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Bad Polly Bad Polly , sometimes called Polly Lobster , is Long John Silver ' s crustacean companion in " Muppet Treasure Island " . Polly is a lobster whom Silver " raised from a fingerling " . He works closely with fellow pirates Clueless Morgan and Mad Monty to cause trouble for the heroic crew of the Hispaniola . He steals the map to Treasure Island , and is eager to start a mutiny . Polly and Clueless Morgan were also featured in several UK Spots on " Muppets Tonight " , interacting with Mr . Callahan . They also appeared alongside Mad Monty in the " " video . In 2004 , Palisades Toys released a Bad Polly figure as an accessory to their Captain Smollett Action Figure . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Leonard Birdseed Leonard Birdseed is heard in the album " Elmo and the Orchestra " . He is the conductor of the all - bird member Birdapest Symphony Orchestra ( spoofing the Budapest Symphony Orchestra ) , who helps Elmo try to remember his favorite piece of classical music . The name is a play on American conductor / composer Leonard Bernstein who , during the 1960s , led dozens of concerts with the New York Philharmonic that were broadcast on television as the " Young People ' s Concerts " . His " Sesame Street " namesake continues the tradition of educating young people in classical music on this album . Jerry Nelson ' s vocal portrayal of Birdseed is an uncanny impression of Bernstein .
40 40 is a number that comprises the sequence of digits " 4 " and " 0 " of the — the most widely used numeral system in the world . The number 40 was introduced on " Sesame Street " in 1986 . The number 40 is also the highest number used in counting lessons on the show ( not including " skip counting " ) . Although counting to 40 became a " Sesame Street " curriculum goal in 1986 , many years would pass before the number 40 sponsored an episode ( in the interim , the number 21 was the highest number to sponsor the show ) . The number 40 first sponsored " Sesame Street " in Episode 4187 , the show ' s 40th season premiere . An eyeballed number 40 runs away from the birthday cake that it is supposed to sit atop , in " Sesamstrasse " ' s 40th anniversary rendering of Mahna Mahna from 2013 .
Steinn Ármann Magnússon Steinn Ármann Magnússon ( b . 1964 ) , an actor / entertainer who voiced Bert on " Hopp og hí Sessamí " and " Ævintýri Berta og Árna " , the Icelandic dubs of " Play with Me Sesame " and " Bert and Ernie ' s Great Adventures " . Some of his movie credits include Vernhardur in " Hross í oss " , Einar skakki in " Svartur á leik " and Skúli Hrímfjörð in " Einkalíf " In the recent years , he has openly talked about his former alcohol abuse and how he decided to change his lifestyle . He ' s also working as a mountain bike guide in Reykjavik .
Svante Thuresson Svante Thuresson ( b . 1923 ) is a Swedish jazz musician who played Millejor ' s boyfriend Sammy Karlson Junior on " Svenska Sesam " , the Swedish co - production of " Sesame Street " . Thuresson began his career as a drummer . In 1963 , he join the band " Pals and Gals " and made many appearances on TV and in revues around Sweden . He has also been a contestant at the Swedish qualifying round for the " Eurovision Song Contest " , where he won the Swedish competition in 1966 with Lill Lindfors with the song " Nygammal vals " , they where placed 2nd in the " Eurovision Song Contest " same year . Thoresson ' s s first album release was for the musical version of " Doctor Dolittle " in 1967 . His first solo release was the album " Du ser en man " in 1968 . His most recent release was " Box of Pearls " , 2005 , with Katrine Madsen .
Vincent Grittani Vincent Grittani is a writer who scripted the first season " Dog City " episode " " Grittani wrote for the Canadian detective series " Sweating Bullets " and penned episodes of " Tales from the Cryptkeeper " and " The NeverEending Story " ( both produced by Nelvana ) , and " Wimzie ' s House " . He produced his own series , " The Weekend Guy " , discussing weekend activities , seen on Canadian channels and in the United States on ION Life . External links . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Kate McGregor - Stewart Kate McGregor - Steart is an actress and acting coach who was heard as " Neighbor No . 3 " in the " Dinosaurs " episode " . " A classically trained actress , McGregor - Stewart performed on Broadway , understudying Tom Stoppard ' s " Travesties " and playing analyst Charlotte in " Beyond Therapy " ( opposite John Lithgow ) . McGregor - Stewart ' s TV credits include the miniseries " The Best of Families " and guest spots on " Kate & Allie " , " Newhart " , " Murphy Brown " ( as one of Murphy ' s many secretaries ) , " Six Feet Under " , and " Nip / Tuck " . Film credits include small roles , often as business woman or relatives , in " The Addams Family " , " Scrooged " , the Frank Oz film " In & Out " , " The World According to Garp " ( with Robin Williams ) , and " Failure to Launch " .
Pooja Narang Pooja Narang is a Toronto - born , New York City - based choreographer , known best for her Bollywood choreography . She is currently the Artistic Director at the BAX Dance Company ( Bollywood Axion ) . Narang appeared in a 2013 episode of " Sesame Street " in Murray Monster ' s " People in Your Neighborhood " segment , demonstrating what a typical Bollywood dance is and having him perform in one . She has instructed celebrities including Tyra Banks , Aishwarya Rai , Naomi Campbell , Uma Thurman , and Colin Firth .
Jesu , Joy of Man ' s Desiring Jesu , Joy of Man ' s Desiring was written by Johann Sebastian Bach . It is the 147th of 200 cantatas written in his later years , and has become one of his most famous works used frequently in television and film . It may sometimes be associated with Christmas themes or Christian weddings , possibly because it was written as a church hymn . Rowlf plays the song for the UK Spot on of " The Muppet Show " . He is cut short by Beauregard , who wants to dust the piano . The song is also played in " Muppets Most Wanted " . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Farmer Grover ( book ) Farmer Grover is a 1977 " Sesame Street " storybook about Grover working on the farm . He ' s not sure what to do , so he tries out a bunch of jobs . First , he tries to pull a wagon like a horse , but he falls on his face . He tries to be a cow , but the bull scares him away . He narrowly escapes being taken for the mother of a bunch of newly - hatched chicks . He almost drowns when he tries to be a duck , and he backs out of the pig business when he sees how dirty it is . In despair , Grover cries , " Oh , dear . What kind of work can I do on this farm ? " All of the animals come together to tell him : " Be a farmer ! " Grover puts on a hat , overalls and a neckerchief , and becomes Farmer Grover , who grows the food and feeds the animals . The farm animals all shout : " Hooray for Farmer Grover ! "
Allan Neuwirth Allan Neuwirth was co - developer , writer , and associate producer for " Big Bag " and co - writer of " The Wubbulous World of Dr . Seuss " . Neuwirth has also written books about television , and worked as a writer and developer for many television series , including " Jelly Jamm " , " The Octonauts " , " Speed Racer : The Next Generation " , " Arthur " , " Dragon Tales , Cyberchase " and " Courage the Cowardly Dog " . In 2011 , Neuwirth wrote the Hallmark Christmas special , " Jingle All the Way . " Neuwirth co - created the internationally syndicated comic strip " Chelsea Boys " with illustrator / writer Glen Hanson in 1998 , and co - authored the graphic novel " Wonder Woman vs . The Red Menace " in 2001 . External links . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Angel Marie Angel Marie first appeared as a pirate in " Muppet Treasure Island " . He is a member of Captain Flint ' s old crew and appears to be generally dumb . In the musical number , " Cabin Fever , " he dresses up like a Hawaii an dancer . His graceful name belies his grotesque appearance . Like the person called before him , Big - Fat - Ugly - Bug - Face - Baby - Eating O ' Brien , Angel ' s name does not match his appearance ; in fact , one may wish to speculate that the two characters ' names have been switched . The only difference is that unlike O ' Brien , Angel Marie ' s voice actually goes with his appearance . He later played one of the Flying Monkeys in " The Muppets ' Wizard of Oz " ( performed by John Kennedy ) . Angel Marie appeared in a Haunted Holidays sketch . Angel Marie appeared in the online music video for " Bohemian Rhapsody " ( in a shot with Mo Frackle , Old Tom , and a Purple Frackle ) performed again by Bill Barretta , and later appeared as the Gulag chef in " Muppets Most Wanted " . His book appearances include " Muppet Snow White " and " The Muppets Character Encyclopedia " . His latest appearances were in the series " The Muppets " including The Muppets 2015 Presentation Pilot , where he was performed by Peter Linz and " The Muppets Take the Bowl " where he along with several other monsters chase Wayne and Wanda off - stage during their attempt to sing " Send in the Clowns . " Sources . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
The Sesame Street Bedtime Storybook The Sesame Street Bedtime Storybook is a 1978 " Sesame Street " storybook . Contents . Characters include : the Amazing Mumford , Bert , Betty Lou , Big Bird , Cookie Monster , Count von Count , Ernie , Farley , Grover , Grover ' s Mommy , Guy Smiley , Herbie , Herry Monster , Leon the Grouch , Lorenzo , Lucretia , Maria , Mr . Hooper , the Mudman , Oscar the Grouch , Prairie Dawn , Rodeo Rosie , Roosevelt Franklin , Sherlock Hemlock , Silly Annabelle , Witches
Nicole Goldman Nicole Goldman is Vice President of Marketing and Publicity at The Jim Henson Company overseeing all marketing , promotions and PR efforts for the Company ' s film , television , theater and online productions . Additionally , she works with the Company ' s licensees and distribution partners in their promotional campaigns and manages the Company ' s website , Henson . com . Goldman began her career with The Jim Henson Company in 1995 and previously served as the Director of Special Events and Head of Publicity , playing an integral role in successful publicity campaigns for the Muppets at NASCAR and " The Muppet Show ' s " 25th Anniversary . As Head of Publicity , she led the Company ' s PR efforts in promoting the mini - series " , " ran the national campaign celebrating the Company ' s 50th anniversary and created and launched the Company ' s annual awards program , The Jim Henson Honors . More recently , Goldman has been involved with the launch of " The Skrumps " and oversees the publicity efforts for " Puppet Up ! - Uncensored " . She has been interviewed on the Henson . com Podcast several times , most recently on the February 23 , 2010 episode .
Cass Morgan Cass Morgan is a stage actress who originated the role of Alice Otter in the Goodspeed production of " Emmet Otter ' s Jug - Band Christmas " . Morgan ' s other stage credits include originating the role of the Bird Woman in the Broadway production of Disney ' s " Mary Poppins " , as well as the Johnny Cash musical " Ring of Fire " . Other Broadway credits include taking over the role of Mrs . Potts in " Beauty and the Beast " , " Memphis " , and being part of the original cast of " Pump Boys and Dinettes " .
Episode 201 : The Golden Child Baby , unappreciated by the family , inexplicably grows a golden horn from his forehead . Earl is appalled , until he learns from the dinosaur elders that the appearance of a golden - horned baby was foretold in The Book of Dinosaur . Baby becomes a cult object and Earl is a celebrity by association . The horn eventually comes off , but Earl comes to appreciate the treasure that his baby is all by himself .
Architect Doozer The Architect Doozer is the leader of the Doozer community on " Fraggle Rock " , in charge of surveying and designing the many Doozer towers and structures . Introduced in the second season episode " , " the Architect takes on Cotterpin Doozer as his apprentice . Although at times frustrated by Cotterpin ' s youthful imagination and eagerness to revolutionize Doozer building methods and customs , the Architect has a genuine respect and affection for her . The Architect is also responsible for teaching young Doozers about their history and heritage . In his youth , like Cotterpin , he refused to take the helmet like other Doozers , having no interest in building . All he really wanted to do was draw , so he chose to take the drawing board instead . The previous Architect liked circles , and it took the current Architect years to get some nice squares back into Doozer constructions . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Jump ( For My Love ) " Jump ( For My Love ) " is a pop song made famous by the Pointer Sisters in 1983 . The Muppet Babies performed the song in 1986 in the live stage show , " Jim Henson ' s Muppet Babies Live ! " Smokey Robinson performed this song in of " The Jim Henson Hour " with Gonzo , Sweetums , Timmy Monster , Doglion , Link Hogthrob , Bean Bunny , The Swedish Chef , Digit , Vicki , Leon , Clifford , Beard , Flash , Jacques Roach , and the Chickens . References . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Cross at the Green " Cross at the Green " is a song about traffic safety , sung by Edgar Kendricks , backed by a female vocal group . He sings about what the different colors of the traffic lights mean , and how you should always cross at the corner , and never go until the light turns green . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Eric Jacobson Eric Jacobson started working with the Muppets in 1994 as a puppeteer on " Sesame Street " , and rose through the ranks of " Sesame " puppeteers . In order to keep the characters of Frank Oz - who was focusing more on directing and other pursuits - alive and visible , Jacobson was selected due to his strong puppeteer talent and extremely similar vocal range . Jacobson has worked on projects starring the classic " Muppet Show " and " Sesame Street " characters , and on " Bear in the Big Blue House " . " Sesame Street " . Jacobson started performing on " Sesame Street " in 1994 . In 1997 , Jacobson started performing Bert on a semi - regular basis , and the next year he added Grover to his list as well ; he began to perform both characters full - time with " Play with Me Sesame " . Today , Jacobson is the principal performer of these two Sesame stars – however Frank Oz occasionally comes in to record new material with them . Jacobson has also taken on Guy Smiley since 2005 , performing the character in videos for , Ready to Learn commercials , Kinect Sesame Street TV , and in several new segments on the show ; including street stories in season 39 and season 45 . Since 2015 , Jacobson has also been Caroll Spinney ' s understudy for Oscar the Grouch . He has also performed minor characters on the show , such as Mr . Tiger , one of the Three Little Pigs and Hammy the Dwarf . Jacobson ' s wife Mary was a production assistant on the show ; they met on the program . His daughter ' s godfather works for the series . The Muppets . Jacobson is currently the principal performer of Fozzie Bear , Miss Piggy , Animal and Sam the Eagle – as Frank Oz had retired as their performer in 2000 . At 2001 ' s MuppetFest fan convention Jacobson made his Muppet debut secretly performing Miss Piggy welcoming the fans " live via satellite " . Jacobson made his first major Muppet production debut performing Fozzie Bear , Miss Piggy , and Animal for 2002 ' s " It ' s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie " . He took over the role of Sam the Eagle starting in 2005 with " The Muppets ' Wizard of Oz " . In 2011 , Dave Goelz commented on Jacobson ; Other Works . Jacobson performed Harry the Duck and other characters on " Bear in the Big Blue House " . Outside of Henson , Jacobson has worked on " The Puzzle Place " , " Jack ' s Big Music Show " , and Disney ' s " The Book of Pooh " ( plus a TV show called " Once Upon a Tree " , in which he performed Billy Bob the Bobcat ) . He also has performed on stage performing live puppet theater in New York City with The Puppet Company , The Cosmic Bicycle Theater , and The Swedish Cottage Marionette Theater in Central Park . Jacobson has been honored for his work on several occasions and holds the distinction of being the first puppeteer to work on multiple film and television productions cited for excellence by UNIMA in the same year . In 2013 , Jacobson served as puppeteer for Shaggy Rogers ( with Matthew Lillard serving as Shaggy ' s voice ) for the DVD movie , " Scooby - Doo ! Adventures : The Mystery Map " . External links . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Sinterklaas Bezoekt Sesamstraat Sinterklaas Bezoekt Sesamstraat ( " Saint Nicholas Visits Sesamstraat " ) is a DVD release of " Sesamstraat " , the Dutch co - production of " Sesame Street " . The DVD contains two of the annual half hour Sinterklaas episodes ; every year on December 5th , " Sesamstraat " celebrates this Dutch winter holiday with an extra long episode in which Saint Nicholas visits the street . This DVD was the 24th Sesamstraat DVD produced by Weton Wesgram ( SESDVD024 ) . " Een Bijzonder Geschenk " ( A Special Gift ) from 2003 marks the debut of Purk , the new baby piglet on the street . Tommie is jealous of all the attention she gets , and runs away from home , in search of Saint Nicholas . Meanwhile , the Saint is on his way to the street , but his helpers forgot to bring a present for the new baby . . . In the end , Tommie saves the day by giving away his stuffed crocodile . " Pieter De Vreemdeling " ( Pieter The Stranger ) from 2002 is the second special on the DVD . The Head Piet accidentally wraps up the Saint ' s headwear , and sends it away as a present . He is so ashamed that he decides to runs away and live in Sesamstraat under the name of Pieter . Luckily , Tommie , Ieniemienie and Pino help him fix his mistake .
Christina Hendricks Christina Hendricks ( b . 1975 ) is an American actress , best known for her role as Joan Holloway on " Mad Men " . Her credits also include roles on " Firefly " , " ER " , and the film " Drive " . Hendricks appears during season 45 of " Sesame Street " , demonstrating the word " technology " with Elmo in a Word of the Day segment .
Sesame Street gender stereotyping reports In July , 1971 , after the end of " Sesame Street ' s " second season , the New York chapter of the National Organization for Women called for a boycott of the General Foods Corporation , which had offered financial support for " Sesame Street ' s " outreach programs . In a letter to the President of the Post Division of General Foods , a representative from NOW wrote , " We insist that a representative of the National Organization for Women be retained to review all program plans and scripts before they enter production for " Sesame Street " . The person hired for this position must be approved by the Board of Directors of New York City NOW . " In response , the Children ' s Television Workshop contracted with two members of NOW , Susan Chase and Cynthia Eaton , to watch episodes of " Sesame Street " and send regular reports about how the show could improve its portrayal of women and girls . Chase and Eaton sent 24 reports over six months , from October 1971 to April 1972 . The tone of the reports was hopeful , but often disappointed with what Chase and Eaton saw as a lack of significant progress . The relationship between CTW and NOW ended in April 1972 with a letter from Joan Ganz Cooney to NOW president Wilma Scott Heide . Excerpts from this letter are quoted in the 2008 book " Street Gang " , p . 213 - 215 .
David Healy David Healy ( 1929 - 1995 ) was a New York - born character actor who spent the greater part of his career in England , and voiced the Right Door Knocker in " Labyrinth " . With a bluff manner , portly frame , and American accent , Healy found steady work as blustery fathers , businessmen , and politicians . As a voice actor , Healy was heard on the puppet series " Joe 90 " and " Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons . " On - camera , he played a priest in " Patton " , appeared in the James Bond films " Diamonds Are Forever " and " You Only Live Twice " , and played a newspaper editor in " Supergirl " . Television roles included Dr . Watson in the Sherlock Holmes tale " The Sign of Four " , appearances on the Wodehouse adaptations " Wodehouse Playhouse " and " Jeaves and Wooster " , and on return visits to America , guest spots on " Charlie ' s Angels " and " Vega $ " , and a recurring role as Chick Harvard on " Dallas " ( co - starring old friend Larry Hagman ) .
Tina Majorino Tina Majorino ( b . 1985 ) is a former child actress who appeared in such films as " Andre " , " Corrina , Corrina " , and " Waterworld " . In 1999 , at the age of 14 , she played Alice in the Creature Shop TV movie " Alice in Wonderland " . Taking a break from acting after " Alice " , Majorino returned in 2004 for a co - starring role in the film " Napoleon Dynamite " , and appeared regularly on the drama series " Veronica Mars " as " Mac " Mackenzie .
Hansson and Fia Jansson Hansson and Fia Jansson are animated characters created specifically for " Svenska Sesam " by Swedish animator Owe Gustafson , who also produced segments for the American " Sesame Street " . Gustafson directed , designed and storyboarded the segments , while Bryan Foster served as the animator . Hansson , a bowler - hatted parrot ( voiced by Peter Harryson ) , and Fia Jansson , a female hippo , appeared in inserts ; some were primarily comedic , while others taught concepts such as numbers . Fia Jansson could often be seen rising from a pool of water , and in the show ' s intros , roared like MGM ' s Leo the Lion . The duo were also featured on the cover of the album " Svenska Sesam skivan , " which included a track entitled " Kanner du Fia Jansson " . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Ostrich Feathers Ostrich Feathers appeared in a 1966 installment of " The Mike Douglas Show " , to demonstrate what Jim Henson could do with simple ostrich feathers . Kitted out with eyes and moving , thread operated circular mouths , a trio of feathers lip synch to " Good Lovin ' " . A small feather ( performed by Jerry Nelson ) tries to join in , dancing wildly , but is pushed away . He gets his revenge by bringing out a fan , to blow his rivals away . This motif was similar to such sketches as Java . In an unintended effect , however , described by Nelson at the Museum of Television and Radio " Muppet Rarities " event in 2003 , the small feather got caught in the fan blades , leading to an improvised ending in which all the feathers return and bow . The Feathers were also featured in a meeting film for Wilson ’ s Meats , chanting the slogan " Eat Wilson ' s Meats ! " _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _
Episode 220 : The Magician ' s Assistant Famous avian magician , the Great Featherini , poofs into the Furchester for an upcoming performance . He wows the Furchester family with his tricks , while his disgruntled assistant , Arthur , lugs around the supplies and is told he ' s not ready to perform magic on his own . Featherini demonstrates how he makes Arthur disappear , but when he tries making him re - appear , it seems to have completely vanished . They all split up and look for him . Elmo and Phoebe come across Arthur hiding out in the kitchen . He admits he ' s tired of being a mere assistant and wants to perform magic on his own , cutting ties from Featherini . Meanwhile , Furgus and Featherini ' s search has been futile , when Furgus recommends he simply find a new partner . Cookie Monster volunteers ( calling himself " Cookie Monsterini " ) and demonstrates how he makes a cookie disappear ( eating it , of course ) . Featherini passes , but hears some commotion from the dining room . They find Arthur entertaining everyone with his own tricks and he admits he wants to move on . Featherini believes he ' s earned his own magician ' s hat , sad to see him depart . They propose the two stick together and form a double act , with Elmo and Phoebe as their assistants . At their magic show , they make the two monsters appear from thin air . When it comes time to make them disappear , they ' re instead swept off by the Tea Time Monsters , which works effectively enough . Supporting Cast . _ _ NOWYSIWYG _ _