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Genesis Awards Produced by The Human Society of the United States ( HSUS ) , the Genesis Awards have annually recognized outstanding works which raise public understanding of animal issues since 1986 . In March 2003 , the award was given to " Kermit ' s Swamp Years " for Children ' s Programming . Ritamarie Peruggi , David Gumpel , Michael Polis and Kermit the Frog appeared at the ceremony to accept . Backstage , Kermit was interviewed by VegTV and shared a kiss with Alicia Silverstone .
Addition " Addition " is a " Sesame Street " song from the " Monsterpiece Theater " spoof of " Fiddler on the Roof " . In a song that parodies " Fiddler " < nowiki > ' < / nowiki > s opening number " Tradition , " the lead singer ( Jerry Nelson ) sings about how his Russia n village keeps track of the number of fiddlers playing on the roof using addition . By the time they count 4 fiddlers , the roof collapses and the fiddlers land in Alistair Cookie ' s library . Writer Emily Kingsley cites this as her favorite parody that she ' s written . Sources . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Jack Bauer Muppet The Jack Bauer Muppet is a spoof of the character played by Kiefer Sutherland in the television series " 24 " . The Muppet is the star of " Sesame Street ' s " parody series , " 24 " . See also . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Be Doodle Dee Dum Elmo sings a happy " Be Doodle Dee Dum " with help on the chorus from Zoe , Telly Monster , a Honker , and Baby Bear . He explains that the silly song can be sung anywhere and will help cheer up the singer . Mama Bear , Papa Bear , Ernie , Bert and Rosita also make brief cameos . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Chris O ' Dowd Chris O ' Dowd ( b . 1979 ) is an Irish actor and comedian who starred on the BBC series " The IT Crowd " ( 2006 - 2010 ) and more recently created , co - wrote , and starred on the Irish sitcom " Moone Boy " . His film credits include " Pirate Radio " and a leading role in " The Sapphires " ( 2012 ) . In 2012 , O ' Dowd encountered Miss Piggy on the red carpet for the BAFTA Awards , where he was nominated for the Rising Star Award . The actor said it was something he had dreamed about for a long time . However , when Miss Piggy suggests he actually say , on stage , that a moment with her is better than winning a BAFTA , O ' Dowd visibly struggles . In film , O ' Dowd played supporting parts in " Vera Drake " , " Dinner with Schmucks " ( with Steve Carell ) , and " Thor : The Dark World " and more substantial roles in " Bridesmaids " , " Gulliver ' s Travels " ( the 2010 Jack Black version ) , " Friends with Kids " , " Cavalry " , and " St . Vincent " . Other TV work includes a recurring role on the HBO series " Girls " .
Bozark Bozark is a bright blue dancing elephant from " Animal Jam " . A nine - foot tall , full - bodied character , Bozark is billed as " the " Animal Jam " superstar . " The puppet appeared in the 2009 Disney movie " Old Dogs " . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Hannibal Hannibal Barca ( 247 - ca . 183 BC ) , popularly known as Hannibal , was a military leader and politician , best remembered for his leadership in the Second Punic War against the Romans . Hannibal marched his army , which famously included war elephants , over the Pyrenees and Alps into Italy .
American Photocopy Equipment Company American Photocopy Equipment Company ( APECO ) produced an industrial film featuring Rowlf the Dog and Baskerville the Hound ( a pair previously seen in a series of Purina Dog Chow commercials ) . In late 1963 , Bill Wright contracted Jim Henson to make a sales film for the company . Jerry Juhl reworked a script from the company highlighting moments in their corporate history by adding commentary from Rowlf and Baskerville . The two dogs livened up the presentation by making fun of the original dry material . This first corporate sales film led to a long relationship with other businesses , such as IBM ; and eventually , dozens of Muppet Meeting Films would be produced in the same vein .
Chevrolet Chevrolet is an American automobile maker and brand , with vehicles often referred to as Chevy . Chevrolet vehicles have at various times been used in Muppet productions . In " The Muppet Movie " , Kermit rides his bicycle past an old Chevrolet truck . Later , multiple Chevrolet cars appear on Mad Man Mooney ' s car lot . In " The Great Muppet Caper " , several Chevrolet models appear as background cars during " Hey a Movie ! , " including the cab driven by Richard Hunt . They also pop up in the background of " The Muppets Take Manhattan " and " Muppets from Space " . For the 2015 TV series " The Muppets " , Chevrolet received credit on most episodes for promotional consideration , which meant supplying cars that were used ( including the Chevrolet Corvair driven by Fozzie in ) .
Facebook Facebook is a social networking service used by over a billion people worldwide . Companies associated with Muppet characters maintain several accounts for their franchises , often using them to distribute original content . Official character accounts are denoted either by Facebook ' s " Verified " status , or their inclusion on Sesame Street ' s list of " Liked " pages . Chat Stickers . In March 2014 , Walt Disney Studios released " Muppets Most Wanted " stickers ( by Amy Mebberson ) for use in Facebook chat .
Mrs . Flibbertigibbet Mrs . Flibbertigibbet appeared in the " Mopatop ' s Shop " episode " " . She came into the shop looking for an idea , it seems to her that everytime she had an idea someone else had already come up with it , like her safety pin idea . Mopatop thought that what she needed was a bright idea , unfortunately the shop had run out of bright ideas , so instead they gave her some bright things . Then a mole entered the shop and all of a sudden she came up with three ideas , based on the bright items she had gotten from the shop . The puppet was originally used as Terri Springer in " Dog City " . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Lahr Lahr is the central character in the " Legends of the Dark Crystal " manga series . Lahr lives 800 years after the crystal cracked ( two centuries before the events of " The Dark Crystal " ) . Lahr was a simple herder and music maker . He was a peaceful young Gelfling content to watch over his herd of Mounders . However Lahr soon finds himself struggling to survive when the violent Garthim attack his home . Along with his doglike companion Whouf , Lahr would watch over a herd of Mounders on the ridge outside his village . Lahr would pass the time while herding with the melodies of his flute . One day while watching his herd , Lahr spies a troop of Garthim descending upon his village . But by the time he reaches the village it is too late . Devastation , destruction and disaster have fallen on the clan . His friends and family - including Gar , Mikka , Ineth and Mineen - have been taken by the Garthim . Lahr ' s resolve is soon put to the test when more Garthim move through the area . In a head to head struggle , Lahr fights for his life . He saves himself by killing one of the Garthims – a feat that amazes even him . But amid the struggle his flute is broken , and so is Lahr ' s innocence . Lahr wanders the village and remembers all the good times . He can feel change taking place in his life , and declares that " a tremendous song will come out of this adventure ; if there is anyone to sing it for . " Lahr , along with Whouf and the herd , leave the devastated village behind to search for survivors . Lahr soon joins up with Neffi , another surviving Gelfling of the area . The two are forced to rally up the Gelflings of the surrounding clans and fight against the onslaught of the violence Garthim that have been raiding the Gelfling villages . Despite his circumstances , Lahr remains a simple country boy with a simple credo . He keeps everyone focused on getting things done .
Pilgrims The Pilgrims were early European settlers of the Plymouth Colony in present - day Plymouth , Massachusetts , United States . The Pilgrims ' story became a central theme of the history and culture of the United States - mainly surrounding the holiday of Thanksgiving . They are often depicted in Puritan costume with black flat topped hat with a large buckle .
Episode 202 : Best of Furry Friends Official description . Hilda and Potto meet new neighbour Archie for the first time . A question comes in ‘ Why is it sometimes hard to make new friends ? ’ Hilda goes in search of an answer and introduces us to Dayna who attends a drum workshop and tells a story about friendship .
Catherine O ' Hara Catherine O ' Hara ( b . 1954 ) is a Canadian actress . She voiced Judith in the 2009 Creature Shop film " Where the Wild Things Are " . Other credits include Tim Burton ' s " The Nightmare Before Christmas " and " Beetlejuice " , and Christopher Guest ' s mockumentary films . O ' Hara provided voices in Disney and Tim Burton ' s feature film " Frankenweenie " , a 2012 remake of Burton ' s 1984 short film of the same name .
Timothy Near Timothy Near ( b . 1945 ) is an actress who played Timi in a recurring role on " Sesame Street " . The daughter of Anne and Russell Near , and sister to Holly and Laurel , Timothy Near was born in Ukiah , California where she began performing in talent shows at a young age . She received a BA in Drama from San Francisco State University and attended the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art in the foreign exchange program . Before she was cast on " Sesame Street " , Near had appeared on " Captain Kangaroo " with deaf actor and producer Julianna Fjeld , demonstrating communication through sign language . Her career as a professional theatre director began in the early 1980s in Webster Groves , Missouri where she helmed several productions at the Loretto - Hilton Repertory Company and the Repertory Theatre of St . Louis . From 1987 to 2008 , she served as the Artistic Director of San Jose Repertory Theatre where she also directed several productions . Her credits include adapting " A Christmas Carol " with Rae Allen which featured dancers from Pilobolus stacked atop one another as The Ghost of Christmas Present , and huge marionettes from the Bread and Puppet Theater . She also and turned her sister Holly ' s autobiography , " Fire in the Rain . . . Singer in the Storm " , into a one - person musical which was performed at The Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles , California , and at the off - Broadway Union Street Theater in New York City . As a performer , Near entertained at prisons with her sisters , and they later formed the " very tacky " cabaret act called Fluffy , Babe , and Pearl . The trio split up when Timothy left to join the National Theatre of the Deaf . Performing with the group for two years , Near described the experience as " putting your voice into someone ' s soul " : " I really believe it ' s an inherent need to get sensual pleasure from communication . We get a sensual pleasure from talking , but if you can ' t hear and are mouthing the sounds , it ' s just a skill . For deaf people , sign language can be a sensual experience . " She also won an Obie Award for her performance in Emily Mann ' s off - Broadway show " Still Life " .
E ! ' s 101 Incredible Celebrity Slimdowns E ! ' s 101 Incredible Celebrity Slimdowns was a five - episode " clips & interviews " miniseries , hosted by Carnie Wilson . The third episode featured Miss Piggy ranking at # 41 . This episode aired March 15 , 2006 on the E ! network . Miss Piggy was played by Eric Jacobson in the interview section that was taped especially for the show . The clips that aired throughout the segment featured Frank Oz as Piggy , as well as a full - body walk - around version from " The Muppet Show On Tour " .
Arlene Lorre Arlene Lorre is an actress and puppeteer who worked on " Dinosaurs " , performing Charlene Sinclair ' s body in the first episode , and additional characters thereafter . She has appeared in such films as " The Big Picture " and guest starred on TV shows like " Full House " and " Night Court " ( often as a Marilyn Monroe impersonator ) . She produced a video entitled " Step on a Crack " , in which six people discuss how their lives are affected by Obsessive Compulsive Disorder .
Eine Überraschung für Bibo Eine Überraschung für Bibo ( " A Surprise for Bibo " ) is a 1999 " Sesamstrasse " storybook featuring Big Bird ( known as Bibo in Germany ) . In the book , Big Bird thinks that everyone has forgotten his birthday . In keeping with the time - honored tradition of narrative inevitability , it turns out that his friends have been planning a surprise party for him .
Martin Freeman Martin Freeman ( b . 1971 ) is an actor who came into prominence for his work in the original British version of " The Office " as Tim Canterbury . He played Arthur Dent in " The Hitchhiker ' s Guide to the Galaxy " . Freeman also performed the voice of Fleck in the Creature Shop TV - movie " Pride " . Freeman ' s film work includes starring as Bilbo Baggins in " The Hobbit " trilogy , as well as supporting roles in " Love Actually " , " Hot Fuzz " , and " Shaun of the Dead " . In addition to " The Office " , Freeman co - stars as John Watson to Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock Holmes on the BBC series " Sherlock " .
Jutta Langer Jutta Langer is a German illustrator who has worked on several storybooks about " Sesamstrasse " , the German co - production of " Sesame Street " . Her " Sesamstrasse " books include : She has also worked on illustrations for " Bear in the Big Blue House " merchandise in Germany . External links . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Simon Soundman Simon Soundman is a " Sesame Street " character who has the ability to mimic any sound he hears . He often drops pre - recorded sound effects into conversation , using them to represent common words . For example , if he visits a tool store to buy a hammer , he doesn ' t say to the store clerk " I want to buy a hammer , " instead he says " I want to buy a ( POUND POUND ! ) " Other characters , and the viewers , must then figure out what he means by identifying the sounds ( though some sketches end with the other characters replacing words with sounds in the same manner ) . This guesswork is frequently used as the basis for his skits , as the on - screen characters attempt to interact with him . Though he often makes sounds of objects instead of naming them , he is capable of saying the actual words as well , such as in a sketch where he meets Old MacDonald , and in a sketch where he sounds out the word " Call " . In one of Simon ' s most notable appearances , he sang " Sound Song , " a song about his ( RUFF RUFF ! ) chasing a ( MEOW ! ) up a tree . As he made each sound effect , pictures accompanied them so the viewers could easily tell what the sounds were . Simon debuted on " Sesame Street " in Season 2 and was mostly active until Season 29 . He made cameo appearances in " The Muppets Take Manhattan " , " Follow That Bird " , " " , and " A Muppet Family Christmas " . Simon once appeared at Charlie ' s Restaurant , where he was waited on by Grover . During this sketch , Simon remarks that he can ' t believe his brother recommended the place , which implies that he and frequent Charlie ' s customer Mr . Johnson ( another Fat Blue puppet performed by Jerry Nelson ) are brothers . Appearance . The first Simon Soundman had brown hair , a bushy mustache , orange nose , and no eyebrows . He was later given a smaller mustache , pink nose , eyebrows , and black hair ( though the 1979 style guide refers to his hair color as brown ) . Some illustrations ( such as the inside covers for " The Sesame Street Treasury " series and the " Big Bird ' s Super Spectacular Totally Amateur Show " program book ) depict him without a mustache . Book appearances . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Episode 3043 Today , Elmo , Big Bird , Merry Monster , and the kids pretend to be superheros , but Telly has a hard time coming up with his own superhero idea . As they all go on their own adventures , Telly has his lunch and discovers what superhero he can be - " Soup Telly " , a chef who serves imaginary soup to his friends . Segments . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Mexico Mexico ( México ) is a country located in North America , bordered at the north by the United States , and at the south by Central America ( Guatemala and Belize ) . It is the northernmost and westernmost country in Latin America , and also the most populous Spanish - speaking country in the world . The nation is also known for its food , piñatas , and as a high volume exporter of non - licensed Muppet merchandise .
In Harmony : A Sesame Street Record In Harmony : A Sesame Street Record , released in 1980 , featured celebrity singers , plus an appearance by Ernie and Cookie Monster . This album reached # 156 on " Billboard ' s " Top LP ' s and Tapes chart in 1981 , and won a Grammy Award for Best Recording for Children . It was reissued on CD in 1990 . Track listing . Side One Side Two Trivia . " I Want a Horse " was also featured on Disc 4 ( Rarities ) of the Linda Ronstadt Boxed Set in 1999 . Although this is a Warner Bros . release , the label design copies the Sesame Street Records label design from this period . A sequel LP , " In Harmony 2 " , was released in 1981 on Columbia BFC 37641 . While there is no Muppet content on it , a notice on the back cover says , " A royalty is being donated to the Children ' s Television Workshop and various children ' s charities . "
Felicity Huffman Felicity Huffman ( b . 1962 ) is an American actress best known for her role as Lynette Scavo on " Desperate Housewives " . Nominated for an Academy Award for her role in " Transamerica " , she is also the wife of actor William H . Macy . Macy and Huffman were interviewed by Kermit and Miss Piggy at the 2004 Primetime Emmy Awards Ceremony . Among Huffman ' s other television credits are guest spots on " Frasier " , " The X - Files " , " The West Wing " , and " Law & Order " .
Mokey ' s Birthday Present Mokey ' s Birthday Present is a 1985 " Fraggle Rock " book . Red gives a sweater that she has made as a birthday present to Mokey . Not wanting to hurt Red ' s feelings by telling her how unattractive she finds the gift , Mokey tries to come up with a use for it . After not finding a solution , Mokey breaks down and tells Red how she feels , but Red understands and knows that it is an ugly sweater . Just then Wembley comes in looking for a Bubbleball net , and the sweater is just the thing they need for it . Characters . Red , Mokey , Gobo , Lanford , Wembley
Mayor Stovepipe Mayor Stovepipe appears in various first season episodes of " The Wubbulous World of Dr . Seuss " . Introduced in " , " the mayor ' s name is reflected by the tall stovepipe hat she habitually wears . In " , " she invites Max to stay in her mayoral abode . In " , " she appoints Sue Snue as ambassador to Ka - Larry . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Sesame Street Magazine ( Aug 2003 ) August 2003 : Superkids ! - - - an issue focused on healthy habits to help kids feel super . Richard Termine , Maggie Swanson , Monica Wellington , Joe Ewers , Joe Mathieu and Colleen Pidel provided illustrations for this issue . This issue also includes content from " Sesame Street Sign Language ABC with Linda Bove " . Note : This was the first appearance of " Global Thingy " content within " Sesame Street Magazine " .
Mark Watters Mark Watters is a composer , orchestrator conductor for film and television , working primarily in animation and family films . He scored " It ' s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie " , along with Christopher Klatman . Watters was the primary composer , supplying the main and end title theme and various instrumental songs , including " 12 Days of De Lame , " " Can Can Practice , " " Liver Dance , " and " Moulin Scrooge " . Watters ' other credits include direct - to - video projects featuring The Chipmunks and Winnie the Pooh , as well as the series " Goof Troop " and " Aladdin " .
Hi - De - Ho Man " Hi - De - Ho Man " is a Cab Calloway song that Calloway performed in " Sesame Street ' s " Season 12 with the Two - Headed Monster . It features the call - and - response scatting for which Calloway was known . Releases . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
All You Need Is You " All You Need Is You " is a song recorded specifically for the album of " Sesame Street " special , " CinderElmo " . Cinder Elmo sings that one can be special without the need of royal clothes , crowns or jewels . Releases . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Just the Way You Are ( book ) Just the Way You Are is a 2004 " Sesame Street " storybook featuring Zoe . Zoe is trying to be more like her other monster girlfriends . Elmo must convince her that she is lovable just the way she is .
Annie Colbert Annie Colbert is the viral content editor for Mashable , a professional writer , a ghost Twitter - er and co - host of Mashable ' s " # 5facts " . Her work in social media has been highlighted in the press , including profiles in WIRED and the New York Times . Colbert appeared alongside several " Sesame Street " Muppets while hosting " # 5facts " . Grover and Bert appeared in the October 9 , 2013 episode of " # 5facts " presenting " five fun science experiments for kids . " Telly Monster appeared on the April 3 , 2014 episode presenting " 5 Hidden Worlds Revealed Under a Microscope . " In addition to appearing with Muppets , Colbert has written several Muppet - related articles for Mashable — including visiting the set of " Sesame Street " to compile a list of comical products found in Hooper ' s Store — and has helped produce several Muppet web videos — including a video featuring Oscar the Grouch meeting Grumpy Cat , a music video featuring Zachary Levi and Bert ; a video featuring Cookie Monster appearing alongside John Oliver , and a series of videos featuring Grover with Kid President . Colbert also co - wrote the song " A Lovely Sunny Day " which featured Zachary Levi and Bert ( and she makes a brief cameo in the video ) . In October 2014 , Colbert moderated the " Sesame Street " panel at the New York Comic Con featuring Carol - Lynn Parente , Joey Mazzarino ( with Murray Monster ) , Leslie Carrara - Rudolph ( with Abby Cadabby ) , and Eric Jacobson ( with Grover ) . In her Twitter bio , Colbert describes herself as a " Muppet Fanatic " and of the Muppets is used as her header image . In response to learning she had her own article on Muppet Wiki , Colbert tweeted : " life complete . " Further showing her Muppet fanaticism , Colbert ' s official website , anniecolbert . com , features a cartoon of Colbert at a café with Kermit , Miss Piggy and Fozzie as the central image on the homepage . Muppet Articles by Colbert on Mashable . com : External links . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
A Body Full of Rhythm " A Body Full of Rhythm " is a " Sesame Street " song performed by Little Jerry and the Monotones ( with an extra unnamed Purple Monotone ) , and a Pumpkin Anything Muppet customer who is fast asleep , about the human body ' s sounds being combined to make a rhythm . Notes . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Perfect Tree " Perfect Tree " is a song from the Christmas special , " Mr . Willowby ' s Christmas Tree " . Mr . Willowby sings the song at the special ' s beginning , explaining his reasons for needing the perfect tree . The mouse family within his walls also sings , explaining their traditions as the father and children head out to find their own perfect tree . Father Mouse sings a portion of the song during his many attempts to cut down the tree , before he is cut off ( literally ) . Mr . Willowby leads a reprise of the song at the end , joined by a chorus of friends . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Elmo ' s A - to - Zoo Adventure Elmo ' s A - to - Zoo Adventure is a " Sesame Street " video game released on October 19 , 2010 from Warner Bros . Interactive Entertainment for the Wii , the Nintendo DS and the PC . The Wii version will come packaged with an Elmo " gameplay helper " , a soft plush cover for the Wiimote that hides unnecessary buttons from the preschool player ' s busy fingers . The DS version comes with a special stylus . Description . A press release describes the game :