naist-nlp/zeshel huggingface dataset:
Academy Awards Academy Awards , or " Oscars , " are presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recognizing excellence in the film industry . The ceremonies have been held since 1929 , and the celebration has been televised beginning in 1953 . Jim Henson and have received several nominations . Additionally , the Muppets have made several appearances at these ceremonies . After over thirty years since their first nomination , the Muppets finally won their first Academy Award in 2012 . The trophy was awarded to Bret McKenzie in the Best Original Song category for " Man or Muppet " from 2011 ' s " The Muppets " . Nominations & Awards . 1966 . " Time Piece " Nominations : 1980 . " The Muppet Movie " Nominations : 1982 . " The Great Muppet Caper " Nominations : 1985 . " The Muppets Take Manhattan " Nominations : 2012 . " The Muppets " Nominations : Submissions for " The Muppets " . In 2011 , Disney submitted three songs from " The Muppets " for consideration by the Academy : Hosting fan campaign . In February 2011 , one Facebook user started a campaign called The Muppets Should Host the 2012 Oscars , after a largely panned ceremony hosted by Anne Hathaway and James Franco . In November 2011 , after co - producer Brett Ratner stepped down and Eddie Murphy subsequently resigned as well , the Facebook page went viral . By late afternoon on November 10 , when Billy Crystal announced on Twitter that he was hosting , well over 20 , 000 had " Liked " the page . Some media outlets labelled the page as a publicity stunt , officially run by Disney . At the London press conference for " The Muppets " , at the May Fair Hotel , Kermit commented : " I am going to be presenting but not the way you think . I will be at the coat check , presenting people with their coats . It ' s a whole different job . So yes , I think Billy Crystal is taking all the glory . But you know , Billy ' s a good friend and we ' ll wait and see how that works out . Hear that , Billy ? I ' d love to work with you ! " 2012 Preshow . Kermit the Frog and Darren Criss sang " Rainbow Connection " during the 2012 E ! Oscar preshow , a lead up to their red carpet show . There was also a solo recording of Criss made . Connections . Hosts of the Academy Awards ceremony have included the following :
Jimmy Kimmel Live Jimmy Kimmel Live ! is a late night talk show created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC . Kermit the Frog guest co - hosted the show for a week , and later appeared as a guest , in the fall of 2003 . In April 2005 , Grover made a rare late - night appearance , promoting the " Happy Healthy Monsters " DVD and the 36th season of " Sesame Street " . On May 13 , 2005 , Fozzie Bear was a guest ( along with Ozzy Osbourne ) promoting " The Muppets ' Wizard of Oz " . He also brought along Rizzo the Rat and performed stand - up for the audience . On November 4th , 2009 , Big Bird ( Caroll Spinney ) appeared to promote Sesame Street ' s 40th Season ( other guests included Joshua Jackson ) . Big Bird doesn ' t remember Laura Bush appearing on the show ( in Episode 4032 ) . That ' s because Big Bird was being performed by Matt Vogel in that segment . Oscar the Grouch made a surprise appearance before the show in his garbage can on Jimmy ' s desk as a teaser for the show . After the 2012 Academy Awards , Kimmel ' s special episode started with a pre - taped skit of Billy Crystal leaving the Hollywood and Highland Theatre , and making a shady deal for an Oscar . It isn ' t the Oscar that Kimmel was hoping to purchase .
Luke Evans Luke Evans ( b . 1979 ) is an actor known for his roles in three " Fast & Furious " movies , two " Hobbit " movies , the live - action " Beauty and the Beast " , and " Dracula Untold " . On March 27 , 2014 , Evans appeared on the British morning talk show " Daybreak " , plugging " Dracula Untold " . Kermit the Frog and Constantine were also on the show that day promoting " Muppets Most Wanted " , and Evans posted a photo on Instagram of his backstage encounter with Kermit . Evans captioned the photo , " I ' m meeting all the legends this week @ kermitthefrog " .
Cecilie Stenspil Cecilie Stenspil ( b . 1979 ) graduated from Odense theaters acting school in 2006 . She was the voice of Shadow on " Bjørnen i det Blå Hus " , the Danish version of " Bear in the Big Blue House " . She has been doing dubbing work since she was 10 , some of them include " Winx Club " as Stella , " The Powerpuff Girls " , " Dinosapien " and " The Emperor ' s New School " . She got her breakthrough in the 2009 DR series " Livvagterne " ( The bodyguards ) in the role of the young bodyguard Jasmina El Murad . Before the series she have had various theater roles , mainly at Odense Theater . In 2009 she was nominated for the best actress theater award " Reumert " for her role in " Breaking the Waves " on Odense Theater , one of the other nominees in the same category are Pia Rosenbaum , the Danish voice of Marjory the Trash Heap .
Vulture A talking Vulture appears in the of " " . The vulture speaks to Daedalus , confronting him about his feelings towards Talos and pushing Daedalus to murder the boy . The bird reappears after Daedalus and Icarus escape the Labyrinth . He calls Daedalus a murderer for killing Talos . Daedalus , full of rage and guilt , kills the bird and uses his feathers to build the wings for their escape .
Swim - a - Thon Swim - a - Thon is an event held by United States Swimming , a governing body for competitive swimming in the United States founded in 1980 . In 1984 , Scooter appeared in a commercial for the Swim - a - Thon with Olympic athletes Peter Rocca and Dara Torres .
Sesame Street Halloween costumes ( Ben Cooper ) Ben Cooper began producing " Sesame Street " costumes in 1980 , with a set of seven : Big Bird , Ernie , Bert , Cookie Monster , Oscar the Grouch , Super Grover and the Count . The costumes included a mask , a vinyl smock , and a trick or treat bag . In 1981 , Ben Cooper produced another set of three costumes , in a one - piece poncho style : Big Bird , Cookie Monster and Oscar . The company produced a Honkers costume in 1983 , a one - piece costume with a full - face character mask . The mask had a built - in noise maker in the nose that would honk when it was squeezed . Ben Cooper also produced a Marshal Grover costume , sold as " Western Grover " . In 1985 , Ben Cooper produced a " Dodo Bird " costume , based on Marie Dodo , Big Bird ' s adoptive sister in " Follow That Bird " .
Mr . Nose Mr . Nose was the Mystery Guest on Guy Smiley ' s " What ' s My Part ? " game show on Episode 0131 of " Sesame Street " . None of the monsters on the panel - - Bennett Snerf , Arlene Frantic and Cookie Monster - - had noses , so they couldn ' t identify the guest . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Steel Rabbit The Steel Rabbit is a robot that appeared in " The Muppet Show " to help Bunsen Honeydew demonstrate magnetic carrots . Although this was the character ' s only on - camera appearance , a Steel Rabbit figure ( referred to as the " Robot Rabbit " ) was later included with the Bunsen Honeydew Action Figure . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Ace Ventura : Pet Detective Ace Ventura , Pet Detective is a 1994 comedy about a pet detective that spawned two sequels . The movie poster was spoofed by Kermit the Frog in the Muppet Movie Parodies 1999 Calendar . In the " Miss Piggy ' s Story " issue of " The Muppet Show Comic Book " , Scooter considers Kim Jarrey as a possible guest star ; unfortunately , he is busy filming " Ace Fedora , Hat Detective " .
Rosita ( song ) " Rosita " is a " Sesame Street " song from the mid - 90s . Little Richard sings to Rosita about all the ways she makes him feel . The song is a parody of Richard ' s " Lucille . " Releases . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
World Wide Studios World Wide Studios is a fictitious movie studio located in Hollywood . According to " The Muppet Movie " , this is where Kermit the Frog and the Muppets were given their big break from studio executive Lew Lord . The portions of " The Muppet Movie " shot within the movie ( during " The Magic Store " number ) are also supposed to have been shot at World Wide Studios . As a final nod to metatheatricality , the premiere of " The Muppet Movie " that serves as the film ' s framing sequences was also held at the studios . Other staff at World Wide Studios include a gate guard and Mr . Lord ' s secretary , Miss Tracy .
Magic Johnson Earvin " Magic " Johnson Jr . ( b . 1959 ) is a retired American professional basketball player who played for the Los Angeles Lakers , won 5 NBA championships , and was a member of the gold medal winning " Dream Team " for the Olympic Games . Johnson introduced the Ford E85 Escape Hybrid with Kermit at the 2006 Chicago Auto Show .
Mel Davis Mel Davis ( 1931 - 2004 ) was a trumpeter who played in the " Sesame Street " house band , originally under Joe Raposo , and continuing for more than 17 years . He was heard on most " Sesame Street " albums , including playing on " Big Bird Discovers the Orchestra " for trumpeter Flip Flunkit . His horn playing was featured on " Google Bugle " and for Wolfgang the Seal in " Antarctica ! " Davis played club dates before serving a stint as first trumpet in Benny Goodman ' s band in the 1950s . Afterwards , he worked steadily as a sideman , backing Perry Como , Billie Holiday , Lena Horne , Tony Bennett , the Four Lads , and others . He played trumpet on " The Tonight Show " under Skitch Henderson in the 1960s . He worked with Raposo again on " The Electric Company " ( including the trumpet solo on the closing theme ) and joined many fellow " Sesame " musicians on " The Great Space Coaster " . In film , he played on the soundtracks for " The Wiz " , " Purple Rose of Cairo " , and " The Glass Menagerie " . Some of his own recorded albums include " Trumpet with a Soul " ( 1956 ) , " " Shoot " the Trumpet Player " ( 1963 ) , " The Big Ones of " 66 " ( 1967 ) , and " Music for Weight Watches " ( 1968 ) .
Muppet Madness ( View - Master Interactive Vision ) Muppet Madness is a 1988 interactive VHS tape made for the View - Master Interactive Vision video game console . The video ' s running time is approximately 35 minutes . Summary . Kermit visits Muppet Labs where Dr . Bunsen Honeydew demonstrates the interactive controls and shoots Beaker off into space . Meanwhile , The Great Gonzo embarks on a high - flying daredevil act , Fozzie Bear does his comedy act as heckled by Statler and Waldorf , and Kermit and Fozzie go off on an Indiana Jones adventure featuring Princess Janice , Lew Zealand and some chickens . Link Hogthrob , Dr . Strangepork , Animal and Rowlf ( the wonder dog ) feature on television , before a final party and closing number . At the end of the game , Kermit and Gonzo ask you to choose to hear the closing song from their point of view . In Kermit ' s version , the Muppets sing a closing number called " Everything Was Wonderful ! " In Gonzo ' s version , the closing number is " Everything Was Terrible ! " Similarly , a Muppets TV show within the program is either a science fiction series or a soap opera , depending on the soundtrack , and Fozzie Bear ' s comedy act is successful or unsuccessful . The video has two different soundtracks recorded , and the player ' s choices toggle back and forth between the soundtracks , as well as controlling simple video gameplay . Although there is only one video track , the optional parts of the soundtrack are designed to fit the movement of the Muppets ' mouths .
Alone Song Alone Song is a " Sesame Street " song written for the show ' s seventh season . Over a film of a little boy playing by himself on a park ' s merry - go - round , a man sings of how it is sometimes nice to be alone . The song was also sung by Big Bird in a 1993 episode , who sang it again later in a 1998 episode . Releases . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Independent Lens Independent Lens is a television series on PBS that airs new films from independent filmmakers . The program has presented two " Sesame Street " documentaries ; " The World According to Sesame Street " ( which aired in a slightly edited form ) in 2006 , and " " in April 2012 .
Talos Talos was featured in story of " " . Talos was the nephew of Daedalus and cousin of Icarus . Talos displayed a skill and intellect that rivaled Daedalus ' s . When Daedalus upset that Talos was everything his son was not and fearing that the boy would surpass his talent , he murdered the boy by tossing him from the roof .
A Sibling " A Sibling " ( also titled " I ' d Rather Be Me " ) is a " Sesame Street " song from a season 21 episode . Minneapolis and Bob sing about their different lifestyles and that no matter how much they ' d like to join the other , they ' d rather stay the way they are . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Back in Black " Back in Black " is a song by AC / DC . Known for its opening guitar riff , the song was AC / DC ' s tribute to their former singer Bon Scott . The song peaked in the U . S . at No . 37 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1981 and was No . 51 on Billboard ' s Top Tracks chart , which debuted in March 1981 . The song is played in the 2011 film " The Muppets " during a time - saving montage ( a suggestion by ' 80s Robot ) as Kermit and the gang collect the rest of the Muppets . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Super Fairy Super Fairy is a super hero - like fairy seen in the " Sesame Street " segment " Abby ' s Flying Fairy School " . She is very proud of herself and is not surprised when Abby tells her that she is her fan . Super Fairy wants Blögg and Gonnigan to like her , but in in her attempts to impress them , she ends up knocking down their block tower . Finally , she simply tries asking them what they are doing , and helps them finish building their block tower .
Martha Sewer Martha Sewer is a Grouch wedding planner and author who appears in a season 28 episode of " Sesame Street " . A take - off of Martha Stewart , she is described as " the perfect Grouch , " as she does everything perfectly grouchy . She is also a Grouch wedding expert , having literally written the book on it ( " Martha Sewer ' s Book on Perfectly Rotten Weddings " ) . She arrives on the street following Oscar and Grundgetta ' s accidentally successful marriage proposal ( " Rotten news travels fast , " Oscar notes ) . The two Grouches are initially appalled at the idea of getting married , until they learn from Martha about the Grouchy party they can throw because of it and schedule the wedding for today ( a perfect time for one ; it ' s inconvenient for everyone ) . She helps them make various preparations , including leaving a valuable wedding ring that Telly , the " ring loser , " will have ( and subsequently lose ) . When the wedding commences , Oscar and Grundgetta realizes they ' d never enjoy married life and forgo the wedding , but decide to throw the party anyway . Martha attempts to collect the ring from Telly , who ' s finally lost it . See also . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
On - the - Go Purse On - the - Go Purse is a 2009 " Sesame Street " playset made by . The set includes a purse , lipstick , mirror key chain with two keys , a cell phone , a change purse and a comb , adorned with images of Elmo and Zoe .
Dave Garroway Dave Garroway ( 1913 - 1982 ) was one of the original hosts of " The Today Show " . On April 10 , 1961 , he introduced Jim Henson and his Muppets , in their first of many appearances on the program over the years , and talked with Henson briefly . Garroway ' s first brush with broadcasting was in 1938 as an NBC page before moving on to work at Pittsburgh and Chicago radio stations as an announcer and field reporter . After a stint in the navy during World War II , Garroway returned to Chicago , hosting various disc jockey series , and by 1955 he appeared on the launch of NBC ' s ambitious weekend magazine - format series " Monitor " as one of the first communicators ( hosts / correspondents ) , hosting the Sunday evening portions until 1961 . In the interim , he made inroads on television with the early talk show series " Garroway at Large " and then as host of " Today " beginning in 1951 . He left the series in 1961 , appearing afterwards in the various anniversary shows , a few short - lived series , and the occasional acting role ( voicing a reporter in the Rankin / Bass special " Jack Frost " ) .
Crazy Recipes Game In 1988 , a Crazy Recipes card game was featured as an in - box promotion on the Swedish Chef ' s cereal , Cröonchy Stars . As was typical for cereal box promotions of the time , it was a cardboard punch out game similar to concentration and go fish , where the players had to find pairs in the pool of cards . The twist on this two player game was that the player with the most cards , as well as the player with the least cards , both win . Various Muppets were featured on the cards , which pictured food products with a Muppet spin .
Big Kids Cry " Big Kids Cry " is a " Sesame Street " song performed by three Anything Muppets ( Kevin Clash , Michael Earl , and Karen Prell ) , who explain that crying is not something that only little kids do . At the end of the song , a Hot Pink Anything Muppet ( Brian Muehl ) cheers them up with a bucket of popcorn . Releases . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Wise to Myself " Wise to Myself " is featured in the " Fraggle Rock " episode " . " As Gobo is on his way to get the greaseberry leaves needed to free Sprocket , he gets caught in another one of Junior Gorg ' s traps , making him realize that he isn ' t as high - and - mighty as he thought he was . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Hector the Spider Monkey Hector the Spider Monkey was seen in " The Animal Show " episode " , " where he told Stinky and Jake about spider monkeys living in the trees . The monkey puppet was also featured in and , interviewed by Rhonda Rat . The puppet also surfaced in " Kermit ' s Swamp Years " song " Life as a Pet " singing the line , " Even though it is a cage " , and also in the scene where he pops up in one of the boxes in the pickup part of the Wilson ' s Pet Store truck when Young Kermit searches for Goggles . The monkey puppet was later used as Mickey the Monkey in the " Mopatop ' s Shop " episode " Mischievous Monkey . " _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Cookie ' s Guessing Game About Food Cookie ' s Guessing Game About Food is a 2004 " Sesame Street " board book . Cookie Monster provides hints to help the reader guess different types of food . Other editions . This title was reissued in 2006 and 2007 .
Oscar ' s New Neighbor Oscar ' s New Neighbor is a 1992 " Sesame Street " Little Golden Book in which Oscar the Grouch meets a new neighbor , Germaine the Grouch . Germaine , or Germie for short , moves her can across the street from Oscar , who immediately falls in love . Oscar ' s infatuation initially overshadows his innate grumpiness , as he does everything to please her and Germaine assumes he ' s not a true Grouch . After a frustrated Oscar finally loses his temper and starts behaving like himself again , Germaine is impressed and the pair have a junkyard picnic of cabbage - ade and sardine and jelly sandwiches .
Sir Francis Drake Sir Francis Drake ( c . 1540 - 1596 ) was an English naval pioneer , , and navigator of the Elizabethan era . The English considered him a privateer , but to the Spanish , he was a pirate . He was a favorite of Queen Elizabeth , and second - in command of the English fleet against the Spanish Armada . He died of dysentary while attacking San Juan , Puerto Rico .
Fozzie Bear ( Muppet Kids ) A young version of Fozzie Bear , as seen in the " Muppet Kids " books and video games . Fozzie wears a propeller cap , his signature polka - dot tie , and ( often ) a pair of pants . He lives with his mom and dad , and his baby brother Freddie ; right next door to his best friend Kermit . Fozzie is a bit insecure and sensitive , and his friendship to Kermit is very important to him . Fozzie likes jokes and spending time with his grandpa .
Japanese Pole Vaulters The Japanese Pole Vaulters appeared in of " The Muppet Show " . Bob Hope is scheduled to appear at their retirement fundraiser , but with all of his other appearances , he decides it would be easier to invite them to The Muppet Theatre . According to " Of Muppets and Men " , Christopher Reeve assisted in performing one of the pole vaulters . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
The Power of Yet " The Power of Yet " is a " Sesame Street " song from the 45th season . Janelle Monáe performs the song , explaining how useful the word " yet " can be . The segment also features appearances by Elmo , Cookie Monster , Grover ( and Super Grover ) , Big Bird , Bert , Zoe , Rosita , The Two - Headed Monster , Mando , Leela , Chris and the kids . The song won a 2015 Daytime Emmy Award for " Outstanding Original Song . " External links . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Goody Goody Wayne and Wanda attempt to sing " Goody Goody " on of " The Muppet Show " . Wayne began the first verse then knocked Wanda over with the back of his hand . His actions unfortunately forced cutting the song short . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Valli Kemp Valli Kemp ( b . 1950 ) is an actress , model , and painter who appeared in " The Great Muppet Caper " as one of Lady Holiday ' s models for the fashion show . Kemp modeled in magazines and advertisement . Her most notable film role was as the mute Vulnavia in " Dr . Phibes Rises Again " ( 1972 ) , opposite Vincent Price . She also appeared in an episode of the Australian series " Riptide " ( as a pgeant contestant ) and had small unbilled parts in the films " The Games " and " Rollerball " . Kemp currently works primarily as a painter and artist .
The March Hare ( Alice in Wonderland ) The March Hare appeared in the Creature Shop TV movie " Alice in Wonderland " . The March Hare is cohorts with The Mad Hatter , and accompanies him on banjo during musical numbers . The pair form a duo reminiscent of British music hall comedy teams .
Mark Caso Mark Caso is a gymnast , actor , and stuntman who performed Leonardo in " " . He also made an on - camera cameo as a newsroom staffer . He reprised the role of Leonardo in the non - Henson " Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III " and has played stunt roles in the " Mortal Kombat " movies and TV series . In television , Caso played stunt aliens on " V " and a stunt vampire on " Buffy the Vampire Slayer " .
C is for Cooking ( video ) C is for Cooking is a " Sesame Street " DVD released in 2013 featuring songs , stories and sketches about cooking and healthy eating . Segments from the " Barrio Sésamo " mini - series , " Monstruos Supersanos " , appear in the video ( in their original English ) . The full - length video , " Elmo ' s Magic Cookbook " , is included as a bonus feature .
Pompom Pompom was a human character on " Svenska Sesam " . He served as janitor at the theater where the framing scenes were set , but was really a jack of all trades , serving variously as stage hand , special effects man , and pursuing his own interests like performing different experiments . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Mi Cuerpo y Mis Hábitos Mi Cuerpo y Mis Hábitos ( " My Body and My Habits " ) is a CD based on " Plaza Sésamo " , the Mexican co - production of " Sesame Street " . The album was produced by Cosar Editores in 2007 for Pampers in Chile . The other two albums in the series are " Mi Casa y Mi Familia " and " El Mundo Que Me Rodea " .
Conan O ' Brien Conan O ' Brien ( b . 1963 ) is an American television host , comedian , writer , producer and performer . He is currently the host of " Conan " , a late - night talk show on TBS . O ' Brien previously served as host of " The Tonight Show with Conan O ' Brien " ( 2009 - 2010 ) and " Late Night with Conan O ' Brien " ( 1993 - 2009 ) on NBC . He also served as a writer for both " The Simpsons " and " Saturday Night Live " during the 1980s and ' 90s .
Shine On Us Now ( Moon Come Soon ) " Shine On Us Now ( Moon Come Soon ) " is a song sung by the Fraggles as they await the arrival of the Fraggle moon in the " Fraggle Rock " episode " . " The song is reprised at the end of the episode , after Gobo " captures " the Fraggle moon and returns it to Fraggle Rock . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Muppet * Vision 3D poseable figures Muppet * Vision 3D Poseable Figures were sold at Walt Disney World in 2004 . The set included Kermit as the director , Miss Piggy as The Statue of Liberty , Fozzie with a banana cream pie , Gonzo with his cannon , Beaker , and Bean Bunny .