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Animal Crackers in My Soup " Animal Crackers in My Soup " is performed by Elke Sommer in of " The Muppet Show " . She first attempts to sing it in a direct imitation of Shirley Temple , who originated the song , but Kermit says it doesn ' t fit the tone of the show and asks for something more " sophisticated " . Her second attempt sees her singing it as a sultry ballad in the style of Marlene Dietrich , accompanied by a chorus line of Whatnots in tuxedoes , but Kermit says that , though well - performed , it ' s " not the way we would do it " . She says that as a guest on the show , she ' s happy to do it the Muppet way , impressing Kermit with her accommodating nature - and her courage . The Muppet way turns out to be a surreal dance version in which she is accompanied by two Small Bossmen . The song was also performed by Anne Murray on the album " Anne Murray Sings for the Sesame Street Generation " . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Magnetic Match ' n Spell Board In 1982 , Tootsie Toy released a " Magnetic Match ' n Spell Board " for toddlers . One side was a chalkboard with chalk and eraser . The other had squares for each letter of the alphabet featuring a " Sesame Street " character with a name beginning with that letter , or a common object . A set of 26 magnetic letters were included that could be matched to the squares .
Let ' s Move ! Let ' s Move ! is a campaign started by Michelle Obama to end childhood obesity in the United States . In February 2013 , Big Bird appeared with the First Lady in two public service announcements launched for the campaign , endorsing healthy eating and physical activities . Obama announced on October 30 , 2013 , that Sesame Workshop " will let the produce industry use Elmo , Big Bird and " Sesame Street " ’ s other furry characters free of charge to market fruits and veggies to kids . Under the arrangement , Sesame Workshop is waiving the licensing fee for its Muppet characters for two years . " Elmo and Rosita appeared in the State Dining Room of the White House during a press conference with Obama to talk about healthy eating .
Episode 142 : The Lost Jacket A woman named Rosalie checks into the Furchester , having brought with her her pink jacket and luggage , which Harvey P . Dull almost trips over . As Furgus escorts her to her room , she forgets to collect her jacket , Jackie , who fails to get her attention in time . Elmo and Phoebe come across Jackie , who attempts to describe Rosalie , but not accurately enough . The monsters look for help elsewhere , while Rosalie realizes Jackie is missing up in her room . In the dining room , the monsters bring Jackie to Funella for help . Funella is able to help Jackie recall more about her owner , allowing Elmo and Phoebe to find her room . However , on their way , Jackie fails to encounter Furgus and Rosalie , who are both on separate hunts for her . They reach her room , but there ' s no answer . Jackie frets , but the monsters believe they can keep pressing on . Elmo proposes they call out to Rosalie , while Phoebe has them wait in the lobby instead . Sure enough , Jackie and Rosalie reunite ! The Tea Time Monsters blow through the lobby and Rosalie loses her favorite hat in the commotion , prompting another hunt . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Muppet Treasure Island T - shirts ( Dole ) In 1996 , to celebrate the release of " Muppet Treasure Island " , Dole Bananas offered a " Muppet Treasure Island " T - shirt as a mailaway premium . The shirt pictures Miss Piggy in character as Benjamina Gunn . During the promotion , Dole also put " Muppet Treasure Island " stickers on their bananas .
Grover Cleveland Grover Cleveland ( 1837 – 1908 ) was President of the United States and holds the distinction of being the only man to do so for two non - consecutive terms , becoming the 22nd * and * the 24th President . Although a Democrat , Cleveland had a reputation as a reformer and attracted support from reform - minded Republicans during his first campaign , and when in office he fought against corruption and the patronage system . He retained respect for his character , despite the infamous 1883 campaign attack slogan " Ma ma , where ' s my pa ? " over an illegitimate child . There is no direct relationship to either Grover or Cleveland , Ohio .
Teeth Teeth appears in a " Sesame Street " sketch first shown on episode 0406 . In the sketch , Teeth visits an employment agency to find a job . He can ' t take the proposed jobs of smelling and listening , but he knows a nose and an ear that can . When asked what he does well , Teeth says that he can bite and chew things . He demonstrates by chomping up the desk . Teeth also makes a cameo appearance in " Disco Toothbrush " . See also . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Muppet dolls ( Brass Key ) Brass Key released two sets of Kermit and Miss Piggy collector ' s porcelain dolls in 2006 . One set featured 12 - inch characters in their formal wear . The second set was the " Retro Collection " , with a 7 - inch tall frog and pig in 60s - inspired get - ups .
Muppet Sing Along Theme This song opened the " Muppet Sing Along " videos . It was sung by Kermit the Frog , who was superimposed over a montage of clips . Joining him are some dancing instruments , two raccoons , and four frogs . The song ends when one raccoon hits a drum that the other one holds on to reveal the theme for the sing along . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Tony ( Anything Muppet ) Tony was named in the 1973 Muppet Character Book of Jim Henson ' s Muppets from Sesame Street . He often appears in the company of large , furry monsters . He appeared in " Lulu ' s Back in Town " with Beautiful Day Monster as Lulu . A slightly modified version of the puppet appeared to sing " Windy , " also with Beautiful Day Monster . Another sketch opens with him talking on the telephone to Lulu , asking her to a dance . When she can ' t make it , he goes on to sing the Beatles ' song " Help ! " and Herry shows up in a wig to be his date . He was also seen in a sketch as the clerk in a clothing store assisting a woman looking for a blue , furry coat ( who ends up buying Cookie Monster when Tony doesn ' t have anything in stock to match her tastes ) . Sources . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
I Love Surprises " I Love Surprises " is a song that the Cat in the Hat , the Little Cats and other from around the house sing about all the surprises he loves . It was featured in the " Wubbulous World of Dr . Seuss " episode " " . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Children ' s Songs and Stories Children ' s Songs and Stories ( with the Muppets ) was released by Playhouse Video in 1985 , as part of a series of compilations featuring songs and sketches from " The Muppet Show " . In this one hour compilation , Scooter presents his scrapbook of songs and scenes from " The Muppet Show " for children . He tries to introduce his " personal favorite " song , but is continually interrupted by various characters ( all performed by Jim Henson ) . " Muppet Show " guest star appearances include Brooke Shields , Twiggy , John Denver , Julie Andrews , Judy Collins and Charles Aznavour . Releases . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Godfrey Cambridge Godfrey Cambridge ( 1933 - 1976 ) was a comedian and actor . He appeared on " Sesame Street " in a 1971 film insert , demonstrating the word TELEPHONE on a booth . Cambridge was a popular stand - up comedian who made himself familiar on the TV variety show circuit . He co - starred with James Coburn in the satire " The President ' s Analyst " ( 1967 ) and starred in the 1970 film " Watermelon Man " ( as a bigoted white salesman who turns black ) . Other films include " Friday Foster " , " Beware ! The Blob " ( as the first victim ) , " The Busy Body " ( with Sid Caesar and Richard Pryor ) , and " Cotton Comes to Harlem " . Outside of talk and variety series , Cambridge made guest appearances on " The Dick Van Dyke Show " , " I Spy " , " Night Gallery " , " Love , American Style " , and " Car 54 , Where Are You ? " On Broadway , he earned a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actor for his role in " Purlie Victorious " ( 1961 , written by and starring Ossie Davis ) .
Dirt Dirt Dirt " Dirt Dirt Dirt " is a " Sesame Street " song from a 2010 episode . Hiram and Burt , the sole employees of Oscar ' s company " Dirtballs " , spend the episode learning new things about dirt . They sing the song in celebration of dirt , while Oscar moans from within earshot . After their song , he closes shop for good . They realize they ' re out of work and decide to go into musical theater instead , dancing off singing " Give My Regards to Broadway . " _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Me Lost Me Cookie " Me Lost Me Cookie " is a " Sesame Street " song originally recorded for the 1979 " Sesame Disco ! " album . Cookie Monster sings about losing his cookie while at the disco . Various monsters in the background include Harvey Monster , Kermit the Forg , Bruce Monster , Clancy , Maurice Monster , and the monster who would eventually become Elmo . The song was later performed in the Sesame Place stage show , " Elmo the Musical Live at Sesame Place ! " . In a 2012 interview with Smh . com . au , the song is brought up , mistakenly referred to as " I Lost Me Cookie . " Cookie Monster corrects the interviewer : In a 2015 interview with CNN , Cookie Monster claims to workout to this song . Singer / songwriter Alicia Keys claims this song helped her love music . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
A frog in my throat Having " a frog in my throat " is a common expression referring to the hoarseness of one ' s voice . Given the fact that the most famous Muppet character , Kermit , is a frog , the expression has found its way into many productions as a part of a joke .
Fozzalia Fozzalia is the kingdom ruled by Emperor Fozzie Bear in " Muppet Classic Theater " . The only land specified by name within the special , Fozzalia is a kingdom where the emperor ' s whims dictate the fashion followed by the royal court . Within the kingdom , the key locations ( depicted , as with most sets in the production , as storybook - style two - dimensional , linear facades ) are the town square ( a frequent gathering place and ideal spot for itinerant rodent tonic merchants ) , the emperor ' s palace , and the lavish royal dungeons .
Sesam Jam ( Der , Die , Das ) " Sesam - Jam ( Der , Die , Das ) " is a 1997 techno song by German Europop artist Blümchen ( Jasmin Wagner ) , using the " Sesamstrasse " theme song as its base melody . A music video for the song was directed by Oliver Sommer featuring " Sesame Street " clips dubbed in German , including two clips from " Sesamstrasse " with Samson . The music video was also included in " " . The song was released as a " Sesamstrasse " CD single , which reached # 26 on the German music charts . Releases . Audio
Episode 108 : What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up ? Kermit struggles with deciding what he wants to be when he grows up . Plot . The babies are pretending to be surgeons , operating on Fozzie ( complete with an orange juice IV drip ) , where he is diagnosed with having " Bad - joke - itis " by Dr . Gonzo . When he has a relapse , Gonzo decides to become a different doctor , which leads to the other babies discussing what they want to be when they grow up . Kermit can ' t figure out what he wants to be , so his friends help him decide what he should do . Nanny gives them a book to help with Kermit ' s job search . Among the possibilities are a firefighter with Fozzie , a professional bowler ( Gonzo ' s ideal job ) , a movie star with Piggy , or a triathelte like Skeeter . However , Kermit sees problems in all these jobs , such as being too small and weak to handle a fire hose , or constantly being beset with expensive parking tickets . When all seems hopeless , Kermit ultimately decides that he wants to be a cab driver . When the other Babies wonder what kind of job that could be , Kermit shows them when an astronaut needs a ride to the Moon , and Kermit earns an expensive fare for doing so .
Ed Waterstreet Ed Waterstreet ( b . 1943 ) is a deaf actor and director , as well as the husband of Linda Bove . He guest starred on " Sesame Street " in 1986 , in a season 18 episode as Ed , a friend of Linda . Waterstreet is a former member of the National Theatre of the Deaf , which is where me met Linda Bove . In 1991 , he moved to Los Angeles and founded The Deaf West Theater where he also serves as artistic director . In 2003 , Watertsreet and Deaf West ' s version of the musical " Big River " , using a mixed cast of hearing and deaf actors and combining signing with singing , moved to Broadway . Waterstreet ' s other credits include several roles in TV movies and episodes , usually centering on deaf characters , such as the 1985 Hallmark Hall of Fame movie " Love Is Never Silent " ( as the deaf father of a hearing girl ) , episodes of " The Pretender " and the 1991 drama series " Reasonable Doubts " ( starring Marlee Matlin ) , and the 2008 movie " Sweet Nothings " .
Ariel López Padilla Ariel López Padilla ( b . 1962 ) is a Mexican actor , who played Pablo on " Plaza Sésamo " in 2000 . Padilla is mostly well known in several telenovelas and got his start in the telenovela , " Corazón Salvaje " . He also had a brief appearance in the 1991 film , “ Solo con tu Pareja , ” as the Barbu ’ s bridegroom .
Carnegie Hall Carnegie Hall is a famed concert hall in Manhattan , regarded as one of the most prestigious locations in the world for both classical music and popular music . References . The Muppets have referenced the old Carnegie Hall saying " Practice ! " in several productions :
Polly Stone Polly Stone ( b . November 1966 ) is the daughter of " Sesame Street " writer / director Jon Stone and actor Beverley Owen . Polly appeared in at least two segments on " Sesame Street " : one in which she recites the alphabet with Grover , and another where she demonstrated five fingers . Decades later , she ' s still recognized for appearing on the show , having been identified by a pre - schooler as she recounted in " " . In his 2008 book " " , Michael Davis describes her as someone who , as a child , would have her handprints all over " Sesame Street " , and that she and her sister Kate were " " Sesame Street " ’ s in - house , on - demand focus group " who contributed countless ideas for script material on the show . One notable example is " Christmas Eve on Sesame Street " , directed and co - written by their dad . Polly recounts that the plot came from her and her sister wondering how Santa Claus got down the chimney to deliver presents . The end product is a special that Dulcy Singer called " Jon ' s baby from the beginning . If you want to see his soul , watch " Christmas Eve on Sesame Street " . " Years later , Polly assisted her father and Joseph A . Bailey in location scouting for the unproduced special " Big Bird in Ireland " . She later became a school teacher and interior designer .
Big Bird Xylophone Big Bird Xylophone is a " Sesame Street " musical toy made by in 1983 . A plastic figure of Big Bird watches over the player , holding the mallet that can be used to strike the xylophone keys . Big Bird also holds the simple music notes , which play common public domain songs .
Goodtime Goombah Soup " Goodtime Goombah Soup " is a song Ma Gorg sings when explaining to Junior Gorg about how to make soup . The song appears in the third season " Fraggle Rock " episode " " . Known ingredients of the soup include green beans , beebleberries , dried lulu blossoms , frozen radishes , salt and pepper . Mokey gets the Gorgs to defrost the Trash Heap with the soup by posing as a pepper shaker and slipping in some greaseberry seeds , which make soup taste awful . The song is later resung in the " Fraggle Rock " episode " " when the Gorgs prepare a dinner for the " enemy . " _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Vince Carter Vince Carter ( b . 1977 ) is an American professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association ( NBA ) . He is currently a starting small forward for the Memphis Grizzlies . He appeared in a segment with Grover in the " Sesame Street " video " Count on Sports " demonstrating short and tall . Grover told the Yankees Entertainment and Sports Network in late November 2007 that " I could not believe how tall he was ! Oh my goodness . I really threw out my neck looking up at him . " In the YES Network segment , Carter considers Grover as a point guard for his team ( at the time , the New Jersey Nets ) .
Fido Fido is a Grouch cat who is featured in the " Elmo ' s World " episode " . " In a segment with Elmo asking where cats live , Oscar the Grouch has brought some " Cats " up ice cream , which Fido loves . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
A Nice Boy Like Me " A Nice Boy Like Me , " originally co - written and performed by Barry Manilow , is performed by Sandy Duncan as " A Nice Girl Like Me " on of " The Muppet Show " . In the opening number , Sandy sings , dances , and downs shot after shot in a bar with Sweetums , all three Mutations , and the black - haired , male Full - Bodied Humanoid . Dr . Teeth , Zoot , and Animal provide the music ; Beautiful Day Monster is the bartender ; and Scoff and its green counterpart look on from above . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Kory Heinzen Kory Heinzen ( b . 1972 ) is an illustrator who has also worked in animation as a layout / visual development artist ( primarily for Dreamworks ) . He illustrated " Meet the Muppets " ( based on the 2011 film " The Muppets " ) and other " Passport to Reading " titles featuring the Muppets . Heinzen has worked in both animation and print media . He worked as a layout assistant on Warner Bros . ' " Quest for Camelot " ( and during that time worked on Disney books for " Hercules " , " Tarzan " , and " The Little Mermaid " ) . He joined the San Francisco studio Wild Brain as a background painter and concept artist on commercials , short films , and the hand - drawn elements of " The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle " . Heinzen joined Dreamworks in 2003 , working in visual development or production illustration , supplying art depicting character , location , and layout concepts among others . He filled those duties on " Shrek 2 " and " Shrek the Third " , " Madagascar " and " Madagascar : Escape 2 Africa " , " Megamind " , and " Mr . Peabody and Sherman " . He worked on assorted shorts and was art director for " The Adventures of Puss in Boots " series on Netflix . For video games , Heinzen worked on concepts and character designs for " Legacy of Kain : Soul Reaver 2 " , " Uncharted : Drake ' s Fortune " , and others . In addition to illustrating character tie - in books , Heinzen supplied the art for the 2012 picture book " Escaping Titanic : A Young Girl ' s True Story of Survival " . External links . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Gunsmoke Gunsmoke was a CBS Western drama which originated on radio , running from 1952 until 1960 , becoming one of the last network radio dramas . It was adapted to television in 1955 , running concurrently with the radio version for several years , and with the earliest episodes adapted from old radio scripts . The television version ran for twenty years , ending in 1975 . The protagonist was Marshal Matt Dillon ( who served as narrator on radio and the early TV shows ) , supported by Miss Kitty Russell , deputy Chester , and Doc Adams . The series was surpassed in the record books for the longest running primetime drama in U . S . television by " Law & Order " , and the animated series " The Simpsons " took its place in the record books as the longest running primetime series . It ' s longevity was noted by cable channel Bravo , which included Marshal Matt Dillon at number forty five in its list of the " 100 Greatest TV Characters " . James Arness played Marshal Matt Dillon for all twenty years of the series , and then again in the made for television movies in the 1980s and 90s . Only Kelsey Grammer as Frasier Crane has come close to breaking Arness ' record , playing Frasier for twenty years .
Old MacDonald ( song ) The classic narrative ballad of farmer Old MacDonald and his innumerable livestock has been featured on several " Sesame Street " albums . More recently , it was performed in the " Sesame Street Live " show , " Super Grover ! Ready For Action ! " . In 2015 , Murray Monster performed " Old MacMurray Had A Farm " , a variant that included traditional farm animals , as well as a lobster , an octopus , and a wedge of cheese . In the Monster Clubhouse , whenever the monsters welcome a guest , they would sing the tune of this song as it goes " M - O - N - S - T - E - R C - L - U - B - House ! "
Ben Ryan Ganger Ben Ryan Ganger ( b . 1979 ) , sometimes credited as Ben Ganger , was a child actor who played one of the Cavelings in the " Dinosaurs " episode " . " As a voice actor , Ganger played the title character in the Hanna - Barbera series " Fantastic Max " and guest roles on the 1988 " Superman " series , " Tailspin " , and " Tiny Toon Adventures " . Film credits include " Flowers in the Attic " ( as Cory Dollanganger ) , " I ' m Gonna Get You Sucka " , " Bert Rigby , You ' re a Fool " , and Tim Burton ' s " Ed Wood " .
Wesley Wesley is Big Head ' s business assistant in the Muppet Meeting Films . His most notable appearance was in " Now Hear This , " but he also surfaced as a background figure in other meeting films . Outside of the meeting filmes , the puppet appeared as a member of the Merrill Lunch Hungerdunger McCormack All Accountant Marching Society in the 1990 special " The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson " He was also seen at the beginning of " Muppet Classic Theater " ( 1994 ) , as well as in 2002 ' s " It ' s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie " ( as a member of the Muppet Orchestra during the " Moulin Scrooge " number ) . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
De Allerleukste Liedjes uit Sesamstraat De Allerleukste Liedjes uit Sesamstraat ( The Very Best Songs from Sesamstraat ) features the 18 best songs from previous Sesamstraat albums . This soundtrack album for " Sesamstraat " , the Dutch co - production of " Sesame Street " , was produced by Weton - Wesgram in 1995 .
Uncle Matt ( Rat ) Uncle Matt is Conchita ' s brother in " Rat " . Described as a rock of sense , Uncle Matt is a slightly posh middle - aged man of know determined occupation , but one who considers himself an expert on all things . He takes particular pride in pointing out the Latin names of any and all animals . Of all of the family , Matt views the transformation of brother - in - law Hubert into a rat in a more detached manner , going forth on the sociological aspects of rats and spouting pseudo - scientific theories . Apart from Marietta , he ' s also most directly opposed to killing Hubert , but mostly for practical reasons : the fact that a drowned rat in a toilet is to be avoided , " whether he ' s a close relation or not , " and the general ramifications of patricide ( or even ratricide ) . Uncle Matt proposes sending Hubert to Mulligan ' s maggot factory , where he can enjoy himself in a rat paradise , and leave a spare suit and bus ticket should he change back .
Martin Soto Martin Soto is a Mexican voice actor who has dubbed the voice of Count von Count for " Plaza Sésamo " and related productions , and the title role and narration in the Creature Shop film " Merlin " . His other dub credits include Egon in " The Real Ghostbusters " , Professor Utonium in " The Powerpuff Girls " , Tim Allen on " Home Improvement " , and various anime roles including Malik Ishtar in " Yu - Gi - Oh ! " .
Murray ' s First Book of Words Murray ' s First Book of Words is a 2010 " Sesame Street " board book . Murray Monster guides the reader down Sesame Street , pointing out words that describe what he sees . Vocabulary words include spectacular , trash can , quilt , pool and garden . Locations include the backyard of Elmo ' s apartment and Sesame Street Engine Co .