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Fudge Fudge is the collective name for a series of children ' s books by Judy Blume , and also the name of the principal character . In her 1972 book " Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing " , Blume introduced nine - year - old Peter Hatcher and his younger brother , Farley Drexel , nicknamed " Fudge . " Fudge became the star with the 1980 sequel , " Superfudge " . This led to two more books , " Fudge - a - Mania " ( 1990 ) and " Double Fudge " ( 2002 ) , as well as a 1995 ABC television series , simply titled " Fudge " . Each of the Fudge books to date has included Muppet / Sesame Street references . Superfudge . Fudge watches a bit of " Sesame Street " near the beginning of the first chapter . He then imitates Ernie and Bert ' s voices , first at Peter while washing his hands , and then again at the dinner table . Later , while discussing the old stork myth ( since Peter ' s mother is pregnant ) , Fudge asks if it is like Big Bird . While eating lunch with his new friend , Fudge mentions that he watches " The Muppet Show " , " Sesame Street " and " The Electric Company " . Because the book was printed in 1980 , this was edited in later ( post - 2003 ) reprints of " Superfudge " , where Fudge now mentions that he watches Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network . Fudge - A - Mania . Fudge imagines marrying Peter ' s rival , Sheila Tubman . Fudge says that some people marry birds . Peter asks him to name one . Fudge says , " The guy who ' s married to Big Bird on " Sesame Street " . " Peter says that Big Bird ' s not married . Fudge then says to Peter , " That ' s how much you know ! " Double Fudge . When Peter ' s long - lost relatives come to visit , his twin cousins Flora and Fauna are allowed to sleep over with Sheila Tubman , but their father ( Cousin Howie ) does not allow them to watch TV . But then the twins ' mother , Cousin Eudora , suggest that maybe they could watch " Sesame Street " . Fudge mentions that his baby sister , Tootsie , watches " Sesame Street " . Sheila says , " We ' ve " all " watched " Sesame Street " . "
Captain Action Figure Captain Action Figure is a television superhero who made recurring appearances on " Dinosaurs " . As his name implies , Captain Action Figure ' s sole purpose is to sell toys to impressionable viewers like Baby Sinclair . His show ' s title is " Captain Action Figure and His Para - Military Pals " . Captain Action Figure ' s arsenal includes Remington , the adorable puppy who turns into an assault rifle . His arch - nemesis is Dr . Freebie .
Monster Clubhouse walk - around characters The four Monster Clubhouse characters have appeared in " Sesame Street Live " tours . Mel , Phoebe , Narf and Googel are performed to vocal tracks by their original performers - - Kevin Clash , John Tartaglia , Joey Mazzarino and Stephanie D ' Abruzzo .
Backstage with Elmo Backstage with Elmo is a series of web exclusive video clips first showcased on sesamestreet . org beginning in August 2008 . The clips feature Elmo chatting with from the recent season ( season 39 ) of the show ; in 2010 similar exclusive videos of Elmo with season 41 guests were posted to SesameStreet ' s YouTube Channel . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
I , Claudius I , Claudius is a twelve part 1976 BBC TV series , based on the 1934 novel and its sequel ( " Claudius the God " ) by Robert Graves . It covers the life of the Roman Emperor Claudius , who also serves as narrator . His history spanned the death of Marcellus to Claudius ' own death ( though the source novel included Julius Caesar ' s assassination ) . The series was broadcast on " Masterpiece Theater " the following year , to critical acclaim . An early " Monsterpiece Theatre " sketch spoofed the series as " Me Claudius " . The show ' s opening title sequence in particular was parodied , with Cookie Monster taking the place of Claudius ' portrait , and instead of a hissing snake , Slimey slowly crawls across the screen . The sketch itself featured Bruce Monster , Maurice Monster , Harvey Monster and a proto Elmo insisting " Me Claudius ! " ( à la " Spartacus " ) .
Similarities between It ' s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie and The Muppets The basic plot outlines for the 2002 TV movie " It ' s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie " and the 2011 theatrical film " The Muppets " are very similar on the surface : The Muppet Theatre is in trouble , and the Muppets have to raise money to win back their beloved stage . The similarities don ' t end there : _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
I Want to Be a Police Officer I Want to Be a Police Officer is a 1994 " Sesame Street " book featuring Herry Monster . Herry Monster and Elmo are out riding their bikes in the park . They ' re having a lot of fun , until Elmo falls off his bike with a crash and starts crying . Herry calls 911 and Officer Diaz responds . After helping Elmo , she offers to let Herry join her patrol for the day . Herry gladly accepts , and gets to join a motorcade and learn more about Officer Diaz and what she does .
Welcome to the Muppet Show Fan Club " Welcome to the Muppet Show Fan Club " is a soundsheet recorded by the cast of " The Muppet Show " in 1977 as part of the membership kit for the Muppet Show Fan Club . The soundsheet plays on a standard record player , at 33 1 / 3 RPM . The record consists of a three - minute sketch including a welcome from the cast , " The Muppet Show Theme " , and closing commentary from Statler and Waldorf . The recording has never been released commercially , and was only available to Fan Club members .
Mark Sainsbury Muppet A of New Zealand television anchor Mark Sainsbury was created to help promote " The Muppets " for the New Zealand market . Mark Sainsbury is known for hosting " " , New Zealand ' s most popular current affairs program . After traveling to the United States for a story on the newest Muppet movie , producer Chris Lynch ( who ' s also a puppeteer ) had ecstatic news for his cohort . In Sainsbury ' s words , " [ Chris ] came in all excited , saying , ' They want to make a Muppet of you ' . . . I thought he was joking . " Performed by Lynch , the puppet , a specially - made green Whatnot from FAO Schwarz ' s Muppet Whatnot Workshop , made his television debut on " Close Up " , and subsequently appeared on " " ( New Zealand ' s longest running children ' s show ) . He made his first public appearance at the New Zealand premiere of " The Muppets " , which also served as a fundraising event for the Auckland Starship Children ’ s Hospital .
Figure It Out , Baby Figure It Out " Figure It Out , Baby Figure It Out " is a " Sesame Street " song from a 2013 episode . The song is performed by LMNOP ( portrayed by Donald Glover ) for his concert on Sesame Street . He sings about using your knowledge in order to find solutions to problems . See also . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Baa Baa Black Sheep Baa Baa Black Sheep is a nursery rhyme dating back to the Middle Ages that references a tax on wool imposed by the king of England . When the titular black sheep is asked if he has any wool , he responds that he has " three bags full , " one for each recipient of the tax money : the master , dame , and little boy who lived down the lane representing , respectively , the local lord , the church , and the farmer .
Vivian Vase Vivian Vase is an antique urn interviewed on " Sesame Street " by Dicky Tick for his " In , On , and Under " show . She tells her story about how her career began as a standstill , because she was stuck for some time up on a shelf in a closet . Then one night , when the owners of the house were throwing a party , she suddenly got a lucky break . This was the breaking of the vase on display at the time . So , Vivian was taken out of the closet and , without any rehearsal , put on the mantle . Everyone loved her , and she has been " on " the mantle ever since . Vivian opens both her eyes only when talking and closed them as if was asleep . She does , however , give Dicky a wink once during the interview and once when it is over . Her voice and speaking mannerism is based on Mae West . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Dan Zanes and Friends Dan Zanes and Friends is a children ' s music group fronted by Dan Zanes . The group appeared in season 35 of " Sesame Street " singing the song " Jump Up . " They also provide the vocals for an animated insert , " Go Down Emmanuel Road " , used occasionally on Sesame Street during the same timeperiod . Dan Zanes contributed a song , " Wonderwheel " , to the " For the Kids " charity album .
Tom Whedon Tom Whedon ( August 3 , 1932 – March 23 , 2016 ) was a television writer and father of " Buffy the Vampire Slayer " creator Joss Whedon . He worked with Jon Stone on a concept for a Muppet Cinderella series as early as 1964 . Their pilot was shot , but never aired . It was what first acquainted them with Jim Henson ' s Muppets , and together , they went on to make the " Hey Cinderella ! " TV special for ABC in 1970 . Whedon would go on to work for the Children ' s Television Workshop , also with Jon Stone , writing for " The Electric Company " . He would serve as head writer for that show and wrote for the joint " Sesame Street " / " Electric Company " special " Out to Lunch " ( 1974 ) . In 2006 , he was interviewed for " The Best of The Electric Company " DVD set . Whedon also wrote for " The Golden Girls " , " The Dick Cavett Show " , " Alice " , " Benson " , " Captain Kangaroo " , and " Between the Lions " . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
As the World Falls Down " As the World Falls Down " is a song from the movie " Labyrinth " . The tune is first heard on a music box in Sarah ' s room at the beginning of the film . David Bowie performs the song as the Goblin King , trying to seduce Sarah . After Sarah bites into an enchanted peach , she slips away into a dream world created by Jareth . In this dream , Sarah is dressed in a beautiful gown , pursued by Jareth at a Masquerade Ball . The two eventually meet , and dance together . The track was to be released as a single but it was shelved at the last minute . A music video directed by Steve Barron to accompany the single was also made and featured a girl , not unlike Jennifer Connelly ( Sarah ) , who appears to be infatuated with Bowie . Like the music video for " Underground " , it features scenes from the film as well as new content with Hoggle . Although never released on any Labyrinth video or DVD , it can be found on the VHS and laserdisc " Bowie : The Video Collection " and the DVD " Best of Bowie " . It was also released to Bowie ' s official YouTube channel , and later to music publisher EMI ' s channel . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Sesame Street laundromat The Sesame Street laundromat is a place on Sesame Street where its residents can do their laundry . The location features prominently at the beginning of " The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland " during the last half of the song " Together Forever . " At this time , the laundromat was located across the street from 123 Sesame Street . Beginning with Season 39 of " Sesame Street " , the laundromat has been moved next to Hooper ' s Store , where Leela serves as its proprietor . Illustrated appearances . In the " Big Bird and the Lost Bear " story from " Cookie Soup and Other Good - Night Stories " , the laundromat was named the Wash and Dry Laundromat where Big Bird finds Granny Bird giving Radar a bath .
You Got an M Song The You Got an M Song is a very short " Sesame Street " song , sung by Kevin Clash and featuring a mermaid and a moose singing back - up , about writing a lowercase M with " a line and two mountains . " The segment was produced by Misseri Studio . Releases . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Episode 221 : And the Winner Is . . . When the Chief Elder dies in the process of naming Baby Sinclair , his last words becoming the baby ' s name ( Ahh Ugh I ' m Dying You Idiot ) , Earl becomes embroiled in an intense but unsurprisingly non - substantive campaign with B . P . Richfield for Chief Elder of Pangaea : first as Richfield ' s patsy , and later as a self - made , come - from - behind candidate bent on preventing a bleak homeland under what appears to be Richfield ' s imminent rule . Story . Earl and Fran take the unnamed baby to the Chief Elder to be named in a sacred ceremony . Unfortunately , the Chief Elder suffers a health problem during the naming , and inadvertently dubs the baby " Ahh Ugh I ' m Dying You Idiot " ( the first two words sounds as he dies , with the last phrase aimed at the oblivious clerk recording the name ) . With the office of the Chief Elder now open , Richfield throws his hat in the ring , and makes Earl run as his opponent . Earl opens his campaign with a bumbling speech that concludes with him singing " How Lovely to Be a Woman . " Fran is appalled that Earl is taking Richfield ' s orders , but Earl is nonplussed . That night , however , he has a dream in which he realizes the consequences of allowing Richfield to win the election , namely having to live on the streets due to a radically reduced minimum wage . Following the dream , Earl becomes determined to win the race , which is being covered by Howard Handupme and correspondent Edward R . Hero at DNN . Earl realizes that he does not have an adequate understanding of the political issues , but takes Roy ' s advice to appeal to the voters by introducing his family . Earl avoids Howard ' s questions by introducing his family members ( including a dog named Checkers ) . Howard calls Earl out on his dodging of the issues , but the opinion polls show a swing in Earl ' s direction anyway . Earl is exuberant that he is poised to win the election , but then has a dream that he would not be capable of handling the numerous responsibilities of the job . At the final debate before the election , Earl encourages voters not to vote for him , but also says that they shouldn ' t vote for Richfield as he is absolute evil and also confesses that he was picked by him to lose after Earl exposes the truth Richfield loses his temper and tries to kill him with three dinosaurs trying to restraint him . When the results come in , both Earl and Richfield have received a significant amount of votes , with Richfield gaining a slight majority , but both are beaten by a landslide write - in vote for Edward R . Hero . The episode concludes with the baby telling Hero , " I ' m the baby , gotta love me " at another naming ritual and Hero deciding that he should be named Baby Sinclair . Earl realizes that he could have done the job after all .
Humpty Dumpty Humpty Dumpty is one of the best known . First published in 1803 , it is thought that the original poem could have originated from the term " humpty dumpty , " which was both a drink of brandy boiled with ale , or a short clumsy person . Typically portrayed as an egg , the character is not specifically referred to as such in the original text . One of the most famous depictions of the poem appears in Lewis Carroll ' s " Through the Looking Glass " , where the egg discusses semantics with Alice . L . Frank Baum included the egg in his 1901 book " Mother Goose in Prose " , and the motif of " All the King ' s Horses " has been used in popular music , including songs by both The Monkees and Aretha Franklin .
Wemblin ' Fool " Wemblin ' Fool " is sung by Wembley and Gobo as they wemble over whether or not they should break into Blue Rock in the " Fraggle Rock " episode " . " This song was also performed at Jim Henson ' s Memorial Service by Jerry Nelson and Steve Whitmire ( the puppeteers for Gobo and Wembley , respectively ) . On April 14 , 2012 , the song was performed by Wembley and Red at the Jim Henson ' s Musical World concert . Album releases . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Dan Haskett Dan Haskett is an animator in television and feature animation , based primarily out of the West Coast . He worked on various " Sesame Street " inserts at Broadcast Arts in New York , notably animating and directing " Cat ' s Can " , a linear , shaded cel - animated short about a frustrated feline waiting for his talkative owner to open the catfood . Haskett ' s other credits include work on the Joe Raposo - scored feature " Raggedy Ann and Andy " , designing Minerva Mink for " Animaniacs " , original designs for Moe Szyslak and Barney Gumble for " The Simpsons " , work on such Disney features as " Beauty and the Beast " and " The Little Mermaid " , sequences on " The Chipmunk Adventure " , and design work on Pixar ' s " Toy Story " . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Memory Game : Sesame Street Edition Memory Game : Sesame Street Edition is a card game from released in 2011 . The game features cards with " Sesame Street " characters , including Elmo , Super Grover , Rosita , Zoe , Cookie Monster , Ernie , Oscar the Grouch , and others . The cards are laid face down on a surface and two cards are flipped face up over each turn . The object of the game is to turn over pairs of matching cards .
Uncle Yuska Uncle Yuska is the uncle to Moishe Oofnik , as seen in the " Shalom Sesame " episode " " Using footage from " Rechov Sumsum " , Moishe and Bonnie Franklin watch him act in the soap opera " All My Oofniks " . Later in the episode , Yuska and Moishe perform in a Hebrew rock song about family similarities . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
King Richard the Chicken - Hearted King Richard the Chicken - Hearted is the main character of the story " The King Who Ate Only Chicken " read on " Sesame Street " by Luis . King Richard got his name because all his life , he ate only foods that were made from chicken ( it was the only food he knew about ) . One day , after being fed up with the same meals , the King decides to give anyone who can find a new food for him to eat half his kingdom ( and a trip to Bermuda ) . Upon realizing that there are many other delicious foods besides chicken , King Richard gives everyone a part of his kingdom , and changed his name to " King Richard the Smart . " _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Quiet Time ( song ) " Quiet Time " is sung by Bear and Tutter in the " Bear in the Big Blue House " episodes " " and " . " Bear urges Tutter to take a break from all of his activities and get some rest ; while Tutter initially resists Bear ' s suggestions , he eventually gives in and ends up falling asleep . Audio releases . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
The Tutter Family Reunion The Tutter Family Reunion is a 2001 " Bear in the Big Blue House " storybook based on the episode " " . The book was also reprinted in 2003 by Simon & Schuster . Characters . Bear , Tutter , Pip and Pop , Ojo , Treelo , Grandma Flutter , Uncle Tito del Tutter , Tardy , Grandpa Highland McTutter , Whiner , Shouter , Jim and June Tutter
Iedereen Maakt Muziek Iedereen Maakt Muziek was a " Sesamstraat Live " show which premiered in 2005 . This was a translated version of the 2001 " Sesame Street Live " show " Everyone Makes Music " ( later " Elmo Makes Music " ) . When Jenny , a new music teacher , moves to Sesame Street , she finds that her truck full of instruments is missing . Elmo , Neef Jan , Ernie and the gang decide to make instruments for their new friend . The show ' s songs include " The Hustle , " " Rockin ' Robin , " and " Dance to the Music . " From 21 December 2005 - 26 February 2006 , this show was dubbed and performed in The Netherlands for " Sesamstraat ' s " 30th anniversary . " Iedereen maakt muziek in Sesamstraat " was the second Sesamstraat Live show ( following " Als ik later groot ben " in 2001 ) . A walkaround puppet of Pino made a couple of introductions before the show and after intermission , and Honk , Bang , Whistle and Crash was cut from the show and replaced by The Monster Club House . This live show introduced the Monster Club House and Elmo ' s World to a Dutch audience , the latter of which would become a recurring segment on " Sesamstraat " . Musical star Antje Monteiro and TV show host Irene Moors shared the same role . Cast . The cast also included a human character , Jenny .
The Chief Elder The Chief Elder , also known as the Elder - in - Chief , presides over the government of Pangaea in " Dinosaurs " . The Council of Elders is often mentioned throughout the course of the series , but first appears in " . " In this earliest appearance , the elders are a group of shrouded figures , who all speak with the same commanding voice and appear to have near mystical properties . In subsequent appearances , though the robes occasionally resurfaced , the council of elders had been modernized . The council now seemed to be a closer analogue to the United States Congress , with the Chief Elder in a role akin to that of president , an elected official rather than a member of an ancient order , allowing for greater satirical relevance . Pangaea appeared to have a very high turnover rate regarding the position of Chief Elder . Played in all but one incarnation by a hand - puppet Unisaur , the earliest individual holder of the title appeared in " , " parts and . A frilled and bespectacled dinosaur , the Chief Elder plunges Pangaea into war with the dinosaurs across the swamp over nut supplies , recanting his position only after casualties affect his popularity . In " , " the Chief Elder ( a full - bodied green dinosaur ) has regained some mystique , clad again in robes and presidng over the traditional infant - naming ceremony . His sudden death by heart attack while naming Baby Sinclair leads to an emergency election . Earl Sinclair and B . P . Richfield are the chief candidates , but commentator Edward R . Hero is elected instead . Hero ' s puppet , a crinkly almost humanoid Unisaur , would be recycled for all subsequent chief elders , with different voices and slight alterations in hue and costume . In " , " a council of multiple elders , functioning in a manner akin to the Supreme Court , is seen , with no clear designation as to the Chief Elder . A suited Chief Elder returns to the vitriolic politicking of his " Nuts to War " predecessor in " , " blaming the slumping economy on the four - legged dinosaurs , and then on amphibians . This Chief Elder would return in " . " In " , " the Chief Elder is joined by two other elders , and debates the question of an established belief system for Pangaea , ultimately deciding in favor of The Great Potato as national deity . The Chief Elder ' s final " appearance " occurs off - screen , praising Earl ' s exposure of Georgie in " . "
Lisa Bonet Lisa Bonet ( b . 1967 ) is an actress who became famous for her role as Denise Huxtable on " The Cosby Show " . In 1986 , she appeared on the cover of " Muppet Magazine " issue 13 with " Cosby Show " co - stars Malcolm - Jamal Warner , Tempestt Bledsoe and Keshia Knight Pulliam . " The Cosby Kids " also appeared on an episode of " Sesame Street " .
Stephen Finnie Stephen Finnie was a Toronto - based set decorator . He worked on Muppet productions including " The Frog Prince " , " The Muppet Musicians of Bremen " , " Emmet Otter ' s Jug - Band Christmas " , " A Muppet Family Christmas " and " Fraggle Rock " . Finnie is mentioned by name in the wrap video " Fraggles Look for Jobs " . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Kermit & Penguins Scarf A black fleece scarf ( measuring approx . 136cm in lengths and 36cm in width ) was given as a Christmas gift to Henson Company cast and crew in either 1998 or 1999 . The scarf features Kermit wearing ear muffs , and 3 penguins embroidered in cotton . The scarf was made by Polartec .
Muppet die - cast cars ( Hot Wheels ) Mattel released two sets of Muppet Hot Wheels die - cast cars in 2013 . Hot Wheels Pop Culture Series . The first reskinned classic Hot Wheels castings with Muppet graphics . Hot Wheels Muppets . The second set featured original castings based on the Muppet character designs .
Orpheus In Greek legend , Orpheus was the chief representative of the arts of song and the lyre . Orpheus ' song wooed Eurydice and the two fell deeply in love . But while fleeing from Aristaeus , Eurydice died . Distraught , Orpheus played such sad songs and sang so mournfully that all the nymphs and gods wept and gave him advice . Orpheus went down to the underworld and by his music softened the hearts of Hades and Persephone , who agreed to allow Eurydice to return with him to earth . But the condition was attached that he should walk in front of her and not look back until he had reached the upper world . In his anxiety he broke his promise , and Eurydice vanished again from his sight . The story of Orpheus was told by the Story Teller in the story of " " .