Imagine That! (video)

Imagine That! is a 1996 Sesame Street video that encourages indoor play on rainy days.
Telly and Zoe take refuge from the rain in Finders Keepers and while away the rainy day using their imagination. While they wait for the rain to stop, they make toys and costumes out of recycled materials. They also try to help The Amazing Mumford perfect a magic spell that will transport him to the beach.
==Segments==
Picture	Segment 	Description
 	FRAME 1 	At the park, Telly Monster and Zoe are about to watch Gabi fly her kite. Telly worries that it's going to rain, and just as Zoe reassures him how beautiful the weather is, it suddenly turns into a violent storm, and they seek shelter in Finders Keepers. Oscar, at his newsstand, shoos away bystanders trying to take cover from the rain.
 	FRAME 1 cont'd 	Inside Finders Keepers, Gabi finds a note from Ruthie saying she'll be back in one hour. The kids (now including Lexine and Michael) sadly stare outside and sing "We Hate the Rain." They're joined by Stinky the Stinkweed and two flowers, who love the rain, and Oscar, who flips between the two extremes. Stinky is reminded of a certain cat.
 	Cartoon 	A story of a cat who hated rain, wished for it to stop, and witnessed the disastrous effects of no rain.Artist: ArtistMike
 	FRAME 2 	The kids mope about, wishing that something interesting would happen, when The Amazing Mumford (in beachwear) poofs in. He explains that he intended to transport himself to the seashore with a rhyming spell, but because he needed a rhyme for "jeepers creepers," he came to Finders Keepers. Telly tells Mumford that he should think of a rhyme for a beach-related word. Zoe suggests "tree" as a rhyme for "sea." Mumford incorporates the words in his new spell and poofs away. The kids compliment Zoe's rhyming skills, unaware that Mumford is now under a damp tree in the rain.
 	Animation 	Arnold uses his imagination.Artist: Craig Bartlett
 	FRAME 3 	Gabi points out that they can make toys using items from Ruthie's recycling bin. She pretends an old juice box is a superhero, while Telly turns it into a prowling, growling "tyrannosaurus boxus."
 	Muppets 	Ernie sings "Imagine That" about things that he sometimes imagines to be: first a knight in shining armor who battles a dragon, then a sailor, and finally, himself.
 	FRAME 4 	The kids are busy making new things out of recyclables when Mumford returns, having overheard Zoe say that she's making a house with flowers all over it. Mumford tries to grant her wish, this time using his normal magic words, but he instead poofs up a mouse (Alice Dinnean) covered in flowers. Zoe decides to make a house for her new mouse.
 	Film 	"Box City Recycling Rap"Kids sing a rap song about recycling. They build a city out of boxes and cartons.
 	FRAME 5 	The kids have finished building an entire town out of recycled boxes. Mumford still needs a magic word to go to the beach, so Gabi suggests "bee" to rhyme with "sea." However, Mumford's new spell produces an actual bee that flies around the room and chases Mumford away.
 	Song 	"Exploring in Your Closet"Edited
 	FRAME 6 	The kids play pretend with some old clothes and sing "Let's Get Dressed Up." Mumford shows up again, having finally gotten rid of the bee. He rewards Gabi for helping him by granting her wish: a pair of dancing shoes. Mumford makes some sentient tap-dancing shoes appear, which isn't what Gabi had in mind.
 	Song 	"Dancin' Shoes"
 	FRAME 7 / Animation	Mumford is still struggling to find the right rhyme for "sea," so Telly suggests "mon-key." Mumford gives it a try, and a book appears in his place. The kids hesitate to open the book when they hear jungle sounds emanating from it. The book opens on its own to reveal that Mumford (heard in voice-over) has turned into a monkey and is stuck inside a jungle (incorporating animation from the "Monkey's T-shirt" insert ). The kids identify the pictured animals until they finally find Mumford. Back to normal in Finders Keepers, Mumford admits he's developed a hankering for bananas.
 	Animation 	Cecille sings "The Game of Make Believe." (no intro)
 	FRAME 8 	The kids throw out more rhymes for "sea" until Telly and Zoe propose just asking nicely. Mumford thinks it's crazy enough to work, so he asks to "please" go to the beach and poofs out. The others aren't sure the trick worked until they hear Mumford mention that he forgot his sunglasses, which poof away as well. Then they all cheer.
 	Song 	"Happy Happiness," against footage of kids playing at a beach. (sound effects added)Mumford briefly appears over the segment.
 	FRAME 9 	Telly, Zoe, and the kids reflect on their day in the song "Rainy Day Wishes." Carlo comes by and lets them know the rain has stopped. Telly notes that they were having so much fun, they didn't notice. Everyone goes back outside to play in the park, and the song is reprised under the credits.
==Releases==
ImagineThat-VHScover.jpg|1996Sony WonderLV 49774
Image:Imagine_that.jpeg|2004Sony WonderLVD 49774
Dvdset-imagineplay.jpg|2005Sony Wonder3 disc set with Dance Along! and Elmo's Sing-Along Guessing Game''
Newimaginethat.jpg|Genius Entertainment
Newimaginethatversion2.jpg|2010Warner Home Video
Do the alphabet - imagine that.jpg|2013Warner Bros.Double feature with Do the Alphabet
==International releases==
Image:123countwithme-disney.jpg|VHS, 1998Walt Disney Home VideoDouble feature with 123 Count with Me
CookieImagine Aus VHS.jpg|VHS, 1998ABC Video for KidsDouble feature with Cookie Monster's Best Bites
ImagineThatAustralianVHS.jpg|VHS, 2005ABC Video for Kids
Imaginethataustraliandvd.jpg|DVD, 2005ABC Video for Kids
Imaginethatasianvcd.jpg|VCDBerjaya HVNcat. no 035007
Imagina.png|DVD, 2008Ventura Entertainment
Imaginethatinspanishfrontdvdcover.jpg|2012OznozSpanish audio track
Image:Imaginethatthai.jpg|VCDUnited
Rus.jpg|Double feature with Quiet Time
==Activity book==
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==Notes==
*The towel-cape Telly wears during the song "Let's Get Dressed Up" was originally made for him for Episode 3058.
==Cast==
*Starring Jim Henson's Sesame Street Muppets:
**Featuring Caroll Spinney as Oscar
**with Muppet Performers: Fran Brill, Martin P. Robinson, Kevin Clash, David Rudman, Joey Mazzarino, Carmen Osbahr, Pam Arciero, Alice Dinnean, John Kennedy, Peter Linz, Jerry Nelson, and Jim Henson
*Cast: Carlo Alban, Lexine Bondoc, Michael Bundy, Desiree Casado
==Credits==
*Executive Producer: Nancy Kanter
*Produced by Karin Young Shiel
*Directed by Steve Feldman, Jon Stone (archive material)
*Written by Nancy Sans
*Jim Henson's Muppet Workshop: Laurent Linn, Lara MacLean, Stephen Rotondaro
*Music Director: Robby Merkin
*Songs by Christopher Cerf, Sara Durkee, Don Harper, Paul Jacobs, Nancy Sans, Jeff Moss
*Production Manager: Christina Delfico
*Production Designer: Victor DiNapoli
*Graphic Designer: Mike Pantuso
*Associate Director: Ken Diego
*Costume Designers: Bill Kellard, Terry Roberson
*Lighting Designer: Bill Berner
*Set Decorator: Nat Mongioi
*Graphic Artist: Pete Ortiz
*Children's Casting: Gabrielle Howard, Jason Schneider
*Adult Talent Coordinator: Danette DeSena
*Music Coordinator: Danny Epstein
*Camera: Frank Biondo, Patrick Minietta, Bob Del Russo
*Audio: Blake Norton, Carla Bandini-Lory
*Sound Effects: Dick Maitland
*Special Thanks to Marjorie Kalins, Ted Green, Wendy Moss, Nan Halpern, Dulcy Singer, Renee Rachelle, Tim Carter, Cher Jung
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Category:Sesame Street Video
Category:Sesame Street Direct-to-Video