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Nate Leakey Nate Leakey was the contestant on " Swift Wits " who failed to save Hopper from being eaten by Big Mean Carl in the UK Spots in of " Muppets Tonight " . Nate has a very weird hobby , but host Snookie Blyer will not permit him to tell the audience what it is . In a desperate bid to finally get a correct answer out of one of his contestants , Snookie tells Nate the answer : cheese . But Nate either doesn ' t hear or chooses to play the game properly , because he suggests answers for which cheese might be a clue , such as pizza , getting his picture taken , and various types of cheese . When it is too late , and the innocent , a bunny named Hopper , is eaten by Carl , Nate realizes and apologizes . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Gute - Nacht - Geschichten von und über die Muppets Gute - Nacht - Geschichten von und über die Muppets ( " Bedtime Stories By and About the Muppets " ) is a 1989 German Muppet storybook . The book translates and reprints material from " Jim Henson ' s Muppet Stories " .
Happy to Be Me " Happy to Be Me " is a song sung by Big Bird in the " Sesame Street " season 42 episode " The Good Birds Club " . He sings it at the beginning of the street scene , while making his way to the clubhouse . He sings several reprises of it when getting rejected from the club , each time getting progressively sadder . He and his friends sing a triumphant reprise of it at the end when they form the " Happy to be Me Club . " _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Manuel Manuel is a character on " Plaza Sésamo " , the Mexican co - production of " Sesame Street " . Like Daniela , he was one of the regular child characters on the show . Over the years , Manuel has had several actors , including Manuel Bermudez , Charlie Santana , Alan Sanchez , and Santiago Hernández . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Queen Quinella Queen Quinella is the wife of King Goodheart and mother of Prince Firstly in the 1994 " Sesame Street " video " A New Baby in My House " . The Queen has also just given birth to Princess Azalea . Quinella ' s own younger sister was Posie . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
John Canemaker John Canemaker is a veteran animator , animation historian , and lecturer , perhaps best known for his many books about the Disney studio , including " Walt Disney ' s Nine Old Men and the Art of Animation " . Early in his career , Canemaker worked as a freelance animator on many " Sesame Street " animated segments , under different producers and directors . For Derek Lamb , he animated the " Mad Goat Song . " For Bruce Cayard , Canemaker animated " Scary Thing " and " Jungle Room " from 1974 , and a slew of segments from 1980 : " Me and My M , " " Wash Your Hands , " " Needle and Thread , " " Sneeze , " and " Hummingbird . " Canemaker also animated segments for Bob Keeshan ' s " Captain Kangaroo " and Paul Reubens ' " Pee - Wee ' s Playhouse " . In 2006 , he received the Academy Award for Best Animated Short , for his autobiographical film " The Moon and the Son " . External links . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Homeland Homeland is a dramatic television series , begun in 2011 , that airs on the premium cable network Showtime . The show centers on US Marine Nicholas Brody , who returns home after being held as a prisoner of war , and CIA agent Carrie Mathison , who suspects that the Marine may be secretly working for al - Qaeda .
Firefly Fun and Buggy Buddies Firefly Fun and Buggy Buddies is a " Sesame Street " DVD from Warner Home Video released on June 1 , 2010 . The DVD includes the Street stories from two 2008 episodes ( episodes 4165 and 4175 ) plus , as well as other segments related to bugs . The classic " Ladybugs ' Picnic " cartoon is included as a bonus feature .
The Wonderful World of Pigeons The Wonderful World of Pigeons is Bert ' s favorite TV show , which , as the title implies , is a show about pigeons . In Episode 0406 , when Bob , Ernie , Bert , and the Kids play a game where they mention things that everybody does , Bert says that everybody likes to watch " The Wonderful World of Pigeons " , but Ernie says that he hates that show , and Bob says that he never watches it . In an early Ernie and Bert sketch , Bert , Ernie , and Herry Monster all compete for the television chair . When they realize that they can all fit in the chair together , Herry and Ernie ask Bert what they are watching . When they learn that " The Wonderful World of Pigeons " is on the TV set , Ernie and Herry leave . In another sketch , Bert informs Ernie that he was watching " The Wonderful World of Pigeons " when all of a sudden a letter H appears on TV , interrupting the program .
Ten Pins " Ten Pins " is an animated " Sesame Street " song produced by Michael Sporn . In a song , a bowling ball boasts that he can knock down all ten pins at the end of the alley . He ' s disappointed to see he only knocks down a mere two . Releases . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Doozer Music Doozer Music is a 1984 " Fraggle Rock " home - video compilation that was released on VHS , Beta , RCA SelectaVision CED discs , and more recently as a digital download . The video features songs from the first two seasons of " Fraggle Rock " with new inserts of Traveling Matt and Cotterpin Doozer introducing the clips . The 16 - minute video is a follow - up to the 1984 video " Fraggle Songs " .
John Tartaglia John Tartaglia ( b . February 16 , 1978 ) is a puppeteer and actor whose career started on " Sesame Street " , subsequently leading to Broadway stardom and a Tony - award for originating the roles of Princeton and Rod in " Avenue Q " , off - and on - Broadway , and in the short - lived Las Vegas production . He began on " Sesame Street " at the age of 16 , performing background characters and assisting . Tartaglia has continued to puppeteer for " Sesame Street " occasionally after Season 35 . He performed more major roles during season 43 and season 44 , such as Brandeis the dog in Episode 4307 , Birdie in the resource video " " , and various characters for " Elmo the Musical . " He has also lent his vocals to inserts , such as " Brothers and Sisters " with Stephanie D ' Abruzzo . Other stage credits include Pinocchio and the Magic Mirror in " Shrek " on Broadway and Lumiere in the Broadway production of " Beauty and the Beast " . He also portrayed the role of The Genie in " Aladdin " , a new stage production of Disney ' s movie musical in the 2012 St . Louis production , and direct " Because of Winn - Dixie " , a new production with a real dog on stage . Tartaglia also currently hosts " Sunday Funday " on Sirius XM On Broadway ( Channel 72 ) . Tartaglia also had his own Disney Channel TV series , " Johnny and the Sprites " , where he starred on - camera opposite puppets played by veteran " Sesame " Muppeteers . He discussed the experience in a TV Guide interview : Official bio . " From sesameworkshop . org : " Sources . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Frisky Frisky is a member of Bugsy Vile ' s gang on " Dog City " . An excitable chihuahua , Frisky ' s specialty , as suggested by his name , is frisking , able to quickly uncover anything a victim has on his person . Frisky often seems more ambitious than his fellow henchmen , but still retains a loyalty to Bugsy . During the third season , Frisky was often the star of the " His Master ' s Choice Theater " sketches .
Zig Zag Dance " Zig Zag Dance " is a " Sesame Street " song which debuted in Season 11 . The song was sung by four Anything Muppets ( performed by Richard Hunt , Frank Oz , Jerry Nelson , and Christopher Cerf ) about a dance named after the letter " Z " . It was later covered by The Mighty Mighty Bosstones with the Count on " Elmopalooza " . The Count later sang the song with some friends in the " Sesame Street Live " show " Big Bird ' s Sunny Day Camp Out " . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Moldy Hay Moldy Hay was a character from " Sam and Friends " . He was an abstract humanoid character with orange - red skin , a big nose , and hair over his eyes . He was created on May 1956 . He also appeared in a commercial for Esskay Meats with Kermit . A resource guide for the " Jim Henson ' s Fantastic World " exhibit cites Moldy Hay as an early version of Ernie . Sources . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Paul Simon Paul Simon ( b . 1941 ) is a famous singer and songwriter . With his childhood friend Art Garfunkel , he formed the duo Tom and Jerry in the 1950s , which had a sound similar to the Everly Brothers . After a few minor hits and some solo work in Britain , Simon & Garfunkel achieved their greatest fame during the 1960 ' s under their own names , with many classic folk - rock songs , among them " The Sound of Silence , " " Mrs . Robinson , " and " Bridge over Troubled Water . " The pair split up in 1970 , with Art turning to acting and occasional solo work on his own . Paul , on the other hand , went on to a long solo career , although he has reunited with Garfunkel on several occasions . Simon appeared on " Sesame Street " during Season 8 , singing " Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard " with a group of kids , one of whom improvises her own verses . During the 1970s , he also sang the song " Bingo , " in which he appeared with his son Harper ( b . 1972 ) , in a filmed segment about how vinyl records were made . He wrote the song " Feelin ' Groovy , " which was performed by Bob during the first season of the show . He also sang " African Alphabet " with Ladysmith Black Mambazo . He guest starred on of " The Muppet Show " and returned to " Sesame Street " in the celebrity version of " Put Down the Duckie . " In 2007 , Simon was honored by the Library of Congress in the special " Celebrating the Music of Paul Simon " . Grover and Elmo paid tribute by singing " Feelin ' Groovy " . Dr . Teeth and the Electric Mayhem covered Simon ' s song " Kodachrome " in a 2015 music video .
Kermit and the New Bicycle Kermit and the New Bicycle is a Muppet Kids book featuring Kermit and Fozzie Bear . Fozzie has gotten a new Bicycle , and when he is out with his family , Kermit takes it for a ride without permission . Growing more and more brave on the bike , Kermit crashes , bending a tire and scratching the shiny new paint . He takes the bike to be repaired , but is saddened to realize it will take a week to get it back . In the meantime Fozzie has returned and thinks his bike is stolen . He is brokenhearted at his loss , and Kermit finally tells the truth to Fozzie about the accident .
Mr . President Mr . President is in therapy with Meepzorp after the tragic events in the film " Independence Day " in the " Muppets Tonight " spoof , " Co - dependence Day : CD4 " , from . He is upset that the aliens blew up the White House , New York , Los Angeles , London and Moscow . The unidentified presidential character is simply referred to as " Mr . President " in the show ' s dialogue . See also . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
The Muppets Big Book of Crafts The Muppets Big Book of Crafts is a how - to book written by the Muppet Workshop , instructing readers on how to create a variety of Muppety crafts . In the pages , the provide comments and advice on the various crafts . Sidebars highlight actual techniques used by the Muppet Workshop or in other aspects of Muppet filmmaking , as well as the craft interests of Jim Henson and other Muppet people . The book builds on the previous " The Muppets Make Puppets ’ " but it ’ s even more in - depth and ambitious . Muppet Workshop staffers ( or other Henson employees ) designed and built each project , and receive individual credit in the side margins . In many cases , the crafts reflect the specialties or chief expertise of the individual designer . Thus , costumer Barbara Davis contributed several jewelry or clothing ideas , while tie - dying and dipped cloth crafts came from fabric dying supervisor Jason Weber . Mechanical designer Larry Jameson presented the “ Rolling Thingamajig , ” a wooden push toy with wheels that wobble and a head that joggles on a neck spring .
I Am Big Bird : The Caroll Spinney Story I Am Big Bird : The Caroll Spinney Story is a feature - length documentary about Caroll Spinney , the original Muppeteer behind Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch on " Sesame Street " . The documentary is produced by Copper Pot Pictures , with founders Dave LaMattina , Chad Walker and Clay Frost as the filmmakers . The project was first announced in March of 2012 , and a Kickstarter campaign was launched and successfully funded that summer . The film was completed by mid - January 2014 , and had its world premiere at the Hot Docs Festival in Toronto , Canada on April 27 , 2014 . The film ' s U . S . premiere was held at the Montclair Film Festival in New Jersey on May 3 , 2014 . In October , it was announced that Tribeca Film had acquired the U . S . distribution rights . The film was released through video - on - demand services on May 5 , 2015 and theatrically on May 6 . The film was released on DVD on August 11 , 2015 . Video releases . The commercial DVD release contains the film with no special features . A Blu - ray disc , released as an exclusive reward to Kickstarter backers , contains a number of extra bonus features : Some of the Blu - ray features were uploaded to the Copper Pot Pictures ' copperpotpics YouTube and Vimeo channels , which also shared some videos not included on any other release .
Philip Anthony - Rodriguez Philip Anthony - Rodriguez is a bilingual actor and voice artist who re - voiced Elmo and others in the Spanish dubs of various " Sesame Street " , targeted at bilingual or Spanish - speaking households in the US . Anthony - Rodriguez has appeared often on TV , with regular roles on " The Secret Life of the American Teenager " ( as Ruben Enriquez ) and " Jake 2 . 0 " , and guest spots on " 24 " ( recurring as henchman Tom Chapman in the seventh season ) , " Law & Order " , " Third Watch " , the 2003 revival of " Dragnet " , " Hannah Montana " , and " Enterprise " . As a voice actor , he has been heard on " Higglytown Heroes " and in assorted video games , most notably " Grand Theft Auto : Vice City " ( as radio talk show host Maurice Chavez ) , as well as " The Sopranos : Road to Respect " , " Spider - Man 3 " , and " Dragon Age : Origins " .
Be What You Want to Be " Be What You Want to Be " is a song featuring " Sesame Street ' s " international co - production characters . In the song Chamki ( " Galli Galli Sim Sim " ) , Bel ( " Vila Sésamo " ) , Lily ( " " ) , and Lola ( " Plaza Sésamo " ) sing about how they ' ll achieve great things when they grow up because they are " cool and smart girls . "
PlayStation The PlayStation ( officially abbreviated PS ) is a series of video game consoles created and developed by Sony Computer Entertainment . With consoles in the fifth , sixth , seventh and eighth generation , the brand was first introduced in 1994 . The brand consists of a total of three home consoles , a media center , an online service , a line of controllers , two handhelds and a phone , as well as multiple magazines .
Doctor ( Muppet Show ) A Doctor appears in " The Muppet Show " . When Kermit the Frog fractures a flipper , this physician is in the audience and answers the age old call , " Is there a doctor in the house ? " When Fozzie Bear questions his bonafides , he offers to show him his bank balance . The doctor announces that Kermit will be hopping about in no time . He also participates in a performance of " Coconut , " in which the staid medico slowly turns into a Witch Doctor . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Bruce Vilanch Bruce Vilanch ( b . 1948 ) is a writer and actor , best known for his stint as a regular on the revival of " Hollywood Squares " . It was on the show where Bruce worked with the Muppets during their many visits , including Kermit the Frog . He also provided " special material " for " " . As a writer Vilanch contributed to the " Star Wars Holiday Special " , concert tours for Bette Midler and Diana Ross and many of the Academy Award ceremonies . As an actor , Vilanch has made guest appearances on " Law & Order " and " Bosom Buddies " ( with Tom Hanks ) . On Broadway he took over the role of Edna Turnblad in " Hairspray " ( a role originated by Harvey Fierstein ) , and has also scripted several concert specials for the Great White Way .
How Should I Tell You I Love You Randy Travis sings " How Should I Tell You I Love You " as Telly Monster rapidly tries to provide visual aids for his lyrics about different ways of communicating . The song ' s melody is reminiscent of " I ' ll Always Remember I Love You , " another tune composed by Chris Cerf . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Bob Schwarz Bob Schwarz ( b . 1931 ) directed episodes of " Sesame Street " in the ' 70s and ' 80s , including multiple episodes during the week of the Hawaii trip ( ending with episode 1095 ) . Schwarz had been a stage manager for CBS and also directed on " The Electric Company " and soap operas such as " Search for Tomorrow " , " Another World " , and " As the World Turns " . He later shifted into art , sculpting and creating three - dimensional pieces . External links . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Kirstie Alley Kirstie Alley ( b . 1951 ) is an Emmy Award winning actress best remembered for her role of Rebecca Howe on " Cheers " . She was interviewed by Kermit the Frog on the " black carpet " of " Pirates of the Caribbean : On Stranger Tides " . Kermit fainted after being kissed by her . At the time of the interview , she was a contestant on " Dancing with the Stars " season 12 . Alley ' s other credits include the television series " Veronica ' s Closet " , " Fat Actress " , both " North and South " TV miniseries and guest appearances on " The Love Boat " . Her first screen role was as Lt . Saavik " Star Trek II : The Wrath of Khan " .
Speel Allemaal Je Eigen Spel " Speel allemaal je eigen spel " ( " Everyone Play Your Own Game " ) is a " Sesamstraat " song performed by Tommie . Tommie sings about the power of imagination and how one can pretend anything , from flying like a superhero to it being night instead of day . Audio releases . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Magic Pig Calypso Song " Magic Pig Calypso Song " is an animated " Sesame Street " song produced by Vince Collins . The song is all about perspective , starting out with a piggy bank . As the angle of the object changes , it begins changing into many different things . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Hungry Jack ' s Muppet Babies Toys The Burger King franchise in Western Australia is called " Hungry Jacks " . A new set of 6 Muppet Babies was released by Hungry Jacks in July 2004 featuring the Babies playing on their favorite toys . Each piece stands approximately 3 inches tall .
Ginger the Jungle Slug Ginger the Jungle Slug is Edi ' s favorite toy first seen in the " Animal Jam " episode titled , Waffle likes the toy so much that he challenges Edi to a contest to determine who can play with Ginger for the day . After many tries at attempting the freezing contest where the person must stand still the longest , Waffle wins and gets to play with Ginger . He returns the toy to Edi after noticing how sad she looks .
Episode 236 : Call It a Day Bear and the kids have had a busy day and are now turning in for the night . Ojo , Tutter , Treelo , Pip and Pop are all sleeping over in the living room of the Big Blue House . He tells them a bedtime story about a dragon and some very brave knights just like them who helped it . Bear reflects on all of the great things that can happen in a day . In flashbacks , he and the viewers take a look back at some things that happened that day . He and the kids all had a lot of fun at the Otter Pond , splashing and playing ball . In fact , Pip and Pop had so much fun that they get out of bed to ask if they can go back down there right now , but Bear tells them it ' ll still be there tomorrow . Bear also recalls that Tutter tried to eat a large amount of carrots and bran to get ready for a checkup with Doc Hogg . Bear helped him to see that he was already ready and when Tutter shows up full of energy , Bear gives him some warm milk to help get him to sleep . Bear also recalls that Ojo pretended that Snow Bear was her baby - - - giving her a bath in the sink and feeding her mashed fruit . He gives Snow Bear a good - night kiss , and Ojo one too . In the Shadow segment , Shadow tells a story about a day in the life of a dog .
Sesame Stories Sesame Stories is the English umbrella title for a combined Jordanian , Israeli , and Palestinian " Sesame Street " co - production . The three shows produced are : See also . < gallery > Image : Book . sesamestories . jpg | " Sesame Stories " < br > ( 1979 storybook ) | link = Sesame Stories ( book )
If I Loved You " If I Loved You " is a show tune from the 1945 Rodgers and Hammerstein musical " Carousel " . The song was performed by Miss Piggy and Josh Groban on " Up Late with Miss Piggy " in " The Muppets " episode " . " _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Joey Heatherton Joey Heatherton ( b . 1944 ) is a singer and dancer , known for her energetic movements and often provocative attire and behavior . She appeared with Perry Como , Art Carney , and the Muppets in the 1972 special " The Perry Como Winter Show " , joining her co - stars , King Goshposh , and Featherstone in the song " Keep It Down . " Following her first big break as a teenager in 1959 on " The Perry Como Show " , Heatherton became a popular guest on the variety show circuit , including " Hollywood Palace " and " The Ed Sullivan Show " , often flirting with the likes of Como and Dean Martin . She also accompanied Bob Hope on USO tours . In the 1970s , Heatherton suffered professional and personal setbacks , with a starring role in " The Happy Hooker Goes to Washington " and commercials for RC Cola and Serta mattresses as career highlights . She was loosely parodied on " SCTV " as the emotionally unstable , questionably talented Lola Heatherton , but was one of many " cult " performers re - discovered by John Waters , playing a disapproving parent in his 1990 film " Cry - Baby " .
Ángel Corella Ángel Corella ( b . 1975 ; also credited as Angel Corella ) is a Spanish ballet dancer , who was a principal dancer with the American Ballet Theatre in New York City . In Season 29 , he filmed segments for " Sesame Street " . In one , he dances with animated , while Zoe , Telly and Elmo recite them in turn . In another , he spins around while The Count counts each movement .
The Ad Council The Ad Council is a non - profit agency which since 1952 , has been the leading producer of television public service announcements , often " sponsored " by specific non - profit groups and government agencies . Ad Council spots typically address such issues as public safety , personal health , and wider issues such as adoption . Their best known creations include Smokey Bear and McGruff , the dog who " takes a bite out of crime . " Various advertising agencies over the years have donated their services in creating the campaign . Cookie Monster . Over the years , many Ad Council campaigns have involved the participation of celebrities . In 1974 , their " Nutrition Campaign " featured Cookie Monster , in both 30 second and 60 second versions of the same spot . The spot was scripted by Norman Stiles , with input from Louis DiJacobs of Young , Rubican and Associates . Decades before the " Veggie Monster " controversy , Cookie Monster encourages healthy eating habits . To the astonishment of a roving reporter ( off - screen voice - over ) , Cookie Monster explains that even he can ' t eat only cookies and expect to be healthy . He proceeds to dine on meat and fish , carrots and peas , fruits , and then milk . For dessert , Cookie Monster brings out a whistle , summoning a truck load of cookies . The ad was filmed on September 16 , 1974 in Staten Island . The commercial is available for viewing at the Paley Center for Media . Car seats . One spot created in the 1990s featured Elmo , Big Bird , Maria , and Gabi .