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Ivan Chermayeff Ivan Chermayeff ( b . 1932 ) is an artist and designer who contributed to " Sesame Street Magazine " in the 1970s , including cover for the June 1973 edition . He didn ' t typically draw Muppet characters , but instead stylized pieces focusing on heavy paint streak and color . One of his pieces ( a two - page spread of 13 eggs ) was reprinted in " The Sesame Street Library " volume 13 . Chermayeff also designed a local New York landmark , a ten foot tall metal sculpture of a red number 9 located on West 57th Street . The number was featured in a " Sesame Street " about finding 9s in New York . It has also appeared in the background of films ( including " Superman " ) . Chermayeff was a founding partner of the design firm Chermayeff & Geismar , begun in 1957 ( and renamed Chermayeff & Geismar & Haviv in 2013 to reflect a newer partner ) . They designed logos for major corporations , including the NBC peacock ( simplified to six feathers from eight ) and logos for Pan Am airlines and Chase Manhattan Bank . As an illustrator , Chermayeff has worked on books ranging from an illustrated history of Ellis Island to Ogden Nash ' s " The New Nutcracker Suite and Other Innocent Verses " and Kurt Vonnegutt ' s " Sun , Moon , Star " . He authored " Observations on American Architecture " ( 1972 ) and various books or essays on design , as well as illustrating children ' s fact books about birds , mammals , fish , and reptiles . His personal collage work has been exhibited in museums . External links . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Episode 319 : Words , Words , Words Bear wakes up early on a sunny day and finds himself thinking about words . He enjoys reading the words in the " Woodland Valley Gazette " , as it helps him to keep up - to - date on what ' s happening in Woodland Valley . While reading the paper , he hears a commotion in the kitchen and finds Harry and Tutter playing there . Tutter wanted to play knights and shining armor , but something about what he ' s saying is causing Harry to quack up a storm . He told Harry that he could be " Big Beaky the Dragon " and now every time he says " big beak , " Harry goes " all quacky . " Bear has the two talk things out and Tutter finds that Harry is sensitive about the size of his beak . He apologizes , saying that he likes his beak . Next , Bear helps Pip and Pop when they can ' t find the " whatchamacallit " that stops the water from draining out of the bathtub - - - the plug . Pip and Pop find that they ' e good with words , and rhyming . Later on , Ojo and the others hold a tea party in the attic . Harry ' s shy and afraid to join in , but Bear tells him that if he uses his words , the others will let him join in . In the Shadow segment , Shadow tells the tale of Peter Piper , who picked a peck of pickled peppers .
Happy Just to Be With You " Happy Just to Be With You " is a " Sesame Street " song from episode 3212 . Zoe and Bob sing about the many things they can do as they spend the day together . They both conclude they can do anything , because they ' ll happy just being in other ' s company . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Janet Perlman Janet Perlman ( b . 1954 ) is an animator who has worked extensively for the National Film Board of Canada , including the Oscar - nominated short " The Tender Tale of Cinderella Penguin " ( 1981 ) . She animated twelve inserts for " Sesame Street " , including one in which an elephant ( voiced by Marshall Efron ) asks a man for directions , but can ' t remember the details . Perlman often worked with Derek Lamb , collaborating on the titles for PBS ' s " Mystery ! " series . Her other NFB shorts included " Lady Fishbourne ' s Complete Guide to Table Manners " and " Why Me ? " ( with Lamb ) as well as animating on shorts by others ( including Alison Snowden and David Fine ' s " Bob ' s Birthday " , which led to the series " Bob and Margaret " ) . Perlman contributed to the TV series " Braingames " , " An American Experience " , and " Drew Carey ' s Green Screen " and , with Lamb , produced and animated a series of " Sports Cartoons " . She was one of the featured animators on R . O . Blechman ' s 1984 special " The Soldier ' s Tale " ( along with Dean Yeagle and others ) . She continued the fairy tale penguin theme in three children ' s books , as " Cinderella Penguin " was joined by " The Emperor Penguin ' s New Clothes " and " The Penguin and the Pea " . External links . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Rockin ' Rockets " Rockin ' Rockets " is an animated " Sesame Street " song that parodies " Rockin ' Robin . " An Elvis Presley - esque man sings about being an astronaut , backed up by the folks at mission control and some space aliens . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
ER ER is a television series about a group of emergency room doctors working at a Chicago hospital . The show has ran on NBC from 1994 until 2009 . George Clooney ' s character , Dr . Doug Ross was ranked # 95 the television special " 100 Greatest TV Characters " .
Dress - Up Muppet Dolls Kermit the Frog . The Kermit the Frog doll was released in 1981 , dressed in his Reporter Kermit outfit , with a trenchcoat and fedora . A Sleepwear Set was sold separately . In 1982 , Fisher - Price released a Lone - Star Cowboy Outfit . In 1983 , Vogue Patterns made patterns for his Evening Outfit and Jogging Wardrobe . Miss Piggy . The Miss Piggy doll was also released in 1981 , dressed in a purple sequined gown with a turban . Piggy had three outfits sold separately - - a Garden Party Gown , a Sailor Suit and a Pigs in Space Costume . In 1982 , Fisher - Price added a Prima Ballerina Tutu . In 1983 , Vogue Patterns made patterns for a Dance Wardrobe and an Evening Wardrobe . Gonzo . The Gonzo doll was released in 1982 , dressed in a Daredevil outfit . An Admiral ' s Uniform was sold separately .
Rainbow Rainbow is the name of a hippie samaritan seen in " Muppets from Space " . When Dr . Bunsen Honeydew and Beaker are left at the gas station while Fozzie Bear drives the Muppets to rendez - vous with Gonzo ' s Family at Cape Doom in the Electric Mayhem Bus , the scientists hitch a ride on a psychedelic wagon with a group of hippies . Although their time is brief , Bunsen and Beaker acquaint themselves with them enough to learn at least one of their names . Rainbow wears a baja jacket with matching bandana to hold his long hair back , and sports green - tinted shades that rest on the end of his nose . He doesn ' t speak in his brief appearance , partially due to spending his screen time shoving a handful of Lays potato chips in his mouth . It ' s not hinted whether his unique identifier is his given name or an epithet indicative of his wardrobe and mode of transport . Suitably , Bunsen bids farewell to Rainbow , advocating that he " stay groovy ! " Rainbow is played by Steve Whitmire in an uncredited cameo role . In the audio commentary for the film , Gonzo and Rizzo mention that he looks familiar .
Sir John Feelgood Sir John Feelgood is a dramatic actor who loves teaching people how to pretend . He made his first appearance on " Sesame Street " in episode 3040 ( Season 24 ) . The character is made from an orange live - hand Anything Muppet . His name is a reference to the noted Shakespeare an actor Sir John Gielgud . Stage credits . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Don Duga Don Duga ( b . 1938 ) is an independent animator and character designer whose work was often seen on " Sesame Street " . Duga was also partner in a Polestar Studios with Irra Verbitsky , and has done several collaborations with her . Duga also was a frequent character designer on projects for Rankin / Bass . Sesame Street Filmography . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
I ' ve Got the Music in Me " I ' ve Got the Music in Me " is a song from Kiki Dee . Murray Monster sang the song with the whole cast at the end of " Can ' t Stop Singing " . The song was written by Toby Boshell .
Øystein Wiik Øystein Wiik ( b . 1956 ) is a Norwegian opera singer , actor and writer . He voiced Gobo Fraggle in " Fragglene " , the Norwegian dub of " Fraggle Rock " . Wiik got his breakthough in the role of Jesus in the play " Godspell " at The National Theatre in Bergen . Internationally he have appeared at The Raimund Theater in Vienna and The Palace Theatre in London , in the role of Jean Valjean in " Les Misérables " . Other stage credits include Tony in " West Side Story " , Rum Tum Tugger in " Cats " , Motel in " Fiddler on the Roof " , Judas in " Jesus Christ Superstar " and The Phantom in " The Phantom of the Opera " . He has written a handful of musicals together with Gisle Kverndokk and Inger Schjoldager .
Tomie dePaola Tomie dePaola ( b . 1934 ) is an author and illustrator of over 200 children ' s books . Among the honors bestowed on the author are the Newbery Honor for " 26 Fairmount Avenue " and the Caldecott Honor for the book " Strega Nona " . dePaola was the host of the short lived series " Telling Stories with Tomie dePaola " , which ran for a few months in the fall of 2001 on the Hallmark Channel . Characters from one of his most popular children ' s books , " Strega Nona " , were adapted into Muppets and were featured in segments during each episode . His book " Strega Nona " was adapated into a musical by the Children ' s Theatre Company , which went on to develop and produce " Bert & Ernie , Goodnight ! " . Aside from hosting " Telling Stories " , dePaola has also appeared on the series " Barney & Friends " .
Muppet Puppet Books Muppet Puppet Books are a book series published from 1996 to 1998 , featuring two new Muppet monsters , Fred and Lizzy Lou . The characters were designed by longtime Muppet designer Rollie Krewson . The first book , " Go to Bed , Fred " , was published by Workman Publishing in 1996 . The book was packaged with a Fred puppet . This was followed in 1997 by " Peek - a - boo , Lizzy Lou ! " , which came with a Lizzy Lou puppet . Six more books were published by Random House in 1998 , with three for each character - - a Jellybean Books storybook , a Chunky Flap Book , and a Color & Activity Fun book . The series didn ' t take off as a spin - off , and ended quietly . All eight books were illustrated by Lauren Attinello , who also wrote the Lizzy Lou books . Alison Inches wrote the first Fred book , " Go to Bed , Fred " , and Janelle Cherrington wrote " It ' s Your Bed , Fred " and " Where ' s Your Bear , Fred ? " The Jim Henson Company tried to launch another book series with new Muppet characters , " Jim Henson ' s Scary Scary Monsters " , in 1998 and 1999 . This series also fizzled out after six books .
Loaf of Bread Loaf of Bread was a guest of honor on one of " Sesame Street ' s " " Here is Your Life " segments , hosted by Guy Smiley . Loaf was reunited with Carol the Baker ( who made her ) , Farmer Frankie ( his wheat was one of her ingredients ) , Cora Cow ( her milk was another ingredient ) , and Betty and Melissa Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches and Yvette and Danielle French Toast , who were made from one of Loaf ' s friends at the bakery . Years after this segment , a new loaf of bread puppet was built . Two such appearances for this puppet was as Cookie Monster ' s background singer ( one of the Fly Girls ) for the song " Healthy Food " , and in " Telly ' s Lunch . " The Loaf of Bread most recently appeared in episode 4303 alongside a Container of Milk and a Stick of Butter , as new friends of Eric Stonestreet ' s , in a sketch showcasing the word of the day : " remember . " _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Groupies Groupies are fans that follow a celebrity with a stronger passion than casual fans . For touring celebrities , they often follow the object of their obsession to several locations , sometimes more infatuated with the individual ( s ) than the art for which they are famous . In " The Muppet Show " , Sylvester Stallone has a group of lady Whatnots hanging around Backstage hoping be around Stallone in any way they can . When Kermit tries to get rid of them , Scooter informs him that they ' re also desperate to see him . In , Christopher Reeve laments the fact that most guest stars get groupies , but he gets rats . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Is there a Muppet with HIV / AIDS on Sesame Street ? In 2002 , Sesame Workshop announced that an HIV - positive character would be introduced to the cast of " Takalani Sesame " , the South African co - production of " Sesame Street " . This idea was considered crucial for the area where AIDS is an epidemic . The HIV - positive character , Kami , was designed to help the promote tolerance and reduce the stigmas associated with HIV / AIDS . Kami is a furry yellow five - year - old Muppet who contracted the disease as the result of a tainted blood transfusion she received as an infant . Aside from appearing in the South African co - production , Kami also appears in " Sesame Square " , the Nigerian co - production of " Sesame Street " . However media reports at that time of Kami ' s initial introduction gave many the impression that this character was proposed for the American version of the program . Some conservatives vigorously opposed the idea . The Traditional Values Coalition stated that : The subject become a source of debate and attacks on several news shows , such as " The O ' Reilly Factor " . Republican congressmen Billy Tauzin , Chip Pickering , Fred Upton , Joe Barton , Richard Burr and Cliff Stearns formally cautioned PBS against introducing HIV - affected Muppets to American audiences , reminding PBS that Congress could withhold funding if such a character was introduced . Despite the erroneous reports that " Sesame Street " was planning to introduce an HIV - positive character to American viewers , Sesame Workshop never intended on launching such a character in the United States . Robert Knezevic , vice president of international co - productions for Sesame Workshop , stated that " categorically , there are no plans to put this Muppet on the American ' Sesame Street . ' I think this story kind of ran away . "
Episode 221 : Dance Fever ! It ' s a peaceful , relaxing day in the Big Blue House , or at least it would be if it weren ' t for Treelo . While Ojo draws a picture , Pip and Pop create a still - life , Bear swings and Tutter naps , Treelo wants to dance - dance - dance ! Nobody wants to join him at first , but Treelo ' s persistence soon has everyone dancing . First , Bear does The Bear Cha - Cha - Cha . Next , Tutter feels like doing the limbo . Later on , Grandma Flutter pays a visit . Treelo has finally become all tired up , but Grandma Flutter gets him up - and - going to do the mambo .
If I Were a Rich Man " If I Were a Rich Man " is sung by Garth Brooks in of " Muppets Tonight " . Brooks appeared on a roof set , as Tevye , accompanied by a chorus of chickens and Floyd Pepper as the Fiddler . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart ( 1756 - 1791 ) was a prolific Austrian composer of classical music . The son of music teacher Leopold Mozart , Wolfgang Mozart was a child prodigy , composing his first piece at the age of five . He soon began several European tours , and befriended composers like Johann Christian Bach ( son of Johann Sebastian ) . His works ranged from operas such as " The Marriage of Figaro " to symphonies to choral works .
Dooley the Armadillo Dooley the Armadillo appeared in of " The Animal Show " , where he told Stinky and Jake about armadillos and how their bodies are made of armor . The puppet was later used for Toby the Armadillo on " The Animal Show " , Annette on " Bear in the Big Blue House " , Joe the Armadillo on the DVD segments for " Kermit ' s Swamp Years " . The puppet was later used as Mr . Dillo and Sniffly Whiffler on " Mopatop ' s Shop " . Additionally , the puppet resurfaced in several early " Puppet Up ! " shows . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Reynold Ruffins Reynold Ruffins ( b . 1930 ) is an illustrator and painter who contributed to " Sesame Street Magazine " beginning in 1971 and resurfacing as late as 1995 . Ruffins was a founder of the graphic design studio / collective Push Pin Studios , although he departed in 1963 . He then partnered with Simms Taback for over thirty years . He contributed to " The New York Times " and did print advertisements ( including for IBM ) , book covers ( " The English Novel " , " Aspects of Love " ) , album covers , and posters . He illustrated a series of books and calendars by Jane Sarnoff ( mostly riddle themed ) as well as his own children ' s book " My Brother Never Feeds the Cat " ( 1979 ) . In later years , he illustrated a number of multicultural children ' s books mostly based on traditional folktales . External links . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
We ' ll Do It Together In this song , Cookie Monster wants to get some cookies from a cookie tree , but he can ' t reach the cookies . Herry Monster lets Cookie Monster get on his shoulders to pick some cookies , but he still can ' t reach them . Grover gets on top of Cookie Monster , and they get the cookies down . In later versions of " C is For Cookie " , this song replaces " " track . See also . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Bran Bran is the son of Thunderdell in the 2001 Creature Shop movie " " . Bran is a kind , caring and thoughtful child who frequently has a smile on his face . After the death of his father , Bran learns the importance of thinking for himself and drawing his own conclusions about what is right . Although he has suffered due to the actions of the first Jack , he doesn ' t seek revenge on Jack Robinson for the past . Thunderdell stated that his son had a good heart , a statement which Ondine later agreed with when he encouraged her to save Jack Robinson , realizing that she was in love with him and that he was nothing like the first Jack . He said that perhaps Ondine had just fallen in love with the " wrong Jack " the first time . Gallaga the goose refers to Bran as a " clumsy boy . " It is strongly implied near the end of the film that Bran will take Thunderdell ' s place as keeper of the goose and harp .
Episode 403 : Sidebottom Blues Boober is concerned that his friends think he ' s no fun , so he lets his alter ego Sidebottom take control . Now calling himself " Dr . Fun , " Boober leads the Fraggles on games through the Gorgs ' Garden . However , Junior Gorg is making bonkleberry stew , so Wembley has a bonkleberry attack . Meanwhile , Doc is chosen by Ms . Ardath to speak at a party that a bunch of traveling retired captains will be attending .
The Count ' s Storybook Theatre The Count ' s Storybook Theatre is a recurring " Sesame Street " sketch that premiered during Season 24 . From his castle , The Count would read a classic piece of numerical literature , often featuring him in a leading role . Each sketch was bookended by a shot of a table with a pop - up book of the sketch ' s story and a candelabra , which would typically be blown out as the segment closed . The segment ' s theme was composed by Dave Conner . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Italian Street Song " Italian Street Song " is a song from the operetta " Naughty Marietta " , by Victor Herbert . Placido Flamingo and the Sesame Street All - Animal Orchestra sang this song in the " Sesame Street " sketch " Pretty Great Performances " , conducted by Seiji Ozawa . Releases . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Admiral Bird " Admiral Bird " is a " Sesame Street " song performed by Big Bird in a season 8 episode , about being the Admiral of the Navy . It ' s revealed at the song ' s end that he ' s not really sailing at sea ; he ' s standing on a parked boat in a parking lot . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Episode 107 : Toast with a Smile While Funella tries to welcome the hotel ' s latest guests - the Amoebas , Harvey P . Dull requests some toast sent up to his room . Cookie Monster ' s unable to serve him ; he ' s waiting outside for today ' s cookie delivery . Elmo wants to deliver the toast , but Phoebe warns him it ' s harder than it looks and proceeds to show him . Phoebe shows him how to prepare the toast tray and goes to the harder part - getting the toast to the room . There ' s many obstacles to watch out for , including the bump in the rug and running into guests . Elmo makes it to Mr . Dull ' s door , but is unable to open it with the try . He tries anyway , spilling the toast to the floor . Phoebe quickly runs back down and returns with a replacement slice . Elmo feels upset for his screw up , but Phoebe thinks he ' ll do better next time . Back downstairs , Mr . Dull orders some more toast . However , Phoebe is left in charge of the front desk while Funella brings her microscopic guests somewhere else to count and Cookie waits for the next cookie delivery ( he ate all of the last ) . Elmo is the only one who can bring the toast to Mr . Dull . Elmo carefully follows the steps and ( despite an encounter with The Tea Time Monsters ) successfully makes it to Mr . Dull ' s room with the toast . Now , some horses what toast sent to the Stable Room and Elmo is happy to fetch it . Sources . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Basil Hears a Noise Basil Hears a Noise is a 1990 special made by the Canadian co - production of " Sesame Street " , " Sesame Park " ( which at the time , was still known simply as " the Canadian Sesame Street " ) . Premiering on Canadian television on December 26 , 1990 ( and later airing in the United States over the Disney Channel ) , " Basil Hears a Noise " featured a prominent guest appearance by Elmo . Elmo joins the Canadian Muppets Dodi , Basil , and Louis on a camping trip in the woods . Basil is frightened , however , so Dodi tells a fantasy story by the campfire , leading Basil to imagine that they are all in costume as kings , dragons , and princesses . The special was released on home video in the United States in 1993 , with packaging emphasizing Elmo ' s presence . The special also features background appearances by other stock " Sesame Street " characters , most notably the Honkers and the Two - Headed Monster . Puppeteers , in addition to guest Kevin Clash as Elmo included Tim Gosley , Rob Mills , Pier Paquette , Gord Robertson , Trish Leeper , Cheryl Wagner , Bob Stutt , Karen Valleau , Bob Dermer , Frank Meschkuleit , Jani Lauzon , Bruce Hunter , Kathy MacLellan , John Nolan , Martine Cardinal , Patricia Lewis , Kevin McGrath , and Karen Waterman . The program first aired December 26 , at 7 pm on CBC . The special opens with a dedication to Jim Henson , who died in May of 1990 .
What Did Elmo Say ? What Did Elmo Say ? is a 2008 " Sesame Street " rhyming book . Elmo tells his friends his plans for the day as he rushes off to play with Zoe . They can ' t quite hear him , and their guesses about what they heard all rhyme . The book comes with a companion CD .
Pandora Pandora was the first woman in Greek mythology . According to the myth , Pandora opened a jar ( also known as Pandora ' s box ) releasing all the evils of mankind . Pandora appeared in the " Sesame Street " segment " Abby ' s Flying Fairy School " . In this appearance , she was depicted as a tiny little girl . Blögg accidentally conjured up her lunchbox , with giant magical snacks that wreaked havoc in the school .