk band that formed in the late 1970s . The band released a 7 - inch record with professionally recorded versions of " Pinball Number Count , " " Riverbottom Nightmare Band , " " The Lonely N , " and " The First Day of School . " They have also recorded bootleg and live versions of other Muppet - related songs including " Between , " " Can You Picture That ? " " Candy Man , " " Eleven , " " Exit , " " Ladybug Picnic , " " Movin ' Right Along , " " Rainbow Connection , " and " Subway . " Due to changes of address among members , the band gave its farewell performance at the Bottom of the Hill on December 4 , 2009 . The special double setlist included " Mr . Bassman , " " Jellyman Kelly , " " I ' m Going to Go Back There Someday , " and " A Bear Eats Bear Food . "
Octavio the Octopus Octavio the Octopus ( or as he would pronounce it , ock - a - ta - pus ) was a red one with yellow eyes and blue suckers on his tentacles . He appeared in of " The Animal Show " . He spoke with an Italian accent and traveled around in an old , rusty bucket . He also sang " The Octopus Song " . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Counting on the Weather " Counting on the Weather " is a " Sesame Street " song sung by The Count and his grandparents , who demonstrate to Luis that when each of them count ( and say their " Ah - ah - ahs " ) , they summon different types of weather . Whereas the Count ' s counting elicits thunder and lightning , Grandpa Count ' s counting brings snow , and Grandma Count ' s counting brings rain . When they count together , then comes all the weather . Their combined forces end up drenching Luis completely and covering him with snow . See also . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Mary Vingoe Mary Vingoe is a theatre actor and director , based out of Dartmouth , Nova Scotia , Canada . She wrote for " Sesame Park " , Canada ' s co - production of " Sesame Street " . Vingoe co - founded both Ship ' s Company Theatre and Eastern Front Theatre . She has written the plays " Holy Ghosters " and " Herring Gull ' s Egg " . For her contributions to the community as a director and actor , she received the Order of Canada in 2011 , the country ' s highest civilian honour . Born in Halifax , NS , she is a Canadian citizen .
UBS Parade Spectacular The UBS Parade Spectacular is held in Stamford , Connecticut each year on the Sunday before Thanksgiving . It features helium balloons , and attracts over 200 , 000 spectators annually , much as with the Macy ' s Thanksgiving Day Parade . It was created in 1993 by the Downtown Special Services District . Sponsors include Macy ' s and King Features Syndicate . The parade has Fabulous Inflatables balloons in the procession .
Siehste Siehste was a weekly German TV guide magazine " for children ages 8 to 14 , " published in 1979 ( officially the " Year of the Child " ) as a companion magazine to TV guide " HÖRZU " . The Muppets appeared on the cover three times . The Swedish Chef and Kermit the Frog appeared on the cover of issue number 7 . Sweetums appeared on the cover of issue number 22 , with an image of Gonzo from " The Muppet Movie " appearing on the back cover , edited into a set photo from " The Muppet Show " . Miss Piggy and Kermit the Frog appeared on the cover of issue number 42 . With the magazine ' s sales not meeting expectations , issue number 52 was the final issue , and a children ' s section with the same name was established in its parent magazine " HÖRZU " for a few years .
Imagination Illustrated : The Jim Henson Journal Imagination Illustrated : The Jim Henson Journal is a book based on Jim Henson ' s journals , edited by Henson Company archivist Karen Falk . The 192 - page book was released on October 31 , 2012 by Chronicle Books , and includes a foreword written by Lisa Henson . The book is compiled from material held in The Jim Henson Company Archives , especially " Jim Henson ' s Red Book " , a daily journal that Henson kept from 1965 to 1988 . Entries from the journal are filled out with historical notes , photographs , sketches and production material . Two - page spreads cover every major production and turning point in Henson ' s career , with a focus on archive material that had never been published before .
Coming Attractions Trailer In 1986 , Thorn - EMI / HBO Video and Muppet Home Video released a Coming Attractions Trailer for Thorn - EMI / HBO Video ' s line of " Fraggle Rock " videos . It was only made for promotional uses . The video features clips from the first four volumes of the video line :
Laurie Struck Long Laurie Struck Long is an illustrator who drew the Big Blue House and other backgrounds and objects in three " Bear in the Big Blue House " books ( with photos for the characters ) . Long illustrated " The Brownies " series of Girl Scouts books , " Raggedy Ann at the County Fair " , sticker and coloring books , and picture books featuring Hardie Gramatky ' s " Little Toot " character . Books . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Ellis Hall Ellis Hall ( b . 1951 ) is a blind singer , musician , and voice actor . He voiced Uncle Grizzly in the " Sesame Street Live " stage show " 1 - 2 - 3 Imagine ! " . Hall sang as one of the California Raisins in commercials and records , and backed Kenny G and others . His vocals have been heard in " Chicken Run " ( singing " Flip , Flop , Fly " ) , " The Lion King 2 " , and " Highlander II : The Quickening " . He appeared on - camera in " Catch Me If You Can " ( as a singing piano player ) , " Big Momma ' s House " ( as an organist ) , and the final episode of " Cop Rock " .
Episode 109 : The Three Ravens The Three Ravens aired as the second half of of " The Jim Henson Hour " . An evil witch used her powers to charm a widowed king into marrying her , however she finds his children are standing in the way to her power . The witch uncovers the children ' s secret hiding place and turns the three princes into ravens . The princess escapes . However , in order to break the spell and free her brothers from life as a bird , she cannot speak a word for three years , three months , and three days . This become a challenge when she falls in love .
Dusty and Eartha Dusty and Eartha are two worm parents . Their children are Slimey ( Oscar the Grouch ' s pet worm ) and Sloppy . Though typically silent in their appearances , in episode 3307 , Dusty ' s inner singing voice was provided by John Raitt . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Don Johnson Don Johnson ( b . 1949 ) is an actor who became famous for his starring role as Sonny Crockett on the TV show " Miami Vice " . In 1986 , he appeared on the cover of " Muppet Magazine " issue 16 . Aspects of Johnson ' s appearance and portrayal of Crockett on " Miami Vice " were also borrowed for J . P . of the " Sesame Street " spoof " Miami Mice . "
Jim Henson ' s experimental films While Jim Henson was best known for his work in the field of puppetry , namely that of the Muppets and later his Creature Shop , Henson also produced many experimental films , short subjects and other projects that utilized a range of film making techniques - including stop - motion , computer , cut paper , and paint animation as well as live action . Below is a listing of Henson ' s many experimental films and various short subjects , including his live action telefilms , independent short films , " Sesame Street " inserts , and other film projects ; this list does not include Henson ' s numerous Muppet and Creature Shop projects .
The Pure Crystal The original form of the Dark Crystal , housed within the Castle of the Crystal ' s Crystal Chamber . It was split by a Skeksis 1 , 000 years before the events of the movie and became the Dark Crystal , but 1 , 000 years later Jen reunited the Crystal Shard with the rest of the crystal , turning it back into the Pure Crystal .
Brian Jay Jones Brian Jay Jones is an award - winning writer and biographer who wrote the 2013 book " " . While the book was not an " authorized " biography , Jones did have cooperation from the Henson family and was granted unprecedented access to the Henson Archives . In 2013 , Jones appeared on " The Daily Show " , " The Today Show " , " The Tavis Smiley Show " and on several local television and radio programs , podcasts , and live panel discussions ( occasionally appearing with some of Henson ' s actual colleagues and collaborators ) to promote " Jim Henson : The Biography " . Jones was among the interviewees featured in the 2015 " " documentary on Jim Henson . Prior to becoming a full - time author , Jones spent nearly two decades as a public policy analyst , advisor and speechwriter in the U . S . Senate . He left politics to pursue writing full - time after the publication of his 2007 biography on Washington Irving . Jones presently serves as vice president of Biographers International Organization . He earned a degree in English literature from the University of New Mexico ; he currently lives in Maryland with his wife and daughter .
Jake Short Jake Short ( b . 1997 ) is an actor who starred on the Disney Channel shows " A . N . T . Farm " ( as Fletcher , 2011 - 2014 ) and " Mighty Med " ( as Oliver , 2013 - 2015 ) . He appeared in a deleted scene from " Muppets Most Wanted " , appearing as a wedding guest with fellow Disney Channel stars Bridgit Mendler , Debby Ryan , and Tyrel Jackson Williams in a demonstration of " Disney synergy . " In 2016 , Short reprised his " Mighty Med " role on the cross - over series " Lab Rats : Elite Force " . His other credits include three appearances on " Dexter " and the Robert Rodriguez film " Shorts " ( as Nose Noseworthy ) .
Somebody Come and Play ( song ) " Somebody Come and Play " has been performed many times on " Sesame Street " . The song was first used as an insert in Season 1 , performed by composer Joe Raposo over a film of a lonely orangutan in the zoo . The original soundtrack was also used when the film was replaced in the late 1980s with snow leopards playing . It was then sung by The Kids on " The Sesame Street Book & Record " . It has appeared on albums performed by Big Bird and the Kids . This version ( minus the Kids ) was performed in the mid - 1970s as Big Bird roamed the street looking for his friends . Snuffy sang the song in Episode 3401 . Suzie Kabloozie sang this song in a season 30 segment , and Ernie appeared in a remake of the song , shown in a park with no one to play with . Elmo sang it in Episode 4046 as he was looking for Rosita to meet for their playdate . Also , Elmo and Whoopi Goldberg sang a slightly modified version of the song while they played the violin and drum . A re - written version of the song is used as the theme song for " Play With Me Sesame " . A new version debuted in Season 42 , featuring the kids of the PS22 chorus singing and playing with large , red balls . The " Sesame Street " cast sang the song with Jimmy Fallon and the Roots at the 2013 " Macy ' s Thanksgiving Day Parade " . Releases . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Elmo Presents . . . The Very Best of Sesame Street Elmo Presents . . . The Very Best of Sesame Street is a 2001 " Sesame Street " storybook . It is a collection of nine previous " Sesame Street " storybooks , which they are , of course , Reader ' s Digest reissues , which includes as followed :
The Adventures of Pinocchio The Adventures of Pinocchio is a 1996 live - action version of the classic " Pinocchio " story . The film started its life when Steve Barron and Jim Henson approached The Walt Disney Company with a live - action version of the classic tale . Disney passed on the project , but it was revived years later when Barron was sent a script that would eventually become " The Adventures of Pinocchio " . Henson ' s initial involvment was what led to Jim Henson ' s Creature Shop being asked to provide the creature effects for Pinocchio , the sea monster , and other animatronics , and the original model for Pepe the Cricket ( with final animation and digital puppetry by MediaLab ) .
Salma Hayek Salma Hayek is an actress who first gained prominence in " Desperado " ( with Quentin Tarantino ) . She has also appeared in " Wild Wild West " ( with Will Smith ) , " Dogma " ( with Chris Rock ) , " Traffic " ( with Don Cheadle ) , and as Frida Kahlo in " Frida " . She appears with Gonzo and a chicken in " Muppets Most Wanted " wearing a leotard with a target on the front , participating in the running of the bulls .
Magic to Find " Magic to Find " is a " Sesame Street " song from the season 45 finale . Abby initially sings the song to Telly , telling him to join her as they use their " majoggles " ( magic goggles ) to look for magic around Sesame Street . Telly joins her for a longer reprise as they continue their search for magic . They perform the song at the end of the street story , now looking for cool tools to learn about instead . The song is a rock ' n roll - style parody of " Magic to Do " from the musical " Pippin " . Releases . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Joanna Węgrzynowska Joanna Węgrzynowska ( b . 1971 ) , sometimes known as Joanna Węgrzynowska - Cybińska , is a Polish voice actress who has dubbed Rosita on " Bawmy się , Sezamku " ( " Play with Me Sesame " ) , a wisdom tooth on " Świat Elmo " ( " Elmo ' s World " ) , and Jean the Genie in " Elmo ' s Magic Cookbook " . Animation dub roles include Sally in " The Nightmare Before Christmas " , Dee Dee in " Dexter ' s Labratory " , Cinderella , in " Shrek the Third " , Thumper ' s mother in " Bambi II " , and Miss Prissy in " Daffy Duck ' s Fantastic Island " , as well as additional voices in " Rugrats in Paris " , " Justice League " , and " Teen Titans " , among others . Live dubbing includes Julie Andrews in " Mary Poppins " , Uma Thurman in " Paycheck " , Peta Rutter on " Power Rangers : Mystic Force " , and bit parts in " Stuart Little 2 " and " Garfield : A Tail of Two Kitties " .
Neha Dhupia Neha Dhupia is a Bollywood actress , who made a guest appearance in the first season of " Galli Galli Sim Sim " , the Indian co - production of " Sesame Street " . As reported by India Daily in June 2006 , the segment , which featuresthe Muppet Aanchoo , imparts " skills like interdependence and caring . "
Popcorn " Popcorn " is a synthesized instrumental written and originally recorded by Gershon Kingsley . A 1972 cover version by Stan Free , recording under the name Hot Butter , was a Top 10 hit in the United States and Europe . In a 2010 Muppet viral video , the Swedish Chef prepares popcorn shrimp ( or tries to ) while performing the song on various kitchen appliances . The video , titled " Pöpcørn , " also provides captions as to what the Swedish Chef is saying ( or tries to ) . During the captions , the caption writer admits they have no idea what the Chef is saying and just tried to write it down phonetically . . . and for that matter , can ' t even " spell " " phonetically " . Walt Disney Records released a digital single on July 5 , 2010 of the chef ' s viral video . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Mino Caprio Mino Caprio ( b . 1955 ) is an Italian voice actor with an extensive resume of animation and live - action film dubbing , including several Muppet projects . Caprio is the current Italian voice of Kermit the Frog , having taken over the role from Willy Moser ( the Italian " Muppet Show " Kermit ) , and has voiced the frog in every Muppet movie to date . His other Henson dub credits include Eliot Shag in " Dog City " , Tutter in " Bear in the Big Blue House " and Belinda Cratchit in " The Muppet Christmas Carol " . Still other accomplishments include dubbing C - 3PO in the three " Star Wars " prequels , Inspector Jacques Clouseau in animated series , Martin Short in several films ( including " Merlin " ) , Andy Kaufman in " Taxi " , and Peter Griffin in " Family Guy " .
James van der Beek James van der Beek ( b . 1977 ) is an actor best known for his role as the title character in the TV show " Dawson ' s Creek " . In 1996 , he appeared in the " Aliens in the Family " episode " " as Heather ' s date Ethan . Trivia . Van der Beek ' s " Dawson ' s " co - stars , Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson , appeared in " Muppets from Space " .
Trevor McDonald Sir Trevor McDonald is a Trinidadian - British newsreader and journalist . He is notable for having been ITN ' s first black journalist , and for having won more awards than any other British broadcaster . He appeared on " " with Miss Piggy who presented him with an award . After some confusion about her own accolades , McDonald gave her a kiss .