The Wiggles: Yummy Yummy ‘98 (Better 2000s)

***Yummy Yummy (1998)*** is a remake of The Wiggles' second video special, released on April 13, 1998 and in Lyrick Studios on October 2, 1999 (United States). It is one of The Wiggles' most popular videos along with *Wiggle Time! (1998)*, featuring iconic video clips of some of the band's hits like "Hot Potato", "Fruit Salad" and "The Monkey Dance" (which had first been recorded years beforehand). Some songs were re-recorded for this version. Songs like "Pufferbillies" and "Havenu Shalom Alechem" were not in the original version but added to this video.

## Overview

It's time to learn how to "Monkey Dance" and do the "Shaky Shaky." Ever wonder how to handle a "Hot Potato" or make a "Fruit Salad"? Murray, Jeff, Anthony and Greg will have children singing, laughing and grooving to funny tunes about numbers, food and favorite animal friends. Millions of Brit and Aussie kids can't be wrong - this fabulous foursome is the hottest musical import since John, Paul, George and Ringo.

## Filmed

The studio scenes were filmed from January 17 - 21, 1998, just a couple of days after Wiggle Time ‘98 completed production.

## Songs

The soundtrack for this video is made up of songs from Yummy Yummy, Big Red Car, Wake Up Jeff!.

Note: Most Songs are from the album *Yummy Yummy* unless noted otherwise. Re-recorded Songs are noted as such. Newly added songs have been denoted by an asterisk (\*).

1. Hot Potato ft. Paul Hester (New recording, 1996)
2. D.O.R.O.T.H.Y. (My Favourite Dinosaur) (New recording, 1997)
3. Pufferbillies (from Big Red Car)\*
4. Henry's Dance (from Big Red Car)
5. Walk
6. Joannie Works With One Hammer (from Big Red Car)
7. The Monkey Dance (New recording, 1997)
8. Crunchy Munchy Honey Cakes
9. Shaky Shaky
10. Teddy Bear Hug (from Big Red Car) - Australian and International versions\*
11. Havenu Shalom Alechem (from Wake Up Jeff!)\*
12. I Am A Dancer (from Big Red Car)
13. The Box of Mystery
14. Numbers Rhumba (New recording, 1997) - Australian and International Versions\*
15. Fruit Salad

## Version Differences

* In the 1994 Version, Murray picks up a Hot Potato and passes it to Jeff, then Anthony and then Greg whereas in this version, Paul the Cook gives each Wiggle a Hot Potato.
* In the 1994 Version, D.O.R.O.T.H.Y. (My Favourite Dinosaur) plays in E but in this Version, it plays in D.
* Anthony gets everyone to immediately wake up except Jeff in this version, whereas in the 1994 version, Greg did the same thing.
* The 1994 version of the Numbers Rhumba prologue has 3 children while this version has only 2. Also, the 1994 version of the said song play in G while in this version, it plays in D
* The 1994 version had John Patrick Field play the Cook, but in this version, Paul Hester played the Cook.
* The 1994 version did not have song cards while this version has song cards.

## Plot

The Wiggles introduce themselves and Paul the Cook. Paul has some hot potatoes, cold spaghetti and mashed bananas. Greg introduces a song and warns the audience to look out for Captain Feathersword.

* **Song 1**: Hot Potato (new recording)

* **Song 2**: D.O.R.O.T.H.Y. (My Favourite Dinosaur) (new recording)

Anthony introduces the song about an old steam train and asks everyone to follow along.

* **Song 3**: Pufferbillies

Captain Feathersword does a dance that Henry showed him and The Wiggles do it too.

* **Song 4**: Henry's Dance

Greg comments on how there are many places you can walk or run to. Dorothy is walking and eating some roses, Captain Feathersword is running to his pirate ship, Henry is walking to the ocean to have a swim, Wags is running to get some bones and Jeff is sleepwalking!

* **Song 5**: Walk

Anthony is with four children playing with coloured dough and tells the good things about what to do with dough, like hammering.

* **Song 6**: Joannie Works With One Hammer

After the song, everyone goes to sleep and immediately wakes up... except for Jeff! After Jeff is awoken, he bounces around the room. Anthony asks what he is doing and Jeff says he's doing a monkey dance!

* **Song 7**: The Monkey Dance (new recording)

The Wiggles and Captain Feathersword are making crunchy munchy honey cakes and mention the different ingredients.

* **Song 8**: Crunchy Munchy Honey Cakes

The Wiggles are going to get ready for the song, but first they need to get into their shaking clothes. They go behind a curtain and come out dressed in Elvis-inspired clothing.

* **Song 9**: Shaky Shaky

* **Song 10**: Teddy Bear Hug (Australian. UK and US versions)

Each of the Wiggles say hello in a different language. In Hebrew, they say "Havenu shalom alechem."

* **Song 11**: Havenu Shalom Alechem

* **Song 12**: I Am A Dancer – Greg lead sings this one, while the other wiggles do ballet moves running across in the background.

Greg performs a magic trick involving The Box Of Mystery Trick.

* **Song 13**: Numbers Rhumba (Australian, UK and US versions) (new recording)

The Wiggles and Paul cook up a healthy recipe, fruit salad, by using bananas, grapes, apples and melons with bowls, knives, forks and spoons.

* **Song 14**: Fruit Salad

## Cast

### The Wiggles

* Murray Cook
* Jeff Fatt
* Greg Page
* Anthony Field

### Voices (Uncredited)

* Carolyn Ferrie - Dorothy's voice
* Jeff Fatt - Henry's voice

### Also Featuring

* Leeanne Ashley as Dorothy the Dinosaur
* Paul Paddick as Captain Feathersword
* Edward Rooke as Wags the Dog
* Leanne Halloran/Donna Halloran as Henry the Octopus
* Paul Hester as Paul the Cook

### Dancing Children

* Cassandra Halloran
* Jessica Halloran
* Joseph Field
* Clare Field
* Sian Ryan
* Emma Ryan

### Havenu Shalom Alechem Dancers

* Elyssa Dawson
* Reem Hanwell
* Rhiannah Kitching
* Kristen Knox
* Larissa Wright

### The Young Children

* Dominic Field
* Ceili Moore
* Tara Fitzgerald
* Josephine Perez
* Thomas Halloway
* Sophie Holloway
* Christopher Powell
* Ned Pike
* Freya Pike