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Episode 106 : The Blanket Fort / Playground Pirates The Blanket Fort . Summer and Piggy surprise their friends by building a blanket fort so large that it becomes a blanket kingdom . Playground Pirates . When Miss Nanny loses her earring , the Muppet Babies use their imaginations to turn into pirates and follow a treasure map to find it .
Joyce Gordon Joyce Gordon is a Canadian actress who played the Fairy Godmother in the 1970 Muppet special " Hey Cinderella ! " . Her credits include the films " Police Academy " and " Stay Tuned " ( with John Ritter ) , and a range of television series including " Friday the 13th " , " Forever Knight " , " Queer as Folk " , and " Puppets Who Kill " ( the latter created by John Pattison ) .
Parker Monster Parker is a blue monster with a green nose and a tuft of white feathers on his head . He appeared during the late 1980s as one of Elmo ' s friends , most notably in Linda Ronstadt ' s song " La Charreada " ( played by Jerry Nelson ) . He has also appeared in various other sketches on the show , sometimes just as an extra . One notable example was on the game show " What ' s My Job ? " , where he was played by David Rudman . In episode 3243 the Parker puppet was used as a female monster who keeps calling Telly Monster , who is acting as the Grand High Triangle Lover of the Day , and asking him which triangle related bath materials he should use ( and then not hearing his answers due to having a shower cap over her ears ) , and driving him absolutely up a wall . He appeared years later , referred to by name in Episode 4404 , where he was played by Ryan Dillon . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Rosita ' s Abuela Rosita ' s Abuela is Rosita ' s grandmother from Mexico . She visits the street in " Sesame Street " Episode 4096 . In her initial appearances , she was limited to speaking Spanish only , but has seen been shown speaking English as well . Episode 4415 in 2013 sees her taking up permanent residence on the street . She has since appeared in Episode 4417 and Episode 4801 . Abuela also makes an appearance in the Sesame Street Live show , " 1 - 2 - 3 Imagine ! " Performers . The character ' s voice is typically done by another , Spanish - speaking voice actor . In Episode 4096 , her voice was provided by Emilio Delgado . Sonia Manzano voiced the character in her season 44 appearances . Rosita ' s performer , Carmen Osbahr , voiced the character in season 48 . For Sesame Street Live , her voice was done by Beth Marlin Lichter . See also . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
It ' s Zydeco " It ' s Zydeco " is a zydeco song performed on " Sesame Street " by The Oat Bran Zydeco " Je Ne Sais Quoi " Band , fronted by lead singer Jerry Nelson . A version of the song was later used in about the letter Z ( with new lyrics written by Joey Mazzarino ) . Releases . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Broadway Baby " Broadway Baby , " from Stephen Sondheim ' s musical " Follies " , is about the lengths to which an aspiring starlet will go to be in a Broadway show . At the beginning of of " The Muppet Show " , Valerie Harper enters The Muppet Theatre ' s backstage through the exterior door and begs Kermit to let her perform a big opening number . When Kermit finds out that she has already sabotaged the planned opening act , Bertha Beasley and Her Galloping Geese , he lets her audition with " Broadway Baby . " This would be the first time that a guest star performed backstage . Throughout the song , Valerie makes several costume changes by entering a dressing room in one outfit and immediately reappearing ( sometimes from a different dressing room ) in another . The personae she takes on include Mae West , Marilyn Monroe , and a maid . Of course , by the time the " audition " is over , Valerie has already performed the show ' s opening number , to the applause of a group of Muppets that includes Kermit , Miss Piggy , Fozzie Bear , Gonzo , Scooter , George the Janitor , Hilda , Floyd , Wayne , and Wanda . Kermit , impressed , tells her that she may have come in a star , but she ' s going to go out a chorus girl . The song includes several lyric changes from the original song . The entire verse that Valerie sings as Mae West is new , as is the final line , which she sings as " a big time Broadway show " instead of " a great big Broadway show . " _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Doc Doc is an inventor and the only regular human character in " Fraggle Rock " ( as well as the only character who appeared in every single episode ) . He lives with his dog , and best friend , Sprocket . Doc spends a lot of his time in his workshop , a refurbished old room which is directly connected to the caves of Fraggle Rock via a hole in the wall . As a human , Doc is considered one of the " silly creatures " by the Fraggles . He often lives up to this designation with his sometimes impractical schemes and inventions , but he is always enthusiastic about his work , and is a good friend to Sprocket . Doc ' s accomplishments include such varied inventions as the Rocket Sprocket and the Collapsible Bookcase , and being named Man of the Year by the North American Society of Tinkerers . Prior to adopting inventing and the pursuit of scientific advancement as his life ' s work , Doc was employed as a barber . He has an off - and - on friendship / rivalry with next door neighbor Ned Shimmelfinny . Whenever Uncle Traveling Matt sends postcards to Gobo , they are delivered to Doc who promptly throws them away . This makes it necessary for Gobo to venture into Doc ' s workshop to retrieve the postcards . Doc is continually puzzled by the missives for this " Gobo Fraggle fella . " In the second season episode " " , the arrival of a new neighbor , Ms . Ardath , provides a romantic interest for Doc and a new sideline , as part - time manager of The Captain ' s Inn , a bed - and - breakfast that was built across the street . In the second to last episode , " " , Doc finally learns of the existence of Gobo . However , in " , " Doc and Sprocket have to move away to the desert a considerable distance away to be with Ned for his health , although both parties soon learn that you cannot leave the magic . Doc also appeared in " A Muppet Family Christmas " , accompanied by Sprocket having rented Emily Bear ' s cottage at Grizzly Farm for Christmas until Fozzie Bear arrives with his friends to spend Christmas with his mother . Though initially taken aback by the sudden arrival of the Muppets , Doc adjusts and befriends the motley group even going so far as to assist Kermit the Frog in rescuing Miss Piggy from the blizzard . Doc even joins in on the Christmas melodies and even plays Santa Claus for the troupe . ( While this special aired after the " Fraggle Rock " series had ended , it apparently takes place during the period prior to Doc ' s discovery of the Fraggles ' existence ; at one point he even asks Sprocket if the Muppets are " anything like these Fraggles you keep telling me about " . ) In the final episode , " " , Doc tells Gobo that his real name is Jerome Crystal . As Henson staff writer Craig Shemin pointed out at the 2001 convention , this would make him " Doc Crystal . "
Rule , Britannia ! " Rule , Britannia ! " is a patriotic British song which proclaims " Britannia rules the waves ! " It expresses pride in the freedoms enjoyed by Britons , and trust in the navy to maintain those freedoms . It is sung as part of a during the battle between Glenda Jackson ' s pirates and the rest of the Muppet theater cast , during of " The Muppet Show " . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Eileen Eileen is Miss Piggy ' s department store co - worker in " The Muppets Take Manhattan " . Assigned to the perfume and cosmetics counter , Eileen has been having trouble marketing " Quelle Difference " perfume , so she turns her attentions to a clearly distraught Miss Piggy . Hoping to cheer up her colleague , she gives her a make - over . Eileen grows increasingly engrossed in this endeavor , adding make - up to her own face with each addition , and growing ever giddy , until manager Mr . Wrightson fires them both . This has little affect on the two , however ; in fact , they find it hilarious .
Harry Hamlin Harry Hamlin ( b . 1951 ) is an American actor best known for his role as Perseus in the fantasy film " Clash of the Titans " and as Michael Kuzak in the legal drama series " L . A . Law " . At the 2005 Daytime Emmy Awards , Hamlin spoke with Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy for " The Tony Danza Show " . He is married to , and appeared in the segment with Lisa Rinna . Other credits include guest appearances on " Law & Order " , " Curb Your Enthusiasm " , " The Nanny " and lending his voice to two episodes of " Batman " .
Hus Levant Hus Levant ( d . 2003 ) was a puppeteer who worked on " The Dark Crystal " , notably playing the Garthim that smashed through the wall into the Podling gathering . Credits . The Dark Crystal : Mystic Scribe , Garthim ( performance / puppetry only )
Big Sneeze " Big Sneeze " is an animated " Sesame Street " song produced by Paul Fierlinger . An unseen vocalist sings about the best ways to prevent spreading germs when sneezing . A man is seen with an uncontrollable sneezing fit , destroying the entire landscape around his home with his powerful sneezes . At the song ' s end , his house is the only thing left standing , until his dog sneezes it to rubble . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Scott Weinger Scott Weinger ( b . 1975 ) is an actor best known as the voice of the Disney character Aladdin and as D . J . ' s boyfriend Steve on the sitcom " Full House " . More recently working primarily behind the camera as a producer and writer , Weinger became a co - producer on " The Muppets " when the show returned after a Christmas hiatus . Weinger co - wrote the season finale " . " He had hinted at his work beginning in December , retweeting videos and ABC promo links on his Twitter account , as well as a revealing photo with Yolanda Rat on Instagram . The latter was captioned " Nothing more thrilling than a little on - set flirtation . " As an actor , Weinger had early roles in " Police Academy 5 : Assignment : Miami Beach " ( as a kid menaced by a shark ) and the 1988 mini - series " Hemingway " . He then became mostly typecast as guys named Steve , beginning with guest spots on " Life Goes On " ( 1989 - 199 ) as Corky ' s friend Steve Smith , a regular role on the sitcom " The Family Man " ( 1990 - 1991 ) as Steve Taylor , and then Steve ( first named Peters , later Hale ) on " Full House " ( a guest appearance in 1991 , followed by regular status from 1992 - 1995 ) . In 1992 , he was cast as the title character in Disney ' s animated feature " Aladdin " , a part he reprised in two direct - to - video sequels , an animated series , assorted video games , and other projects up to the present . He also dubbed Atlas in the 2001 anime film " Metropolis " . Occasional on - camera roles since have included small guest spots on " Walker , Texas Ranger " and " Scrubs " . Transitioning to writing , Weinger scripted episodes of the sitcom " What I Like About You " ( writing three episodes in 2005 , then appearing in four 2006 episodes as Officer Rubin ) , " Privileged " , and " 90210 " ( 2010 - 2013 ) . He received story editor , co - producer , and finally producer credit on the latter , and moved on to write and produce on " The Neighbors " ( also appearing on - camera in one episode ) and as supervising producer and occasional writer on " Black - ish " and " Galavant " ( working with Kristin Newman and songs by " Aladdin " composer Alan Menken ) . In 2016 , he reprised his " Full House " role on the Netflix sequel " Fuller House " . External links . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Bif Bif is an Anything Muppet construction worker who appeared at a 2010 press event promoting Sesame Street Safari of Fun , a theme park attraction at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay . Phonetically , he shares a name with Biff , another individual in the construction industry . Sources . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Episode 118 : Sad Hare Blues Official description . Hilda is feeling glum because Claribelle hasn ’ t visited the tree in some time . Try as he might , Potto can ’ t seem to cheer her up and he starts feeling rather blue himself . When the question comes in , " Why do I feel sad when my friend Gabrielle feels sad ? " Potto calls up his friends to investigate while Hilda visits a hospital to find out about feelings . They discover that it ’ s alright to feel sad sometimes , and that friends can help to cheer you up .
Episode 315 : Born to Wander The Storyteller Fraggle tells the story of how young Matt Fraggle became an explorer like his Uncle Gobo and discovered radishes and the Gorgs . Meanwhile , Doc loses his inventive touch when his cordless power generator doesn ' t work . International Versions : . UK Version : P . K . moves into the Lighthouse and doesn ' t expect Sprocket to be a dog . As P . K . is organising his belongings , Sprocket causes mischief as the two don ' t get along .
The Geefle The Geefle is an alien who appeared in the " Sesame Street " story of " The Geefle and the Gonk " . The Geefle can ' t bend his elbows , so he can ' t feed himself nectarines . The Gonk also has trouble ; he ' s too short to reach the nectarines . The two aliens learn to cooperate : the Geefle picks nectarines for the Gonk to eat , and the Gonk feeds some of the nectarines to the Geefle . According to the story , he is the co - creator of cooperation . He recommends naming the method Shirley . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Time - Life Time - Life is a company that sells books , albums , and videos through mail and phone order . In 1970 , Time - Life released " The Sesame Street Learning Kit " . In 1997 , Time - Life released a two - CD compilation album , " Sesame Street Best " . From 2001 to 2002 , Time - Life released 15 volumes of The " Best of the Muppet Show " on video and DVD . In 2007 , the company released The " Best of the Jimmy Dean Show " .
Episode 312 : Fine Feathered Enemies Nanny brings a talking pet parrot to the nursery for the Babies to play with , but whenever they aren ' t looking , the parrot says unpleasant things , causing them to turn against each other . At the end of the episode Officer Carruthers adopts Polly after the babies told Nanny he talks too much .
Rudolph the Red - Nosed Reindeer Johnny Marks adapted Robert Mays ' story of Rudolph into the popular children ' s Christmas song , " Rudolph the Red - Nosed Reindeer " . The song , which tells the story of outcast Rudolph and his glowing nose which allows Santa to see to deliver his toys on a foggy Christmas night , has been recorded by numerous artists , most famously by Gene Autry in 1949 . It is frequently sung with the addition of humorous echoes and / or responses to the lines by children . An example of this would be the final line " You ' ll go down in history ! " , to which the response might be " like George Washington ! " The character of Rudolph has become so iconic that he was ranked on " Animal Planet ' s 50 Greatest TV Animals " , along with Big Bird and Kermit the Frog . References . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Othmar the Grouch Othmar the Grouch is an alien Grouch from the seventh moon of the planet Zurkon . Oscar the Grouch meets Othmar when he visits Earth in his trash can space vessel in a Episode 1755 . Olivia provides a countdown for the pair ' s launch to the Moon , a location Oscar ' s pet worm , Slimey , would later visit . Oscar had previously been sent a holographic message from Lothar , another Grouch from the seventh moon of Zurkon . See also . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Kenny Loggins Kenny Loggins ( b . 1948 ) is one half of the folk - rock duo Loggins and Messina . He is famous for songs such as " Danny ' s Song , " " I ' m Alright , " " Footloose , " and " House at Pooh Corner . " He sang " One Small Voice " in the " Sesame Street " special , " Elmopalooza " . On his 1994 CD " Return to Pooh Corner " , Loggins covered " Rainbow Connection . " The viral video " Sesame Street Presents the 80s " parodied the titular song from " Footloose " as " Loose Goose " .
Kasey the Kangaroo Kasey the Kangaroo appears in of " The Animal Show " . She showed Stinky and Jake about kangaroos and how to jump around and that when kangaroo ' s don ' t jump they do boxing with each other . The puppet used for Kasey would later be used in assorted " Sesame Street " episodes , starting in Season 35 . Her taxidermist eyes were replaced with plastic white ones for her appearance . The puppet also appeared in the extended version of " Muppets Most Wanted " , during the musical number " I ' ll Get You What You Want ( Cockatoo in Malibu ) " and a backstage scene when Christoph Waltz is said to be Austrian , not Australian . Louise Gold performed her for the latter scene . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
PuppetPalooza The Santa Barbara International PuppetPalooza is a puppetry festival held in California March 1 - 4 , 2018 . On Friday , March 2 , the Muppets and Muppet performers appeared at a live event titled " Meet The Muppets and the Performers that Make Them Great ! " The panel consisted of Matt Vogel , Eric Jacobson , Bill Barretta and Peter Linz , moderated by Debbie McClellan .
Barbara Samuels Barbara Samuels is a Canadian television writer and producer . She was a staff writer for the " MuppeTelevision " portions of " The Jim Henson Hour . " Samuels went on to write multiple episodes of the Canadian news station drama " E . N . G . " , the unsold pilot " Dark Eyes " ( 1995 ) , and an episode of the short - lived Mary Tyler Moore sitcom " New York News " ( 1995 ) . With writing partner Wayne Grigsby , Samuels created the series " North of 60 " ( 1992 - 1996 ) and then moved to a second series , " Black Harbour " ( 1996 - 1999 ) . In recent years , Samuel wrote the TV movie " Chasing Freedom " ( 2004 , with Layla Alizada ) and the two - part Australian co - production " Answering Fire " ( 2006 , with Ron White ) . External links . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
I Am Big Bird : The Caroll Spinney Story ( soundtrack ) I Am Big Bird : The Caroll Spinney Story is the soundtrack album from , with music composed by Joshua Johnson . A note inside the album booklet says , " Dedicated to Caroll and Debra Spinney , whose love is an inspiration . "
Swamp demons Swamp demons come from the imaginations of the villainous farmers in " The Muppet Musicians of Bremen " . When the traveling musician animals mistake the farmers for a family , the superstitious and cowardly farmers mistake the musicians for swamp demons . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
The Genie The Genie of the Toothpaste appears to Cookie Monster and offers him three wishes in the story of " The Monster ' s Three Wishes . " In this sketch , he was played by Jim Henson . A similar Genie also appears in a Season 8 " Sesame Street News Flash " sketch with Aladdin , where he was played by Jerry Nelson . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Ma Fozziwig Ma Fozziwig is the mother of Fozziwig in " The Muppet Christmas Carol " . A genial old woman , Mrs . Fozziwig presides with her son over the annual Christmas party . Behind the Scenes . Fezziwig , Fozziwig ' s inspiration in the original Dickens text , was married . However , for the film , it was decided that " Mrs . Fozziwig " would be Fozziwig ' s mother , rather than his wife .
Josie Yee Josie Yee is an illustrator who supplied the artwork for two " Wubbulous World of Dr . Seuss " books . Later , with Tom Leigh , she co - illustrated " Grover ' s Guide to Good Eating " . Yee has illustrated books featuring Thomas the Tank Engine , Strawberry Shortcake , Winnie the Pooh , Clifford the Big Red Dog , " The Lion King " , Fisher - Price Little People , Mr . Potato Head , and Sagwa the Chinese Cat . External links . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Liberace Wladziu Valentino Liberace ( 1919 - 1987 ) was a flashy and flamboyant concert pianist , and all - around entertainer . His trademarks were his glittery suits , and candelabras that were always placed on top of his pianos . He was the guest star on " The Muppet Show " . He also appeared in the 1979 special " The Muppets Go Hollywood " . Liberace was bestowed with many awards during his lifetime , including : Instrumentalist of the Year , Best Dressed Entertainer , Entertainer of the Year , two Emmy Awards , six gold albums , and two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame . The Guinness Book of World Records listed him as the world ' s highest paid musician and pianist . He opened the Liberace Museum in Las Vegas , Nevada , in 1978 . Liberace gave his last performance at New York ' s Radio City Music Hall , on November 2 , 1986 . He died of AIDS - related complications in 1987 .
Hand Talk " Hand Talk " is a filmed song performed by 14 Karat Soul ( with additional vocals by Lillias White ) about using hands to communicate , featuring cameos from Big Bird , Oscar the Grouch , and Cookie Monster . It is a spoof of the Johnny Otis classic " Willie and the Hand Jive . " Big Bird , Oscar , Telly , Prairie Dawn and Roxie Marie perform the song for the album releases . Releases . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Elmo ' s World : People in Your Neighborhood Elmo ' s World : People in Your Neighborhood is an " Elmo ' s World " DVD released in 2011 . The DVD compilation includes three " Elmo ' s World " episodes in which Elmo learns about the people in his neighborhood . The DVD includes bonus features , including Ben Stiller ' s version of " The People in Your Neighborhood " , two bonus classic versions of the song ( which are of the postman and the fireman and the pilot and the nurse ) , and an animated story " Elmo Says Achoo ! " .
Cosmopolitan Cosmopolitan is a for women first published in 1886 . In its initial conception , it was a family magazine , which turned towards a literary magazine before settling into the format it is famous for today in the 1960s . Also known as " Cosmo " , articles often delve into topics of sex , health , , fashion , and self - improvement . The magazine is printed in 34 languages and distributed in more then 100 countries . The magazine was spoofed in the 1981 " Miss Piggy Cover Girl Fantasy Calendar " . The image was also produced as a poster .
A . Delaney Antoinette Delaney has illustrated " Sesame Street " books , as well as occasional " Sesame Street Magazine " pages . She is usually credited as A . Delaney , and sometimes as Toni Delaney . Cover Gallery . " * indicates co - illustrator " _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Princess Geraldine Princess Geraldine appears in the " Sesame Street " story " The King ' s Apples " . Daughter of King Gerry the Generous , Geraldine looks to her father for two apples for herself and her boyfriend , Nick , who are going on a picnic and have nothing for desert . The king is only too glad to help ( though he doesn ' t like Nick ) . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Youth Service America Youth Service America is a non - profit resource center founded in 1986 for mobilizing young people to engage in volunteer opportunities . In July 2017 , Miss Piggy appeared in a video with Mark Cuban and a group of kids , pitching the idea of running a clothing drive for charity . Cuban and the kids judge her for giving away clothes that have gone out of style , but eventually come around the idea of accepting donations from celebrities .
Pop - Up Pals Pop - Up Pals are a set of " Sesame Street " toys made in various forms by Fisher - Price since 1995 . The toys are similar to the Busy Poppin ' Pals line made by Playskool , which features characters that pop out of doors when a button is pressed or a switch is pulled . Playskool ' s line included " Sesame " versions from 1980 to 2000 . Fisher - Price ' s first " Sesame " Pop - Up Pals toy was Talking Pop Up Pals in 1995 . This toy has figures of " Sesame " characters popping up out of doors , surrounded by plastic balls . Each character says a different phrase - - Elmo says " Peekaboo ! " , Cookie Monster says " Hello ! " , Big Bird says " Surprise ! " and Zoe says " I ' m Zoe ! " This was followed in 2002 by Singing Pop - Up Pals . On this toy , pressing a button makes the characters sing - - Oscar the Grouch sings " I Love Trash " , Elmo sings " Elmo ' s Song " , Ernie sings " Rubber Duckie " , and Cookie Monster sings " C is for Cookie " . Another version was produced in 2005 with the same characters popping out of a three - dimensional version of the Sesame Street set .