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Horst Schön Horst Schön ( b . 1925 ) is a German voice actor who was the second voice of Bert on " Sesamstrasse " from approximately 1986 until roughly 1996 . He also dubbed the role in " Die Muppets feiern Weihnacht " ( " A Muppet Family Christmas " ) and Baxter in " Die Muppets unterm Weihnachtsbaum " ( " Mr . Willowby ' s Christmas Tree " ) . On television , Schön made multiple appearances in the Berlin installments of " Tatort " ( including three as Stegmüller , supervising lead kommisar Bülow ) and recurred on soap opera " Der Landarzt " ( " The Country Doctor " ) as the police commissioner . In the 1980s , he appeared in two German - Italian - American co - productions , the Western " Thunder III " and the thriller " Casablanca Express " ( with Glenn Ford ) . Schön was the primary German voice of Leslie Nielsen ( including " The Naked Gun " movies , " Dracula : Dead and Loving It " , and " Mr . Magoo " ) , as well as Spencer Tracy , Rock Hudson , and Richard Burton . He also dubbed Jackie Cooper in " Superman III " , Martin Landau in " Meteor " , Ed McMahon in " The Last Remake of Beau Geste " , Peter O ' Toole in " Troy " , and Clive Revill in " Charlie Muffin " .
Jocelyn Stevenson Jocelyn Stevenson ' s career with the Henson Company started with writing several Muppet - based children ' s books . She then went on to work as one of the co - creators and writers for " Fraggle Rock " . After that , Jim Henson asked her to develop the script for " The Tale of the Bunny Picnic " , and would later work on " Sesame Street " and Henson ' s " Mopatop ' s Shop " and " The Hoobs " , both produced for the UK . Her other television work includes " Barney & Friends " and " The Magic School Bus " . She wrote the television scripts for the " Funny Bones " series of books and created the character of " Charlie Chalk " . Between 2003 and 2006 , she was the executive producer for " Thomas & Friends " and " Pingu " , all currently in ownership of HIT Entertainment . She currently works for Mind Candy , the company behind Moshi Monsters , overseeing their film and television productions , including the 2013 UK and Ireland theatrical release of " Moshi Monsters : The Movie " . Stevenson received a BAFTA Special Award at the 2015 British Academy Children ' s Awards ceremony on November 22 . Prior to this event , she did an interview for the BBC Breakfast News . Sources . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Just Like Magic " Just Like Magic " is a " Sesame Street " song performed by Sara Bareilles in Season 46 . Bareilles sings of a bad day she ' s experienced , which Abby improves using magic . Later , Abby finds herself in a similar situation and Sara uses the magic of friendship to make her feel better . Releases . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Nothing ' s Too Good for You " Nothing ' s Too Good for You " was sung by Rizzo the Rat , Yolanda Rat , and Montague to Fozzie Bear ( as the emperor ) in " The Emperor ' s New Clothes " segment of " Muppet Classic Theater " . The rats tell the emperor that nothing is too good for him while they attempt to scam him out of his money , in reality believing that nothing is too good for themselves . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Oscar the Grouch pull toy Fisher - Price produced an Oscar the Grouch pull toy , which was sold from 1977 to 1984 . Oscar travels in a silver plastic trash can on wheels , which make a clicking noise as they roll . When the yellow bulb is squeezed , Oscar lifts his head out of the trash can and makes a grouchy noise .
Anna Jane Hays Anna Jane Hays is an author and editor who worked for the Children ' s Television Workshop for 29 years , notably serving as Vice President / Editor - in - Chief of Book Publishing . During this time , she wrote such " Sesame Street " books as " Cookie See ! Cookie Do ! " , and " See No Evil , Hear No Evil , Smell No Evil " and edited " I ' ll Miss You , Mr . Hooper " . In 2003 , she wrote the book " So Big ! " Hays ' early writing career included ghost writing projects in California and subsequently worked for the Peace Corps in Washington , D . C . , penning feature articles and interviews about volunteers ' experiences . Peace Corps director of public information , journalist Robert A . Hatch , was one of several people Joan Ganz Cooney invited to her apartment in 1966 to discuss creating a children ' s television series . Hatch asked Hays to join the organization , once the show aired , but Hays was pregnant . She waited until her child was 6 months old before signing on in 1970 , becoming the first editor of " Sesame Street Magazine " . Once the magazine was running smoothly , Hays became involved in the children ' s book aspect . Once publishers were interested , she and other people from the division would receive advance scripts from Jon Stone , and occasionally watch the taping . The team would then come up with concepts consistent with the characters and curriculum . Many of the initial books were written in house , due to a limited budget . During this period , Hays also attended international workshops and met with foreign publishers . She spent 29 years with the company , before moving back to New Mexico , becoming the editor of the " Santa Fe New Mexican " newspaper . She has also written children ' s books of her own . External links . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Lieutenant Tao Lieutenant Tao appears in a " Sesame Street " spoof of the hit - show , " The Closer " . While closing cases around the office , the chief finds an open eyeglass case on Tao ' s desk and questions him about it . He pleads he needed his glasses to see and the case is promptly closed . He is a caricature of Michael Paul Chan ' s character Michael Tao from " The Closer " . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Happy Tappin ' with Elmo " Happy Tappin ' with Elmo " is a " Sesame Street " song in which Elmo invites the listener to join him in a peppy tap - dancing session . The song is a nod to Fred Astaire ' s performance of Irving Berlin ' s " Puttin ' on the Ritz " in the 1946 film " Blue Skies " . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
The Bachelor The Bachelor is a dating game show that debuted in 2002 on ABC . Miss Piggy appeared on March 3 , 2014 to tell host Chris Harrison about her upcoming wedding in " Muppets Most Wanted " . She introduces Kermit , but Harrison can tell something is off about him . This season ' s contestant , Juan Pablo Galavis , also suspects something strange is going on , when the real Kermit enters and exposes Constantine for stealing his identity .
Folge 2462 Pferd has invited the chef Thorsten Topf to show how he prepares his famous spaghetti with tomato sauce . Rumpel claims to be a better chef than Thorsten , so they compete to prepare the best dish with Pferd as the judge . Segments . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Simcha Barbiro Simcha Barbiro ( b . 1967 ) is an Israel i voice actor who voiced Gonzo in Hebrew dub of " The Muppets " . He reprised the role in the dub of " Muppets Most Wanted " , along with other roles . He has been heard in other Muppet / Creature Shop dubs and , from 2012 onward , voiced various characters on " Rechov Sumsum " , including at times Telly Monster . Active in dubbing since 1992 , Barbiro dubbed Sylvester and Elmer Fudd in " Looney Tunes " projects for several years , Popeye and Eugene the Jeep on " Popeye and Son " , Ludwig von Drake on " Mickey Mouse Clubhouse " , Harvey Bullock on " Batman : The Animated Series " , Dinky on " The Littles " , Vernon Fenwick on " Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles " , the narrator on " Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends " , and the male voice trumpets on " Teletubbies " . Feature animation roles include Mr . Snoops in " The Rescuers " , Skinner in " Ratatouille " , Yeti in " Monsters University " , Robespierre in " Mr . Peabody and Sherman " , the cook in " Titan A . E . " , and the Tapper bartender in " Wreck - It Ralph " .
Julie Zobel Julie Zobel began her career at Henson in New York City in 1980 as part of the Costume Department . She specialized in designing , creating , and building the large that were employed by arena shows and public relations , such as " Sesame Street Live " , " Muppet Show on Tour " , and " Muppet Babies on Tour " . She worked on numerous other Henson productions and toy prototyping during those years as well . In 1991 , she moved out to Los Angeles to be part of the LA Creature Shop when " Dinosaurs " went into production and remained there to be a part of opening the west coast Creature Shop . Her work in Los Angeles has often been for outside production companies who want realistic animal puppets to match performing animals in movies such as " Dr . Dolittle " . Fifteen years after leaving the New York Workshop , Julie Zobel often finds her time spent working with familiar Muppet characters once again . External links . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Ruthanna Long Ruthanna Long ( 1916 - 2006 ) wrote the 1977 " Sesame Street " book " Tales of Sesame Gulch " . Long had written and produced for radio station KNBC in Kansas City , Missouri . She later joined McGraw Hill as an editor . She also wrote " The Great Monster Contest " ( illustrated by Tim and Greg Hildebrandt ) and " The Once - Upon - a - Time Scratch and Sniff Book " .
La Vie Aerobique " La Vie Aerobique " is one of the featured songs on " Miss Piggy ' s Aerobique Exercise Workout Album " . The song was never filmed for a Muppet production . However , on October 23 , 1982 , it was featured in the WMAQ Chicago kids ' series " Kiddin ' Around " . As part of their special fitness episode , including celebrity exercise , they played the song . Miss Piggy herself did not appear , but a rough music video was compiled , using still images and album art presented over flashing lights and colors , to accompany the record . The show also concluded with a viewer - sent - in joke about Miss Piggy bathing in honey and lemon so Kermit can enjoy sweet and sour pork . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Leslie Odom Jr . Leslie Odom Jr . ( b . 1981 ) is a Tony Award - winning actor and singer , best known for his Broadway role as Aaron Burr in Lin - Manuel Miranda ' s " Hamilton " , as well as performances in " Rent " ( Paul and others ) and " Leap of Faith " . Odom appeared on the " Sesame Street " float in the 2017 Macy ' s Thanksgiving Day Parade , singing " We Come Together " with the cast of the show . Outside of Broadway , Odom was a regular on " Smash " with recurring roles on " Law & Order : Special Victims Unit " ( Reverend Curtis Scott ) , " " , and " Person of Interest " and guest parts on " Gilmore Girls " , " Gotham " , and " The Good Wife " . Film work includes " Red Tails " and the 2017 version of Agatha Christie ' s " Murder on the Orient Express " .
Sesame Street Biscuits & Crackers Nishimoto produced a set of " Sesame Street " biscuits and crackers . The biscuits and crackers are shaped like letters , numbers , and the faces of Japan ese " Sesame " characters : Big Bird , Mojabo , Grover , Teena , Pierre and Arthur .
Statler and Waldorf reversed positions In productions and appearances featuring Statler and Waldorf , Statler traditionally sits on the right , and Waldorf on the left . The duo even maintains these relative positions during their dance routines of " The Varsity Drag " and " Marley and Marley . " However through the years there have been some instances where their positions have been reverse ; one notable example is their debut in " The Muppet Show : Sex and Violence " . During a 2015 Twitter Q & A , the pair was asked what would happen if they switched positions . They responded , " It may disrupt the time - space continuum ! Which may get rid of The Muppets . . . let ' s try it ! "
Elmo Loves You ( video ) Elmo Loves You is a 2009 " Sesame Street " direct - to - video compilation . Reception . The DVD debuted at # 7 on the Reuters Kid Video sales rankings , going up one spot the next week . Sources . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Ich war frei , ich war glücklich Ich War Frei , Ich War Glücklich ( " I Was Free , I Was Happy " - although the English title appears onscreen ) is the German dub of " " . It aired only once , on May 15 , 1980 , on . It was never released on video . The special was slightly edited in some parts , and extended in others by addition of several segments from " Die Muppet Show " ( namely " All of Me , " the subsequent , Rowlf ' s poem " Silence " , the " Java " skit , and ) . While most of the deletions are just transitions between numbers , the closing number " Too Shy to Say " is missing entirely , and 3 . 5 minutes of Leslie Uggams ' segment is removed . This occurs after Julie Andrews sings " At The Ballet , " and includes some chat with Leslie ( about men ) before Leslie sings " All That Jazz , " and the two get on top of the piano in glittery dresses to sing " Blues In the Night , " " Why Don ' t You Do Right , " and " Fever . " Alan King turning to camera is missing as well .
Joey Calvan Joey Calvan appeared on " Sesame Street " as one of the kids in a , primarily with Kermit the Frog . One of her most notable appearances on the show was in a sketch where she sang the alphabet with Kermit . As the song progresses , she kept replacing certain letters with " Cookie Monster " . The sketch has been used in a number of specials and clip shows as one of " Sesame Street " ’ s most memorable moments . Other sketches with Kermit involved her counting to 20 , discussing body parts , and demonstrating up and down . On the Street , she appeared with Mr . Snuffleupagus reciting the alphabet , and in Episode 0597 when Bob sings " Hi Friend " . According to " Sesame Street Unpaved " ,
Clark Gregg Clark Gregg ( b . 1962 ) is an American actor most well known for playing Agent Phil Coulson in the Marvel Cinematic Universe , including " Agents of SHIELD " which airs on ABC . His other credits include appearances in " The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles " , " Sex and the City " , " The West Wing " , " Will & Grace " , and " CSI : NY " . In addition to the Marvel movies , his film roles include " Clear and Present Danger " , " The Usual Suspects " , " Magnolia " , Steven Spielberg ' s " Artificial Intelligence " , " The Human Stain " ( with Nicole Kidman ) , and Joss Whedon ' s 2012 version of William Shakespeare ' s " Much Ado About Nothing " . In August of 2015 , Gregg met Kermit the Frog , Animal , and Pepe , and posted photos of himself with the Muppets on his social media accounts .
William Holmes Sullivan William Holmes Sullivan ( 1836 - 1908 ) was a British painter whose works include a painting of Lady Godiva , 19th century battlefield landscapes , " The Fairy Ring ; the Enchanted Piper " , and several scenes from William Shakespeare ' s play " Julius Caesar " .
Shepherdess A Shepherdess appears in of " The Muppet Show " . The Whatnot sits watching a lamb in " Rama Lama Ding Dong , " when a Shepherd arrives to sing the song to her . She has no dialogue but vocalizes the " wooooo " portions of the song . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Hugo Hall Hugo Hall appeared in the " Sesamstrasse " episode 2299 , that aired in 2005 . Finchen discovers that a echo , called Hugo Hall , have taken up residence in Samsons cave . Apparently he has lost his way and have been unable to find it ' s home in a small mountain , close to " Sesamstrasse " . Finchen decides to help Hugo Hall finding his mountain , so he can go home . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Hana Hegedušić Hana Hegedušić ( b . 1976 ) is the Croatian voice of Zoja ( Zoe ) on " Ulica Sezam " . She played two major television roles : Martina Spisic in the series " Ne daj se , Nina ! " and Hana on " Bumerang " . Movies include " Bad News or International Women ' s Day " , " Cashier Wants to Go to the Seaside " , " God Forbid a Worse Thing Should Happen " , and " Forest Creatures " . She has dubbed Snow White for " Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs " , Ata ( Princess Atta ) for " A Bug ' s Life " , and Zipporah for " The Prince of Egypt " .
Trashbag Waltz " Trashbag Waltz " is a " Sesame Street " performed in episode 2208 . Gordon comes across Grundgetta practicing for the dance contest at the upcoming Trash Man ' s Ball . She demonstrates the dance she ' ll be doing - " The Trashbag Waltz " ( where she dances with a bag of trash ) - as Oscar sings the tune . Gordon doesn ' t understand why she doesn ' t use Oscar as her dance partner , a concept the Grouches find ridiculous . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
I Muppet I Muppet is the Italian dub of " The Muppets " . Promotion . The extensive promotional campaign included Elio performing a cover version of " The Muppet Show Theme " and a series of web videos where he was kidnapped by the Muppets to host " The Muppet Show " . Other online promotions included the Italian version of the " Never - Ending Mahna Mahna Phenomahna " , a magazine appearance on " The Cinema Show " , and wallpaper and screensavers . Merchandise included the book adaptation , 24 - plush Nicotoy dolls ( Kermit , Miss Piggy , Fozzie and Animal ) , HoMe teacups ( Kermit , Piggy , Gonzo , Fozzie and Animal ) , Miss Piggy souvenir bags and a hat promoting the film .
Antoine Silverman Antoine Silverman is a violinist who has performed as part of the house band on " Sesame Street " . In particular , he has fiddled for Elmo . He received on - screen credit for Season 44 and Season 45 . Silverman has performed as a pit musician in many Broadway shows , including the 2004 revival of " Fiddler on the Roof " ( where he also understudied the Fiddler ) , " South Pacific " , " Urban Cowboy " , " High Fidelity " , and " Bullets Over Broadway " . He served as concert master and music coordinator for " Spider - Man : Turn Off the Dark " and musical coordinator for " Tuck Everlasting " ( with songs by Nathan Tysen and Chris Miller ) . On - stage , he played Albert Einstein in the Philip Glass opera piece " Einstein on the Beach " in 2012 , and toured through 2014 . In concerts and recordings , Silverman has played with Harry Connick , Jr . , Garth Brooks , Sheryl Crow , Ben Folds Five , and Rod Stewart . He played on the film soundtracks to " Across the Universe " , " Dummy " , and the animated feature " Chico & Rita " . He is married to fellow " Sesame " musician Anja Wood .
Charo Charo is a Spanish - American comedienne , actress and flamenco guitarist . She came to the US in the 1960 ' s , and found fame guest - starring on shows such as " Laugh - In " , " The Tonight Show " , and " Hollywood Squares " . She was also a recurring guest on " The Love Boat " as entertainer April Lopez . She appeared with Kermit the Frog on " Hollywood Squares " in January 2003 , along with other celebrities including Brad Garrett and John Ritter . In May of the same year she appeared alongside Miss Piggy on " Blondes Have More Fun " week . Other credits include " The Suite Life on Deck " , " That ' 70s Show " , " Fantasy Island " , " Pee - Wee Herman ' s Christmas Special " and multiple appearances at " The Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon " .
Super Mario Bros . Super Mario Bros . is a popular video game franchise from Nintendo . The games often involve two brother plumbers , Mario and Luigi , as they rescue Princess Peach Toadstool from the evil King Bowser Koopa . The title character , Mario , first appeared in the 1981 video game " Donkey Kong " . His brother Luigi was introduced in 1983 ' s " Mario Bros . " , before the main series was launched with 1985 ' s " Super Mario Bros " , leading to many sequels , animated adaptations , and a live action movie .
Muppet Magazine issue 8 " Muppet Magazine " Volume 2 , Number 4 ( Fall 1984 ) Muppet Round - Ups . Floyd ' s Record Rap as told to Marianne Meyer Coming Attractions with Statler and Waldorf as told to David S . Cohen Rowlf on Books as told to David Granger Ask Dr . Honeydew as told to Frederick Newman From the Files of Fozzie as told to Paul McMahon , illustrated by Richard Brown Mondo Muppet . Hounds ! ( edited by Mark Saltzman ; research by Martha Benezet , hound jokes by Noelle Sterne ) Great Moments in Hound History Gonzo ' s Weirder Than Me : Peculiar Pooches Miss Piggy ' s Advice as told to Louise Gikow
The Great Gorge The Great Gorge is located deep within Fraggle Rock . The cave is home to Spiderflies and other various creatures . Red and Mokey must cross the Gorge on their way to Brushplant Cave in the " Fraggle Rock " book , " Best Friends " .
Ray Romano Ray Romano ( b . 1957 ) is an Emmy Award - winning American comedian and actor . He is best known for being the star of the comedy series " Everybody Loves Raymond " . Romano appeared in " Sesame Street " Episode 3983 . Romano tried to describe " frustrated " , but encountered problems because Grover thinks he wants to talk about pineapples , head coverings or cheese balls .
Prince Rudolph Prince Rudolph and his invisible cheeseburger performed on " The Muppet Show " in . On his way out to the stage , he asks Kermit if anyone ' s seen his invisible cheeseburger . When Kermit replies " no , " Rudolph is relieved to hear that he ' s on time for a change . Notes . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
J J is the 10th letter of the English alphabet . It featured in one of the earliest animated inserts for " Sesame Street " , referred to as the J Commercial , whose production is documented in the Sesame Street Pitch Reel . The ninth episode of " Sesame Street " was the first one to be sponsored by this letter . J made a rare television guest appearance on " Good Morning America " in September 2012 , albeit in a segment pre - taped on the Street with Josh Elliott .
Ernie Anderson Ernie Anderson ( 1923 - 1997 ) was an announcer and TV personality best known as the signature voice of ABC for several decades , doing everything from " The Love Boat " promos to the announcing chores on " America ' s Funniest Home Videos " ( where he sometimes appeared on - camera ) . As an ABC staff announcer , Anderson was often heard uncredited on " Dinosaurs " , in the Antediluvian Broadcasting Company promos ( such as in the third season episodes " " and " " ) . Outside of his prolific announcing career , Anderson was familiar to Cleveland TV viewers early in his career as horror host Ghoulardi . Other voice work included the movies " That ' s Life ! " and " Stay Tuned " , cartoons like " Animaniacs " and " The Powerpuff Girls " pilots , and narrating the TV making - of documentaries for Christopher Reeve ' s first two " Superman " films .
Mr . Sock Mr . Sock is Ernie ' s sock puppet . He uses him to bug Bert while he ' s reading a book in a " Play With Me Sesame " segment . After Bert becomes annoyed , Mr . Sock only wanted to ask him if Bert wanted to play his favorite game , Perfect Pair . Proud of his antics , Mr . Sock laughs an Ernie laugh , which surprises his puppeteer . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Dial - a - Muppet Dial - a - Muppet was a telephone service provided during the 1980s by which someone could call a designated number and hear a pre - recorded joke told by the Muppets . Writers for the sketches included Bill Prady , Chris Grabenstein , and Mitchell Kriegman . The service was managed by Mary Manilla . Dave Goelz recalls a particular recording session in " " :
Miss Piggy ' s Treasury of Art Masterpieces from the Kermitage Collection Miss Piggy ' s Treasury of Art Masterpieces from the Kermitage Collection is a 1984 book that reprints and expands on the " Kermitage Collection " art spoofs originally published in " Miss Piggy ' s Art Masterpiece Calendar " . The book presents each masterpiece with commentary by Miss Piggy , who also adds an introduction and an article on " The Art of Collecting " . Masterpieces in the Treasury :