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Ian Petrella Ian Petrella ( b . 1974 ) started his acting career at the age of three and is best known for playing Randy Parker in the classic holiday film " A Christmas Story " . He later became a puppeteer and worked on the Henson Company ' s " Brats of the Lost Nebula " . Petrella continued acting as a teen and later began to study improvisational comedy , training at Groundlings Comedy Theater in Los Angeles . In the 1990s , Petrella got a small gig as a production assistant on a puppet show . He subsequently studied the art of marionette puppetry in the Czech Republic ; and while living in San Francisco , he studied film and performed puppetry independently for film and stage . Petrella ' s other puppeteer credits include the " Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles " and " Power Rangers " franchises .
Adventure " Adventure " is a " Sesame Street " song sung by En Vogue that details an adventure they went on , meeting Elmo , The Count , Ernie , Oscar , some Honkers and Dingers and Super Grover . The Martians also make a short cameo . The song was also performed on " Plaza Sésamo " with Lola and Alessandra Rosado in a 2006 episode , with altered lyrics to mention the non - American characters . Releases . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Doug James Doug James , also credited as John Douglas James and J . Douglas James , is a costume designer and milliner ( hatmaker ) who has worked on many Muppet productions , starting with " The Muppet Christmas Carol " , and including " Sesame Street " . Outside of the Muppets , James has worked in wardrobe for " Saturday Night Live " since the 1990s . On Broadway , he supplied hats for " Beauty and the Beast " and " Aladdin " . He produces and designs costumes for a line of collectible dolls , CED Dolls , and also rents hats for theatrical usage . External links . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Happy Birthday , Army ! Happy Birthday , Army ! From Sgt . Maj . Chandler & Sesame Street is a video released on the US Army YouTube channel on June 5 , 2012 . Rosita joins and his wife , Jeanee , to wish the US Army a happy 237th birthday ( anniversary ) . They also discuss army kids and how special they are , and how they get to celebrate their own birthday as well as the army ' s .
Sesame Street Color Dough Sesame Street Color Dough is a " Sesame Street " modeling clay set made by Avalon in 1987 . The set includes four character molds , which press clay into the shape of Cookie Monster , Grover , Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch . The set also includes some plastic accessories that can be added to the models , including the Sesame Street lamppost .
Ida Wohlert Ida Wohlert ( b . 1977 ) , is one of the hosts on " Go ' morgen Danmark " . Elmo visited the show on October 19 , 2009 , and became an intern for the day . Ida started as a journalist at various production companies including Bastard Film , Freeport Film and Sand TV . In 2005 , she was employed as a reporter at TV 2 Copenhagen . She then became a news anchor at TV2 News and in the summer of 2009 she joined " Go ' Morgen Danmark " .
Irma P . Hall Irma P . Hall ( b . 1935 ) is an acclaimed character actress who played Emma the maid in the Jim Henson ' s Creature Shop film " Buddy " , and starred as Marva Munson in " The Ladykillers " ( which used Creature Shop effects ) . A former teacher and nurse and Texas native , Hall entered acting at the age of 38 , appearing in the 1973 independent film " Book of Numbers " and then in repertory in Dallas . Film and television gradually followed , including two appearances on " Dallas " as housekeeper Tillie , and small parts in " The Babe " , " Backdraft " , and " Mo ' Money " . Although she continued to work steadily , she first gained national attention in 1996 , for her portrayal of blind Aunt T . in " A Family Thing " ( with James Earl Jones ) . She also played Big Mama Joe in the 1997 film " Soul Food " ( with Vanessa Williams ) and the TV spin - off , which ran from 2000 to 2002 .
My First Book About Airplanes and Rockets Sesame Subjects : My First Book about Airplanes and Rockets is a 2008 " Sesame Street " book in the " Sesame Subjects " series . Professor Grover teaches Elmo ( and readers ) about all kinds of airplanes and rockets , including how these machines fly and how people help them do it , what planes and rockets look like inside and out , and the many ways in which they ’ re useful to people .
Sarah Luraschi Sarah Luraschi , also known as Sarah Luraschi - Weiss , worked with the NY Muppet Workshop on " Sesame Street " from Season 35 through Season 37 , as well as home video projects ( including " Sesame Beginnings " ) . She worked on characters ( including international Muppets ) and props . Luraschi shared in three Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Costume Design / Styling , with the rest of the " Sesame " crew . External links . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Neville Neville is a middle - aged British homeowner in " The Great Muppet Caper " . The proprietor of the house at No . 17 Highbrow Street , Neville and his wife Dorcas have their stodgy dinner interrupted by the arrival of Miss Piggy , sneaking in to convince Kermit the Frog that she ( posing as Lady Holiday ) lives there . Neville is finally roused from his stupor to pursue the intruder , but winds up recommending a restaurant instead .
Netty Netty was the iguana co - host of the proposed TV show " W . I . L . D . " Netty graced the cover of " People " magazine on March 28 , 1990 . The puppet would later be reused as an amphibian named Tad in the " Dinosaurs " episode " . "
The Fazoobs The Fazoobs are four musical aliens from the Planet Koozebane who auditioned for a spot on " The Muppet Show " in . The puppets used for the Fazoobs appeared in the background in a few episodes , including Ben Vereen ' s number , " Pure Imagination " , in . Cute , the trumpet fazoob , and Cannon perform " Isn ' t This a Lovely Day " in . After " The Muppet Show " , some of the Fazoob puppets appeared in other Muppet productions : Sources . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
The March Hare ( Dreamchild ) The March Hare appeared in Alice Hargreaves ' nightmares in " Dreamchild " . A more feral version of the Lewis Carroll character , with enraged eyes and blood - stained teeth , the Hare sits with the Mad Hatter and the Dormouse . The group re - enact their literary scenes while simultaneously tormenting the elderly Alice . Despite his grotesque appearance , the March Hare is himself cowed by the Hatter , who turns upon him violently .
Spotted Dick Spotted Dick is one of the mutinous pirates in " Muppet Treasure Island " . He resembles a purple crocodile with orange spots . During the " Cabin Fever " number , he is performed by Jerry Nelson . He also appeared in " Muppets Tonight " and reunited with many of his fellow pirates as a Flying Monkey in " The Muppets ' Wizard of Oz " ( performed in the latter by Mike Quinn ) . He also appears in " Muppets Most Wanted " as a gulag prisoner . Spotted Dick is named for the British dessert . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Lhiton Lhiton is a Hebrew magazine that was exclusively published in Israel . The March 8 , 1979 issue features Kermit the Frog ( dressed as Santa Claus ) and Miss Piggy on the front cover and a two - page article about the Hebrew dub of " The Muppet Show " .
Swedish Kitchen Playset The Swedish Chef ' s kitchen was the third playset released by Palisades Toys in honor of " The Muppet Show ' s " 25th anniversary . This playset had the most accessories and features , including cupboards with opening doors and drawers , a refrigerator and a stove with many working doors , and a telephone . The Swedish Chef figure wore a blue striped shirt and a magnetic hat . The Talking Cake was based on a sketch from . An exclusive Culinary Catastrophe Swedish Chef Action Figure was released later . In series nine , a Swedish Chef Action Figure was released , the figure included a basketball hoop accessory , which could clip onto the kitchen playset . The Chef figure from the kitchen playset set was also available at the Palisades Collector ' s Club for a limited time . Originally , the playset was sold in a box that resembled the packaging from series 1 - 3 . After series 4 , the playset was sold in a box resembling the series 4 packaging .
Wynken , Blynken and Nod " Wynken , Blynken and Nod " is a classic poem by Eugene Field that tells the story of three fishermen , and the adventure they have when fishing for herring in a wooden shoe on one mystical , enchanting night . Buffy Sainte - Marie set it to music for " Sesame Street " . A different version , with music by Lucy Simon , was performed by the Doobie Brothers on the " Sesame Street " album " " . When it was released as a single , it reached # 76 on the " Billboard " Hot 100 singles chart . Releases . Audio . The Doobie Brothers version : Video . Buffy Sainte - Marie version : _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Muppet Babies plush ( Dakin ) In 1988 , released a series of high - quality " Muppet Babies " plush dolls and puppets . This was part of a " Jim Henson Presents " line that also included Muppet plush and Fraggle Rock puppets . Dolls . The dolls are dressed in detailed " circus " outfits : Baby Fozzie as a clown , Baby Piggy as an acrobat , Baby Animal as a daredevil , and Baby Rowlf as a band leader . They stand about 11 inches high . Baby Kermit is the ringmaster .
Tom Harvey Tom Harvey ( 1924 - 2014 ) was a Canadian character actor and frequent variety show comedy foil . He appeared in " The Fantastic Miss Piggy Show " as Mr . Kevin T . Gregory , network vice - president , who suffers the wrath of Miss Piggy . Harvey studied broadcasting at Lorne Greene ' s Academy of Radio Arts . He had been a staple of Canadian TV since the 1950s , often typecast as doctors , lawyers , police officials , and other professionals . He served as a straightman or foil on such series as " The Wayne and Shuster Hour " and " Bizarre " and recurred on " The Forest Rangers " ( as bungling Deputy Ranger Brody ) . Guest appearances included " Shelley Duvall ' s Faerie Tale Theatre " , " The Ray Bradbury Theatre " , " The Littlest Hobo " , and " Doc " ( with Billy Ray Cyrus ) . He was heard on the 1967 animated " Spider - Man " series as Electro , the Sandman , Dr . Stillwell , and various other enemies and civilian bystanders . Harvey also appeared in several prestigious historical dramas , in both Canada and the U . S . , including " Reluctant Nation " ( as a CBC reporter chronicling the birth of Canada as a nation ) , " The King Chronicles " ( as Franklin Delano Roosevelt ) , and " F . D . R . : The Last Year " . Film credits include " Strange Brew " ( as the dogged inspector , with Dave Thomas and Rick Moranis ) , " Mrs . Winterbourne " , " Terminal Choice " , " Scanners II : The New Order " , and " Mrs . Soffel " ( with Matthew Modine and Mel Gibson ) .
Mark Gatiss Mark Gatiss ( b . 1966 ) is a British comedian , actor , and writer , and a member of the League of Gentlemen comedy troupe . With fellow troupe members Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith , Gatiss was heard in " The Hitchhiker ' s Guide to the Galaxy " as the Vogons . Gatiss ' other credits range from writing episodes of the current " Doctor Who " series to a guest spot on " Marple " as a timid curate , and a voice - over in " Wallace and Gromit : The Curse of the Were - Rabbit " .
Captain Schnook and Mr . Schneeze Captain Schnook and Mr . Schneeze are pirates who appear in a 1993 episode of " Sesame Street " . Prairie Dawn doesn ' t believe they ' re real pirates , but Mr . Schneeze tries to convince her of Captain Schnook ' s greatness . Schnook chooses Prairie to play the piano while they sing . She agrees to do so , but soon finds out that they don ' t have a ship , so Captain Schnook has Mr . Schneeze refurbish the Fix - it Shop into a shop - ship . Later , it ' s revealed that Schnook and Schneeze were actually pretending to be pirates ; Schnook is a used car salesman and Schneeze is an accountant . At the end of the episode , the former pirates decide to become Russian folk dancers . Captain Schnook and Mr . Schneeze are respective parodies of Captain Hook and Mr . Smee from the original story of " Peter Pan " . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
The Devil ( Dinosaurs ) The Devil appeared to tempt Earl Sinclair in the fourth season " Dinosaurs " episode " . " The Devil makes a deal to trade Earl ' s immortal soul for a collectible Fernhill mug , Cap ' n Willy , the Ol ' Salt . The Devil does so , boasting that he ' s the king of , and is presently suing the canned ham manufacturers for borrowing his likeness . Earl discovers a warranty on the mug , however , and so is able to stave off the Devil , who reluctantly restores everything the way it was prior to the fateful bargain . The deal with the Devil is a reference to Faust , a German legend about a scholar who makes a deal with the Devil , selling his soul in exchange for knowledge and worldly goods .
On the Road to China On the Road to China , a three - hour variety special , was broadcast over NBC on September 15 , 1979 , starring Bob Hope . Filmed on location in China , the special featured many big - name stars , including Shields and Yarnell , Crystal Gayle , and Big Bird . Other performers on the tour include vocalists Peaches and Herb , and dancer and choreographer Mikhail Baryshnikov . In Big Bird ' s sketch , Hope comes across the giant fowl in a panda cage . Big Bird also features in a sketch where he hides from some chefs . Big Bird later accompanies Hope to meet a Chinese basketball star , whom Big Bird greets with a " Hey , shorty ! " He then introduces the Chinese Railroad Chore Tumblers . Later , Big Bird attends a puppet show and leads the crowd of Chinese children in an a capella version of " Sing After Me . " According to " The Wisdom of Big Bird " , this was the first Western special made in China .
Hulu Hulu is an online video joint venture between FOX , Comcast ' s NBC , and The Walt Disney Company , with funding provided by Providence Equity Partners , that offers commercial supported streaming video of TV shows and movies officially released by networks and studios . Hulu videos are currently only accessible to users in the United States . In October 2008 , Sesame Workshop launched their own " Sesame Street " Hulu channel featuring over 100 video clips from the series In December 2008 , NBC released their television special " " on Hulu for a limited time following the television broadcast premiere ; and in January 2009 , Columbia Pictures made the film " Muppets from Space " available for viewing on Hulu . In July 2009 , Sesame Workshop started a Hulu page for the original version of " The Electric Company " . In November 2009 , Hulu celebrated Sesame Street ' s by adding a collection of clips apparently hand - picked by the Sesame Street staff . On July 27 , 2013 , Hulu ' s official Tumblr linked to " The Frogs in the Glen " in celebration of " National Bagpipe Day . "
All Tucked in on Sesame Street ! All Tucked in on Sesame Street ! is a 2014 " Sesame Street " storybook . Publisher ' s description : Join Elmo , Oscar , Cookie Monster , and the rest of the Sesame Street friends as they get cozy and comfy for bed . Sweet dreams !
Heidi Heidi , the titular heroine of Johanna Spyri ' s 1880 book , appears in the " Bert and Ernie ' s Great Adventures " segment " Mountain Climbers . " She hears Bert ' s cry for help and rushes to his aide . Heidi is Bert ' s favorite fictional character and he ' s depicted as having a crush on her ( complete with classic cartoon hearts ) . He ' s slightly less enamored of her goat . She and her goat later re - appear in the " Mechanics " and " Dog Walkers " episodes . Other portrayals . A photo puppet version of Baby Piggy played Heidi in " Muppet Babies ' Classic Children ' s Tales " . The story was also featured in " The Sesame Street Storytime Calendar 1982 " .
When Is My Birthday ? When Is My Birthday ? is a 1988 " Sesame Street " storybook which follows Elmo and his family as they prepare for his sister Daisy ' s birthday party . Elmo is so excited , he even decides to buy Daisy a bouquet of flowers for a present . Elmo also wonders when his own birthday will arrive . At the party , Elmo grows jealous over the attention Daisy gets , as well as the fancy toy truck she receives . None of his friends seem to notice him at the party either . Elmo begins to feel let down , until Daisy wants somebody to play with the toy truck with her . Then Daisy answers Elmo ' s question by saying that his birthday is only a week after hers .
Giggle and Hoot Giggle and Hoot is a show produced by Australian Broadcasting Corporation in early 2010 . The show is hosted by Jimmy Giggle ( James Rees ) and a puppet owl name Hoot . A daytime block airs on ABC1 and a nighttime block airs on ABC2 . In 2010 , Abby Cadabby and Elmo appear on the nighttime block for a sleepover with Jimmy Giggle and Hoot . Jimmy sings " Twinkle Twinkle Little Star " with alternative lyrics about Abby watching the stars in the sky .
Let ' s Get Ready for Bed Let ' s Get Ready for Bed is a Bear in the Big Blue House storybook published in 2003 where Bear gets ready for bed by brushing his teeth , taking a bath , putting on his pajamas and then going to sleep . On the front cover , readers may move the toothbrush Bear is using from side to side .
Anders Öjebo Anders Öjebo ( b . 1966 ) voiced Kermit and Miss Piggy in " Mupparna I Rymden " and " Mupparnas Julsaga " , where he also voiced Sam the Eagle and was one of the sound engineers . He voiced Cookie Monster and others on " Lek med mig i Sesam " ( " Play With Me Sesame " ) . In the Creature Shop effect movies he voiced N ' Dugo and Kip in " George of the Jungle " , in " 101 Dalmatians " he voiced Alonzo among others and was the musical director . Öjebo mainly does dubbing work , but can be seen on stage from time to time . Besides acting , he also works as a sound engineer and dubbing director . His voice credits include Disney ' s " The Lion King " , " Return of Jafar " , " 101 Dalmatians " ( the animated series ) as Pongo and many more . He plays Brian in the Swedish adaptation of " Avenue Q " , that premiered in Maximteatern , Stockholm in February 2007 .
Disco Frog " Disco Frog " is a song sung by Kermit the Frog on " Sesame Street " . It was recorded for the 1979 album " Sesame Disco ! " and performed on the show during Season 11 ( omitting the second verse ) . Kermit later performed the song on " The Muppet Show " in . In this version , Kermit wore a leisure suit and danced on lily pads in the swamp . Kermit danced in front of a black background , and puppeteers were dressed in black so that Kermit ' s whole body could be used . In some shots , portions of the black outfits worn by the performers can be seen . Kermit was joined by many frogs ( including his nephew Robin ) and an alligator . See also . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Hobos A trio of Whatnot Hobos appear in the 2011 film " The Muppets " . They join Hobo Joe in the audience for the Muppets Telethon at The Muppet Theatre . They were also seen in the reprise of the song " Life ' s a Happy Song " , hailing Jack Black as the hobo king while various human hobos carry him off . Their performers include Bill Barretta ( the green hobo ) , Tyler Bunch ( the blue ) and Bruce Lanoil ( the peach ) . The green and the blue hobos bear resemblance to the patterns used in FAO Schwarz ' s Whatnot Workshop Kits . The hobos also appeared in " Muppets Most Wanted " , witnessing the wedding with Hobo Joe . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Elmo ' s Rock & Roll Guitar Elmo ' s Rock & Roll Guitar is a " Sesame Street " toy made by in 1998 . The toy guitar plays three tunes , including " Shake , Rattle and Roll " . A child can make sounds by pressing the four character buttons decorated with Cookie Monster , Oscar the Grouch , Ernie and Big Bird . Pressing the figure of Elmo plays a character phrase . Children can strum the yellow roller and use the green " whammy bar " for extra sound . A new version was released in 2005 with an updated look .
Alison Cowles Alison Cowles ( b . 1992 ) is an independent artist and singer - songwriter . Working with her father David Cowles , she has written and performed a number of songs for animated segments for " Sesame Street " . She is often assisted by Alex Corté .
The Hippocritic Oaf The Hippocritic Oaf appeared in the " Cliff ' s Nightmare " episode of " The Cosby Show " . With a name tag reading " Dr . H . Oaf , " the creature pleads with Dr . Huxtable to rush to the hospital for an emergency delivery of a Koozebanian baby . His name is a play on the Hippocratic Oath taken by physicians pertaining to the ethical practice of medicine . The puppet appeared in of " The Jim Henson Hour " as a storybook king ( and hat sharpener ) , also performed by Kevin Clash . He is a background Muppet in episode , during " All Night Party . " _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Miss Maxwell Miss Maxwell is the teacher at Mouse School on the fourth season of " Bear in the Big Blue House " . Miss Maxwell is known to enjoy poetry , and like the other mice , she enjoys cheeses of all sorts . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Rich Mendoza Rich Mendoza is a composer who wrote songs for the second season of " The Wubbulous World of Dr . Seuss " . Mendoza began in advertising and currently works in graphic design in addition to his music career . He wrote songs for " The Book of Pooh " , " Out of the Box " , " JoJo ' s Circus " , " PB & J Otter " , and " Schoolhouse Rock " ( " Where the Money Goes " ) , as well as composing the theme for the PBS series " Matinee at the Bijou " . He also composed background music for " Tales from the Darkside " .
Mr . Yak Mr . Yak is a yak on " Sesame Street " who appears in Episode 4192 . While Elmo , Telly and Abby are looking for things that start with Y , the yak arrives for his appointment at Gina ' s veterinary office . Dismissing him as a hairy cow , the three move on to look elsewhere . They miss him again at the laundromat , and almost again at Hooper ' s Store until Alan clues them in . Mr . Yak orders a yogurt , but reminds himself to yodel before enjoying his refreshment . The puppet was originally built as Monicia the Musk Ox for " The Animal Show " . In an appearance in the 42nd season , he received more Muppet - y eyes . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Casey at the Bat Casey at the Bat , subtitled " A Ballad of the Republic Sung in the Year 1888 " , is a Baseball poem written by Ernest Thayer . First published in 1888 , it was popularized by DeWolf Hopper in many Vaudeville performances . The poem is a fictional account of a team from Mudville , who are sure they can win if they can stay in the game until Casey is up to bat . The over - confident Casey refuses to swing at the first two pitches , which are strikes , and on the last pitch the mighty Casey strikes out . Rowlf appeared in the Summer 1986 issue of " Muppet Magazine " as Casey with Shelley Duvall in an article focusing on Duvall ' s series , " Shelley Duvall ' s Tall Tales & Legends " .
Episode 0276 The third season introduced six new human cast members - - Maria , Luis , David , Tom , Rafael and Molly . This episode also introduced a new Muppet , Mr . Snuffleupagus . The original Snuffleupagus puppet looks very strange to modern viewers . His eyes are yellow , and point in different directions , giving him a spooky appearance . Still , his relationship with Big Bird , as established in this episode , remains absolutely consistent to this day . Cast . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _